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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.

Featured Attraction

Housed in historic (1858) Andreas Breustedt home, displays include dozens of furniture pieces hand-crafted in Texas during the 1800s. English ironstone, pewter and other artifacts from 1700s. One-room log cabin features furnishings and tools. Open Memorial Day–Labor Day 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Tue.–Sat. and 1–4 p.m. Sun., Labor Day–Memorial Day 1–4 p.m. Sat.–Sun. Admission charge. 1370 Church Hill Drive. www.nbheritagevillage.com.

City: New Braunfels
Region: Hill Country

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