Whether you’re visiting the Permian Basin or you just moved here, Midland has more to do than you might think. Here are some local favorites.
Museums & history
- The Petroleum Museum tells the story of the Permian Basin’s oil boom with hands-on exhibits — a great rainy-day stop.
- The Museum of the Southwest combines art, a children’s museum, and a planetarium on a historic estate.
- Sibley Nature Center offers trails and programs focused on the plants and wildlife of the Llano Estacado.
Find contact info and links for all of these on our community resources page.
Arts & entertainment
- Midland Community Theatre has staged live productions since 1946 and is home to Summer Mummers, the longest continuously running melodrama in the U.S.
- Cinergy Midland packs movies, bowling, escape rooms, and laser tag under one roof.
- Lucky Strike Midland is the spot for bowling, an arcade, and a sports bar.
Get outside
Midland’s parks are great year-round. Pack a picnic, hit a walking trail, or catch a sunset over the Basin.
Make it a night
Cap the day with dinner — see our guide to where to eat in Midland, or browse restaurants in Midland in the directory.
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