Petroleum Museum

Petroleum Museum

Exploring the Past - Defining the Future Welcome to the Permian Basin Petroleum Museum!

Founded in 1975, the Museum tells the story of petroleum and the rugged lives of men and women who sought a better life.

03/01/2024

Registration for spring Building Bots, STEAM Break, STEAM Sprouts, and Makers Gonna Make opened today for Museum Members! Want to get benefits like early registration, free admission, early access to Family Science Nights, store discounts, and more? Join today at pbpetro.org/memberships to start your 2024 off with some fun!

(Public registration for these programs opens Friday, January 5th.)

01/01/2024

Welcome to 2024! We can't wait to share this year with you. The Museum will be closed today, January 1, 2024, but we look forward to seeing you tomorrow with regular business hours.

31/12/2023

We are open with regular hours today from 2 to 5 p.m. Bring the family and enjoy the last day of 2023!

We will be closed tomorrow so our staff can celebrate with family and friends. Happy New Year!

PB Petroleum Museum launches winter break STEAM programs 30/12/2023

Register by the end of today for next week’s Winter WonderLab STEAM Break Camp at Pbpetro.org!

PB Petroleum Museum launches winter break STEAM programs STEM stands for science, technology, engineering and mathematics. At the museum, they add an A for art and call it STEAM.

29/12/2023

Mark your calendar! Your kids don't want to miss out on all the fun we will be having this spring!!

25/12/2023

Merry Christmas! The Museum will be closed today. Bring your family to enjoy the Museum tomorrow!

23/12/2023

The Museum will be closed on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. We hope you have a very Merry Christmas!

See you on Tuesday, December 26th with regular hours, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

23/12/2023

Need last minute stocking stuffers? Shop the Museum Store and support the Petroleum Museum this Christmas! We are open from 10 am to 5 pm today.

22/12/2023

Brand new 500 piece Midland puzzles available in the Museum Store!

22/12/2023

Guys! Did you wait until the last minute to buy a gift for the moms in your life? We have you covered at the Museum Store! Get her something no one else has with our unique gifts!

21/12/2023

The Petroleum Museum ornament can put the finishing touch on your Christmas tree! Stop by the Museum Store to get yours today!

21/12/2023

Want to share your industry knowledge with students and visitors to the Petroleum Museum? Become a docent (tour guide) for the Museum! Contact [email protected] for more information or send us a message below.

19/12/2023

Looking for a last-minute gift idea for your kids, or need an idea to share with family and friends? Give the gift of science fun at the Petroleum Museum with our new Education Gift Cards. These can be used on registration for any of our camps or classes.
Buy now at https://petroleum-museum.jumbula.com/giftcard

**These gift cards are for education registrations only and cannot be used in the Museum Store.**

18/12/2023

Ready for your kids to be home for the holiday break? Make plans for them to have science fun at the Petroleum Museum! Register now at pbpetro.org. Space is limited for these fun camps!

Looking for something fun for your kids to do over the holiday break? STEAM Break will engage children in a Toymaker's Workshop and Winter WonderLAB with creative activities and experiments at the Museum! Space is limited, so register today for holiday science fun at pbpetro.org.

Special thanks to Ovintiv for sponsoring STEAM Break!

14/12/2023

Looking for unique gifts or stocking stuffers?? Shop the Petroleum Museum Store online at Pbpetro.org/shop or in-store!

14/12/2023

We love our partnership with Permian Basin Oil and Gas Magazine. Thank you for featuring some of the amazing photographs from our archives.

Rigging up Halliburton to cement record casing string. PHOTO COURTESY OF THE PETROLEUM MUSEUM, MITCH MAYBORN COLLECTION.

13/12/2023

Priority rates have been extended to Friday, December 15th! Register now to save on your badge or exhibit booth.

Join us at the 2024 NAPE Summit from Feb 7-9 in Houston, TX. Register now for your NAPE Expo badge or exhibit booth: https://bit.ly/3UwR2d. NAPE has served the upstream oil & gas industry for 30+ years by connecting thousands of oil & gas professionals and providing a marketplace for companies to buy, trade, or sell prospects and energy-producing properties. You’ll also find companies in capital
markets, technology, law, and artificial intelligence to help close deals and provide innovative solutions.
Why should you be at NAPE Summit?
 Summit profits are directly distributed to support membership initiatives and law advocacy of non-profit partners such as The American Association of Professional Landmen and Independent Petroleum Producers of America
 Expand your professional network with upwards of 10,000 energy professionals from 4,000 companies
 Crucial market insights from c-suite and executive oil and gas leaders to help your business thrive in 2024
 Governors Forum featuring Texas Gov. Greg Abbott and Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt
 Exhibit to find investments for your oil and gas opportunities or market oil and gas services
 Oil and gas prospects, education and law updates
 Specialized education & business opportunities in Renewable Energy, Bitcoin Mining and Minerals and NonOperating Hubs to complement NAPE’s oil and gas offerings

Learn more about registering or exhibiting for NAPE Summit 2024 https://bit.ly/3UwR2dg

11/12/2023

Join us at the 2024 NAPE Summit from Feb 7-9 in Houston, TX. Register now for your NAPE Expo badge or exhibit booth: https://bit.ly/3UwR2d. NAPE has served the upstream oil & gas industry for 30+ years by connecting thousands of oil & gas professionals and providing a marketplace for companies to buy, trade, or sell prospects and energy-producing properties. You’ll also find companies in capital
markets, technology, law, and artificial intelligence to help close deals and provide innovative solutions.
Why should you be at NAPE Summit?
 Summit profits are directly distributed to support membership initiatives and law advocacy of non-profit partners such as The American Association of Professional Landmen and Independent Petroleum Producers of America
 Expand your professional network with upwards of 10,000 energy professionals from 4,000 companies
 Crucial market insights from c-suite and executive oil and gas leaders to help your business thrive in 2024
 Governors Forum featuring Texas Gov. Greg Abbott and Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt
 Exhibit to find investments for your oil and gas opportunities or market oil and gas services
 Oil and gas prospects, education and law updates
 Specialized education & business opportunities in Renewable Energy, Bitcoin Mining and Minerals and NonOperating Hubs to complement NAPE’s oil and gas offerings

Learn more about registering or exhibiting for NAPE Summit 2024 https://bit.ly/3UwR2dg

05/12/2023

TONIGHT!!

Christmas Sale After Hours!
December 6th 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Shop for unique gifts at the Petroleum Museum Store with complimentary gift wrapping available during the sale hours. Income from store sales supports the Museum’s annual operations and programs. Buying gifts with us enables you to give twice this Christmas.

Museum Members will receive 20% off their purchase and non-members will receive 10% off during these sale hours.

Too busy? Get a head start on holiday shopping at the Petroleum Museum Store or shop online anytime at www.pbpetro.org/shop.

30/11/2023

Christmas Sale After Hours!
December 6th 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Shop for unique gifts at the Petroleum Museum Store with complimentary gift wrapping available during the sale hours. Income from store sales supports the Museum’s annual operations and programs. Buying gifts with us enables you to give twice this Christmas.

Museum Members will receive 20% off their purchase and non-members will receive 10% off during these sale hours.

Too busy? Get a head start on holiday shopping at the Petroleum Museum Store or shop online anytime at www.pbpetro.org/shop.

29/11/2023

Looking for something fun for your kids to do over the holiday break? STEAM Break will engage children in a Toymaker's Workshop and Winter WonderLAB with creative activities and experiments at the Museum! Space is limited, so register today for holiday science fun at pbpetro.org.

Special thanks to Ovintiv for sponsoring STEAM Break!

28/11/2023

Looking for unique gifts this Christmas? The Petroleum Museum Store has something for everyone on your list. Plus, know that your gift supports the daily operations of the Museum so you can give twice this holiday season! Shop in-store or online at pbpetro.org/shop today!

23/11/2023

The Museum will be closed today so that our staff can celebrate with their families.

We are thankful for you this year! Come visit the Museum tomorrow for fun with friends and family and some great shopping in the Museum Store!

12/11/2023

Holiday science fun for your child during the break! Register now at pbpetro.org!

25/10/2023

We are so excited about Thursday that we are practicing making zombie snakes! Will you be joining us for Spooky Science Spectacular Family Science Night?

For more information, go to pbpetro.org.

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Opening Hours

Monday 10:00 - 17:00
Tuesday 10:00 - 17:00
Wednesday 10:00 - 17:00
Thursday 10:00 - 17:00
Friday 10:00 - 17:00
Saturday 10:00 - 17:00
Sunday 14:00 - 17:00