Spindletop Boomtown Museum

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! ❤️🐾

07/21/2026

We hope to see you on July 23 for our next Summer Gusher Series.

Enjoy FREE admission to the Spindletop Boomtown Museum with your attendance.

The program begins at 3:00 PM, but if you'd like to come earlier, we'd love to welcome you and give you time to explore the museum before the presentation.

We can't wait to see you!

05/19/2026

We’ve had so much fun at our Boomtown Nights events this semester! What a great opportunity to show off our new pavilion and come together with our Lamar University community. ❤️🌌🥳

Missed the fun? Don’t worry! Boomtown Nights will be back and better than ever during the fall semester. 🙌🎉

05/07/2026

UPDATE TO SUMMER GUSHER SERIES!! 🩵⛵😎

We are thrilled to announce our updated summer gusher series schedule! Enjoy free museum admission and a free gusher reenactment once a week during the summer, from May 30-August 4th. 🌴🏖☀

The gusher will go off at the time on the flyer, and the museum will resume regular hours:

Tuesday - Saturday: 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Sunday: 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. (closed Mondays and major holidays)

Last admission time is 4:00 pm. Gift Shop closes at 4:30 pm

05/07/2026

We are so proud of Victor Almazan and happy to hear him shine on the recent episode of the LU Moment! It has been such a pleasure watching him learn and grow, and become a leader on campus.

This week on the LU Moment, we sit down with journalism sophomore Victor Almazan to hear more about his journey at LU.

To listen to the LU Moment, visit https://lamaru.us/LUMoment or wherever you get your podcasts.

For the full transcription of this episode, visit https://lamaru.us/lumomenttranscript.