Tours
In the years since its dedication in 1976, over one-half million people have visited Gladys City. The museum provides many services to the public, including school tours, adult group tours, teachers' workshops, and historical information for researchers, journalists, and the general public. Gladys City serves as a historical clearinghouse by maintaining files of business papers, maps, pertinent news items, and photos relating to the history of the Spindletop oil field and Southeast Texas. For information on Group Tour Rates, please call (409) 835-0823.

Museum Hours
The museum is open for self-guided tours Tuesday - Saturday, 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. and Sunday 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. (closed major holidays). Group tours may be arranged in advance by calling (409) 835-0823.

Admission Prices

Directions & Map
Gladys City is found at the intersection of University Drive and US Highway 69/96/287. Southbound on 287, exit at the "Highland Ave. - Sulphur Dr." exit; proceed down the service road crossing Highland Avenue. At the first U-turn underpass, turn left and proceed northbound about 1/4 mile to University Drive and Gladys City.

Northbound on 287, exit at Highland Avenue and watch on your right for University Drive and Gladys City.

Contact Us
Spindletop - Gladys City Boomtown Museum
Highway 69 at University Drive
P.O. Box 10070
Beaumont, Texas 77710
(409)835-0823
Christy Marino, Curator
marinocc@hal.lamar.edu