We visited the Million Barrel Museum in Monahans today with our daughter and were so impressed. It…read morewas 100 degrees out there so maybe the spring or fall would be a better time, but the displays were wonderful. We loved all the information about the Pyote Air Force Training during WW II including the steeple from the chapel that was moved into Monahans years ago to serve as a church. This is a great stop!

My wife and I visited this very interesting museum during our trip to Pecos to inspect our new…read moreranch property. Upon entering we were greeted warmly and explained the museum to us. Everything in this establishment was very well preserved and tastefully organized.

West of the Pecos Museum resides in Pecos, TX near the tracks where trains tend to zoom by quickly…read more As we walked in on January 13, 2024, we were immediately greeted by Ms. Lara who was a great information provider at the beginning of our self-guided tour through the three-story museum. At the time, her credit/debit card machines were down so thank goodness my mom brought enough cash. Lol. Tickets were as follows: Adults = $10 Senior citizens = $9 Children = $5 The building combines what used to be a saloon and later a hotel. There was a slew of information that we didn't get to read or skim because it was blocked off by half doors or locked screen doors. In the saloon, there was an electronic, animated bartender that supposedly mimicked the real bartender who was present when the shootout/murder happened. My oldest daughter thought his eyes were creepy. Lol. There was a theater room for patrons who are physically unable to climb the staircases... a video tour film was made about the history of the museum. The gift shop was actually a big hit for my all-girls group of four. I bought a recipe book put together by all the locals of Pecos, including our museum docent. My daughters loved the rocks, arrowheads, and a t-shirt... plus the cantaloupe-flavored jelly beans! Note: The sweetest, best cantaloupes come from Pecos! Ms. Lara reminded my young daughters to recite to her their favorite part of the museum. She kindly gave them a couple of pieces of candy for doing so. Free parking. Restrooms in the courtyard area which can be rented out for parties, weddings, etc. A statue of "Pecos Bill" is near the parking lot as are the 8-ft tall brightly-painted cowboy boots. Also within walking distance was the Texas Rodeo Hall of Fame, but they had already closed. Love the ranching & military history of this area. Don't let it be forgotten!

Cute little local museum to visit if you are staying at Fort Stockton or just passing by…read more Check in at the front with the host, admission is $3. It's basically a self guided tour that you walk through all rooms. The ground is beautiful and well kept... Staffs here were all very friendly and would chat with you if you want to know more about the history or about the town. i was asking them where can I find a roadrunner since the city symbol is a roadrunner :XD They told me to take my time taking as many photos as I want! I was told to go few blocks down to visit the Old Fort...which I believe I happened to drive by earlier but it wasn't well marked on the map. Also it looked like someone is still living there. (Later I was told there are still people live at the old officer quads) This museum is part of my lovely memories of the TX road trip:)

Great museum to visit in Fort Stockton. There is plenty of local history about the town and life in…read morethe frontier.

A much bigger museum than I was expecting when I put this on the list of places to stop for our…read morelatest road trip across Texas, but I'm very glad we went! Honestly, I do wish we could have spent more time here because there's so many different sections and the displays are beautiful and full of information that people of all ages will enjoy. While there's obviously a heavy lean to only discuss the pros of oil and gas and the extraction of these resources (and sometimes the propaganda is painfully obvious), the detailed information in the different sections still makes it highly educational and we were very impressed by how many interactive displays there were. If you have any kids with you (or you're a kid at heart) make sure to go on the "ride" near the middle of the museum where you get to pretend you're on a flying ship to steal resources from the ocean and other countries. It's wild but very entertaining to press the touch screens and experience their little story! Just don't focus too hard on how you're shooting a laser into the ground of an independent, populated country to "claim" resources lol The best part of the entire museum for us was actually the mineral exhibit. Absolutely breathtaking samples from across Texas and around the world, and as big rock nerds we would have willingly spent a whole half hour just walking through the gorgeous room and looking at all the displays. Don't miss it! There's also beautiful art in this area, and that hallway winds around to the exhibit on race cars, which was a very fun way to end our tour of the museum. I'd recommend at least 1.5 hours to see everything, but you could probably spend more time just having fun and enjoying the interactive displays! A great museum that captures the history of oil and gas that built up this area of Texas, and so much of Texas' economy in general. Worth a stop for sure!

There is a lot to see at this museum. It could take 8 hrs to view all exhibits and games. This is a…read moregreat place for students who are in STEM programs. The mining pumps are amazing to see from the beginning of the era to the modern industrial era. I enjoyed learning about diatoms, the Permian Basin, shooters, and the difference between fracking and drilling. There are many classic race cars on display, and fun games to reinforce learning. I did not know that the U.S. produces the most oil in the world. I also did not know that Midland is the birthplace of petroleum and natural gas as well as the largest oil field in the U.S. The museum also has art on display. The restrooms are clean, the museum is bright and colorful, and staff are friendly. The museum is also kid friendly. Check it out!

Really happy we made time to see this historical landmark. Private tour and great insight into the…read morelate 1800s. Well worth the visit!

We received a tour as a homeschool group. The lady who showed us around (I cannot remember her name…read morenow) was fantastic! She knew the history well and made the tour a real treat. Some of the furniture pieces used to stage the house were real elegant and fun to see. They have an original bedroom set to the White family made of wood, in pristine condition, incredible! The rotary phone actually works and my child was able to make a local call on it. The house sits on the highest natural point in Odessa and grows pretty much anything they want to plant. The house has suffered some vandalism and made me long for simple days of the past where people had work to do and didn't go around cutting up other peoples trees and damaging property. All in all I loved this field trip offered to us and highly recommend going if you can. I know the city doesn't want much to do with this historical site, which is a real shame. If the city became involved this historical site might be here for future generations of people. I know they are struggling to keep it as it is. It's a real gem.

Really pretty museum. It is a little on the small side for the $12 fee to get in. visited…read moreplanetarium as well, very pretty. went there to see the Jeff Koons on loan

We came back for another visit and well worth it. Visited the planetarium this time along with the…read moreTurner house with new showings. Be sure to stop by. Posted some new photos of art exhibits.

West Texas has a new cultural gem! As an architecture enthusiast, I visited the Ellen Noël Art…read moreMuseum which reopened after an ambitious architectural expansion designed by architect R.J. Lopez. The building has been transformed into a beautiful contemporary work of art. It is an accredited art museum and a proud Smithsonian Affiliate. Admission is always free.

I'd love to go back when the construction is over, because right now it's an underwhelming…read moreexperience. The Doylene Land exhibit is amazing however. Her art was absolutely beautiful.

Cute museum / archives / library, has quite a bit of info on who was pres / 1st lady / vp and when…read more The bulk of what you see is either artwork of presidents or stuff that's been donated. The dolls dressed as First Ladies kind of freaked me out, but I loved the presidential bobble heads! The lady working their was a born and bread Texan, and very passionate about her job, explained a lot to us non Americans that I wasn't expecting - so made it much easier to give the suggested $5 donation at the end - especially because she wasn't pushy. Of all the painted portraits of more recent presidents, Clinton is the only one with his left hand in his pocket hiding his wedding ring. Pure co-incidence, I think not! I'd definitely recommend a quick stop if you're a non american in the area.

www.presidentialmuseums.com is a virtual presidential museum and gives you details about all the…read morepresidential museums spread out across America. Here we have a museum and library for the Presidents in Odessa, Texas while we would like to see one in Washington D.C. The digital Museums reaches millions. They should contact us so we can include them in our virtual Museum, a Portal to the Presidency. I stopped by and visited them in Odessa years ago and they, like us, promote patriotism, love of country, military, police, veterans and our President, Donald J. Trump and each President that succeeds him, Democrat or Republican. Freedom is not free so we all must work to let visitor know all about Democracy and the Constitution and Bill of Rights. Visit our site and learn more--it is exciting''' www.facebook.com/presidentialmuseums www.presidentialmuseums.com www.facebook.com/theflagglady Best Wishes, Claire McLean, CEO and Founder Presidentialmuseums.com llc

This is the family home of not one but two U.S. presidents -- and at just $8 for the whole family,…read moreit's an absolute must-stop. Our guide packed an incredible amount of history into a tight 15 minutes without ever feeling rushed, then gave us plenty of time to ask questions, explore, and take photos at our own pace. We spent a solid 30 minutes inside before browsing the gift shop, and every minute was worth it. Whether you're local or just passing through, don't skip this -- it's a rare chance to stand inside the walls that shaped two presidencies, and cost a cup of coffee.

One of our travel party had suggested we stop here as a way to kill some time in Midland. It was…read moreonly $5 to get in and was well worth it. We just walked right in, no wait. It was a great way to spend a little less than an hour before lunch. There was nothing political about it and our tour guide (Kaylee?) was excellent and knew so many of the facts we asked her (she had also given us fantastic suggestions on where to eat and what else to do nearby). We walked through restored areas of a living room, kitchen, nursery, George W's childhood bedroom, bathroom, photos of the family, a history of Midland, a baseball room, and a recreated outside area. It's crazy to think this little house has so much history behind it. 2021 #25

Fort Stockton, home of Paisano Pete! It's also another town…read moreconsidered to be a gateway to Big Bend. What was once a frontier town is now a community with a mix of big box establishments and mostly locally owned restaurants, stores, bars, what you would find in any typical town. However, lots of cool historical spots to take in as well: Annie Riggs Museum Historic Fort Stockton Comanche Springs

This was a very cool historic fort to stop at and walk around to stretch our legs on our road trip…read moreacross Texas. The fort itself has lost many of its original buildings due to time or (unfortunately) the city selling them off to private interests, but the team that works here is doing their best to preserve what they can. The inside of the visitor center has a ton of great information about the location and 2 short videos you can watch that has a lot of historic photos that really bring the space to life. The young man working here was so kind and helpful and actually gave us a guided tour of the buildings, unlocking the barracks so we could go inside and see how they used to be set up, learn about them using mesquite wood to cook, and the incredible company of black soldiers known as the Buffalo Soldiers who were at this fort. Even more interesting was when he let us into the old guardhouse where soldiers were jailed when they broke the rules. It was cool to see the inside of the cells and walk around, but apparently there's also an unexplained figure that sometimes appears inside the guardhouse (visible through the locked gate at the entrance) that disappears as you get closer. The building is locked tight and there's no way out, so whether you believe or not we loved getting this little ghost story on top of the historic tour of the fort. A great stop if you're on a trip and want to stretch your legs and learn a little while you do!