Permian Basin Petroleum Museum

Review №1

Rating: 5

We werent sure what to expect from a petroleum museum (sounds dull), but we had a great time! My ten year old rated it 5/5 one of her best museum experiences. They had lots of interactive displays and experiences. My husband really liked the fancy car displays.

Date: 2 days ago

Review №2

Rating: 5

Date: a week ago

Review №3

Rating: 5

Historical and interactive. Highly recommend this

Date: a week ago

Review №4

Rating: 5

If youre in Midland, definitely stop by the Permian basin petroleum museum. You think you know a lot about oil and where it came from this place will show you the true story. Plus they have a very cool auto racing area with lots of memorabilia. Its a worthwhile place to visit in Midland and we enjoy it very much.

Date: a week ago

Review №5

Rating: 5

Love it , love it ! Really well equipped, my family and I enjoyed our time in there

Date: 3 weeks ago

Review №6

Rating: 5

Date: 4 weeks ago

Review №7

Rating: 5

Great experience,

Date: 4 weeks ago

Review №8

Rating: 5

Great venue for a business meeting!

Date: a month ago

Review №9

Rating: 5

Date: a month ago

Review №10

Rating: 4

Date: a month ago

Review №11

Rating: 4

It was fun. A lot more things to see. I just wish the air conditioner worked better.

Date: a month ago

Review №12

Rating: 5

Learn about the oil industry and geology. History of oil. Why we need it.

Date: a month ago

Review №13

Rating: 5

Date: a month ago

Review №14

Rating: 5

Ive been visiting this place since I was a kid and it never gets old. The Petroleum Museum is a beacon of education for younger generations who dont understand the toil of oilfield labor and the pursuit of a better life.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №15

Rating: 5

So interesting and a nice interactive place to learn in a fun way. A little something for everyone

Date: 2 months ago

Review №16

Rating: 5

This is an amazing museum!!!! The display of Chaparral race cars are mind blowing. Jim Hall was a true genius/pioneer with downforce and wing technology. These cars play such a vital role against the Ford Gt40s and Ferrari 330 p4s. Will definitely be back and highly recommend!!!!!!!!

Date: 2 months ago

Review №17

Rating: 5

Very friendly staff, And teachers get in free!

Date: 2 months ago

Review №18

Rating: 5

Date: 2 months ago

Review №19

Rating: 5

It was great. I like all the interactive portions.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №20

Rating: 5

Date: 2 months ago

Review №21

Rating: 5

Date: 2 months ago

Review №22

Rating: 5

Great way to understand how vital the oil industry is to modern civilisation, as well as understand the history of oil production technologies. Need 4+ hours here. Also, fantastic minerals display and race car display.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №23

Rating: 5

Date: 3 months ago

Review №24

Rating: 3

It was okay

Date: 3 months ago

Review №25

Rating: 5

I enjoyed taking my family here I have been wanting to go it was fun alot of hands on stuff to do alot of information staff was so friendly and amazing the lady up front for sure was the best!! I highly recommend and will be back as well

Date: 3 months ago

Review №26

Rating: 5

Date: 3 months ago

Review №27

Rating: 5

Such a cool place to visit. Came all the way from Michigan!

Date: 3 months ago

Review №28

Rating: 5

Date: 3 months ago

Review №29

Rating: 5

Its been awhile since my husband and I visited this museum. All the new and updated exhibts are very eye catching and fun to read. This is, by far, one of the best museums in town.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №30

Rating: 5

Very informative museum, well laid out, and well kept. Good variety of exhibits and learnings

Date: 4 months ago

Review №31

Rating: 5

This is a wonderful display of the petroleum industrys history and importance in our economy! The museum also has a large display of minerals, geods, and crystals. In addition, there are many paintings, and some race cars.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №32

Rating: 5

Awesome!! I loved the museum. So much history, models, art and gems. I plan to go back to go through a couple more times ask read more of the information. The outside to-scale rebuilds of old cable rigs are incredible.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №33

Rating: 5

This was fasinating. So well done, educational. Another reason to be grateful for the men and women who have gone before us as they worked hard, made scarifices so we today can enjoy what our Creator allowed to take place as the earth evolved through floods and earthquakes. Yes, some became wealthy through the discovery of oil and gas but they also paid for it in ways well never know. Better to be grateful than greedy.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №34

Rating: 5

They always make interactive visits for the little ones, science talks, astronauts talks,... My child loves going there. We love that she gets the opportunity to interact with scientists and learn from them

Date: 4 months ago

Review №35

Rating: 5

Way more interesting than I thought it would be. I love museums where you get to touch stuff.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №36

Rating: 4

Date: 4 months ago

Review №37

Rating: 5

What a fun and interactive museum! Very well done and laid out.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №38

Rating: 5

Date: 4 months ago

Review №39

Rating: 5

Really interesting

Date: 4 months ago

Review №40

Rating: 5

Awesome Museum, there is a rich history about this industry and how shaped the world and still does it, either we liked or not, a must visit if you are in the area.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №41

Rating: 5

Date: 4 months ago

Review №42

Rating: 5

Date: 5 months ago

Review №43

Rating: 5

This place was so so cool. Really worth it

Date: 5 months ago

Review №44

Rating: 5

Date: 5 months ago

Review №45

Rating: 5

I recommend this museum

Date: 5 months ago

Review №46

Rating: 4

Very educational but there are no tour guides. Everything is self guided.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №47

Rating: 5

Stayed as a Harvest Host member. Spent some time looking around, learned a bit. Stay was at a parking lot, felt safe. Visited on

Date: 5 months ago

Review №48

Rating: 5

Date: 5 months ago

Review №49

Rating: 5

Date: 5 months ago

Review №50

Rating: 5

Date: 5 months ago

Review №51

Rating: 5

Awesome educational experience.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №52

Rating: 5

Fabulous emersion of all things oil. I learned so much about this rich resource and the importance of the industry not only to Texas but globally.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №53

Rating: 5

Good training for knowledge of oil & gas. One suggestion is that there should be more explanation how those outdoor big equipments work.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №54

Rating: 5

Date: 5 months ago

Review №55

Rating: 4

Date: 5 months ago

Review №56

Rating: 4

A great museum with lots of information about the petroleum industry. Depending on your interest, allow 1 to 4 hours to take it all in. The outdoor Oil Patch is good but the interpretive boards are very weather worn so download the guide before visiting. The mineral gallery was excellent with a large variety of specimens

Date: 6 months ago

Review №57

Rating: 5

Has good technical explanations, very cool minerals, tools of still moving oil hardware. Some great paintings and stories of the origins of the oil industry, and maps of the geology. Tons of parking, easy to get to. Also has an exhibit of race cars thats cool

Date: 6 months ago

Review №58

Rating: 5

Date: 6 months ago

Review №59

Rating: 5

Great museum with a multitude of exhibits.

Date: 6 months ago

Review №60

Rating: 4

Date: 6 months ago

Review №61

Rating: 5

Date: 6 months ago

Review №62

Rating: 5

Very educational

Date: 6 months ago

Review №63

Rating: 5

What a pleasant surprise! Be sure to see the race car exhibit and minerals. Both were Spey.

Date: 6 months ago

Review №64

Rating: 5

Date: 6 months ago

Review №65

Rating: 5

Worth checking out!

Date: 7 months ago

Review №66

Rating: 5

Very neat museum to go through. This is probably the best Harvest Host we have stayed at yet. Other then a little road construction that made the GPS a little loopy getting off the HWY, it was very easy to get to and the large open parking lot made it easy as well. though we arrive later in the afternoon and didn t get to spend as much fine as we would have liked in the museum, we did get to walk the grounds for a while and look at all the older machinery. We will definitely make another stay when we are back in the region.

Date: 7 months ago

Review №67

Rating: 5

Date: 7 months ago

Review №68

Rating: 5

A real lesson on oil and the development of the Permian Basin. Surprised!

Date: 8 months ago

Review №69

Rating: 5

Really neat history. Plan to spend time outside as a lot of the pumping units are outside.

Date: 8 months ago

Review №70

Rating: 5

Great place to take the kids friendly staff Great place to educate yourself!

Date: 8 months ago

Review №71

Rating: 5

Great experience! Very interesting exhibition, funny movie rooms and educational information.

Date: 8 months ago

Review №72

Rating: 2

Interesting but it assumed a basic knowledge of the process (I wanted to understand the absolute basics of the drilling process and how it has changed over the years - finding the site, drilling, extracting and didnt really find a great overview). We also didnt realize how many things can be seen outside - we would have allotted our time differently had we known. The biggest problem inside the museum was overstimulation - too many lights, videos, sounds conflicting with each other. I actually needed to leave because of this which has never happened to me before.

Date: 8 months ago

Review №73

Rating: 5

A must-see and very interesting info on the oil business.

Date: 8 months ago

Review №74

Rating: 5

Date: 8 months ago

Review №75

Rating: 5

Nice an hour long visit. Lots of hands-on visuals, videos and questions/answers. Had paintings and automobiles sections. Outdoors numerous old oil/gas rigs to walk to.

Date: 8 months ago

Review №76

Rating: 5

An absolute treasure of the Permian Basin. Great for educational trips, events, and shopping!

Date: 9 months ago

Review №77

Rating: 4

Date: 9 months ago

Review №78

Rating: 4

Date: 9 months ago

Review №79

Rating: 5

We went as harvest host members. Staff was welcoming, real nice museum and overnight stay

Date: 9 months ago

Review №80

Rating: 5

Being an oilfield family is why I wanted to take our youngest here in hopes she could understand better. We LOVED this place so much! Very informative, tons of things to read, watch and look at from all aspects of the oil/gas family. My 7 year old had a blast. Definitely recommend.

Date: 9 months ago

Review №81

Rating: 4

Great displays and really informative!!

Date: 9 months ago

Review №82

Rating: 5

A lot more than we had imagined. We thought it was going to be a typical museum that would take us 30 minutes to an hour to go through. We were there for 3 hours. They have tons of interactive displays. Great for all ages.

Date: 9 months ago

Review №83

Rating: 5

Date: 9 months ago

Review №84

Rating: 4

Awesome place to visit great history to learn of the permian basin

Date: 10 months ago

Review №85

Rating: 5

Date: 10 months ago

Review №86

Rating: 5

I really enjoyed this place. There is something to learn for every age. The kids loved it as well.

Date: 10 months ago

Review №87

Rating: 5

I loved the Petroleum Museum, there was a lot of information to learn and a lot of fun exhibits for the young ones. I enjoyed the Lego Dinosaur and the Rocks and fossils they had in their collection. I got to see the speed racing vehicles and they had one car you could take pictures in. I would highly recommend; me, my fiance, and my family loved it and would return to visit again when we see family in Texas again.

Date: 10 months ago

Review №88

Rating: 5

Date: 10 months ago

Review №89

Rating: 5

Great exhibits both inside and outside. A great rainy day and sunny day adventure.

Date: 10 months ago

Review №90

Rating: 5

Thanksgiving day so only got to walk the grounds. Lots of oil memorabilia on site outside and easy parking. Welcome center is on the same property.

Date: 10 months ago

Review №91

Rating: 5

Date: 10 months ago

Review №92

Rating: 5

We visited from out of town and this is one of the best museums we have been to. So much to see for all ages. The geods, lego dinosaurs, race cars, interactive displays, and timelines. We spent a couple of hours learning and having fun. Dont miss it!

Date: 10 months ago

Review №93

Rating: 5

Excellent museum for children, very polite!! We loved it!!

Date: 10 months ago

Review №94

Rating: 4

Date: 10 months ago

Review №95

Rating: 5

Nice and educational on all the ends and outs about Petroleum, its history, and making of production and products. They also have a display of rocks, which were my favorite, and a few art pieces.

Date: 10 months ago

Review №96

Rating: 5

The chaparral race cars are on display I had no idea they were from Midland Tx I remember watching them in TV when I was very young. Awesome exhibit. Some of the oil stuff is kinda cool but those cars!!!

Date: 11 months ago

Review №97

Rating: 5

We love this museum!

Date: 11 months ago

Review №98

Rating: 5

This is a tremendous educational resource for the families in the area and for folks passing through. Heavy with science, many great artifacts, and working models. Many interactive exhibits as well. The history of the area and the oilfield in general is quite interesting.

Date: 11 months ago

Review №99

Rating: 5

Date: 11 months ago

Review №100

Rating: 5

Date: 11 months ago

Review №101

Rating: 5

Very good museum with many surprising displays we did not expect. Much more than we ever imagined. Worth the trip...REALLY!

Date: 11 months ago

Review №102

Rating: 5

This is an experience like no others. What was initially thought as a quick stop turned into hours of visit. A replica of one of the first oil rigs in Permian Basin, Santa Rita #2 sits next to the museum parking. My visit began with an introduction of how fossil fuels are formed, followed by how the region thrilled after the discovery of oil reservoirs, along with a section that transports visitors back in time. Some of the most intriguing exhibits are different earth layers collected from drilling activities, a variety of drilling heads, and how petroleum companies make the most of a reservoir. It is a shame that Permian Basin was out-competed by the rise of the demonic OPEC in the 1960s, of whom everyones pocket is at the mercy. Lets also not forget how the avaricious giants are profited from such establishment. There are also fascinating paintings portraying the industry and recreated race cars that you dont think they would ever exist.

Date: a year ago

Review №103

Rating: 5

I absolutely loved this museum there was so much to learn. I highly recommend.

Date: a year ago

Review №104

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №105

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №106

Rating: 5

Incredible

Date: a year ago

Review №107

Rating: 5

We really love the mineral and rock exhibit. But all the exhibits are very good. It was nice and cool in there. We will definitely return as soon as we can.

Date: a year ago

Review №108

Rating: 5

Its a museum about oil. You get exactly what you are expecting from it

Date: a year ago

Review №109

Rating: 5

It is a very interesting place. A museum with some stories, photographs, paintings, pictures, objects and more. Everything makes you think about what we have today, what we enjoy and thanks to the hard work of many men and even in that community they continue to work hard.

Date: a year ago

Review №110

Rating: 5

Loved it

Date: a year ago

Review №111

Rating: 5

Great to learn about the oil and gas industry, Midland and the Permian basin.

Date: a year ago

Review №112

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №113

Rating: 5

Amazing oil production history museum.

Date: a year ago

Review №114

Rating: 5

Outstanding museum and interactive learning experience. It is more than just a museum, the aesthetic design, antiques, lights and displays, all fantastic. Its like walking through a chronological portal of the entire 20th century. Well worth the price of admission for my son and I. You could easily spend a couple of hours there. In addition to the petroleum exhibits, there was a huge stone/crystal display room which was super cool to see!

Date: a year ago

Review №115

Rating: 3

Date: a year ago

Review №116

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №117

Rating: 5

Interesting place. Well done displays about the history of the oil industry. Lots of fun, hands-on areas for children. The floor plan is a little bit like a maze. So, hang on to the kids. Its easy for them to get out of sight. Inexpensive entry cost. Well worth the visit with 3 of our granddaughters, ages 8, 9, 11.

Date: a year ago

Review №118

Rating: 4

They had a decent amount of displays to look at and a few interactive movies. It taught me a few things as well. I think my family enjoyed it more then me. Maybe Im just not the museum kinda guy.

Date: a year ago

Review №119

Rating: 5

Beautiful oil museum free entry

Date: a year ago

Review №120

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №121

Rating: 4

My family and I stopped here on our way out to Big Bend. Definitely worth a stop, even though at 1st thought, youre thinking....this is an oil museum??? Throw those notions out and embrace what they have to offer! Its actually very nicely presented and very informative. Theres plenty to see and do. It was really hot outside when we visited so we didnt spend too much time exploring everything they have to offer outdoors. Worth a little bit of your time and the admission fee.

Date: a year ago

Review №122

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №123

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №124

Rating: 2

Its become to political.

Date: a year ago

Review №125

Rating: 5

Really cool place with lots of history

Date: a year ago

Review №126

Rating: 4

Date: a year ago

Review №127

Rating: 5

Amazing!! I thought it would be boring, but it was amazing!

Date: a year ago

Review №128

Rating: 4

Date: a year ago

Review №129

Rating: 5

A big museum of oil history, rigs, collection of paintings and a huge gemstone display.

Date: a year ago

Review №130

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №131

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №132

Rating: 5

Was there for a Chaparral event. The museum was great and much more than I anticipated. Highly recommend a visit.

Date: a year ago

Review №133

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №134

Rating: 5

A very nice museum. It exceeded my expectations. This great for rock hounds and for those interested in the petroleum industry. The race car section was very well done.

Date: a year ago

Review №135

Rating: 5

Comprehensive look at oil industry, drilling, production and future.

Date: a year ago

Review №136

Rating: 5

Excellent facility, well worth the $12 fee to get in. Highly recommend it if youre in the area.

Date: a year ago

Review №137

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №138

Rating: 5

The Chaparral exhibit is excellent

Date: a year ago

Review №139

Rating: 4

First time in the museum and it was really cool! Very clean and very well laid out. My only concern is the simulator. I had no idea that their would be a strobbing affect inside and I have epilepsy. Thank goodness the doors dont stay shut during it so I was able to leave. A sign would be nice. Other then that it was fantastic

Date: a year ago

Review №140

Rating: 5

Interesting history of oil. Cool cars too.

Date: a year ago

Review №141

Rating: 5

We visit many museums on our travels and this is in the top 5. Well done, everything works and is well maintained.

Date: a year ago

Review №142

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №143

Rating: 5

I wasnt expecting to see oil fields museum, it is fantastic, and Im recommending even for non oil fields related activities to visit to get more exposure about oil fields.

Date: a year ago

Review №144

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №145

Rating: 5

History, science, and adventure! Well put together in an attractive setting.

Date: a year ago

Review №146

Rating: 5

The petroleum exhibits were interesting and information, but the Jim Hall/ Chaparral car exhibit was AWESOME!!

Date: a year ago

Review №147

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №148

Rating: 3

Date: a year ago

Review №149

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №150

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №151

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №152

Rating: 5

This made a perfect Spring Break outing!!

Date: a year ago

Review №153

Rating: 5

Very nice diversion. Lots of nice exhibits and the Chaparral museum in the same building is a plus to see all the cars

Date: a year ago

Review №154

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №155

Rating: 5

Great service

Date: a year ago

Review №156

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №157

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №158

Rating: 5

Extremely entertaining even for locals. Take a trip!

Date: a year ago

Review №159

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №160

Rating: 5

They have some really cool interactive exhibits!!!

Date: a year ago

Review №161

Rating: 5

Sensational Museo

Date: a year ago

Review №162

Rating: 5

This was a really great place to visit and definitely worth the price of admission! It was a cold day, so we decided to stay inside and discovered a lot of the extensive history of oil production in the area. We plan on returning on a warmer day and see all the interesting outdoor exhibits Inside, there were rooms filled with gorgeous gems and mineral formations that were magnificently displayed. The colors on some of these were truly breathtaking. There is a large art gallery with some of the best pieces of art Ive seen. Very rich in detail as it relates to the area. You can view the innovative history of the Chaparral Racing and sit inside a replica car. Fun! There is a big interactive learning section for kids to come explore, so this would be a great place to bring the whole family This is a highly recommended stop whether youre visiting or if you live in the area!

Date: a year ago

Review №163

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №164

Rating: 5

Wow! I didnt realize the oil industries history was so interesting. This museum is really well done. I enjoyed it and my children ages 17 down to 7 did as well.

Date: a year ago

Review №165

Rating: 5

I loved the place and so did my 3 kids and girlfriend. Great experience

Date: a year ago

Review №166

Rating: 5

I was there on business, and was allowed a quick walk through. Ill be going back on my own time to see all it has to offer. James and staff are very professional.

Date: a year ago

Review №167

Rating: 5

Super neat. Wish it was more interactive

Date: a year ago

Review №168

Rating: 4

Date: a year ago

Review №169

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №170

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №171

Rating: 5

Informative, interesting and relevant

Date: a year ago

Review №172

Rating: 5

This place was actually very awesome. It has alot of information and it is a nice experience if you are into the it.

Date: a year ago

Review №173

Rating: 5

Awesome place to explore oil history and related stuff.

Date: a year ago

Review №174

Rating: 5

Be bold! Drill deep. Pump oil!

Date: a year ago

Review №175

Rating: 5

Great museum for the petroleum industry.

Date: a year ago

Review №176

Rating: 5

Loved this museum off I-20! The exhibits are well done and informative. The subject was explored quite thoroughly! The graphics illustrate their topics really well. The interactive touch screen displays were fun. Great gift shop with better than average items for sale! Definitely a worthwhile stop!

Date: a year ago

Review №177

Rating: 5

Awesome experience. Really tells the history and future of drilling for and marketing petroleum products, not just on the Permian Basin but worldwide. Great museum well done. A must see experience.. Visited on

Date: a year ago

Review №178

Rating: 5

I learned more about the oil industry and fracking from this museum. It is very interactive and wonderful. The gem and mineral display was fantastic.

Date: a year ago

Review №179

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №180

Rating: 5

Fascinating history!

Date: a year ago

Review №181

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №182

Rating: 5

Excellent

Date: a year ago

Review №183

Rating: 5

Impressive museum.

Date: a year ago

Review №184

Rating: 5

Worth it!

Date: a year ago

Review №185

Rating: 5

This has been on my bucket list for a long long time and it definitely did not disappoint! If you re a race fan the Chaparral collection from Jim Hall s foray into Can Am and Indy is a MUST see. The details you can get up close to and see are incredible. Even the displays that give the museum its name are interesting oil derricks and other old oil field equipment. Excellent stop on the way through west Texas.

Date: a year ago

Review №186

Rating: 5

One of the best places to tour in the Permian Basin. A little something for the young and old.

Date: a year ago

Review №187

Rating: 5

We had an amazing time at the mad science night. The gift shop is super cute

Date: a year ago

Review №188

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №189

Rating: 5

Very interesting geology details

Date: a year ago

Review №190

Rating: 5

Lots to interact with and check out! Pretty cool place

Date: a year ago

Review №191

Rating: 5

A good solid museum I was not expecting all that it had to offer.

Date: a year ago

Review №192

Rating: 5

This place is dope. As long as you are not a fan of renewables, come here. Talking bird and dog to greet you when you arrive. Visited on Weekday

Date: 2 years ago

Review №193

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №194

Rating: 5

Wow so much fun. My kids would have loved this.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №195

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №196

Rating: 4

Date: 2 years ago

Review №197

Rating: 3

I brought the family in just to visit the gift shop over the summer as I hadnt visited since I was a kid and the daughters hoped to get a pump jack ornament of some kind. Bizarrely, theres almost no such thing there - nothing cute and affordable anyway. Seems like theyre missing a trick.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №198

Rating: 5

FOUR museums under roof! This is a terrific museum to illustrate how the oil and natural gas industry operates. Besides the history, it shows very good 3D animations of how the gas and oil is extracted. VERY educational. Then, theres the Chaparral Car Museum for those racing fans. Also, a fabulous art museum that depicts life in the industry AND a gemstone museum. Great, great stop!!

Date: 2 years ago

Review №199

Rating: 5

Amazing and fascinating museum! I learned so much and look forward to coming back again soon!

Date: 2 years ago

Review №200

Rating: 3

Ok

Date: 2 years ago