Panhandle Plains Historical Museum

Panhandle Plains Historical Museum, Facilities

The state's largest historical museum, this extensive, multi-department "Smithsonian of Texas" explores the geological and cultural history of the Panhandle, from 19th-century pioneers to 1960s hot rods. It's located on West Texas A&M University's campus. Families receive a discount on admission.

Where else can you cover 26,000 square miles in a day on foot? From dinosaurs to conquistadors, you'll find it all in Texas' largest history museum. Relive the stories of courage and hardship, victory and defeat over the past 14,000 years. Step in and step back to the Old West in a life-size Pioneer Town, view one of the Southwest's finest art collections, experience the exciting history of...

You will find the heart of Texas art, the free spirit of the Taos and Santa Fe schools, and the unsurpassed Southwest American Indian art. Unlock the hidden world of the ancient past through our paleontology, geology and archeology areas while learning about the rich history of the region and seeing some of the finest examples of American fashion in the Textiles Gallery. Our exhibits are...

Dubbed the largest history museum in Texas, visitors are wowed by the more than three million artifacts pertaining to the vivid past of the Panhandle region. Exhibits explore subjects such as Western heritage, paleontology and fine arts.