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The Presidential Museum
is one of the few museums in the country dedicated solely to the office of the President. Permanent exhibitions include the Dishong
collection of First Lady miniature dolls, campaign trivia, historical documents,
and the Leadership Library of the Presidents. Also on site
is the former home of two Presidents, George H.W. Bush and George W. Bush.
Tuesday- Saturday: 10AM-5PM. Admission charged. A gift shop is located in
the museum. 4919 E. University (432) 363-7737. Admission charged.
The Ellen Noel Art Museum of the Permian Basin is an independent art museum located on the campus of the
University
of Texas of the
Permian
Basin. The museum features rotating exhibitions of historical and contemporary art,
a permanent sculpture/sensory garden, and programs of art education for all
ages. Tuesday- Saturday: 10 AM-5 PM; Sunday 2
PM-5 PM. 4909
East
University
(432) 550-9696. Free Admission.
Texon Santa Fe Depot Museum
-The Town of Texon, Texas was founded in 1924 by the Big Lake Oil
Company. Texon was established on the railroad line owned by the Kansas City,
Mexico, and Orient of Texas Railroad. This railroad line extended from San
Angelo to Alpine and survived mainly on Texas oil traffic. In 1924 Texon was
utilizing an 8’ X 24’ Train Car body as its Depot. October 1928 Santa Fe
purchased this line and extended it to Presidio, Texas. In 1930 Santa Fe built a
24’ X 64’ #3 Branch Line Standard Depot at Texon.
 Santa Fe retired the Depot in
1958 and it was purchased by L.B. Barefoot who moved it off site to Sheffield,
Texas to use as a feed store. Yvonne McComb of Rankin, Texas purchased the Depot
to move to land she owned on the Llano River and intended to convert it into a
home. The land had restrictions that would not allow her to move the Depot
there. In October 2002 Jane McAfee purchased the Depot and moved it on November
22, 2002 from Sheffield to west of Odessa, Texas on 5821 N. Moss Ave. She has
restored the Depot to preserve for use as a private historical railroad museum.
Tours by appointment only, call (432) 381-0563 or (432) 553-2267.
Built in
1887,
the
White-Pool
House
Museum
is the oldest structure of importance in
Odessa
,
Texas
. Built by Charles and Lucy White, it resembled the house they left behind in
Indiana
. Exhibits give the public an opportunity to view and learn about different
periods in
Odessa
's history. The barn replica gives a view of early ranching life. Wednesday-
Saturday: 10 AM-3 PM. 112 East
Murphy (432) 333-4072. Free admission.
 The
Meteor Crater,
approximately 550 feet in diameter, is the second largest in the nation. The
crater is the result of a barrage of meteors crashing to the earth some 20,000
to 50,000 years ago. It is approximately ten miles west of Odessa; via
Interstate
20, exit 108. Enjoy a self-guided tour and visit the Thomas Rodman Museum and Visitor
Center
on site. Museum hours Tuesday- Saturday:
9 AM- 5PM; Sunday, 1 PM-5 PM. Crater Trail is open for self guided tours
everyday from 9 AM-5 PM. (432) 381-0946.
Free admission. Gift shop.
The Parker
House Museum
is Odessa's
newest addition to the historical records of Odessa. In 1935, the Parker family
moved into this modest house located on 1,290 acres. It represents the lifestyle
of a prominent ranching family, who served the communities of Andrews and Ector
counties since 1907. Wednesday- Saturday: 10 AM- 3PM.
1118 Maple Avenue
(432) 335-9918. Donations accepted.
 Located
within
the Commemorative Air Force (CAF) Headquarters
at Midland International
Airport,
the American Airpower Heritage museum
(AAHM)
is recognized for its collection of authentic World War II artifacts,
memorabilia and the world's largest collection of original aviation nose art now
housed in a new gallery. The museum houses 40,000 square feet of "hands-on"
permanent exhibits that detail the story of World War II airpower. As part of
the museum tour, visitors will also see between 14 and 20 aircraft on display in
the CAF hangar, with aircraft changing quarterly. A research library and
archives house a significant oral history collection and give the public access
to the museum's abundant information resources. A seminar series featuring
World War II veterans is also part of the museum's regular agenda. Open
daily, except Thanksgiving and Christmas Day. Tues-Sat 9AM-5PM, Sun. and
holidays Noon-5PM. Admission charged. Group rates available.
Nationally accredited. 9600 Wright Drive at Midland International Airport (432)
563-1000.
The
Vietnam Memorial is an outdoor monument located at Midland International Airport
less than a quarter-mile from the
Commemorative Air Force (CAF) Museum and Headquarters. The memorial serves to
honor the brave men and women who fought for the freedom that we and many others
enjoy today.
This
monument includes a 10 foot wall with a large outline of Texas. Listed within
are each of the Permian Basin counties and those who were listed as killed or
missing in action from Vietnam service. To complete the monument a
five-sided pentagon graces the entry which holds plaques of the Army, Navy, Air
Force, Marines, and Coast Guard. Hidden spotlights illuminate four flags (United
States, Texas, and two- POW/MIA) 24 hours a day. Visitors are welcomed and
encouraged to visit this touching monument. Free admission.
Odessa, Texas
Convention and Visitors Bureau
700 North Grant Suite 200
Odessa, Texas 79761
1-800-780-HOST (4678)
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