Spindletop Boomtown Museum

05/19/2026

We’ve had so much fun at our Boomtown Nights events this semester! What a great opportunity to show off our new pavilion and come together with our Lamar University community. ❤️🌌🥳

Missed the fun? Don’t worry! Boomtown Nights will be back and better than ever during the fall semester. 🙌🎉

05/07/2026

UPDATE TO SUMMER GUSHER SERIES!! 🩵⛵😎

We are thrilled to announce our updated summer gusher series schedule! Enjoy free museum admission and a free gusher reenactment once a week during the summer, from May 30-August 4th. 🌴🏖☀

The gusher will go off at the time on the flyer, and the museum will resume regular hours:

Tuesday - Saturday: 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Sunday: 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. (closed Mondays and major holidays)

Last admission time is 4:00 pm. Gift Shop closes at 4:30 pm

05/07/2026

We are so proud of Victor Almazan and happy to hear him shine on the recent episode of the LU Moment! It has been such a pleasure watching him learn and grow, and become a leader on campus.

This week on the LU Moment, we sit down with journalism sophomore Victor Almazan to hear more about his journey at LU.

To listen to the LU Moment, visit https://lamaru.us/LUMoment or wherever you get your podcasts.

For the full transcription of this episode, visit https://lamaru.us/lumomenttranscript.

04/20/2026

Congratulations to our Lamar University cheer team! ♥️🖤♥️🖤

04/17/2026

Hey wildcatters,

We will be closed for normal admission tomorrow (Saturday the 18th) due to the Boomtown BBQ Blast in partnership with Baptist Hospitals of Southeast Texas Foundation! This event requires a ticket purchase, and we'd love to see you there 🍗😀🔥

For more info, check out https://bhsetfoundation.org/events/boomtown-bbq-bash/

04/17/2026

We are so incredibly proud of our work study, Sophia Flores, her coaches, and her teammates for an incredible job! We are Spindletop Boomtown Proud!

2026 D1 SMALL HIP HOP NATIONAL CHAMPIONS!

This was built, not given.
Through growth, discipline, and commitment.
And now it’s ours to carry.
First national title.

We are so excited to share our incredible choreographers, performance videos, pictures, and more from this incredible weekend !

03/29/2026

We are so excited to announce our 2026 Summer Gusher Series Schedule! Enjoy weekly gusher reenactments and free admission, with varying times so everyone is able to join in the fun! If you've been wanting to see the gusher go off, here's your chance. Mark your calendars, because you won't want to miss this summer fun
☀️🌴🏖

03/27/2026

We may not be in the 212, but we're still worth a visit!!
Come see the 409 today for great history, community, and a taste of what makes Southeast Texas so special

03/25/2026

Rock, paper, scissors… 🔥 BOOMTOWN BBQ BLAST!! 🔥

We’re fired up to team up with Baptist Hospitals of Southeast Texas Foundation, M&D Supply, and Ace Hardware to bring you an unforgettable day of food, fun, and community!

📅 April 18, 2026
⏰ 10 AM – 3 PM

Grab your tickets early—presale runs through April 16, or you can snag them at the door on event day!

Come hungry, bring your friends, and get ready for a fun time won’t want to miss! 🍖🎉