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East Texas Oil Museum in Kilgore
Photographer: Stan A. Williams

East Texas Oil Museum

Every aspect of the 1930s oil boom days is re-created through dioramas, films, sound effects and mementos of the oil field that depict the daily lives of the people. See an old-fashioned drilling rig. Walk in the footsteps of the boomers in street scenes that bring the past to life. Board an elevator that simulates a 3,800-foot ride below ground to see oil formations within the earth. Open 9 a.m.–4 p.m. Tue.–Sat. (April–Sept. until 5 p.m.) and 2–5 p.m. Sun. Special holiday schedule Dec. 20–Jan. 1. Admission charge. U.S. 259 at Ross Street. On Kilgore College campus. 903/983-8295. www.easttexasoilmuseum.com.

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1100 Broadway Boulevard
Kilgore, Texas
75662
Phone: 903/983-8295

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Hours

Open 9 a.m.–4 p.m. Tue.–Sat. (April–Sept. until 5 p.m.) and 2–5 p.m. Sun. Special holiday schedule Dec. 20–Jan. 1.

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Martin Museum Of Art

Museum features exhibits by national and international artists and touring historical art shows. Permanent collection of modern and contemporary painting, sculpture and prints. Open 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Tue.–Fri. and noon–5 p.m. Sat. Closed when classes are not in session. Hooper-Schaefer Fine Arts Center, Baylor University. 254/710-1867.

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Region: Prairies and Lakes

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