Texas Energy Museum
The Texas Energy Museum is a museum in Beaumont, Texas in the United States. It was established in 1987. Close by, Spindletop is 4.6 mi away.
A museum inside Beaumont
Summers are hot
July and August highs run 92–93°, and about 95 days a year reach 90°. When to go ↓
You can stay in Beaumont
Texas Energy Museum is inside Beaumont, which has 72 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
A day trip from Houston
Houston is about 80 miles west (straight-line). Where to stay ↓
Best months: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, Oct, Nov and Dec
January, February, March, April, October, November and December are the mild months, with highs of 62–81°. When to go ↓
An airport 10 miles away
Jack Brooks Regional (BPT) has airline service, about 10 miles from Texas Energy Museum.
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
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Texas Energy Museum
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.
- Type
- Museum
- Established
- 1987
Bases for Texas Energy Museum
Nearest for a night are Beaumont (72) and Port Arthur (51).
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Texas Energy Museum | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beaumont | in town | — | 72 54 hotels · 9 motels · 2 lodges & cabins · 1 campground · 6 RV parks | 112,967 | $166K | D− |
| Port Arthur | 18 mi southeast | 25 min | 51 30 hotels · 6 motels · 3 inns & B&Bs · 3 lodges & cabins · 1 campground · 8 RV parks | 55,804 | $107K | D |
| Central Gardens | 8 mi southeast | 10 min | 8 8 RV parks | 3,976 | $217K | — |
| Vidor | 7 mi northeast | 10 min | 7 2 hotels · 1 motel · 1 lodge or cabins · 3 RV parks | 9,597 | $131K | C+ |
| Nederland | 10 mi southeast | 15 min | 8 4 hotels · 2 motels · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground | 18,108 | $208K | C+ |
| Rose City | 3 mi northeast | 5 min | 4 1 hotel · 1 lodge or cabins · 2 RV parks | 344 | $80K | — |
| Pine Forest | 7 mi northeast | 10 min | 4 4 RV parks | 504 | $156K | — |
| Groves | 14 mi southeast | 20 min | 9 3 hotels · 4 motels · 2 RV parks | 16,907 | $164K | C+ |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Pair Texas Energy Museum with these
These well-known sights sit within 69 miles.
15 mi LandmarkSpindletop
63 mi LandmarkSan Jacinto Monument
35 mi National PreserveBig Thicket National Preserve228K visitors a year
69 mi Theme parkGalveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier
66 mi MuseumUSS Cavalla24 mi MuseumSpindletop-Gladys City Boomtown Museum
3in town MuseumEdison Museum
66 mi MuseumUSS StewartPhoto credits
Spindletop: i_am_jim, CC BY-SA 3.0 · San Jacinto Monument: Tijuana Brass at English Wikipedia, Public domain · Big Thicket National Preserve: NPS, Public domain · Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier: Matthew T Rader, CC BY-SA 4.0 · USS Cavalla: USN photo courtesy of http://ussubvetsofwwii.org. Photo i.d. courtesy of Chuck N, Public domain · Spindletop-Gladys City Boomtown Museum: i_am_jim, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Edison Museum: Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0 · USS Stewart: Unknown, Public domain
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Texas Energy Museum, answered
Is Texas Energy Museum in Beaumont?
Yes. It’s inside Beaumont, TX.
When is the best time to visit Texas Energy Museum?
January, February, March, April, October, November and December, with highs of 62–81°.
How far is Texas Energy Museum from Houston?
About 80 miles west of Houston, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Texas Energy Museum?
Jack Brooks Regional (BPT), about 10 miles away. The nearest big hub is George Bush Intercontinental (IAH), about 75 miles.
Where should I stay near Texas Energy Museum?
Beaumont (in town, 72 places to stay), Port Arthur (18 mi, 51 places to stay) and Central Gardens (8 mi, 8 places to stay).
Tips for visiting, from Beaumont
Ask a question, or answer one, in Beaumont’s Town Square.
Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.