Permian Basin Petroleum Museum, Midland

Very exciting museum, even for adults. Even if you already know something about the oil field. We are 2 adults, one of us works in the oil field: and both of us loved it! We enjoyed the history of the region and the clever way they presented the tools that started the exploration of the Permian Basin. There was a lot of info on geology explained in an easy way, good information on the history of all the major oil companies in the world. Also, a lot of interactive experience for kids and not only kids. We also liked the outside exhibits. You can visit those for free.

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.