Fantastic opportunity to view art and environment on a large scale. You must book in advance as…read moretime slots sell out fast.

I love living relatively closer to Marfa, Texas. Previously, Marfa was a flight away; now, it's a…read moredrive away. The peak of Maria's hipster frothiness seems to have passed. It appears to have settled into a more predictable groove. Of course, the reason for this town's fame is Donald Judd's Chinati Foundation. I do my infrequent pilgrimage to Chinati for one reason: to see his '100 untitled works in mill aluminum.' I like choosing the open viewing versus the guided tour option because it gives me time to walk among the aluminum blocks undisturbed in relative silence with no time limit. The sun's angle hit different pieces producing different angles of contrast and shimmer. Being in these two buildings is like standing in a mash up of a cathedral and an after-hours machine shop. So many get frustrated with Donald Judd's work. They place demands on what it all means and they walk out dismissively when enlightenment doesn't happen. I toss out my brain and my thoughts. I don't come here to figure anything out. I walk the aisles and just breathe it all in. It's soothing and gratifying; part of the spiritual reset that Chinati and Marfa can do. P.S. Chinati still doesn't allow photography inside their buildings or galleries. I visited once when a rare exception was made. Almost every other art institution in North America allows non-flash photography. It's time for Chinati to allow for the same.

This place is lovely, and obviously curated with love. I especially enjoyed the old typewriters and…read morethe post office/ grocery store room. It's a pretty large place for such a small town. Admission is free (though there is a donation box). I really enjoyed my walk through history as there were such interesting things to see! Definitely worth a bit of time walking through.

Finally was around when it was open and enjoyed seeing pioneer life in Marfa before it turned into…read morewhat it is today. Very nice collection of artifacts and interesting. I only took highlights, there's more to see too.

I truly enjoy this University with small town charm at it's finest! A cultural shock to many that…read moremay find everything's at their feet. This town and school will really benefit you and the environment you learn in and Big Bend in your back yard make it spectacular! Go for a small town feel but capturing the beauty is a. Lifetime experience you will never forget!! Clean fresh air and mountain's. It is a experience you will look back on and never regret!

This college offers really low tuition rates for student seeking four year degrees. Although the…read morecity is small, there are many attraction in the area ranging from state parks to good eats. It's a great campus for nature lovers and those wanting to escape the city life. Class sizes are small and the community is friendly.

Small, but great little museum on the campus of Sul Russ University. Interesting artifacts of the…read moresettlement of Texas and evolution of the Texas cowboy. Worth the $10 admission.

Small but extremely well done museum. Explains and covers the history of the region primarily from…read morea perspective of the human inhabitants along the Mexican American boarder in conflict and as ranchers. In addition there are two art exhibits. I enjoyed my visit. Just an FYI, there is nothing here that small children will appreciate, as it appears geared towards adults.

This is such a unique little thing in the middle of the park/desert. It's fairly close to the…read morepanther junction HQ welcome station, you just drive a little further north. The exhibits are crazy cool, most are actual fossils that had been found in the park but some are recreations. There are lots of signs with teaching points and the view of the surrounding park around the exhibit is honestly really cool; it makes you feel so small seeing the land formations in the distance! And the road north of the exhibit to leave the park/get to the main freeway is also just stunning - I would highly rec checking out this exhibit if you're visiting big bend, either on your way in or on the way out depending on which road you take.

A must-stop for anyone visiting Big Bend! It's outdoors, so there's no time restrictions for when…read moreit would be "open" and we were able to start a day here learning about the western interior seaway that once covered this entire region in a warm, shallow sea that preserved so many animals and other things as fossils. I loved that the paleontologist who uncovered fossils here wanted a museum built on the same spot so future people could learn about the creatures that lived here and the fossils that were discovered right outside the building. Very informative, beautiful displays, great fossils and models, and an absolutely fantastic mini-museum for people of all ages to enjoy!

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!

Wow. The proprietor, William "Kim" Thornsburg is a personality to behold. Don't stop here if you're…read morein a hurry, but don't let that necessary dissuade you from coming in. The "museum" is very small and is a collection of his ships, some old articles, and a few unique paintings. Mr. Thornberry is a character you have to meet to appreciate. He has an absolutely wonderful collection of hand built ships, but what he loves to talk about is Jews and the holocaust. He is very passionate about his theories about what happened during and after the war. He claims to have all kinds of documentation but doesn't display or present any of it. Of course there's nothing wrong with this, but some of the stories he spins are a little bit hard to swallow. I am not saying they're untrue because I don't know, but let's just say it's the first time I've heard some of the ideas he presents. Depending on your perspective he could sometimes get a little bit offensive at times, but like I said, he's one of a kind so you have to let that just roll off your back. I walked in unprepared for the presentation, but enjoyed listening to him talk for 30+ minutes without even taking a breath. I really wanted to ask him about his ships and the models he built, but he didn't give me a chance. I wish I had more time because I'm sure we could've had a great conversation if he ever let me ask a question. Take this review as either an invitation or a warning depending upon your mindset. I enjoyed the visit as entertaining.

Brad C.'s review nicely summarizes our experience...a quirky but oddly moving display of one man's…read morefaith and passion. Kim weaves stories of how the represented boats aided or condemned Jewish refugees across generations. Yes, there are claims that may be difficult to substantiate, but a quick search of 'post-war British treatment of Jewish refugees' was an eye opener. Despite the modest nature of the museum, it's our favorite memory from a short visit to Marfa. Cautionary note: not recommended for under 15 years of age...or UK residents.