John Jay French Museum
- 3025 French Road, Beaumont, TX 77706
- (409) 898-0348
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- (409) 898-0348
- Monday: Closed
- Tuesday: 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
- Wednesday: 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
- Thursday: 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
- Friday: 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
- Saturday: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
- Sunday: Closed
The John Jay French house, built in 1845, is one of the oldest surviving houses in Beaumont. It is also one of the first houses in Beaumont built with two stories, using milled lumber. The John Jay French Museum demonstrates the life of a prosperous Texas pioneer family from 1845-1865. The historic pioneer settlement, built by John Jay French, tanner and merchant, is filled with antique furnishings, clothing and pioneer household utensils. Outbuildings on the grounds include a blacksmith shop, tannery, privy and smokehouse. The museum is open for tours Tuesday-Friday at 10AM, 12PM, and 2PM and on Saturday at 10AM and 12PM. Please call ahead for tours at (409)898-0348.
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