Wiess Energy Hall

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Along with displays of fossils, gems, and regional wildlife, the Houston Museum of Natural Science is host to the Wiess Energy Hall. This wing of the museum includes educational displays demonstrating the formation of oil, modern methods of oil extraction, and the future of energy production. The colorful displays are designed to engage curious minds…

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Spindletop Gladys City Boomtown Museum

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Spindletop Gladys City Boomtown Museum5550 Jimmy Simmons BlvdBeaumont, TX 77705 HoursTuesday-Saturday: 10 AM – 5 PMSunday: 1 – 5 PM Admission: Adults: $5Seniors: $3Children 6-12: $2Children Under 5: Free The Texas Oil Boom began on January 10, 1901. On that day, Captain Anthony F. Lucas reached oil underneath Spindletop—a salt dome three miles south of…

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