Hours

Monday: CLOSED
Tuesday – Saturday: 10 AM – 5 PM
Sunday: 12 – 5 PM

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Plan your visit

Upcoming Events

• The Abbey Revealed
  Dinner & Conversation with Laura Carmichael & Allen Leech – February 26, 2026 @ 6 PM
• Teaching Artist Training – Application deadline March 1, 2026
• Come & See – March 12 & 14, 2026 @ 10:30 AM
• Bookworm Buddies @ 10 AM
  March 4, 11, 18, 25
  April 1, 22
  May 6, 13, 20, 27
• Dino Day – May 2, 2026 @ 11 AM

 

Support the Museum

Areas of need: OVERVIEW

TTU Day of Giving:
Preserving Prehistoric Texas

History Division:
Homegrown in West Texas

Paleontology Division:
Dinos on the Road

Rent the Museum

Important Dates/Closures

The Museum is closed on Mondays and will be closed for:

• April 5, 2026: Easter Sunday

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