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Permian Basin Petroleum Museum
Located in the
Big Bend
region, the town of Midland, Texas is in
Midland
county Texas.
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Walk under an ancient sea parade through downtown Boomtown then literally feel the ground shake beneath you with the force of a nitroglycerin explosion. This interactive museum spread over 40 acres takes you step by step through the dynamic search for black gold. Life sized murals ancient artifacts and colorful memorabilia help you relive the Basin s turbulent past. Also featured are the largest collection of Tom Lovell paintings and antique drilling equipment in the nation. Coming soon the Transportation Gallery the new home for Jim Hall s Chaparral Race Cars. Museum is open 9 AM to 5 PM Monday through Saturday; 2 PM to 5 PM Sunday. The museum is closed Thanksgiving Day Christmas Eve Christmas Day and New Years Day. Admission charged.
Address
1500 Interstate 20 West
Midland, Texas
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