Art Museum of Southeast Texas

My daughter and I had a great time here. We went to one of their family fun days and there was plenty arts and crafts. They even had crafts for black history Month which I we enjoyed. Will be attending again soon.

Although AMSET is relatively small, the museum has a wonderful collection of pieces from regional and international artists. The building and grounds are stunning. Ample meeting and children's workshop spaces, and the museum hosts a variety of community activities and events. If you are in Beaumont, check it out...free admission too!

Such a beautiful place to happen upon! The staff is so very friendly. Got to catch part of a guided tour presented by the museum curator herself and learned so much! The Sherry Owens exhibit currently on display is very thought-provoking and beautiful.

Great Museum. Free Admission , right next to the Texas Energy Museum. Only wish it had a 2nd floor.

Always smells like good food. It has a restaurant inside.

Very small but had some good exhibits. If you like art then you should stop and check it out.

We entered and wanted to use the restroom before we explored. They stopped us and asked me, “Do you see the signs? The floors are wet. Did you come in just to use the restrooms?” We said no. The signs for wet floor had been set up on dry floors everywhere PRIOR TO MOPPING. The lady started interrupting my questions about where to walk with directions on where we needed to move to so she could mop. Then took out the mop. We stood there wondering what to do, so we asked if we could have a map. The desk attendant said, “Uh, no. We’re small. Two of our exhibits are under construction but you can go see our cafe’.” We looked at each other and laughed. Okay. We get it. You don’t want people in your museum or on your floors. We’ve never been here after all these years. No one was here but us, and they couldn’t have been more quick at letting us know they would rather keep the place empty, clean, and quiet. The desk attendant spoke quite condescendingly to us, like we were idiots from ignoring the wet floor sign on a dry floor. Get new attendants. Who realize visitors must walk in and actually see what exhibits and attractions are there for viewing.

I was really looking forward to spending my day off at the museum but when I walked up there was a sign saying it was closed today. No information about it being closed on the website. Hopefully the next time I’m able to spend an afternoon here they are open.

An excellent Art Museum to visit which is right beside the Texas Energy Museum. I'm glad I went.

Much of a nothingness. An overly large building promises far more from the outside than you find on the inside. Lots of space - very little actual art, and I didn't really see anything when I was there that felt interesting or of any particularly quality. I hate to criticize an art museum but I found this one just sort of sad and not really worth even the 20 minutes it took to make a slow tour of it.

AMSET is a pretty decent art museum for a small city. Their permanent collection includes several impressive pieces, mostly from local artists such as Robert Rauschenberg. In the heart of downtown, this contemporary building is perfect for party and even rentals.

Freaky for Folk Art? Don't miss the Felix Fox Harris permanent installation. Like the Finer things in Life? Be wowed by the Paul Manes painting and James Surls in the Entrance. The cafe has great food during lunch hours on weekdays. It's a fun place to go for exhibition openings at night with a hot date. Or even if you're just looking for a festive and free event to hit with the Family? YES YES and YES. AMSET is an oft overlooked gem in this corner of SETX. Did I mention it's FREE? Generous patrons and hard won grants keep it that way... Art open for all the People! Feel free to put a buck or two in the donation box, and get to chat with the friendly folks at reception, they can guide you to whatever you're looking for.

This art museum is a great environment for all ages. New collections are displayed on a rotating basis. It's free, but I recommend you leave a donation so that we can all continue to enjoy this great little museum.

I don't include museums in my Beaumont wanderings often, but when back in 2005, I think it was, heard that one of the cue building greats was going to have a cue show here, I made sure that I was there. This is a small regional museum and has works from local and regional artists. Someday, i might return if I think that the subject will interest me.