Lubbock Attractions
Lubbock (pop. 200,000) is the most prominent city in the South Plains. The town supports a ballet, theater, and music productions. Each year in September the annual Panhandle South Plains Fair is held, attracting approximately 250,000 people.
Buddy Holly Center
The museum is a tribute to Buddy Holly, who lived in Lubbock. Housed in the Fort Worth and Denver Train Depot, the facility is also home to the Texas Musicians' Hall of Fame and the Fine Arts Gallery.
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 13:00 |
| Close | 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 - Christian (December 25)
Day after Christmas, St Stephen's Day, Boxing Day (December 26)
New Year's Eve (December 31)
Christmas Eve - Christian (December 24)
Easter - Christian (Apr 08)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Day after Christmas, St Stephen's Day, Boxing Day (December 26)
New Year's Eve (December 31)
Christmas Eve - Christian (December 24)
Easter - Christian (Apr 08)
Lubbock Memorial Arboretum
Spread over a 55 acre area, the Lubbock Memorial Arboretum contains trees and shrubs of the Llano Estacado high plains. There is also a rose garden and other flower beds.
Museum of Texas Tech University
Texas Tech Museum features displays on a variety of areas - arts, humanities, and the sciences.
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 13:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 20:30 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Always closed on:
Martin Luther King's Birthday - USA (3rd Monday, January )
New Year's Day (January 1)
American Independance Day (July 4)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Christmas Eve - Christian (December 24)
New Year's Day (January 1)
American Independance Day (July 4)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Christmas Eve - Christian (December 24)
Parking
Free
Facilities
Gift shop
Ranching Heritage Association Museum
The Ranching Heritage Center features more than 30 restored structures dating from the early 1800's through the early 1900's. The buildings are furnished in period and volunteers are dressed in period costume.
Ranching Heritage Center
3121 East 4th Street
Lubbock, TX 79403-5642
United States
3121 East 4th Street
Lubbock, TX 79403-5642
United States
Phone 1 (806) 742-0498
Fax 1 (806) 742-0616
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 13:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Always closed on:
Martin Luther King's Birthday - USA (3rd Monday, January )
New Year's Day (January 1)
Memorial Day - USA (last Monday, May )
American Independance Day (July 4)
Labor Day - USA (1st Monday, September)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Christmas Eve - Christian (December 24)
Easter - Christian (Apr 08)
New Year's Day (January 1)
Memorial Day - USA (last Monday, May )
American Independance Day (July 4)
Labor Day - USA (1st Monday, September)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Christmas Eve - Christian (December 24)
Easter - Christian (Apr 08)
Guides
Guided tour included with admission.
Science Spectrum and Ominimax Theater
The theater uses 70mm film and projects the film on to a huge screen. The Science Spectrum offers interactive displays for young people and families.
Science Spectrum and Ominimax Theater
2579 South Loop 289, #250
Lubbock, TX 79423-1400
United States
2579 South Loop 289, #250
Lubbock, TX 79423-1400
United States
Phone 1 (806) 745-2525
Fax 1 (806) 745-1115
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 13:00 |
| Close | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 |
Silent Wings Museum
The Silent Wings Museum is a tribute to WWII airborne personnel, particularly glider pilots, and displays a variety of aircraft, weapons, uniforms, and other memorabilia.
Lubbock Surroundings
Crosbyton, Texas
Crosbyton (pop. 2000), near Blanco Canyon, is a farming and livestock area with the major crop being cotton.
Crosbyton - Crosby County Pioneer Memorial Museum
(In Crosbyton, Texas)
The museum facility also serves as a community center and hosts a number of events. The museum displays Native American artifacts, information on the natural history of the area, as well as other miscellaneous historical items.
Denver City - Historical Museum (closed), Texas
ATTRACTION IS CLOSED.
The museum offers exhibits on the history of the area including displays related to the oil industry, farming, dentistry and medicine. Painted on the outside of the museum are five large murals.
The museum offers exhibits on the history of the area including displays related to the oil industry, farming, dentistry and medicine. Painted on the outside of the museum are five large murals.
Floydada - Floyd County Historical Museum, Texas
The Floyd County Museum displays furnishings, photographs, and items related to the early settlers and ranchers.
Hale Center - Hale County Farm and Ranch Museum, Texas
The Hale County Farm and Ranch Museum displays more than 200 pieces of old farm equipment and related items.
Lamesa - Dal Paso Museum, Texas
The museum displays pioneer tools, furnishings, and agricultural equipment.
Plainview - Museum of Llano Estacado, Texas
The museum features exhibits from the Plainview Man archaeological site which dates to 8,000 B.C., as well as gems, minerals, and pioneer artifacts and furnishings. The remains of "Easter Elephant", a prehistoric elephant skull, are also displayed in the museum.
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Ralls - Historical Museum, Texas
The Ralls Historical Museum features a number of displays related to the history of the area, including Indian artifacts, railroad memorabilia, and rooms furnished in period. It is housed in a bank building.
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
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| Open | Closed | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | Closed | Closed |
| Close | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 | |||
| Open | 13:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 | |||
| Close | 15:00 | 15:00 | 15:00 | 15:00 |
Seagraves - Seagraves-Loop Museum and Art Center, Texas
The museum is housed in the 1924 Armstrong Building and features furnished rooms and pioneer artifacts. Located in the vicinity of the museum are some old depot houses and early farm equipment.
Tahoka, Texas
The town is named after Lake Tahoka, which meant fresh or clear water to the local Indians. Today the town is a cotton shipping point.
Tulia - Swisher County Museum, Texas
The museum focuses on pioneer life with furnishings, tools, weapons, photos, ranch articles, and other artifacts.
Turkey - Bob Wills Museums
The museum is a tribute to Bob Wills, better known as the King of Western Swing, who grew up not far from Turkey. The collection features instruments, clothing, recordings, photos, and other memorabilia.
