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“Largest Museum Dedicated to Petroleum!”
Welcome to the Permian Basin Petroleum Museum! Founded in 1975 by George T. Abell, the Museum tells the story of petroleum and the rugged lives of men and women who sought a better life. What started as a community dream has, over time, become the nation’s largest museum dedicated to the petroleum industry and its pioneers. The Petroleum Museum has welcomed over one million visitors worldwide. It shares the petroleum and energy story and its impact on our daily lives through educational programs, interactive exhibits, an archives center and its Petroleum Hall of Fame. A visit to the Petroleum Museum is an amazing journey through over 230 million years of history. Located in the heart of the Permian Basin, the Petroleum Museum offers over 40,000 square feet of interactive education and entertainment for adventurers of all ages.
Am I the Yelper who finds the auto-populated "Does this location have EV chargers?" hilarious?!?!? Other than that, just like the exhibits inside, the petroleum museum is a hidden gem. The rich,... Read more
There is a lot more here to experience than one might expect, and a lot to learn if you're not from the Midland Odessa, oil Fields. Not only did I learn a lot, but I found out that every child in... Read more
I remember when this museum first opened back in the 70s, complete with President Ford! My school took us there on a field trip, and I realized for the first time what it takes to get those... Read more
Petroleum Museum
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- Sun: 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
- Mon - Sat: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
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