Beaumont, TX Attractions
Beaumont (pop. 114,000) grew suddenly from a small town to a small city in the early 1900's with the discovery of oil in the area. The area has one of the largest concentrations of petroleum refineries in the United States.
The city has many cultural and recreational opportunities for visitors, with a variety of art galleries, museums, golf courses, annual festivals, and historic sites.
The city has many cultural and recreational opportunities for visitors, with a variety of art galleries, museums, golf courses, annual festivals, and historic sites.
Art Museum of Southeast Texas
The gallery features both permanent and changing exhibits and features a variety of American art, including an outdoor sculpture garden.
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 10:00 | 12:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Parking
Free
Disabled
Full facilities for persons with disabilities.
Facilities
Gift shop
Restaurant or food service
Restaurant or food service
Babe Didrikson Zaharias Museum
The Museum is a tribute to Babe Didrikson Zaharias, whose accomplishments include three time basketball All-American, three time gold Olympic medals, and world class woman golfer.
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Always closed on:
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Disabled
Full facilities for persons with disabilities.
Beaumont Police Museum
Housed in a former jail, the Beaumont Police Museum features police memorabilia dating back to the early 1900's.
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Fire Museum of Texas
The Fire Museum is home to the World's Largest Fire Hydrant, it stands 24 ft tall. Displays feature firefighting paraphernalia and a fire safety activity area.
Fire Museum of Texas
Box 3827
Beaumont, TX 77704
United States
Box 3827
Beaumont, TX 77704
United States
Phone 1 (409) 880-3927
Fax 1 (409) 880-3914
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | Closed | Closed |
| Close | 16:30 | 16:30 | 16:30 | 16:30 | 16:30 |
John Jay French Museum
The French House was built in 1845 by John Jay French. The collection includes antique furniture, clothing, and pioneer items.
John Jay French Museum
3025 French Road
Beaumont, TX 77706-7919
United States
3025 French Road
Beaumont, TX 77706-7919
United States
Phone 1 (409) 898-0348
Fax 1 (409) 898-8487
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | Closed |
| Close | 15:00 | 15:00 | 15:00 | 15:00 | 14:00 |
McFaddin-Ward House Museum
This 1906 mansion displays the possessions of W.P.H. McFaddin, a wealthy business man and the original owner of the house.
McFaddin-Ward House Museum
725 North 3rd Street
Beaumont, TX 77701-1629
United States
725 North 3rd Street
Beaumont, TX 77701-1629
United States
Phone 1 (409) 832-1906
Fax 1 (409) 832-3483
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 13:00 |
| Close | 15:00 | 15:00 | 15:00 | 15:00 | 15:00 | 15:00 |
Discounts on
Sunday
Guides
Guided tour included with admission.
Splindletop-Gladys City Boomtown Museum
The Spindletop/Gladys City Museum is a re-creation of an old oil boomtown with buildings and other items in the style of the early 1900's.
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 13:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Facilities
Gift shop
Texas Energy Museum
The Texas Energy Museum describes the history of the petroleum industry and the Spindletop Gusher.
All values are in United States Dollars
Texas Energy Museum
600 Main Street
Beaumont, TX 77701-3305
United States
600 Main Street
Beaumont, TX 77701-3305
United States
Phone 1 (409) 833-5100
Fax 1 (409) 833-4282
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 13:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
| Adult | $ 2.00 |
| Child 12 & under | $ 1.00 |
| Senior over 65 | $ 1.00 |
| Child 5 & under | FREE |
Parking
Free
Beaumont Surroundings
Newton - Newton County History Center, Texas
The Newton County History Center houses historical artifacts and archives, as well as archeological artifacts from Newton County.
Newton County History Center
213 Court Street
Newton, TX 75966
United States
213 Court Street
Newton, TX 75966
United States
Phone 1 (409) 379-2109
Fax 1 (409) 379-2107
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 8:30 | 8:30 | 8:30 | 8:30 | 8:30 | Closed | Closed |
| Close | 16:30 | 16:30 | 16:30 | 16:30 | 16:30 |
Silsbee - Ice House Museum
(In Silsbee, Texas)
The Ice House Museum was created by the Hardin County Arts and Educational Foundation. The building was originally used to produced ice for local homes and businesses and now houses local art work.
Sour Lake, Texas
Sour Lakes became a boom town in the early 1900's. Drilling in the area was highly concentrated with wells very close together. The result of this was a sizeable piece of land in the Sour Lake oilfield sinking, creating a deep 15 acre lake.
Sour Lake - Pelt Farm Rural Life Museum
(In Sour Lake, Texas)
The museum features folk art and artifacts depicting the story of rural life in early East Texas and South Louisiana. The farm also features gardens and farm animals.
