Dishman Art Museum

The Dishman Art Museum is an art museum located on the Lamar University campus featuring three gallery spaces. Its collections include paintings from Europe and America, fine porcelain, and objects from Africa, New Guinea, and Mexico.

The museum was established in 1983 when a philanthropist donated a major art collection to the university. This founding gift prompted additional donations from the community that grew the institution over time.

The museum carries the name of its founding donors who championed local art education. You can see African masks, pre-Columbian ceramics, and European porcelain displayed together, reflecting how the institution values cultural diversity.

The museum sits on campus and is easy to reach with designated parking areas nearby. Visitors should plan weekday daytime visits to experience the full range of galleries without time constraints.

The heart of the collection is the Eisenstadt group, which pairs European paintings with Meissen and Sevres porcelain in a deliberate combination. This carefully assembled group reveals how collectors thoughtfully brought together different mediums and eras.

Location: Beaumont

Inception: 1983

Email: dishmanart@lamar.edu

Website: https://lamar.edu/fine-arts-communication/dishman-art-museum

GPS coordinates: 30.04622,-94.07575

Latest update: December 14, 2025 11:23