Spindletop Boomtown Museum

10/27/2026

Grab your new LU gear now! Available at the Spindletop Boomtown Museum gift shop and at the football game on Saturday

5550 Jimmy Simmons Blvd.
Beaumont, TX 77705

Museum hours:
Tuesday - Saturday: 10:00am - 5:00pm
Sunday: 1:00pm - 5:00pm

10/24/2026

Don’t forget about this event today!!!

Big Red's Ride: Classic & Antique Car Show
Date: Saturday, Oct. 24, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Location: Spindletop Boomtown Museum

10/22/2026

We are proud to present the awards we will be giving out at our annual Big Red’s Classic and Antique Car Show this Saturday, October 24th from 10:00am to 2:00pm. There are awards for the following categories:

-Best in Show
-2nd Place
-3rd Place
-People’s Choice
-Director’s Choice
-Best Bike

The museum will be free and open to the public. Car Show participants can pay a $10 registration fee for a chance to win one of these awards. Participants will also receive a complementary gift bag with merchandise from both Spindletop Boomtown Museum and Lamar University! We hope to have y’all out at the museum this Saturday!

Want to let us know you’re coming? Please fill out this form to let us know: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/5rMgCJY4Nv?origin=lprLink

10/21/2026

Calling all vendors!📢

We are currently looking for vendors to join us this Saturday, October 24th for our annual car show! If you are interested, please call (409) 880-1750 to reserve your spot!

10/11/2026

Two weeks away!!

10/08/2026

Discover the history that helped shape Beaumont and changed the world!

Spindletop Boomtown Museum brings the story of the 1901 Lucas Gusher and life in a bustling oil boomtown to life. We invite our community, stakeholders, schools, and organizations to explore this shared heritage and learn why preserving it matters.

Experience the history for yourself! Use the link below to book a tour for your group.

https://www.lamar.edu/forms/spindletop/plan-your-visit.html

Help us keep our history alive by visiting and sharing this opportunity with others.

Plan Your Visit

10/02/2026

FREE Halloween fun is coming to Spindletop Boomtown Museum!

Join us October 17 for SPOOKFEST! Bring your family, wear your favorite costume, and enjoy an evening of Halloween fun in Boomtown.

• 5–7 p.m.: Sensory friendly hours
• 6:30 p.m.: Costume contest begins
• 7–9 p.m.: Family friendly fun

Admission is FREE!
5550 Jimmy Simmons Blvd., Beaumont, TX

Gather your family and friends and make plans for a spooktacular evening!

08/26/2026

Are you interested in working with a great team while learning more about Boomtown and its rich history? If so, we’d love to hear from you! Click the link below to learn more and apply for our Program Coordinator position.

What makes our campus a unique and exciting place to work is the dedicated faculty and staff. Lamar University seeks to provide a work environment where all employees are inspired, supported, and valued, while being also given a chance to make a difference and advance in their careers.

07/24/2026

Missed your chance for free admission during the Spindletop Boomtown Museum Summer Gusher Series? You're in luck!

For TWO DAYS ONLY, enjoy 30% OFF each gift shop item, including clearance merchandise.

📅 July 31
📅 August 4

Stop by, explore the museum, and save on your favorite gifts and souvenirs. We look forward to seeing you at Spindletop Boomtown Museum!

Spindletop Boomtown Museum

07/24/2026

No visitors today as of now … and you can definitely tell by the look on Gladys’ face. 😹

She’d like to remind everyone that she’s available for guided tours whenever you stop by. Come see us and help put a smile back on our favorite museum greeter! ❤️🐾