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Midland, Texas has great museums. The Permian Basin Petroleum Museum. |  |
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Permian Basin Petroleum Museum Journey through 500 million years of history at the Permian Basin Petroleum Museum in Midland, TX. The diverse exhibits and programs at the museum transport visitors through an interactive timeline of events: from the creation of oil, to the future of the oil, petroleum and gas industry. It's an experience that is educational, entertaining and unforgettable! From a vintage cable tool rig to a central power unit for pumping wells, witness a collection of antique drilling equipment and machinery. View life under the sea over 200 million years ago, when the Permian Basin was covered by water. Learn about the history of oil, how wells drill into the earth, and about the countless petroleum products used today. These are just a snap shot of the amazing adventures waiting for visitors at the Permian Basin Petroleum Museum. Historical works of art and life-sized murals display the celebration of the early oil era. More than 200,000 photographs and negatives, films, tapes, papers and maps tell the story of yesteryear inside the museum's Archive Center and Library. There is even a Petroleum Hall of Fame honoring those who have made outstanding contributions to the petroleum industry. Visit the Permian Basin Petroleum Museum today!
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