Texas Forestry Museum — Attraction in Lufkin

Came here for my nephew's birthday party. It was almost a 2 hour drive, but it's a cute little museum with some interesting history to learn from it. I bought some postcards, stickers, a fridge magnet and a t-shirt.

There are pamphlets for scavenger hunts, sketching, etc, and plenty of activities for young children to enjoy as well. There is a play room where kids can make names or pictures with wooden pegs, make poems on a magnetic board, dress up like a fireman, or dress up in vintage clothing and play house. I would absolutely recommend bringing your children here, and checking out the...

I absolutely love the Texas Forestry Museum! Not only do you get a thorough history of the area's industrious lumber history, but also the beautiful wildlife and state forests. I love that they offer educational opportunities for children, families, and individuals. Plus, the museum layout is absolutely gorgeous and there are always fun programming activities going on to keep everyone engaged. Last but not least, there's a wonderful trail as well as plenty of outdoor activities available to enjoy. This is an amazing place to explore and everyone...

What a neat little place! This is definitely a fun way to spend an afternoon, whether it be with kids or adults. It's really interesting reading about forestry in East Texas and seeing all the pictures. This museum is free to visit, all they ask for is donations if you have them. I usually donate a couple dollars whenever I go. There's a little trail you can walk around on in the back, with markers showing you which tree is which, and you can even get in the old steam engine! I'd recommend this if you're looking for an interesting, free thing to...