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Texas Forestry Museum, Lufkin

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Free admission. Open Mon – Sat 10:00am – 5:00pm.

About Texas Forestry Museum

The Texas Forestry Museum in Lufkin explores the history of Texas forests and the timber industry that shaped the region. Visitors encounter interactive exhibits in the Children's Wing, including a train table, sawmill town house, and fire tower for imaginative play. The museum offers scavenger hunts available at the front desk in easy and difficult versions, with prizes for completion. Oversized lawn games are available to play for free indoors. Outdoors, the Nature Playscape behind the museum features natural play areas and a Gaga pit, while Nature Art Backpacks are available for use outside. Group history tours can be scheduled in advance. The museum runs programs including Seedlings, Tree Pose yoga for young kids, and Box Fort Day. Picnic tables and a water fountain are available. General admission is free.

Tickets, prices & hours

Admission is free. The venue says: “Always Free”

Hours: Mon – Sat 10:00am – 5:00pm

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What’s on at Texas Forestry Museum

  • Santa Claus Express, Saturday, November 28, 2026, 6:00 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. at the museum: holiday stories, old fashion games, pictures with Santa Claus, hot chocolate.
  • Fun in the Forest After Dark, FRI, FEB 5, 2027: families roast a hotdog over a campfire, take a night hike, play some games, and more outside of the museum; guests should bring a flashlight for the night hike.
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  • Tree Pose: Yoga for Kids, SAT, MAY 1, 2027: kids learn fun yoga poses, enjoy a snack, and play with the museum's interactive exhibits. If you have a yoga mat, bring one. The event is free to the public.
  • Feast in the Forest, THU, AUG 19, 2027: the museum's annual fundraiser with a tour, dinner, drinks, a silent auction, and live dessert auction. This is a ticketed event
  • Halloween Trail, OCT 16 – OCT 31, 2027: families hunt for Halloween characters and win fun prizes. Free to the public; available Monday – Saturday from 10 am – 5 pm.

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What’s there

Rides and attractions
Children's Wing: Interactive exhibits, train table, sawmill town house, and fire tower.
Nature Playscape: Natural play areas and Gaga pit located behind the museum.
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Scavenger Hunts: Easy or difficult hunts available at the front desk.
Nature Art Backpacks and Oversized Lawn Games are also available for free outdoor use.
Facilities
Family Comforts: Changing tables, picnic areas, & water fountain.
Babies
Family Comforts at Texas Forestry Museum include changing tables.

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Who it suits

Wheelchairs and strollers
Wheelchair access to museum, children's wing, & locomotive.
Sensory support
Sensory Backpacks are free to borrow during your visit.

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