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The El Campo Museum Wharton (ECMW) is a museum located in the business district of Wharton, Texas. The museum's collections focus on the history of the oil industry in East Texas, with an emphasis on the work of the J. R. Heinz Company.

The museum's original collection consisted of artifacts from Judge Bean's personal collection and that of J.R. Heinz Company. The museum opened its own conservation laboratory and began to collect and house objects related to the history of petroleum production in East Texas.

Today, ECMW has a collection of more than 10,000 objects, including artifacts from the J.R. Heinz Company, Gulf Oil Corporation, Texaco, and other major producers of oil in East Texas during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The museum also houses a conservation laboratory that offers researchers access to objects and specimens from throughout East Texas history.

Located in the heart of historic Wharton, Harvest Park Wharton is a community that celebrates life. From the moment you walk through its gates, you'll feel at home. The landscape is lush and filled with trees, and the architecture is charming and inviting. The residents here enjoy a peaceful atmosphere, and the community has a strong sense of community spirit. There are plenty of activities to keep residents entertained, from socializing in the clubhouse to playing an active role in the various committees that oversee the park. The residents here are proud of their park, and it shows in everything they do.

The Fort Bend Museum Wharton is dedicated to preserving the history of Fort Bend County and its people. The museum has a variety of exhibits that cover a range of topics, including local history, natural history, art, and military history. The museum also has a library and educational outreach programs.