Staff was so knowledgeable and they had a great exhibit of models and unique aircraft. Wish weather…read morehad been better but we made the most of it.

This is an amazing museum! My son and I loved the guided tour we had. The docent was so…read moreknowledgeable and kind to us. We got to go inside so many different aircraft. An added unexpected bonus was the Osprey that happened to be landing on the runway while we were there. I was not expecting to enjoy this nearly as much as I did. I can't say enough great things!

They had an excellent large display of hot rods stock old cars from the 30s in the front showroom…read more In the back they had more 50s 60s 70s muscle cars and the lake. The guide was very informative and showed us some pretty cool things like tail lights that move out of the way to reveal a gas tank on some models. Let's relax atmosphere fun time. Reasonable cost for entry.

There may be 100 cars in both showrooms however they are crammed together so tightly that it's…read moresometimes hard to get close to each one. Additionally, there is a gentleman who meets you at the door and takes your $12 entrance fee and then follows you around to be sure that you don't steal anything. There's nothing here that you haven't seen in other car auto museums and I was disappointed and somewhat annoyed by having "Tex" follow me all over the place as if I was a common thief. Additionally, he complained because we were taking too long and he had not yet had his lunch even though it was not yet noon. You might want to pass on this one.

3/17/24-Update: Deborah called and refunded the overcharge back to my credit card. Honest mistake…read moreand has been corrected. Changed stars from a 2 to a 4. 3/13-deployed to Amarillo from 2/27-3/12/2024 to support those impacted by the very recent wildfires. On my day off, I visited the Native American Heritage Center and gift shop. The museum is wonderful and has multiple rooms and open spaces filled with artists works, collections of all things Native. Well worth the stop and give the displays as much time as you can. BEWARE of the gift shop. They offer great merchandise including used books, handmade item, custom jewelry, etc. I bought several items, one being a pair of earrings tagged $36 and in a glass display case that was clearly marked 40% off. The clerk of Norwegian background confirmed the earrings were indeed 40% off. I bought them, postcards, and a beaded hair barrette. Returned to my room only to discover I received not a 40% discount but a 25% discount! I called during posted open hours over 2 days, leaving a voice message each time. I never had another day off to stop at museum before returning home. Still have not heard back about the error made, nor seen a correction made to my credit card.

This is a great little Museum with lots of artifacts, relics and artwork on display. There are…read moremultiple little rooms so you have to wander around quite a bit to make sure you see everything. When I first walked in I was a little bit intimidated because I ended up in a small Auditorium type room where a group of young people were learning native dancing. There was an older man and young boy up on the stage slowly beating the drum beat on huge drums with a wonderful sound and probably 20 or so children and teenagers listening as he called out the moves they should make to the beat, kind of like a square dance caller would tell the dancers what moves to make. I sat and watched this for a while and enjoyed it. As I was looking around I saw a doorway that said entrance so I eventually walked over to it. There were three ladies talking just inside the entrance and I asked them if I was going the right way. They gave me a few quick directions and told me to enjoy looking. First I went into the little gift shop just to see what they had which was actually quite a bit in the way of jewelry, handmade items, Indian related gift items, better quality stuff than you see in a cheap tourist store. They had a wide selection of beads for sale also for people who were into doing their own beading. No one bothered me as I looked around and they seem to all know each other and enjoy visiting with each other. I'm sure if I'd had any questions someone would have been happy to answer. In the other rooms there were displays of beaded items, moccasins, Indian clothing, headdresses, Buffalo and deer heads and skins, old photographs from the area, dioramas of cliff dwellings, Papoose carriers, weapons, and historical information regarding the various tribes of the area and of the country as a whole. See my photos for a sampling but they just scratch the surface of what there was to see. I probably spent about an hour wandering around looking and reading. In one room there was some crafting going on of people working on beading. One person appeared to be making jewelry and others were working on beaded clothing. It was interesting to watch them for a few minutes. One whole wall was devoted to photos of young men from the area who had qualified as Eagle Boy Scouts. As a strong supporter of scouting through the school years myself I enjoyed looking through those. As a side note, it looks like they are preparing to expand the building according to a sign I saw as I was walking in. They seem to be very involved in activities not just displays so I look forward to coming back another time and seeing the progress they have made. Also I should mention there is a decent parking lot with not a far walk to the entrance. If you happen to be in Amarillo on one of the days this museum is open be sure to stop in and check it out if you are interested in the native heritage of the area. I thought it was well worth the time. I don't know about the summer hours but I'm sure their website tells what they are. In the winter they are only open from 1 to 5 p.m. on the weekends.

We had a great experience at this museum!! I love horses so this was a must see in Amarillo for us…read more They have a whole room that's dedicated to kids, with worksheets and interactive exhibits, as well as a photo-op! I especially loved the little mechanical horse that you can ride for 0.25! Right now they have an origami room as well - if you're a beginner I recommend staying simple, that quarter horse is hard to do! One thing could use some attention though- the video screen in the timeline room is SO quiet. My husband and I could barely make anything out in an otherwise silent room with it on full volume, and there's no captions, so it's very inaccessible.

This is a great museum; however, if you don't know much about horses (as another reviewer said), it…read moremay not be for you. My husband has been involved in the Western world for decades so he knew a lot about the bloodlines, breeders, etc and found this really interesting. The upstairs is full of detailed displays that are really well done, and he spent a lot of time reading them. My kids loved the room downstairs showing tack, animal feed, jockey clothing, etc. (the origami in the special kids' exhibit room looked fun, but was way too complicated to do). I found myself a bit bored, but did really like the display about the artist who painted the early quarterhorses. Throughout the museum, I did need my husband to explain a lot of things! The gift shop is small but nice. Worth a stop if you're a horse or western world fan, though it is a bit expensive for a family for the size of museum.

Stepping into the Don Harrington Discovery Center in Amarillo is like entering a wonderland of…read morescience--complete with roaring dinosaurs, swirling galaxies, and lasers that make you say, "Whoa, did that just happen?" The place buzzes with curiosity from the moment you walk in. I kicked things off in the Sun, Earth & Universe gallery, pressing buttons to trigger solar flares and playing with real-time space weather--instant brain tickles that felt both geeky and awesome . Then I zipped over to the Outdoor Science Park, where a life-size T‑Rex and Triceratops loomed over a fossil dig pit. Kids were scooping up "bones" while I dodged tennis balls flying from a launcher--science meets playground shenanigans . Later, I curled up in the cozy Treehouse Reading Nook, surrounded by bird chirps from the aviary above--a peaceful contrast to the chaos of color bombs and bouncing probes . The highlight, though? The Space Theater, a full‑dome planetarium that launched me from Earth to black holes in minutes--complete with dramatic music and enough stars to rival my ex's eyes . It's clear DHDC is more than a kids' museum--it's a playground for inquisitive minds of all ages. Traveling exhibits keep things fresh, and a recent "Beyond: Unity in Community" display even won a national award for celebrating Afghan culture . Educational programs, planetarium shows, story times, and even sci‑fi-style "KABOOM!" demos fill the calendar . By the end of my visit, my cheeks hurt from smiling, my head buzzed with fun facts, and I momentarily considered launching myself into orbit. Instead, I left with a grin, a handful of newfound cosmic trivia, and a plan to bring all my friends next time. Bottom line: Don Harrington Discovery Center is science with soul--equal parts spectacle and insight. Whether you're a kid, a curious adult, or just someone who likes lasers and dinosaurs (who doesn't?), this place throws the perfect brain party.

This place was great until they put a tribute to Afghanistan complete with minaret and the flag of…read moreAfghanistan in the middle of the center!! We appreciated the free entry for military but after seeing that, we will not be renewing our memberships and glad we didn't pay this time. We will NOT be returning. They spent all that money to honor Afghanistan. HIGHLY DISAPPOINTED!!

TEMPORARILY CLOSED!!!!…read more https://www.panhandleplains.org/p/about/pphm-temporary-closure-updates Hours incorrect on Yelp! We love this museum in a past visit but were disappointed to learn of the closure when entering the destination in Waze.

This museum was such a blast! IT JUST KEPT GOING! Every corner was something to look at. So much…read morethought went into the design of the museum. Definitely have to see it if you're coming this way. Set aside time because it definitely isn't a stop in for a few minutes situation. You will love it! Check out the benches and chairs, super comfy.

This is a great little museum. I visited recently and was amazed at how little I knew about this…read moretown. The volunteers were great. They have a huge archive, and the Amarillo Wrestling memorabilia was too big to see it all. Thanks I will be back.

Visited on open house day 11/9/2013. Still very much a work in progress, but it is interesting…read morenow, and will be nice to return in the future to see the development. I would say it has three parts; the building housing a detailed model railroad, an outdoor garden railroad, and the historic train engine and cars outdoors - including a Dept of Energy nuclear weapons transport train previously used for the nearby Pantex plant. The indoor train has representative modeling of the cities and rail lines east-west across the TX panhandle. The two level circuit route fills up much of the inside of the building. At this writing, it's pretty bare bones, the track is laid out, but lots of bare plywood and spaces for filling in the cities, buildings and features. Sky and clouds backdrops are looking good. Got a guided tour of the guard cars and engine of the "white train" used for nuclear weapons transport. Very interesting to see the security measures surrounding warhead transport. The garden railroad in front of the building is also still under construction. Currently has the brick foundation and dirt landscaping, and track is laid, but is not fully operational at this time. The staff on site were friendly and knowledgeable. Admission is free. Website amarillorailmuseum.com is spotty, but lists hours as: Our regular meeting nights are Thursday, from 7:00 p.m. until about 10:00. We are also open the second and fourth Saturdays of the month. You are welcome to visit us anytime, but if not at the times mentioned above, please call ahead. (806) 335-3333 Museum is located north of Amarillo airport, on Amarillo Blvd (Bus.40/Hwy 60) between Lakeside Dr. and Masterson Rd.

Choo choo mofo's! This place has alllll the trains! The little engine that could, the ghost train…read morefrom ghostbusters 2, soul train, and the ho train from WWE wrestle The Godfather! Be prepared to buy your ticket and take the ride!

A smaller museum but still quite good. Three stories tall with big open galleries and lots of good…read morelight. One gallery was artworks and sculptures. The "Seated Buddha" was an interesting piece and carved from volcanic stone in the 8th or 9th century. I've not seen anything like that before, so it was interesting. The ground floor was mostly contemporary and political art. Not my thing and nothing there I was particularly drawn to. The museum and the parking are free. [Review 16189 overall - 365 in Texas - 1695 of 2021.]

Clean and well situated museum in a larger art complex with various music halls. 3 floors of art…read moreincluding a full upper floor permanent Asian Art exhibit and interactive exhibits on the first floor. The 2nd floor exhibit rotates and was featuring the works of 2 Texas colleges. Easy to navigate, allow about an hour.