The Beaumont Children's Museum is a

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temporarily located in the

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in Beaumont, Texas. The museum is part of a concentration of several museums in the

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area. It is located across the street from the Tyrrell Historical Library,

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and the Texas Energy Museum. The

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and

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are within a few blocks.

History

The museum started in 2008 as a 501(c)(3)

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. The museum opened for exhibits in 2010 as a "museum without walls". In 2012, a lease was acquired for a site at the corner of Neches and Crockett streets in downtown Beaumont. The building was later condemned and removed. Following condemnation and subsequent removal of the building, the museum continued operations as a "museum without walls". It moved to its current temporary home, the Beaumont Civic Center in 2014 opening for exhibits in the summer of 2015. The main entrance to the museum is located on the north side of the civic center.

Features

Permanent exhibits

Permanent exhibits include: * STUFFEE, a seven-foot ambassador of health. * Lego Stations designed to teach children STEM skills ** Simple and mechanized machines ** Stability Station ** Drop Build ** Sky Spot * Toddler Spot * Our Town Exhibit ** Grocery Store ** Bank ** Medical Clinic

Activities

In addition to exhibits, the museum sponsors several activities throughout the year as well as summer camps. For example, 2015 events include: * Dia de los Muertos - Trick or treat coupled with art and culture * Halloween Week * Camps throughout the summer offering field trips as well as activities at the museum * Touch a Truck - offering children an opportunity to touch and explore their favorite truck

References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Beaumont Children's Museum Children's museums in Texas Museums in Beaumont, Texas Museums established in 2008