Attractions in Beaumont, Texas

Historic Homes & Buildings

John Jay French Museum 409-898-0348
2995 French Road, Beaumont, TX 77706
This structure, Beaumont's oldest house, is a fine example of Greek Revival architecture and was the first house built with lumber instead of logs. While touring this... more info map
McFaddin-Ward House Museum, The 409-832-2134
1906 McFaddin Avenue, Beaumont, TX 77701
The Beaux-Arts Colonial-style McFaddin-Ward House and its furnishings reflect the lifestyle of the prominent family which lived here for more than 70 years. Docent-led... more info map
Saint Anthony Cathedral Basilica 409-833-6433
700 Jefferson Drive, Beaumont, TX 77701
Modeled after the 13th Century level Basilica of San Clemente in Rome, this beautiful church was designed by a local architect and features wood, marble, and columns... more info map

Historic Sites & Monuments

Spindletop/Gladys City Boomtown 409-835-0823
287 University Drive, Beaumont, TX 77701
A reconstructed oil boomtown reminiscent of the one that appeared overnight following the discovery of the Spindletop Oil Fields in 1901, this site is a National... more info map

Libraries & Research Centers

Tyrrell Historical Library 409-833-2759
695 Pearl Street, Beaumont, TX 77701
Once a former church, this Restogreen Richardsonian-Romanesque building is now a center for Texana and genealogical research with hundreds of old and historical... more info map

Museums & Galleries

Art Museum of Southeast Texas 409-832-3432
500 Main Street, Beaumont, TX 77701
A wide array of art exhibitions are on display at this museum that also offers family workshops, classes, lectures, after school programs, a children's computer lab, and... more info map
Art Studio, The 409-838-5393
720 Franklin Street, Beaumont, TX 77701
Unique alternative museum and gallery that allows you to meet some of the artists and watch them work plus offers community outreach programs and educational programs. more info map
Babe Didrikson Zaharias Museum and Visitor Center 409-833-4622
1750 IH-10 East, Beaumont, TX 77701
Dedicated exclusively to the achievements of the world's greatest athlete Mildred "Babe" Didrikson Zaharias, this museum contains numerous documents, awards, and records... more info map
Beaumont Police Museum 880-3825
255 College, Beaumont, TX 77704
A collection of weaponry and other paraphernalia used by Beaumont police, including some confiscated from the city's crime element, is on display. more info map
Brown & Scurlock Galleries 409-833-4179
2675 Gulf Street, Beaumont, TX 77701
Fair Park
Showcasing the works of local area artists, this art venue offers an array of traveling exhibits on display and a variety of art shows. Classes and tours are also... more info map
Clifton Steamboat Museum 409-842-3162
8727 Highway 124, Beaumont, TX 77705
The galleries of this 24,000 square feet, two-story museum bring life to the Wars fought in Southeast Texas and Louisiana, as well as, the Steamboat era, World War I,... more info map
Edison Plaza Museum 409-981-3089
350 Pine Street, Beaumont, TX 77701
The largest collection of Thomas A. Edison artifacts west of the Mississippi are housed at this museum that is one of the few electric industry museums in the south. ... more info map
Fire Museum of Texas 409-880-3927
400 Walnut Street, Beaumont, TX 77701
Featuring the largest fire hydrant in the country, this unique museum is the Official Fire Museum of Texas and features a large collection of fire equipment and... more info map

Parks, Gardens & Zoos

Beaumont Botanical Gardens 409-842-3135
6088 Babe Zaharias Drive, Beaumont, TX 77705
Tyrrell Park
Located near the entrance to Tyrrell Park, a 500-acre City of Beaumont park; the 23.5-acre Beaumont Botanical Gardens includes various theme gardens, Viâ€™s... more info map
Riverfront Park 409-838-3435
800 Main Street, Beaumont, TX 77701
Nestled alongside the Neches River, this scenic park features picnic areas, a pavilion, a children's playground area, and concession stands. more info map
Warren Loose Conservatory 409-842-3135
Tyrrell Park
The second largest conservatory in the state, this wonderful conservatory features thousands of tropical plants in a magical setting. An animated dinosaur towers over... more info map

Science & Technology

Texas Energy Museum 409-833-5100
600 Main Street, Beaumont, TX 77701
A variety of colorful exhibitions depicting the story of Texas oil are displayed at this museum that features talking robotic figures telling the stories of early... more info map

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