Events
- November 19, 2024: Featured Building at Cardinal Lights
In conjunction with Lamar University's fourth annual Cardinal Lights event, Spindletop Boomtown Museum will display holiday lights for the entire month of December.
- December 5, 2024: Boomtown City in Lights is Back!
Thursday, December 5, 2024
Doors Open: 5:00PM
Music at 5:30PM, outdoor movie starts at 6:30PM.
Free admission!
Join us for a magical Christmas experience at Spindletop Boomtown Museum! Step back into 1901 and see our replica buildings beautifully decorated for the holidays. Enjoy live music, hot chocolate & cider to keep you warm, and an outdoor showing of The Polar Express. Bring your friends and family for a festive night filled with holiday cheer!
- December 2024 Spindletop Boomtown Museum Holiday Hours
From December 1 to December 29, the museum will operate with the following holiday hours:
Tuesday-Saturday 10:00am-9:00pm; Sunday 1:00pm-9:00pm
Last Admission at 8:00pm. Regular admission fees apply.
Boomtown Square BBQ Closed Dec. 12th-Jan. 13th
The Museum will be closed on the following days: December 24, 25, 31, and January 1.
- January 11, 2025: 124th Spindletop Anniversary
Saturday, January 11, 2025
10:00am to 2:00pm
Admission is free!
Step back in time and celebrate the discovery that changed the world! Join us at the Spindletop Boomtown Museum for the 124th Anniversary of the Spindletop oil discovery! Guests can enjoy live reenactments, live music, food trucks and more! Don't miss this incredible celebration!
- Spring 2025: Boomtown Cinema Under the Stars
Spring 2025: Date and times TBD.
Movie Title: The Magnificent Seven (2016)
Experience Boomtown Cinema Under the Stars at Boomtown Museum. From romantic comedies to classic westerns, join us for a night filled with laughter and nostalgia. With food trucks and adult beverages, it's the perfect Friday night outing. Just bring your comfy chair or picnic blanket and let the stars be your backdrop for an unforgettable evening. $5 entry fee and LU students enter free.
Toy Drive Information
LUSVA & Spindletop Museum are seeking new unwrapped toys. Drop off gifts by December 2, 2024, to receive free admission for up to 4 guests to Boomtown City in Lights during December. Please see the following link for donation and sign up details:
Vendor Registration Form
Vendors interested in attending events should fill out the following form: