City Spotlight: The Museum of East Texas

The Museum of East Texas is committed to bringing cultural development and art education to the City of Lufkin. Through their many programs and exhibits, the MET offers a charmingly creative element to our city.

The Museum of East Texas was founded in 1976, and has continued to grow ever since. In 1972, seven women had the vision and inspiration to renovate the oldest church in Lufkin, St. Cyprian’s Episcopal Church, into a beautiful place for adults and children to celebrate art and history. Built in 1905, the church in which the museum resides is rich with stories of Lufkin’s past, present, and future. The museum’s anthology of paintings and sculptures are the work of a wide range of talent. The locations of these artists range from here in East Texas to all over America, Latin America, and Europe.

Along with art displays, the museum offers quite a few educational programs. Art Camp, a program designed for children to experience hands-on creativity, is offered during the summer months. Super Saturdays are free to the public and provide safe, fun, and family-friendly events such as the Pumpkin Party and Family Day. For students who are unable to travel to the museum, they offer themed Traveling Trunks, which are full exhibits in containers available to educational groups at no charge. Throughout the year, the MET presents an assortment of public lectures and programs for all ages.

Visitors to the Museum of East Texas will be dazzled by its beautiful grounds, gorgeous interior, and masterful art collection. The MET adds another dimension of beauty and culture to the City of Lufkin, and we are proud to call it ours. For more information, call (936) 639-4434 or visit their website, metlufkin.org.