Buddy Holly Center

Review №1

Rating: 5

Date: a day ago

Review №2

Rating: 5

Date: 2 days ago

Review №3

Rating: 5

The day that music died. Read all about it. A great place to learn about Buddy Holly rock n roll music and much more. I loved it

Date: 2 weeks ago

Review №4

Rating: 5

Date: 3 weeks ago

Review №5

Rating: 4

Date: 3 weeks ago

Review №6

Rating: 5

I loved it. The video is very informative; dont skip it. I almost missed the front room with his furniture. I loved it.

Date: 3 weeks ago

Review №7

Rating: 4

Loved learning about an icon whose life ended too soon. Im from Camden Tennessee where Patsy clines plane crashed . I love the music from that era.

Date: 4 weeks ago

Review №8

Rating: 5

Date: 4 weeks ago

Review №9

Rating: 5

Great landmark of THE Pioneer of Rock and Roll!! Songwriter, dedicated musician, and determined American!

Date: a month ago

Review №10

Rating: 5

Date: 2 months ago

Review №11

Rating: 5

Date: 2 months ago

Review №12

Rating: 5

The center was closed when we passed by and would not open for another four hours. But we were able to take a few photos and look about the outside. On the historical plaque outside it mentioned his real name was Holley but was misspelled on the record contract.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №13

Rating: 5

Date: 2 months ago

Review №14

Rating: 5

Cool small museum learned a lot and was very informative

Date: 2 months ago

Review №15

Rating: 5

Such an amazing place! Rock history and definitely worth the stop.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №16

Rating: 5

Date: 2 months ago

Review №17

Rating: 4

It was closed, but it was cool to see.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №18

Rating: 5

Date: 2 months ago

Review №19

Rating: 5

Date: 2 months ago

Review №20

Rating: 5

Went to see Von Tez in the open courtyard. At first we were kinda weary about the heat, but when we got there they had water misters going and it was quite nice. All the seating was taken close to them so we sat far but we still were able to feel comfortable in the shade. They had a pop up bar there with no non alcoholic drinks but the gift shop was open that did have drinks. They were not ridiculously priced just very limited variety. Plus they had sugar free non carbonated lemonade.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №21

Rating: 5

Date: 3 months ago

Review №22

Rating: 5

If youre a Buddy Holly, this is a must. There is a statue across the road from the museum, a building with wall art dedicated to Buddy. You get a tour around a small house belonging to one of Buddys friends, who was one of the crickets, and they wrote a few of their songs there. The museum itself is definitely worth a visit, lots of information to read, pictures, and items to look at. A few minutes drive away is the cemetery where Buddy and his family are buried, nothing fancy, its quite a humble grave. If youre doing a tour along the 66 I would definitely recommend a stop of for a couple of hours

Date: 3 months ago

Review №23

Rating: 5

Date: 3 months ago

Review №24

Rating: 5

Very informative and interesting!

Date: 3 months ago

Review №25

Rating: 5

Date: 3 months ago

Review №26

Rating: 5

This place is sure to please Buddy Holly fans. I suspect fans of other stars he worked with in those years. If you visit Lubbock ve sure to put this place in your agenda. Plenty of memorabilia with a great atmosphere. Visited on

Date: 3 months ago

Review №27

Rating: 5

Date: 3 months ago

Review №28

Rating: 1

Rude people

Date: 3 months ago

Review №29

Rating: 5

Interesting little museum with a few exhibits featuring clothes and guitars etc. You can make it fully round all the exhibits and the short film about Hollys life in less than an hour.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №30

Rating: 5

Really great experience. Staff were super friendly and knowledgeable and the exhibits are fantastic. As a musician I learned some really cool, innovative things Buddy did in his recording. Thoroughly enjoyed the whole thing, and really cheap. Make sure to pick up one of the pieces of paper that notes points of interest around town to check out some other places Buddy related nearby.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №31

Rating: 5

Date: 3 months ago

Review №32

Rating: 5

Date: 3 months ago

Review №33

Rating: 3

First rate museum of an important cultural icon. I wish that visitors were allowed to take photographs of the items on display, but unfortunately photographs were not allowed.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №34

Rating: 4

Date: 4 months ago

Review №35

Rating: 5

I was very impressed with this museum. Although small, it was well put together. It was well decorated and lit. Loved the displays, especially Buddy Hollys glasses found at the crash site. Very neat things at the gift shop.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №36

Rating: 5

This is a neat little place to see some of Lubbocks history. There are two exhibits and a gift shop here. One exhibit is ever-changing with New art displays from various people. This exhibit is usually free. The other exhibit is all of the Buddy Holly memorabilia. There is a charge to enter this exhibit. There is a huge replica of Buddy Hollys famous glasses outside the center. This is a great photo opportunity. If you come on Saturdays from 10-1 (June-October) there is a farmers market with in walking distance.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №37

Rating: 5

Date: 4 months ago

Review №38

Rating: 4

Date: 4 months ago

Review №39

Rating: 5

Really enjoyed this place

Date: 4 months ago

Review №40

Rating: 5

Awesome

Date: 4 months ago

Review №41

Rating: 5

Date: 4 months ago

Review №42

Rating: 5

Date: 4 months ago

Review №43

Rating: 5

Couldnt get any good photos because my cameras trash, but otherwise; the place was quiet and non-crowded, and everything looked really nice and well-maintained.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №44

Rating: 5

It represents an era from Rock and Roll early beginnings.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №45

Rating: 5

A most underrated historical spot from the early pioneers of modern rock and roll.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №46

Rating: 5

Nice, lots of music history. Worth the visit!

Date: 5 months ago

Review №47

Rating: 5

Great layout of memorabilia of Buddy. The staff were very helpful and knowledgeable. It was well worth the visit. Visited on

Date: 5 months ago

Review №48

Rating: 5

Date: 5 months ago

Review №49

Rating: 5

I have visited the buddy holly museum for the last four years. Exquisite. A true homage to a true founder of rock n roll. Small & intimate a place to soak in the brief life of this legend ( not 26 like another reviewer stated but 22 when he died- the day music died). So influential to almost the whole genre of rock artists. I plan to drop by again in May.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №50

Rating: 5

So cool

Date: 5 months ago

Review №51

Rating: 5

Beautiful Center, well maintained and lots of fantastic facts. Worth the stop

Date: 5 months ago

Review №52

Rating: 5

Date: 5 months ago

Review №53

Rating: 4

It was cool if you like little museums. I felt the $ was more than it shouldve been. I was expecting more, thats my fault. You cant take any pictures at all. Just so you know. Outside, yes, in front of a wall that says Buddy Holly. The dedication park was really nice.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №54

Rating: 5

Date: 5 months ago

Review №55

Rating: 5

Date: 5 months ago

Review №56

Rating: 5

Its basically just one room, but the artifacts here are priceless. Lots of things from Buddys childhood and highschool years. Dont forget to grab a brochure that explains what all the items are as you go around the room. I enjoyed my time here. Ticket was $10.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №57

Rating: 3

Not allowed to take pictures inside, so thats a bummer.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №58

Rating: 5

Always Fun at the Buddy Holly center..

Date: 6 months ago

Review №59

Rating: 3

Huge fan of Buddy Holly. But museum doesnt allow photos in 2024 (???) and even small town Lubbock downtown is ghetto and homeless hang out.

Date: 6 months ago

Review №60

Rating: 5

If youre a Buddy Holly fan, this is a must see. If you love rock and roll, this is a great stop. The gift shop is small but the merch is awesome.

Date: 6 months ago

Review №61

Rating: 5

Date: 6 months ago

Review №62

Rating: 3

Date: 6 months ago

Review №63

Rating: 4

Nice remembrance of Buddy Holly. Since his career was so short, there isnt a lot of memorabilia, but what they have is good. Theres an 18 minute video on loop that was interesting to watch as well.

Date: 6 months ago

Review №64

Rating: 5

Interesting and a nice tribute

Date: 6 months ago

Review №65

Rating: 5

Date: 6 months ago

Review №66

Rating: 5

Very interesting to learn that he came up with his music in this home.

Date: 6 months ago

Review №67

Rating: 5

Buddy Holly was born in Lubbock, Texas. The city has embraced the story of his short life...killed in a plane crash at the age of 26. The charming center walks you through his life. However, importantly it does a terrific job of showing his influence on musicians such as the Beatles, Bob Dyland and even opened for Elvis. The grounds are beautiful.

Date: 6 months ago

Review №68

Rating: 5

Date: 6 months ago

Review №69

Rating: 4

No fotos inside - why??

Date: 6 months ago

Review №70

Rating: 5

Buddy is an important part of my wifes family lore.

Date: 6 months ago

Review №71

Rating: 5

Cool AND appliances!

Date: 7 months ago

Review №72

Rating: 5

The museum is small, but is loaded with information. The 18 minute film was very informative and interesting. Admission was reasonable, $10 adults and $8.00 senior.

Date: 7 months ago

Review №73

Rating: 5

Date: 7 months ago

Review №74

Rating: 1

Small, very little material, it took us longer to pay than it took us there. Personally I will not return

Date: 7 months ago

Review №75

Rating: 4

Small museum...sad his house is open only on certain hours. Great information and history

Date: 7 months ago

Review №76

Rating: 5

Great way to spend a few hours. Informational, entertaining, nostalgic.

Date: 7 months ago

Review №77

Rating: 3

We went to see Shien Yun at Buddy Holly. It was amazing. Clear bag policy is in effect. We have been to events here the only thing they did not have this time was valet service. Which I was very disappointed in them. My husband is handicapped and can not walk long distances and the valet service sure helps him not having to walk great distances. I noticed other patrons pulling up as well expecting the service and having to park far of with their loved one. That is the only reason for the 3 stars.

Date: 7 months ago

Review №78

Rating: 5

Date: 7 months ago

Review №79

Rating: 5

Date: 7 months ago

Review №80

Rating: 4

Great experience for all ages. The kids had a great time with the crafts center! Get on the trolley wait list.

Date: 7 months ago

Review №81

Rating: 5

Great little museum - though youre not allowed to take photos inside. Would have been nice to get some pics for the vacation scrapbook.

Date: 8 months ago

Review №82

Rating: 5

Date: 8 months ago

Review №83

Rating: 5

What an emotional experience learning and reading about the life of Buddy Holly. Youll see some really personal things and some really hit you hard. The gift shop was cool as well.

Date: 8 months ago

Review №84

Rating: 5

The tour of the house was fantastic and the museum was great but youre not allowed to take photos of the exhibits which is a bit of A shame. Buddy Hollys glasses, that he was wearing when he died are on display.

Date: 8 months ago

Review №85

Rating: 5

It was closed when went but I still enjoyed such a beautiful tribute, if your there make the trip to the cemetery, and his mother home. I hope to go again and this time actually get to go inside

Date: 8 months ago

Review №86

Rating: 5

Sweet museum dedicated to Buddy. Original memorabilia, good story, told well. Iconic music and such a sad ending. Well worth the visit. Lubbock is a lovely welcoming town.

Date: 8 months ago

Review №87

Rating: 5

Nice clean place. Everyone I encountered were very polite.

Date: 8 months ago

Review №88

Rating: 5

Love the history. I have to admit, seeing all the memorabilia , even if you are not familiar with Buddy Holly , will still make you feel nostalgic in a strange way. Plus gift shop and some cool art work! Would be a cool little place to take a date to! Support local!

Date: 9 months ago

Review №89

Rating: 5

Great place to visit. The museum guide was very knowledgeable. Lots of personal artifacts to see. Do not expect to take photos and videos. It is not allowed.

Date: 9 months ago

Review №90

Rating: 5

Love it.

Date: 9 months ago

Review №91

Rating: 5

Date: 9 months ago

Review №92

Rating: 5

Date: 9 months ago

Review №93

Rating: 5

Date: 9 months ago

Review №94

Rating: 5

Date: 9 months ago

Review №95

Rating: 5

Have day marry Christmas

Date: 9 months ago

Review №96

Rating: 4

Date: 9 months ago

Review №97

Rating: 5

Must go

Date: 9 months ago

Review №98

Rating: 4

Great little museum to celebrate a small, yet influential part of rock and roll history. This is definitely geared more towards adults than kids. Lots of interesting items on display from the life and career of this legendary musician and his musical partners. The tour of the house was very impactful. The energy of musical creation still seems to live in the walls! It s a sweet little museum.

Date: 10 months ago

Review №99

Rating: 4

This is an iconic must see if youre in Lubbock! Young and old alike will be whisked back to the days of Buddy Holly and enveloped with the heart touching story of this young superstars intrinsic life and all it entailed as well as the untimely and tragic death of him and his fellow musicians who were equally as talented. You get to see the iconic globally recognized black glasses as well as some surprising other artifacts that are little known but youll appreciate if youre a BH fan I highly recommend going, you cant say youre a fan of you dont!

Date: 10 months ago

Review №100

Rating: 5

Date: 10 months ago

Review №101

Rating: 4

This little museum is worth the reasonable price of admission. The timeline of how country and blues music led to rock and roll is very interesting and winds throughout the displays While the displays are well presented there is sparse information about what is in many of the displays they do not allow photos.

Date: 10 months ago

Review №102

Rating: 4

Date: 10 months ago

Review №103

Rating: 4

Cute little museum that took less then an hour to walk through. I believe as we were walking out I heard the cashier saying the first Friday of the month museums in the area are free but it was pretty cheap to begin with & hubby was free.

Date: 10 months ago

Review №104

Rating: 5

Date: 10 months ago

Review №105

Rating: 4

Date: 11 months ago

Review №106

Rating: 5

Date: 11 months ago

Review №107

Rating: 5

Date: 11 months ago

Review №108

Rating: 5

Date: 11 months ago

Review №109

Rating: 5

Date: 11 months ago

Review №110

Rating: 5

Date: 11 months ago

Review №111

Rating: 5

Date: 11 months ago

Review №112

Rating: 1

We would have loved to see this but werent allowed in because we have a yorkie who was zippered inside a pet stroller. We couldnt leave him in the truck because we are traveling and of course its too hot.

Date: 11 months ago

Review №113

Rating: 5

If you are a Buddy Holly fan, you have to check this place out. I wont ruin the surprise by telling you whats inside

Date: 11 months ago

Review №114

Rating: 5

You should have seen the museum. It was a planned visit during a road trip through the southwestern United States.

Date: 11 months ago

Review №115

Rating: 4

I liked it very much.

Date: 11 months ago

Review №116

Rating: 4

Date: 11 months ago

Review №117

Rating: 5

Date: 11 months ago

Review №118

Rating: 5

A nicely shaded outdoor plaza area greats you as you enter. There is a small movie theater and a couple of display rooms, gift shop, and public art display. The admission also includes a tour of the house next door. The facility is a repurposed railroad depot.

Date: 11 months ago

Review №119

Rating: 5

Lovely place to listen to live music!

Date: 11 months ago

Review №120

Rating: 5

Loved it. You have to see the documentary movie.

Date: 11 months ago

Review №121

Rating: 5

Date: 11 months ago

Review №122

Rating: 5

Museum Buddy Holly Center

Date: 11 months ago

Review №123

Rating: 5

Outstanding collection of Buddy Holly memorabilia, including several guitars and his glasses recovered from the crash.

Date: 11 months ago

Review №124

Rating: 5

Nice place to visit to learn about Buddy Holley!

Date: 11 months ago

Review №125

Rating: 5

Date: 11 months ago

Review №126

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №127

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №128

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №129

Rating: 5

Great place for a concert!!!

Date: a year ago

Review №130

Rating: 5

Very interesting and nostalgic... The staff were very helpful, and it was so great to get that close to Buddys stuff, being a biker, loved the Ariel, and the pic of him sat on it ..

Date: a year ago

Review №131

Rating: 5

I visited the center while visiting my son at Texas Tech, and I was so glad I did! The price was right ($10 - you cant get anything for $10 now), and there was more than enough to see, and I didnt feel overwhelmed by there being too much. In addition, with no extra cost, I was on the tour that got to see Jerry Allisons house right next door (Buddy Hollys bandmate). This was a fun and unique place to see, and I would highly recommend it. I am very confused by the negative reviews.

Date: a year ago

Review №132

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №133

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №134

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №135

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №136

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №137

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №138

Rating: 5

The exhibits are great. My son and I went and were happy that we went.

Date: a year ago

Review №139

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №140

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №141

Rating: 5

Nice review of Buddy Holly and his music and short life. Sad and tragic but at least he lived an exciting life.

Date: a year ago

Review №142

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №143

Rating: 5

Great display and information about his short career.

Date: a year ago

Review №144

Rating: 5

Brought back many memories from when I was a teenager.

Date: a year ago

Review №145

Rating: 5

It was awesome getting first experience to know more of Buddy Hollys early life.

Date: a year ago

Review №146

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №147

Rating: 5

Very nice place to stop by and visit

Date: a year ago

Review №148

Rating: 5

A well-made small focused museum devoted to the life and music of Buddy Holly. The bulk of the museum proper is items from Buddys life, including several guitars and the glasses that gave him his trademark look. Additionally there is an art gallery space currently featuring several signed album covers from various rock and roll bands. The biggest draw to the Buddy Holly center is Buddys Lubbock home preserved right beside the center with several guided tours everyday.

Date: a year ago

Review №149

Rating: 5

Cute and informative nice gift shop

Date: a year ago

Review №150

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №151

Rating: 4

Displayed nicely! A lot of interesting information. Enjoyed my visit.

Date: a year ago

Review №152

Rating: 3

A very cool place, except for rude gift shop employer Visited on

Date: a year ago

Review №153

Rating: 4

Date: a year ago

Review №154

Rating: 5

Great Thursday concerts

Date: a year ago

Review №155

Rating: 4

Date: a year ago

Review №156

Rating: 4

Was very informative, lots of history there

Date: a year ago

Review №157

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №158

Rating: 3

Over priced

Date: a year ago

Review №159

Rating: 5

Splendid museum full of artifacts. Plan on spending at least an hour to fully enjoy everything.

Date: a year ago

Review №160

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №161

Rating: 4

Date: a year ago

Review №162

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №163

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №164

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №165

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №166

Rating: 5

Saw Jerome culture.

Date: a year ago

Review №167

Rating: 5

If you are lover of music and history this is an amazing must see if you are in the Lubbock Texas area. The exhibit that is devoted to Buddy Holly where you will see hand written lyrics, outfits and musical instruments and so much more. No photos allowed inside the exhibit, makes the visit that much more memorable.

Date: a year ago

Review №168

Rating: 5

Excellent exhibit. Young lady that guided us was very nice and helpful. Will definitely recommend to friend.

Date: a year ago

Review №169

Rating: 4

Needs a better selection of t-shirts. Thought it was weird but no Buddy Holly music was player at all.

Date: a year ago

Review №170

Rating: 5

Buddy Holly is one of the most important figures in rock and pop music. His home town has done a great job putting together lots of reminders about this, as well as s glimpse into his childhood. If you like music and you re in Lubbock, you need to visit!

Date: a year ago

Review №171

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №172

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №173

Rating: 4

Date: a year ago

Review №174

Rating: 5

Nice museum that offers a great perspective on a very important musical pioneer. Not a ton of exhibits, but then you realize that Buddy Holly only had 22 years on this earth. Poignant and moving place.

Date: a year ago

Review №175

Rating: 3

Its ok. Honestly, I thought it would have taken more time to get through the whole museum. Had a few cool things in it. But overall its ok.

Date: a year ago

Review №176

Rating: 4

Date: a year ago

Review №177

Rating: 4

Date: a year ago

Review №178

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №179

Rating: 4

Date: a year ago

Review №180

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №181

Rating: 5

The summer showcase is awesome. Great live music.

Date: a year ago

Review №182

Rating: 5

Experience the Summer Showcase every Thursday and catch some great music in the historic Lubbock Depot, now know as the Buddy Holly Center.

Date: a year ago

Review №183

Rating: 5

Small museum with a fantastic collection of personal and musical memorabilia of Buddy Holly. Great staff and a nice gift shop too.

Date: a year ago

Review №184

Rating: 4

Date: a year ago

Review №185

Rating: 2

Very small for the price and the rules about no photography.

Date: a year ago

Review №186

Rating: 5

Amazing place. A lot of history of Me. Holly. Only issue was on one of the plaques with Ritchie Valens the year they have for him is wrong. He was born in 1941 and not 1931.

Date: a year ago

Review №187

Rating: 3

Date: a year ago

Review №188

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №189

Rating: 5

Very nostalgic, a lot of history about the early days of Rock & Roll. I can only imagine what if...

Date: a year ago

Review №190

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №191

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №192

Rating: 5

Great experience to learn about a musical icon who hap his music career cut short. Not allowed to take photos of the artifacts on display, but you can in the home.

Date: a year ago

Review №193

Rating: 3

Date: a year ago

Review №194

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №195

Rating: 5

Very well done. I was very impressed. Small yet mighty. Visited on Weekend

Date: a year ago

Review №196

Rating: 5

This was the most eye-opening place, The history was absolutely amazing, The staff knew exactly what they were talking about.. We ever got to tour the Drum players house as well.

Date: a year ago

Review №197

Rating: 5

Summer Concert was great

Date: a year ago

Review №198

Rating: 4

Date: a year ago

Review №199

Rating: 5

Excellent museum, great displays, helpful and friendly staff. Thoroughly enjoyed the BHC!

Date: a year ago

Review №200

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago