Art Museum of Southeast Texas

Museum Regional art museum showcasing local and contemporary works

Located in downtown Beaumont, the museum mounts regional and contemporary exhibitions, offers education programs and hosts traveling shows; visitors come for rotating galleries, public programs and local art events.

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The Art Museum of Southeast Texas is an art museum in Beaumont, Texas, focused on presenting regional and national visual art through rotating exhibitions and community programming. The museum operates gallery spaces for temporary shows and educational activities.

Exhibitions typically include modern and contemporary works as well as pieces that reflect the cultural history of southeast Texas. The institution runs outreach and learning programmes for schools and visitors.

The museum is located in downtown Beaumont and functions as a cultural centre for the city and surrounding region.

  • Collections and programmes: Houses rotating temporary exhibitions alongside a permanent collection focused on regional and American art, and runs education programmes for the local community.
Art Museum of Southeast Texas
700 Main St, Beaumont, TX 77701, United States
30.0838, -94.0977
Tue-Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 12pm-4pm, closed Mondays
Adults $8-$10 (check museum for current admission)

How to Get to Art Museum of Southeast Texas #

The museum is in downtown Beaumont, Texas, on Main Street. It is walkable from nearby hotels and offers street and municipal lot parking. The Beaumont transit system provides local bus connections.

Tips for Visiting Art Museum of Southeast Texas #

  • Check the museum's calendar for free admission days and rotating exhibitions featuring regional artists.
  • Parking is available on nearby streets and in municipal lots; downtown Beaumont is walkable from the museum.

Best Time to Visit Art Museum of Southeast Texas #

The Art Museum of Southeast Texas is an indoor cultural destination open year-round; check exhibition schedules for optimal visits.

Fall/Winter
October-February · 10-20°C (50-68°F)
Cooler weather for exploring downtown Beaumont and indoor museum visits.
Spring
March-May · 15-25°C (59-77°F)
Mild temperatures and regional cultural programming.

Weather & Climate near Art Museum of Southeast Texas #

Climate

Art Museum of Southeast Texas's climate is classified as Humid Subtropical - Humid Subtropical climate with hot summers (peaking in July) and cool winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 6°C to 34°C. Abundant rainfall (1444 mm/year), wettest in June, distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.

Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
34°
Warmest Month
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coolest month with highs of 17°C and lows of 6°C. Significant rainfall (124 mm).

Comfort

11°
Feels Like Cool
11°C
Temperature
17°

Weather

124 mm
Rainfall
3.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

February

February is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 8°C. Regular rainfall (93 mm).

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
19°

Weather

93 mm
Rainfall
3.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

March

March is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 11°C. Regular rainfall (92 mm).

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
11° 23°

Weather

92 mm
Rainfall
3.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

April

April is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 15°C. Regular rainfall (94 mm).

Comfort

20°
Feels Like Mild
20°C
Temperature
15° 26°

Weather

94 mm
Rainfall
4.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

May

May is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 19°C. Significant rainfall (141 mm).

Comfort

24°
Feels Like Warm
24°C
Temperature
19° 30°

Weather

141 mm
Rainfall
3.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

June

June is warm with highs of 32°C and lows of 22°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (150 mm).

Comfort

27°
Feels Like Warm
27°C
Temperature
22° 32°

Weather

150 mm
Rainfall
3.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

July

July is the hottest month with highs of 33°C and lows of 23°C. Significant rainfall (127 mm).

Comfort

28°
Feels Like Hot
28°C
Temperature
23° 33°

Weather

127 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm

August

August is hot with highs of 34°C and lows of 23°C. Significant rainfall (113 mm).

Comfort

28°
Feels Like Hot
28°C
Temperature
23° 34°

Weather

113 mm
Rainfall
2.4 m/s
Wind
Calm

September

September is warm with highs of 32°C and lows of 21°C. Significant rainfall (149 mm).

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
21° 32°

Weather

149 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm

October

October is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 15°C. Significant rainfall (113 mm).

Comfort

21°
Feels Like Mild
21°C
Temperature
15° 27°

Weather

113 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm

November

November is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 10°C. Significant rainfall (121 mm).

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
10° 22°

Weather

121 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

December

December is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 7°C. Significant rainfall (127 mm).

Comfort

12°
Feels Like Cool
12°C
Temperature
18°

Weather

127 mm
Rainfall
3.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

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