If you’re buying a home for sale in Midland, you’ll be glad to know that we have a handful of fantastic and highly rated museums right here in town. Check out Midland’s best museums here.
Midland’s Best Museums
The most popular museums in Midland include:
- The Permian Basin Petroleum Museum
- Museum of the Southwest
- Midland Army Airfield Museum Hangar
- Blakemore Planetarium
- Midland County History Museum
- Midland Downtown Lions Club Fire Museum
Scroll down for a closer look at each.
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The Permian Basin Petroleum Museum
1500 I-20 in Midland
432-683-4403
The Permian Basin Petroleum Museum gives you an inside look at the petroleum industry and takes you on a 230-million-year journey through history. With interactive exhibits, lectures and even wildlife displays, this museum provides many opportunities to learn.
Museum of the Southwest
1705 West Missouri Avenue
432-683-2882
Midland’s Museum of the Southwest has a number of fabulous art exhibitions featuring art from local artists and art that features this area. With a few permanent exhibits and a handful of rotating exhibits, you can explore art from multiple time periods and in various styles.
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Midland Army Airfield Museum Hangar
9600 Wright Drive
432-254-6182
The Midland Army Airfield Museum Hangar has plenty of aircraft on display, ranging from an Aero L-39 Albatross to a Stinson L-5 Sentinel. You’ll be able to explore all kinds of craft, learn more about aircraft restoration or even take a ride in a plane.
Blakemore Planetarium
1800 Holloway Avenue
432-683-2882
Located at the Museum of the Southwest in Midland, the Blakemore Planetarium holds star talks and dome shows on a 360-degree Digistar 5 system – and some are even in 3-D. The dome shows change frequently, so you can check what’s up-and-coming on the planetarium’s website here.
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Midland County History Museum
200 North Main Street
432-688-8947
The Midland County History Museum on Main Street is committed to preserving and sharing Midland County’s story – and you can visit the museum and conduct local research through the Midland County Historical Society. You can explore permanent exhibits and join some of the museum’s frequent events, too, such as “Winter Animal Tracking,” “Snakes Alive!” and “Spring Nature Walks.”
Midland Downtown Lions Club Fire Museum
1500 West Wall Street
432-685-7332
The Midland Downtown’s Lions Club Fire Museum features two old fire engines you can explore and learn about the history of firefighting in Midland. You can also tour any fire station in the city, for the record (though if you want to tour with a large group, you should call 432-685-7332 to schedule a time).
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