For over 35 years, the Petroleum Museum has shared the petroleum and energy story and its impact on our daily lives. The Museum offers an amazing journey through millions of years of history, including the vast sea that covered the Permian Basin 230 million years ago.

The 40,000 square feet of interactive exhibits cover all aspects of the petroleum industry. The Permian Basin Petroleum Museum celebrated the opening of its new petroleum exhibits on April 2, 2016. This opening marked the conclusion of an $18 million renovation.

From interactives to immersive environments to game-based learning experiences, the 15,000 square feet of exhibit space will be sure to entertain guests of all ages. In addition to telling the petroleum and energy story of the Permian Basin, the Museum hopes to inspire young visitors to pursue careers in the petroleum and energy sciences.

1500 West, I-20
Midland, TX 79701
P: 432-683-4403
Email: shanna@petroleummuseum.org

Petroleum Museum Admission:

Adults $12
Under 5 free
Plan: 1hr

Petroleum Museum Hours:

Monday – Saturday 10 am – 5 pm
Sunday 2 pm – 5 pm

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The Terrill Antique Car Museum displays a remarkable collection of antique cars that have been lovingly restored, including 18 drivable vintage vehicles (1901–41), a 1915 REO Speedwagon, and a rare steam-powered 1901 Coffin carriage. Also exhibited are 90 vintage hubcaps from the 1920s.

500 N Texas St
De Leon, TX 76444
P: 254-893-3773
Email: terrillmachine@yahoo.com

Terrill Antique Car Museum Admission:

Free
Plan: 1hr

Terrill Antique Car Museum Hours:

Tuesday through Saturday, 10 am to noon and 2 pm to 4 pm
Sunday 2 pm to 4 pm

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Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum features a permanent exhibit called The Panhandle Petroleum Story which features a neat automotive collection. 

Visitors can learn the stories of “The Men Who” and “Booming Borger”. Exploration techniques and technologies from the early 20th century to the early 21st century will be presented along with several interactive exhibits that allow visitors to experience for themselves the risks and rewards involved with exploring for oil.

2401 4th Ave
Canyon, TX 79015
P: 806-651-2244

Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum Admission:

Plan: 1hr

Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum Hours:

Summer Hours (Memorial Day- Labor Day)
9 a.m. – 6 p.m. Monday- Saturday
1 p.m. – 5 p.m. Sunday

Fall & Winter Hours (After Labor Day Until Memorial Day)
9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Tuesday- Saturday
Closed Sunday & Monday

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The Austin Rock and Roll Car Museum is currently closed while the museum is moved into its new location.

The Austin Rock and Roll Car Museum specializes in historical race cars, movie production vehicles, and music-related memorabilia. The museum is open to the public on the 1st and 3rd Saturday of each month from 10 am-3 pm.

3901 Todd Ln Bldg 2 Unit #205
Austin, TX 78744
P:  512-383-1660
Email: sales@vfinemotorcars.com

Austin Rock and Roll Car Museum Admission:

Free
Plan: 1hr

Austin Rock and Roll Car Museum Hours:

1st & 3rd Saturday 10 am – 3 pm

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