Beaumont Children's Museum facts for kids
Museum's temporary home in the Beaumont Civic Center
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| Established | 2008 |
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| Location | 701 Main Street, Beaumont, Texas 77701 |
| Type | Children's |
| Public transit access | BMTS |
| Nearest parking | Adjacent to museum |
The Beaumont Children's Museum is a fun place designed just for kids! It's a special museum located in the Beaumont Civic Center in Beaumont, Texas. Here, children can learn and explore through exciting hands-on exhibits.
This museum is part of a group of museums in downtown Beaumont. It's close to the Tyrrell Historical Library, the Art Museum of Southeast Texas, and the Texas Energy Museum. The Edison Museum and Fire Museum of Texas are also nearby. This makes downtown Beaumont a great spot to visit many different museums!
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History of the Museum
The Beaumont Children's Museum started in 2008. It began as a nonprofit organization. This means it's a group that works for a good cause, not to make money.
In 2010, the museum opened its first exhibits. It was called a "museum without walls" back then. This meant it didn't have a permanent building. Instead, it brought its exhibits to different places.
In 2012, the museum tried to get a permanent home. They found a building in downtown Beaumont. However, the building was later found to be unsafe. It had to be taken down.
After that, the museum went back to being a "museum without walls." It kept offering fun activities in various locations. In 2014, it found its current temporary home. This is the Beaumont Civic Center. The museum officially opened its exhibits there in the summer of 2015. You can find the main entrance on the north side of the civic center.
What Can You Do at the Museum?
The Beaumont Children's Museum has many cool things to see and do. It offers both permanent exhibits and special activities.
Permanent Exhibits to Explore
These are exhibits that are always at the museum for you to enjoy:
- STUFFEE: This is a seven-foot-tall character. He helps teach kids about staying healthy.
- Lego Stations: These areas are all about building and learning. They help kids with STEM skills. STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math.
- Simple and mechanized machines: Learn how things work.
- Stability Station: Discover how to build strong structures.
- Drop Build: Experiment with dropping objects safely.
- Sky Spot: Explore things that fly or hang high up.
- Toddler Spot: A special area just for younger children.
- Our Town Exhibit: This exhibit lets you pretend to be in a small town.
- Grocery Store: Shop for pretend food items.
- Bank: Learn about money and banking.
- Medical Clinic: Play doctor or nurse and learn about health.
Fun Activities and Camps
Besides the exhibits, the museum also hosts many activities. They have special events throughout the year. They also offer summer camps. Here are some examples of past events:
- Dia de los Muertos: A cultural event that combines trick-or-treating with art.
- Halloween Week: Special spooky fun around Halloween.
- Summer Camps: These camps offer field trips and activities at the museum.
- Touch a Truck: Kids get to see and explore big trucks up close. They can even sit inside!
