This is the reason we drove to Albany. 3 or 4 guys got together and opened up this place to show…read moreoff their car collections. Trust me, they are batting a thousand. The cars are incredible. Each one has been restored or modified to the MAX! I was completely impressed with every vehicle. Every few months they swap them out to show different cars and trucks. This is a must see. Entry is free but they do take donations. I'll be back!

Visited today and such a cool museum to visit. They swap out different cars and it a local car club…read moredisplaying their rides. Everything inside is owned by their club members. I great little place to keep history alive. Amazing visit and the staff was great to talk to.

Very interesting and I am not really into the car thing but this place really was interesting!!…read more Everyone was really nice and have told others about it that are car nuts.

This car museum was very small, but really well done very professional displays dioramas and…read moreexhibits. They had some interesting cars a lot of Ford products some obscure Ford products from the 60s, as well as the ubiquitous muscle cars and 59 Cadillac convertible. The museum also had a second floor with baseball cards and memorabilia, however they have an unhealthy obsession with the Texas Rangers. Did I mention it was 45 minutes outside of Abilene, which is already outside of many cities. My only complaint is the overboard proselytizing.

Man, if there is one thing to do when you visit Abilene, it has to be to come here and check out…read morethis unique museum. I was in town and killing time before meeting up with some people in the evening, and came across this as an option. I swung by and was thoroughly impressed. The young man behind the counter was friendly and walked me through where I'd be going and what I'd be seeing. I was the only one in the "next group" for the intro video, and he even delayed the start time since I ran to the restroom before roaming the grounds. They have an impressive display of artifacts ranging from early Texas all the way through the frontier days, including a very impressive array of historic guns towards the end. They have interactive kiosks and hologram displays where actors portray historical figures and tell "firsthand" accounts of what was experienced on the frontier, right out of the accounts left by those people beforehand. There's a second theater towards the end of the museum that's a lot more immersive. You have to rotate around in a swivel chair as the story is told from all around you, and there's lights and sound to really sell you on the experience-- all from the comfort of your air-conditioned chair. I don't plan on being back in Abilene anytime soon, but if I ever was back with friends, I'd take them here to check this place out.

Excellent displays of artifacts from the early days of Texas. Quality movies portraying how Texas…read morechanged and the demise of the buffalo. Very sad, but made way for cattle. Good coverage of the Native Americans and their culture. It was seriously the best kept museum I have seen. And many hands-on elements. Definitely worth a visit if in the area. The staff were very friendly as well!

This incredible museum is a must-stop for anyone on a road trip through the area. Even if you're…read morenot a fan of history, it's still so powerful and moving to read about the women who learned to fly here and see and hear them talk about it in their own words. I have to admit we got a little emotional imagining the way they were treated like such second-class citizens, being required to buy their own uniforms, transport themselves to the base, and the leader of the base even buying wings for these women out of her own pocket. Still, even with that cloud hanging over it, it was also incredibly inspiring and powerful to go through the photos, videos, stories, and the awesome PLANES at this museum. One of our favorite stops on the whole trip, I will never forget visiting the WASP museum and getting to climb into some of the old test flying things they had. Moving and awesome, I highly recommend going!

My mother, Velta Haney Ben was a WASP class 44-7. My husband and I were thrilled to visit the…read moremuseum a few years ago. It was our first opportunity to see where Mother trained and honed her flying skills. The stories we grew up hearing were brought to life. we look forward to visiting again soon.

If you EVER happen to drive by Abilene (on your way to Midland, maybe?), do NOT overlook this…read moreamazing piece of Texas history that this amazing community has managed to preserve the village and transform it into a museum that allows children and adults alike to go back in time. You can view one of the first washing machines, enter a dentist office (which to me looked more like a torture chamber), visit the school, post office... AND the train station which (if i am correct) was efficiently operational for no more than a dozen years. Considering the fact that part of the exhibition is outside, it would be best NOT to go in the middle of the summer season and AVOID the hottest hours of the day (which, strangely go from 3 PM till late at night). So... put BUFFALO GAP and its museum into your navigational system as a pit stop back in time for a WILD WEST EXPERIENCE.. you shan't be disappointed!

Stopped here on a road trip across Texas and I'm glad we did! The people who own this place have…read moredone a great job rescuing different buildings from around the area, preventing them from being torn down or lost to time as cities and towns continue to expand. We grabbed our tickets at the visitor center and then used the pamphlet they gave us to do a self-guided tour which worked perfectly! It was easy to follow the map and match it up to the descriptions so that we could learn about each building as we walked through it (or peeked inside if it was closed for renovation). A great place to stop and stretch your legs!

This is one of the best war museums I have ever visited. What makes this WW2 museum stand out is…read morethe more intimate and personal look at that time and those who served. This museum focuses on those who served in the 12th Armored Division of the Army. Most pictures and artifacts all have stories to go with then that tell how the veteran acquired them. The pictures are not only glimpses into the past, but the thought and feelings of those in the pictures . The pictures of soldiers are not just empty faces , they have names often indicating if they lived, were wounded, or died. Some of the stories are funny like the ones about the SA uniform found on a 10yoa and the armor plate L4 grasshopper story or heart wrenching like the display of the western union telegraph or the Holocaust section. The artwork on the walls and the dioramas add to the ambience. The basement floor was an unbelievable and magnificent surprise with its Miniature displays of the battles of Herrlisheim. I could have spent over an hour in that area alone, reading all the stories and examining all the minute little historical accurate details of each diorama. If you are into military history, Texas history or WW2 history, you will love this place. The people that work here are also awesome. The emotions and work put into this museum gave me chills, I felt goosebumps even after leaving.

Stopped by on our way through Abilene. Staff were friendly and it was a great chance to share such…read morean important part of history with our children. Lots of cool pictures, facts, and memorabilia to see.

An oasis of modern art by local artists in the sea of west Texas cowboy centered creations. Worth…read morechecking on anytime a especially during ArtWalk.

From the owner: The Center for Contemporary Arts, a 501 (c) (3) corporation, was founded in 1989. Its mission is to…read moreprovide enriching and educational experiences for the region's communities through the promotion and support of artists. The Center's exhibits and community education programs serve over 26,000 individuals annually. The Center currently has more than 60 artist members and rents ten artist studios. Five galleries, one devoted to photography, present more than 20 different admission-free exhibits of regional art, international photography, and award-winning short films to Abilene residents and the greater community.

I was kind of bummed - I could have sworn the website said they had a permanent exhibit, including…read moreMo Willems' work among others we love. But alas, the museum is strictly traveling works. We went today and it was all pictures of black children's books, for Black History Month. There is a little gift shop full of *signed* children's books (signature for no extra charge). There are also a few reading areas with bins of books, so grab one and read to your kids! You'll find a Little Free Library just outside, which is awesome! Bring a book, take a book. :)

This place is a true gem. The NCCIL has world class…read moreexhibits and a lovely book store. We will be visiting as often as possible

We visited the Discovery Center and Creation museum today. We enjoyed it so much. There is so much…read moreto look at and read. They have a few animals and a small theater where they show different informative videos. We hope to be able to take our family here when they visit. Oh and they have a really good book store too!!

I met the owner of Discovery Center in an elevator a few months back, and he invited me to check…read morethe center out. I finally took him up on it. It truly is a great place with many fascinating relics, fossils, and exhibits. The entire staff was kind, knowledgeable, and passionate. I learned quite a lot in a short amount of time and made friends in the process. It was a most engaging and memorable experience. When you have a moment, stop by. You will be glad you did.