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Permian Basin Petroleum Museum, Midland

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About Permian Basin Petroleum Museum

Permian Basin Petroleum Museum in Midland traces 230 million years of history through interactive exhibits where visitors explore Energy City, a child-size recreation where children learn what powers their world. The museum spans multiple galleries: the Petroleum Exhibits explaining the science of oil and gas, the Mineral Gallery, the Abell Family Gallery displaying paintings by Tom Lovell, the Chaparral Gallery showcasing world-famous racecars, and outdoor Oil Patch Exhibits. Visitors travel through Boomtown, a historical recreation, and access the Library and Archives Center for research. Most visitors spend about two hours exploring. The museum opens Monday through Saturday mornings and Sunday afternoons, with wheelchairs and children's strollers available at no charge. Children under 5 are free, according to petroleummuseum.org.

Tickets, prices & hours

Adults
$12
Children under 5
Free
Students (K-College) & Seniors (65+)
$8

Hours: Monday–Saturday 10 a.m.–5 p.m., Sunday 2 p.m.–5 p.m.

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What’s on at Permian Basin Petroleum Museum

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Dec 21Event

STEAM BREAK: Elf Engineering Academy

Children in 1st through 6th grade participate in engineering activities with an elf theme during winter break. Multiple session times available; pre-registration required.

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Children Under 5 Free

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“Children under 5 are free.”

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