Location: Beaumont
Top Things to do in Beaumont
What to do and see in Beaumont, Texas (TX): The Best History Museums
Beaumont (/ˈboʊmɒnt/ BOH-mont) is a city in and the county seat of Jefferson County, Texas in the United States, within the Beaumont–Port Arthur Metropolitan Statistical Area. Located in Southeast Texas on the Neches River about 90 mi (140 km) east of Houston (city center to city center), Beaumont had a population of 118,296 at the time of the 2010 census, making it the twenty-fourth-most populous city in the state of Texas.
Restaurants in Beaumont
1. The Chambers House
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 18 reviews
Built in 1906 by a local lumberman, the house was sold to the Chambers family in 1914. C. Homer and Edith Fuller Chambers moved into the home with their two young daughters, Ruth, 11 and Florence, 16 months old. The family cherished this home for the rest of their lives. While the Chambers daughters did go off to college, a fairly unusual occurrence in those days, both returned home and never married. Few changes occurred to the house or it's furnishings in nearly 90 years of Chambers family occupancy. The collection inside contains nearly all of the original family furniture and artifacts, most dating to a 1924 remodel. Very little was thrown away and they rarely purchased anything new. A truly unique tour awaits anyone wishing to see how an upper middle class family lived life during the 1920’s through 1940’s time period.
Reviewed By Veeblefetzer - Houston, United States
This lovely home stands in some contrast to the McFadden-Ward House just 3 blocks away. This house is more of an upper middle class home and it is interesting that both were maintained by old maid sisters for many decades. This house really is a trip back in time because almost nothing has been changed sine the 1920's. I loved the open floor plan and the plain, dark wood trim throughout. The tour was very well done and took over an hour even though my wife and I were the only ones there. We even got to hear a 1920's record played on the Victrola, which uses no electricity, but has very surprising tone quality and volume. A great old home to visit.
2. Clifton Steamboat Museum
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5.0 based on 25 reviews
Reviewed By 261maudeh
. It is quite a complex. There is a real tugboat in the yard, a lot of statues, and there is a a dining room for private parties. The museum is two full stories high. It is very modern inside with an elevator. It has many displays of naudical items, full sized boats , various war displays, a large Boy Scout display with a canoe ,and a twelve glass case changing display featuring local talent. They have various events there, so check it out before you go. It really appeals to the guys, but I found it interesting too.
3. McFaddin-Ward House Museum
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4.5 based on 149 reviews
The Beaux-Arts Colonial-style house and its furnishings reflect the lifestyle of the prominent rancher's family who struck oil at Spindletop and made it their home for seventy-five years. Today, the museum offers docent-led tours of the house for guests 8-years and older, self-guided tours of the carriage house and gardens, as well as year-round events and programming. Through education and community outreach, the museum reaches a wide range of audiences. From school tours and internship opportunities to educational lectures and activities, the McFaddin-Ward House Museum offers something for everyone. Reservations are highly recommended. Call for tour details and reservations.
Reviewed By michelleh10
Had a wonderful tour at the McFaddin House during December. The house was just absolutely beautiful and breathtaking. So interesting to see how Beaumont got started!
4. Fire Museum of Texas
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4.5 based on 117 reviews
The Fire Museum of Texas is housed in the historic 1927 Central Fire Station for the City of Beaumont. View interactive exhibits for the entire family that trace the history of the fire service in the state of Texas. Our exhibits explore equipment, trucks and fire fighting methods from the mid-1800s to the present. Perhaps one of the most comprehensive fire museums in the nation, our exhibits feature a 1856 Howle Hand Drawn Tub Pumper, a 1909 Ladder Truck and a 1931 REO Light Truck - the first of its kind in the entire world. An interactive Fire Safety House allows children to practice escaping from a house fire.
Reviewed By kerstenconway - League City, United States
Your kids will love it here! The downstairs is full of antique fire engines and equipment. The upstairs is designed for kids to play and to become aware of safety... My boys got to meet the Fire Chief of Beaumont and have pictures with him at his desk. They loved it so much that they would have gladly gone back the next day
