American Windmill Museum
The American Windmill Museum, formerly known as the American Wind Power Center, is a museum of wind power in Lubbock, Texas. Around it, Galaxy Stadium (3 mi) comes first on our list. Expect 76°F afternoons in the mildest months, April and October.
A museum inside Lubbock
Plan where you’ll sleep
No town within 30 miles has many hotels or campgrounds. Look at the towns below, or plan to camp. Where to stay ↓
Summers are hot
June, July and August highs run 92–93°, and about 92 days a year reach 90°. When to go ↓
Best months: Apr and Oct
April and October are the mild months, with a high of 76°. When to go ↓
An airport 6 miles away
Lubbock Preston Smith (LBB) has airline service, about 6 miles from American Windmill Museum.
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures and Wikipedia.
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American Windmill Museum
The American Windmill Museum, formerly known as the American Wind Power Center, is a museum of wind power in Lubbock, Texas. Located on 28 acres (110,000 m2) of city park land east of downtown Lubbock, the museum has more than 160 American style windmills on exhibition.
- Type
- Museum
Towns to stay in near American Windmill Museum
Towns within 30 miles, best bases first.
- 1Galaxy Stadium
- 2Joyland Amusement Park
- 3Buddy Holly Center
- 4National Ranching Heritage Center
- 5Silent Wings Museum
- 6Museum of Texas Tech University
Compare 1 towns
| Town | From American Windmill Museum | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lubbock | in town | — | — | 273,071 | $212K | D |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
After American Windmill Museum
A wider trip can take in these, within 6 miles.
13 mi Stadium & arenaGalaxy Stadium
2in town Theme parkJoyland Amusement Park
3in town MuseumBuddy Holly Center44 mi MuseumNational Ranching Heritage Center
55 mi MuseumSilent Wings Museum
64 mi MuseumMuseum of Texas Tech UniversityPhoto credits
Galaxy Stadium: Falcon8765, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Joyland Amusement Park: Larry Pieniazek, User:Lar, (primary), CC BY 2.5 · Buddy Holly Center: Billy Hathorn at en.wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Silent Wings Museum: Leaflet, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Museum of Texas Tech University: Billy Hathorn at English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0
Good to know about American Windmill Museum
Is American Windmill Museum in Lubbock?
Yes. It’s inside Lubbock, TX.
When is the best time to visit American Windmill Museum?
April and October, with a high of 76°.
What is the closest airport to American Windmill Museum?
Lubbock Preston Smith (LBB), about 6 miles away.
Word from Lubbock
Ask a question, or answer one, in Lubbock’s Town Square.
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