Due to the crazy that is COVID-19, tourism has taken a huge hit. Included in those affected, local museums and attractions have had to restructure and figure out the right procedures to open their doors once again. After getting to speak with local museum directors and staff, things are looking up for our businesses to start opening again.

Check out these updates:

Parent and child enjoy painting outdoors a Texas art event.

Art Museum of Southeast Texas

  • Open
  • Procedure changes:
    • Requiring temperature checks and mask (AMSET will be provided masks to those who do not have one)
    • Sign-in sheet for contact tracing
    • Plexiglass at entrance for workers
    • No hands-on activities
    • Signage throughout museum
    • Cleaning and disinfecting throughout the day
    • Limited number of visitors
    • Maintaining 6-feet of distance

A group explores archaeology at the Beaumont Children's Museum.

Beaumont Children's Museum

  • Opening Date: N/A to public
  • Procedure changes:
    • Recommending mask
    • Cleaning and disinfecting throughout the day
    • Signage throughout museum
    • Recommending masks
    • Limited number of visitors
    • Maintaining 6-feet of distance
  • Events:
    • Learning Still Happening Summer Camp June 15 - August 7

The Chambers House in Beaumont, Texas features stately architecture and manicured grounds.

Chambers House Museum

  • Open
  • Procedure changes:
    • Requiring masks
    • Hand-washing before tour
    • Maintaining 6-feet of distance from docent to visitor
    • Limited number of visitors

A group tour explores the exhibits at the Fire Museum in Beaumont.

Fire Museum of Texas

  • Open
  • Procedure changes:
    • Recommending mask
    • Signage throughout museum
    • No hands-on activities/ touching fire trucks and memorabilia
    • Cleaning and disinfecting daily
    • No group tours
    • Limited number of visitors
    • Maintaining 6-feet of distance

Visitors pet a baby alligator at Beaumont's Gator Country Park.

Gator Country Adventure Park

The John Jay French house is now a museum in Beaumont.

John Jay French Museum

  • Open
  • Procedure changes:
    • Requiring masks
    • Hand-washing before tour
    • Maintaining 6-feet of distance from docent to visitor
    • Limited number of visitors per tour

The exterior of the McFaddin-Ward House features beautifully landscaped gardens.

McFaddin-Ward House Museum

  • Opening date: Mid-September
  • Audio tours of first floor and Carriage House

Statues greet visitors at the entrance to the Texas Energy Museum.

Texas Energy Museum

  • Opening Date: N/A
  • Procedure changes:
    • Recommending mask
    • Cleaning and disinfecting daily
    • Signage throughout museum
    • Maintaining 6-feet of distance

Spindletop Gusher with crowd watching on a pretty day.

Spindletop-Gladys City Boomtown Museum

  • Open
  • Procedure changes:
    • Recommending mask
    • Signage throughout museum
    • Hand sanitizing stations
    • Plexiglass and gloves for workers
    • 5 visitors per building
    • Maintaining 6-feet of distance

 

All of these updates are subject to change and will be monitored as time goes on. Make sure to check back regularly.