Texas Energy History Pass
Go back in time with this combo of experiences that showcase East Texas' rich oil history. The new Wiess Energy Hall at the Houston Museum of Natural Science has been enlarged to an expansive 30,000 square feet - almost the size of football field! Energy City, the Geovator, the Eagle Ford Shale Experience and more showcase all aspects of the energy industry. Continue your journey to Beaumont, Texas to learn about the adventures of the great 1901 Spindletop gusher at the Texas Energy Museum and Spindletop Gladys City Boomtown.
Lucas OIl Gusher re-enactment at Spindletop scheduled during the following days in March:
Wednesday, March 14 - 12:00 PM
Friday, March 16 - 12:00 PM
Wednesday, March 28 - 1:30 PM
Child
$17.95
Adult
$19.95
highlights
- Texas history comes alive
- Visit the NEW Wiess Energy Hall at HMNS
- Over 40% off adult admission to all three venues!
Texas Energy History Pass
Go back in time with this combo of experiences that showcase East Texas' rich oil history. The new Wiess Energy Hall at the Houston Museum of Natural Science has been enlarged to an expansive 30,000 square feet - almost the size of football field! Energy City, the Geovator, the Eagle Ford Shale Experience and more showcase all aspects of the energy industry. Continue your journey to Beaumont, Texas to learn about the adventures of the great 1901 Spindletop gusher at the Texas Energy Museum and Spindletop Gladys City Boomtown.
Lucas OIl Gusher re-enactment at Spindletop scheduled during the following days in March:
Wednesday, March 14 - 12:00 PM
Friday, March 16 - 12:00 PM
Wednesday, March 28 - 1:30 PM
Times are approximate and subject to change. Weather and other circumstances may cause cancellatoins.
price
$17.95 - $19.95
expires
Apr 30th 2018
Included Venues
Houston Museum of Natural Science
As one of the most heavily attended museums in the United States, and one of the most attended venues in Houston, the Museum houses the Burke Baker Planetarium, Wortham GIANT Screen Theatre, Cockrell Butterfly Center and a fascinating variety of permanent exhibit areas that examine astronomy, space science, Native American culture, paleontology, energy, chemistry, gems and minerals, seashells, Texas wildlife and much more.
5555 Hermann Park Dr, Houston, Texas 77030
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Exhibit Hall Entry
Please note, special exhibits require separate admission.
Founded in 1909, the purpose of the Houston Museum of Natural Science has always been to “enhance in individuals the knowledge and delight in natural science and related subjects.” To this very day, this purpose is carried out in every project, program and exhibition associated with the museum.
As one of the most heavily attended museums in the United States, and one of the most attended venues in Houston, the Museum houses the Burke Baker Planetarium, Wortham GIANT Screen Theatre, Cockrell Butterfly Center and a fascinating variety of permanent exhibit areas that examine astronomy, space science, Native American culture, paleontology, energy, chemistry, gems and minerals, seashells, Texas wildlife and much more. In addition, the museum frequently presents traveling exhibitions on a variety of topics.
The Museum also maintains two satellite facilities: The George Observatory in Fort Bend County, which houses one of the largest telescopes in the country that is available for public viewing; and the Houston Museum of Natural Science at Sugar Land, which has exhibits on dinosaurs; mineralogy; exotic, live frogs and more.
The Museum is a major science learning center with over a half million school children visiting annually, including every fourth grade and seventh grade class in the Houston Independent School District.
Hours:
Monday – Sunday: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Spindletop Gladys City Boomtown Museum
Through a self-guided tour, visitors to Gladys City experience 15 replica buildings filled with objects from the late-nineteenth and early-twentieth centuries that depict life during the first Spindletop oil boom. From a saloon and post office to a general store and livery stable, visitors get a glimpse of what it might have been like to work and live in the historic Spindletop oilfield.
5550 Jimmy Simmons Boulevard, Beaumont, TX, USA
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Admission
Through a self-guided tour, visitors to Gladys City experience 15 replica buildings filled with objects from the late-nineteenth and early-twentieth centuries that depict life during the first Spindletop oil boom. From a saloon and post office to a general store and livery stable, visitors get a glimpse of what it might have been like to work and live in the historic Spindletop oilfield.
Texas Energy Museum
The Texas Energy Museum tells the colorful story of Texas oil. Visitors explore the fascinating world of petroleum science and technology from the geological formation of oil to the chemistry of modern refining. Visitors discover the history of Texas oil as robotic characters share their adventures of the great 1901 Spindletop gusher.
https://www.texasenergymuseum.org
600 Main St, Beaumont, TX, USA
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Admission
The Texas Energy Museum tells the colorful story of Texas oil. Visitors explore the fascinating world of petroleum science and technology from the geological formation of oil to the chemistry of modern refining. Visitors discover the history of Texas oil as robotic characters share their adventures of the great 1901 Spindletop gusher.
Hours:
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday: 1:00 - 5:00 PM
Children under 6 are free.
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