Attractions in Midland, Texas

Amusements

Fredda Turner Durham Children's Museum 432-683-2882
1705 West Missouri Avenue, Midland, TX 79701
Located at the Museum of the Southwest
A variety of hands-on, interactive exhibits make learning fun for children as they tour this museum. One favorite includes the two-story cityscape, My Town, which is a... more info map

Brown-Dorsey Medallion Home 432-682-2931
231 North Weatherford, Midland, TX 79701
The Midland County Historical Society restored and maintains this home which is thought to be the oldest home in Midland. more info map
George W. Bush Childhood Home 432-685-1112
1412 West Ohio Avenue, Midland, TX 79701
Restored to the 1951 to late 1955 period when the Bushes lived here, this small home is fully interpreted. more info map
Petroleum Building 432-682-2595
214 West Texas, Midland, TX 79701
This 12-story office building, designed by Wyall Hedrick, is a dedicated Texas historical landmark. more info map
Scarborough-Linebery House 432-685-7368
802 South Main Street, Midland, TX 79701
The second-oldest home in Midland, the Scarborough-Linebery House is a perfect example of Ranch style architecture. This home belonged to the same family for 90 years... more info map
Turner Mansion 432-683-2882
1705 West Missouri, Midland, TX 79701
Home of the Museum of the Southwest
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, The Turner Mansion includes such features as hand-painted tiles, Italian marble fireplaces, and carved wooden friezes. more info map

Haley Memorial Library and History Center 432-682-5785
1805 West Indiana Avenue, Midland, TX 79705
Over 30,000 collected volumes that depict the development of ranching, western exploration, politics, petroleum, mining, and early railroads are housed at this... more info map
Midland County Public Library 432-688-4320
301 West Missouri, Midland, TX 79701
Located in the Rosalind Redfern Building
A full-service public library, the Midland County Public Library carries an extensive collection of books and research materials including topographic maps and regional... more info map
Sibley Learning Center 432-684-6827
1307 East Wadley, Midland, TX 79705
The 5,200 square foot building that houses the Sibley Learning Center contains four major rooms. The Llano Estacado Room features displays and activities regarding the... more info map

American Airpower Heritage Museum 432-567-3009
9600 Wright Drive; P.O. Box 62000, Midland, TX 79711
Located at Midland International Airport
The American Airpower Heritage Museum houses 40,000 square feet of hands-on permanent exhibits that detail the story of World War II airpower. It is internationally... more info
Fire Museum 432-685-7340
1500 West Wall, Midland, TX 79701
This Midland Downtown Lions Club museum houses Midland's first two fire trucks and other early fire fighting equipment and memorabilia. more info map
Midland County Historical Museum 432-688-8947
301 West Missouri, Midland, TX 79701
Hundreds of artifacts, photographs, and files regarding early Midland history, the Civil War, World War I, and World War II are on display. The reproductions of... more info map
Museum of the Southwest 432-683-2882
1705 West Missouri, Midland, TX 79701
Located in the Turner Mansion
The Museum of the Southwest Complex features an art museum, a children's museum, and a planetarium. The art museum features permanent and traveling collections of... more info map
Permian Basin Petroleum Museum 432-683-4403
1500 Interstate 20 West, Midland, TX 797905
This 40,000 square feet interactive museum features the history of the geological, technical, and cultural aspects of oil, ancient artifacts, life size murals,... more info

Centennial Plaza and Amphitheater 432-682-6234
105 North Main Street, Midland, TX 79701
A "people oriented" park that features a tree-lined courtyard, cascading water fountain, a sculptured brick wall that depicts the history of Midland, and a 300 seat... more info map
Claydesta Atrium 432-688-3000
6 Desta Drive, Midland, TX 79705
A 40,000 square foot, six story atrium masterpiece, the Claydesta Atrium is filled with tropical plants, streams, waterfalls, fish, and birds. more info map

Marian Blakemore Planetarium 432-683-2882
1705 West Missouri Avenue, Midland, TX 79701
Located at the Museum of the Southwest
One of the largest planetariums in Texas with a 40-foot dome and the only public planetarium in West Texas, the Marian Blakemore Planetarium features shows for every age... more info map