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!!

Upon the recommendation of the director of the museum in Clayton, I decided to visit here. The…read moreMuseum is very well kept with lots of area history. My favorite part was the dust bowl section. You actually go on a little shack and then the presentation starts in illuminates. Pieces from the dust bowl days. Overall, it's a little bit of a haul from Clayton, but I feel worth the trip. The only reason I didn't get five stars was the gentleman who was there at the museum wasn't very accommodating as far as showing me around. Otherwise, it was a great museum.

Great place to go and enjoy some time learning about Texas and it's heritage. Very impressed! Had a…read morelot of info and facts about the ranch and Texas in general. I enjoyed the little church they have at the front of the building with the old pews in it. They have life size set ups and very cool to see where our heritage comes from!

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.]

We enjoyed this museum after lunch at Blue Sky. It was interesting & unique. Highly recommend.read more

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!

This makes the second time I've been here. The director, Britney, is a fantastic host and a wealth…read moreof knowledge of the area. For any history of aficionado, especially of the depression in dust bowl days as well as old West tales, this is a must see!

Great place to stop in Clayton, Brit gives an amazing ghost tour! I swear this place is haunted on…read moresome level. Very cool place, very nice staff!

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.

Wow, what a cool little museum for the area!…read more It had been probably a good 20 years since I last visited Borger and this little museum, but I still remembered bits and pieces and it still stands! It's really thorough in it's exhibits, and has a little bit of everything that made up this Texas Oil Boom-town. It starts with geology, archaeology, and works up through the height of the Oil Boom town where you could see Oil rigs for miles. The pictures are pretty cool and interesting. They also have some preserved newspaper articles about some of the well known outlaws some of the TX rangers were looking for. My great-grandfather was constable of Borger for a couple years, so it's cool to see some of the history in front of us while walking around. There's also some exhibits upstairs on the 2nd floor about local life, the community organizations, etc. All pretty cool and fascinating stuff and a different perspective of life in the Texas Oil Boom-towns. All exhibits are complete with creepy mannequins displaying collections. I was actually impressed with how well taken care of this collection is. My only qualm was the older desk volunteer seemed bored to tears, and was not very helpful when we had some questions. Overall, it's a nice little museum featured in the historic oil boom town in Texas.

Excellent historical museum and exhibit. If you loved the story of Lonesome Dove, you will love…read morelearning more about the life and contributions of the man who was the inspiration for Woodrow F. Call. Also, learn how Molly, his wife, saved the North American Bison from total extinction. Great staff and friendly, informative tour. Don't forget to stop by the cemetery across the highway to pay your respects at the gravesite of Charlie Goodnight. This is a Pure Texas destination!

Very nicely done for being out in the middle of nowhere. We learned a lot about "the father of the…read moreTexas Panhandle." And bison! We missed the last guided tour of the day for the house but could see a lot from doors and windows. Be sure to watch the videos in the gift shop area!