PANHANDLE-PLAINS HISTORICAL MUSEUM

CANYON, TX

The Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum is located in Canyon, Texas and is the largest history museum in the state of Texas. The museum has more than two million artifacts and exhibits that showcase the history of the Texas Panhandle and the Plains region. The museum's collections include art, paleontology, archaeology, geology, ranching, transportation, and much more.

The museum's exhibits are divided into several sections, each with its own unique focus. The Pioneer Town features a replica of a 19th-century town with buildings, such as a general store, saloon, and schoolhouse, that visitors can explore. The Natural History section features a collection of dinosaur skeletons, fossils, and other prehistoric creatures that roamed the Panhandle region millions of years ago.

The museum also has an Art section that showcases the work of regional artists, including paintings, sculptures, and photographs. Other exhibits include Native American artifacts, military history, and the history of ranching in Texas. The museum also offers educational programs for children and adults, including workshops, lectures, and tours.

Overall, the Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum is a must-visit destination for anyone interested in the history and culture of the Texas Panhandle and Plains region.

PANHANDLE-PLAINS HISTORICAL MUSEUM is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in CANYON TX. US MID #8404800101

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Mount Plains (Colorado, Kansas, Montana, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, Wyoming).

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• telephone: 8066512244
• website: http://www.panhandleplains.org

PANHANDLE-PLAINS HISTORICAL MUSEUM
2503 4TH AVE
CANYON
TX
79015

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