Spindletop - Gladys City Boomtown Museum

Crucial museum! Maybe the most important museum in Texas because what happened here changed the world. The first oil gusher brought us the age of oil! Much of what we touch is made with oil...

Once upon a time, there were boom towns around Texas. Both Spindletop and Glady are one of them. This museum made me feel like living in the early 20th century. The admission was only $5. I...

Did you know that in 1901 Texans struck gushing amounts of oil near Beaumont that created the oil boom in Texas?! Checkout the "Spindletop-Gladys City- Boomstown!" They have recreated this little...

Loved this replication and the information provided, entrance fee very reasonable . Clean please, The blacksmith there was very friendly and informational, love it when you get an inter-active...

Right across the street from Lamar University, this museum is just fun for adults and kids. Lots of visuals, hands-on things. You walk from old-timey house to old-timey house. Inside, there are...