Midland Attractions
Midland (pop. 95,000) is the hometown of President George Bush. The area is known for it's oil and gas reserves which are prevalent in this area known as the Permian Basin.
American Airpower Heritage Museum
The museum focuses on World War II aviation with an emphasis on preservation and restoration of WWII combat aircraft.
American Airpower Heritage Museum
9600 Wright Drive, Box 62000
Midland, TX 79711
United States
9600 Wright Drive, Box 62000
Midland, TX 79711
United States
Phone 1 (432) 567-3010
Fax 1 (432) 567-3047
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | Closed |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
New Year's Eve (December 31)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Christmas Eve - Christian (December 24)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
New Year's Eve (December 31)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Christmas Eve - Christian (December 24)
Haley Library & History Center
The Haley Library & History Center houses the collection and historical research of J. Evetts Haley. With more than 25,000 books, manuscripts and other printed material, the Haley Library preserves early Western life for future generations.
Fine western art and historical artifacts are on display including a life size bronze longhorn cow and calf and the original Alamo mission bell, cast in 1722.
Fine western art and historical artifacts are on display including a life size bronze longhorn cow and calf and the original Alamo mission bell, cast in 1722.
Haley Library & History Center
1805 West Indiana Avenue
Midland, TX 79701
United States
1805 West Indiana Avenue
Midland, TX 79701
United States
Phone 1 (432) 682-5785
Fax 1 (432) 685-3512
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | Closed | Closed |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Facilities
Gift shop
Museum of the Southwest
The Museum of the Southwest is housed in a 1934 mansion, listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The center features an art museum, children's museum, and a planetarium.
Museum of the Southwest
1705 West Missouri Avenue
Midland, TX 79701-6516
United States
1705 West Missouri Avenue
Midland, TX 79701-6516
United States
Phone 1 (432) 683-2882
Fax 1 (432) 684-9151
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 14:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Permian Basin Petroleum Museum
The Permian Basin Petroleum Museum depicts the history of the oil industry, as well as prehistoric settlements in the area. Also on display are pioneer and cowboy artifacts.
Permian Basin Petroleum Museum
1500 West I-20
Midland, TX 79701-2041
United States
1500 West I-20
Midland, TX 79701-2041
United States
Phone 1 (432) 683-4403
Fax 1 (432) 683-4509
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 14:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas Eve - Christian (December 24)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas Eve - Christian (December 24)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
