Think you’ve seen all of Houston? Until you’ve seen a coffin that looks like an airplane, Mussolini’s shaving kit, and a thousand Chinese soldiers guarding the tomb of their Emperor, you haven’t even begun!
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John C. Haley, M.D. “Body Parts” Museum
Down in the basement of the DeBakey Building at the Baylor College of Medicine is perhaps the oddest museum you’ll ever see.
Filed in: Houston Museums Offbeat Houston
1940 Air Terminal Museum
This art deco style terminal takes you back to the golden age of air travel. Even if you don’t remember the days when air travel was glamorous and travelers dressed in their finest clothes, you’ll feel a sense of nostalgia as you view the photos and artifacts of that grand era.
Filed in: Family Fun Offbeat Houston
You Are What You Write On
The folks at Tanglewood Pharmacy have compiled a creative and fun collection of more than 80 autographs of notables with a connection to Houston.
Filed in: Places to Shop Offbeat Houston
Houston Sports Museum
The Finger Furniture store on the Gulf Freeway is set on the former site of Buff Stadium, the home of the Houston Buffs baseball team.
Filed in: Houston Sports Offbeat Houston
Flower Man’s House
Cleveland Turner is a folk artist who created an oasis of color and fun surrounding his home.
Filed in: Folk Art Offbeat Houston
Gallery Furniture
Most Houstonians know Gallery Furniture, but you may not know about the memorabilia on display in the showroom.
Filed in: Offbeat Houston
Beer Can House
One of Houston’s most famous artistic achievements, the Beer Can House is the creation of the late John Milkovisch. You’ll never think of aluminum siding the same old way after you’ve seen the remains of 50,000 beer cans covering every available surface and hanging from the eaves.
Filed in: Folk Art Offbeat Houston

