The Humble Museum marked its 50th anniversary in July, Executive Director Robert Meaux confirmed July 28. The museum will host a celebration Sept. 12 in collaboration with the Humble Founder’s Day celebration.
The backstory
Founded in 1976, the museum was previously housed in two different locations before moving to its current space—the former Charles Bender High School extension—Meaux said. In addition to its staple exhibits, the museum also hosts rotating exhibits, features a gift shop and houses The Humble Area Genealogy Society’s genealogical library.
Quote of note
“This museum, over the years, is what’s preserved the history of Humble,” Meaux said. “The people of Humble seem to know their history [more] than any other town I’ve ever seen. ... But this is the place that actually preserves it, so our job here is to preserve it and tell the story.”
How it works
Funded almost entirely by the city of Humble, the museum also receives money through gift shop sales and donations, Meaux said. The museum employs three docents, hosts educational field trips and is led by a board of 12.
From 2021-25, the museum's annual number of visitors increased by more than 78%, peaking at more than 3,500 visitors in 2024, per museum data. Admission is free, and the museum is open Wednesday-Sunday.
The celebration
In addition to the Founder’s Day celebration, the Humble Beautification Committee’s annual ornament for this year features a special design commemorating the museum’s 50th anniversary. The ornaments are $12 each and available for purchase at the museum gift shop.
For more information about the Founder's Day celebration, click here. The celebration will include a scavenger hunt, for which, teams must register online by Aug. 24.
