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The Texas Energy Museum is a museum in Beaumont, Texas in the United States. The museum was formed in 1987 to tell the story of oil through state of the art exhibits including talking robotic characters. The museum opened on January 10, 1990, the anniversary of the Spindletop gusher.The museum is part of a concentration of several museums in the downtown Beaumont area. It is located adjacent to the Tyrrell Historical Library and the Art Museum of Southeast Texas. The Beaumont Children's Museum is temporarily located across the street in the Beaumont Civic Center. The Edison Museum and Fire Museum of Texas are within a few blocks.The museumThe museum has two floors of displays. The interactive exhibits "...focus on the geology, history and production of oil..." The museum has several presentations about the Spindletop oil discovery and production. Collections include a combination of items from the Spindletop Museum of Lamar University and the Western Company of North America Museum.Museum exhibits include: Source: Formation - "Oil was formed over millions of years ago..."Exploration - "By studying rock formations...petroleum geologists can predict a potential oil site..."Drilling - "The mechanics of oil well drilling are simple..."Refining - "...crude oil is transformed into consumer products..."Spindletop - "The discovery of oil at Spindletop near Beaumont, Texas in 1901 revolutionized the oil industry..."

Address: 600 Main St, Beaumont, TX 77701, USA
Phone: (409) 833-5100
State: Texas
Zip Code: 77701


Opening Hours

Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday: 1:00 – 5:00 PM

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Reviews
I was impressed with the wealth of knowledge about how oil formed in the earth and the historical account of man's use of energy producing products. The Lucas and Spindletop displays on the 2nd floor showed the signifigance of Beaumont in Texan and American history.
7 years ago (06-01-2018)
Very educational. I will definitely tell my friends who will travel here.
7 years ago (12-01-2018)
One of the few placea I'd recommend you bring visitors if you're in Beaumont 😎
8 years ago (26-12-2017)
Great displays. Very educational. Fun gravity wall.
8 years ago (29-07-2017)
Took my kids. I've been here a couple of times. Staff is always friendly, and very helpful. If you're looking for a good museum, this is the place to be. Also very helpful in finding other locations to visit.
9 years ago (11-07-2016)
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