166 Trees Cover the Main Gallery and Chapel in our Philanthropic Forest Now through January 16, the Museum of East Texas is transformed into a winter wonderland in our entry, main gallery, and chapel spaces as we host our 31st Annual Festival of Trees. This year, we are showcasing 166 uniquely and individually themed and decorated trees, thanks to our incredible sponsors. Each tree is sponsored by a business, individual, or organization and it is then decorated by either the

Lufkin Art Guild Fall Show Ribbon Winners on display through January 16, 2026 Our Rotary Gallery is home to works by local artists year round, and this winter we are featuring some of the ribbon winners from the Lufkin Art Guild's fall show. We know you'll enjoy seeing works from the following artists: Carol Andrews, Adell Becker, Charlie Becker, D'Anne Bragg, Vicki Brevell, Acacia Cognata, Katherine Collmer, Darcey Faircloth, Jon Faviell, Dennis Ford, Joyce Jackson, Karla Ke

International Impressionists Immersive Exhibit opening February 24, 2026 at the Museum of East Texas in Lufkin, Texas In celebration of our 50th anniversary, The Museum of East Texas is elated to bring Impressionists Immersive to our visitors from February 24 to May 22, 2026, for NO ADMISSION FEE. This exhibit was created in Spain and has toured Europe as well as three locations in the United States: the Discovery Center of Boise, Idaho; Arts in the Sunset in Amarillo, Texas