Permian Basin Petroleum Museum
The Permian Basin Petroleum Museum is a museum in Midland, Texas, USA, with exhibits relating to the oil and gas industry of the Permian Basin of west Texas and southeast New Mexico. Its story as a place to visit starts in 1975. Add Museum of the Southwest, 1.5 mi away, to a visit.
A museum inside Midland
Plan where you’ll sleep
The nearest town with many places to stay is Southwest Sandhill, 56 miles southwest. Where to stay ↓
Summers are hot
June, July and August highs run 95–95°, and about 126 days a year reach 90°. When to go ↓
Best months: Mar, Apr and Oct
March, April and October are the mild months, with highs of 72–81°. When to go ↓
An airport 7 miles away
Midland International Air and Space Port (MAF) has airline service, about 7 miles from Permian Basin Petroleum Museum.
Established in 1975
Permian Basin Petroleum Museum dates from 1975. About ↓
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Permian Basin Petroleum Museum
The Permian Basin Petroleum Museum is a museum in Midland, Texas, USA, with exhibits relating to the oil and gas industry of the Permian Basin of west Texas and southeast New Mexico. Museum exhibits include the geology of the area during the Permian period, the technology of the petroleum industry, racing cars designed by Jim Hall, and paintings by artist Tom Lovell.
The museum was founded in 1968 by a group of 500 under the leadership of George T. Abell under the Abell-Hangar Foundation, and officially opened its doors to the public in 1975. The museum occupies a 60,000-square-foot (5,600 m2) building, with 40,000 square feet (3,700 m2) dedicated to exhibits and an outdoor exhibit space for large oil-field machinery. It is open to the public seven days per week.
- Type
- Museum
- Established
- 1975
- Wikipedia readers
- 2.2K a year
Overnight near Permian Basin Petroleum Museum
Nearest for a night are Southwest Sandhill (14) and Thorntonville (4).
Compare 3 towns
| Town | From Permian Basin Petroleum Museum | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midland | in town | — | — | 147,615 | $319K | C− |
| Southwest Sandhill | 56 mi southwest | 1.5 hr | 14 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground · 12 RV parks | 1,143 | $110K | — |
| Thorntonville | 56 mi southwest | 1.5 hr | 4 1 hotel · 3 RV parks | 537 | $200K | — |
Getting there
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Visiting Permian Basin Petroleum Museum
Is Permian Basin Petroleum Museum in Midland?
Yes. It’s inside Midland, TX.
When is the best time to visit Permian Basin Petroleum Museum?
March, April and October, with highs of 72–81°.
What is the closest airport to Permian Basin Petroleum Museum?
Midland International Air and Space Port (MAF), about 7 miles away.
Where should I stay near Permian Basin Petroleum Museum?
Southwest Sandhill (56 mi, 14 places to stay) and Thorntonville (56 mi, 4 places to stay).
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