The Petroleum Museum

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Basic Information

Established: 1975
Schedule: Monday - Saturday 10:00 - 5:00, Sunday 2:00 - 5:00
Phone Number: 432-683-4403
Fax Number: 432-683-4509
Address: 1500 Interstate 20 West Midland, Texas 79701
Director: Kathy Shannon

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Additional Information

Focus: Cultural history, science, technology, geology
Ages: Children age 8 and up
Cost: $8.00 adults, $6.00 seniors and children 12-17, $5.00 children age 6-11
Major Exhibits: Geology of the Permian Basin, Technology of the petroleum industry, 14 paintings by Tom Lovell depicting the cultural history of the Permian Basin, The Chaparral Gallery featuring all 7 of Jim Hall's race cars
Class Trip Pricing: Student rates: $3.00 per student, teachers are free
Class Trip Programs: Geology, Science and Technology, Art, Cultural History of the Permian Basin, Native Americans