Texas Energy Museum — Attraction in Beaumont

No photography allowed. Even if you wanted to take pictures, the glass in front of many of the exhibits was highly reflective. They use a raised floor to keep you from getting too close to the exhibits and brushing against them. But then used a small type font that to my old eyes was impossible to read comfortably.

The museum kept the information to a high degree of technicality. Considerable space and time was spent talking about hydrocarbons and the different soil’s and age of soils in which oil could be found. Recent research has determined that oil is not a fossil fuel. But the exhibit still continues that misperception.

It did not talk about any of the failures of the oil companies in protecting the environment nor efforts to make the shipment of oil safe. It did not discuss oil cleanup methods. It did provide a wheelhouse view of guiding a tanker. It skipped right over the different types of offshore oil platforms and how they are anchored. The safety measures for drilling in the ocean were skipped. Statistics on where oil reserves can be found throughout the world wasn’t present either. Though the wells drilled in Texas were marked.

Not a kid friendly exhibit.

By skipping all the negatives, it basically became an advertisement for the old companies. For which they...

Ms. Feagin, the director of the Texas Energy Museum, along with the entire museum staff, was incredibly supportive and welcoming to our migrant students during the tour. We are truly grateful for their hospitality and effort in making the experience meaningful for everyone.

During our visit, our teachers, staff, and students all gained valuable knowledge about the history and significance of energy production in Texas. We learned about the discovery of oil at Spindletop in 1901, which marked the beginning of the modern petroleum industry. The museum showcased how oil exploration and drilling technologies have evolved over time, as well as the science behind refining crude oil into useful products. Interactive exhibits and engaging displays helped bring to life the roles of geologists, engineers, and roughnecks in the energy industry.

The museum also highlighted the economic and cultural impact of the oil and gas industry on Texas and the world, making the visit both educational and inspiring.

We sincerely appreciate the museum’s efforts in creating a supportive and enriching environment for...

Very informative museum with a lot of info on the history of oil in Texas. I would have liked to see more info on the Spindletop oil boom because that happened in Beaumont where the museum is. Minus one star for lack of accessibilty to deaf people and a broken audiovisual animatronic display on second floor. Very cheap way to kill time. Spend at least two hours taking it all in. Maybe three hours. Not enough benches near the displays to give your back and knees a rest. Obviously corporate sponsored and biased in favour of continuing oil dependence, but still informative. Google things you see in the museum to see what other sources have to...