This was a very informative museum. There were several hands on type of exhibits for the little ones. Our daughter was able to sit in a side saddle and a regular saddle, open drawers to reveal artifacts on display, and an Adobe structure to crawl through. There was a nice historical video playing in the movie theatre. This was a nice way to spend an hour or two. Entrance fees were $3 for children, 10 for veterans, and 12 for adults. Also close to down town Canyon, restaurants, and bakeries.

First let me say that we are very well-seasoned travelers and this review is not left lightly. It’s a very nice, clean, well-donated-to museum, with many different aspects to it, but it was overall underwhelming. We found ourselves wandering through loosely connected exhibits with varying items that didn’t fit together in obvious ways. The collection itself has great potential, but they lack intuitive organization. There was also a disproportionate emphasis on petroleum and the oil industry, so if that is something you are interested in, this is a great stop for the afternoon. We would have liked to have seen a more personal account from the perspective of the natives and pioneers in order to provide cohesion to what came across as scattered details. The highlight for us was the paleontology section, but perhaps because of our own personal interest. We really did enjoy our time here, but we want to give you a more accurate expectation of the experience. It was $12.50 for admission and may not be worth quite that much with the way it is organized at this time.

This is one of the best museums I have been to! Excellent permanent displays with really interesting special exhibits throughout the year. Pioneer Town is like being transported to the past! There is something here for everyone whether you are interested in natural history, Native American history, art exhibits, vintage cars or archeology. This is a must-visit if you are passing through the area. Perfectly encompasses the Panhandle region and spirit!

Wow! What a great museum. The building itself is impressive and there is so much to see once inside. Be prepared to spend a couple of hours or more here. Well worth a visit.

So great!! My favorite thing is how interactive it is, all of the drawers and buttons. I could have spent so much longer there. Only thing I really need to say is: PLEASE put a warning sign on the first video (of carving a buffalo). That was cool, but definitely would have wanted a warning, especially for children. Good job overall, highly recommend!

Awesome museum with detailed history of the area. It exhibits the oil industry of the panhandle as well as the fossils and minerals discovered in this ancient land. The art exhibited was great lots of Texas pieces. The guard on duty was very helpful. I personally liked the automobile exhibit with a 1900s electric car was very interesting. My wife and really enjoyed all of the Native American artifacts and how the bison was the most valuable resource for the plains people.

We took 2 teenage boys with us and I can say that all of us enjoyed the visit. There is something for everyone: Classic cars, oil, western, fossils, guns....plus so much more. And the gift shop has neat toys I had as a child. Definitely worth the visit.

Really nice museum. We went with kids (10, 7, and 5), and they were not completely bored. It would be nice to go alone or only with other adults, but that will take another 5 or so years for me. Read everything and enjoy at a leisurely pace in my stead.

Great exhibits. Been visiting this place my whole life. Truly an historic place, a must see in the Texas Panhandle.

What a diverse and quiet experience. The museum was all but empty though. So much to see, you can easily spend a few hours here and I would recommend it. Groupon can save you a few bucks but its not expensive to get in otherwise. Friendly security guards, and front desk staff.

Nice museum with a variety of topics. We enjoyed the old oil rig, the windmills, and the dinosaurs. There are also sections on artwork brought over with immigrants, pottery, and old weapons. The staff was friendly and hepful.

The museum appears to be part of West Texas A&M university. Parking was a little challenging with an RV pulling s car but we found a spot on the street. The museum was nice and clean. It’s a nice museum of the history of the panhandle. Lots of emphasis on oil and drilling. Neat exhibit on guns. Interesting Indian artifacts and exhibits.

I had a really great experience. Some very interesting and educational history. From the old west to prehistoric, loved all of it.

It was an awesome place I will definitely recommend it to anyone that ask me about a historical museum. My son,me, and my parents went an had a great time.

A fantastic museum! It takes time to get through it all. It took us an entire day, and Im sure I still went too quickly.

Loved this museum. Especially enjoyed the special RCA to Apple exhibit. The Pioneer Exhibit was also fun. Tjey also had an in-depth exhibit about oil and gas and had a collection of windmills.

Panhandle–Plains Historical Museum is a history museum on the campus of West Texas A&M University in Canyon, Texas, U.S.A., a small city south of Amarillo. The museums contents are owned and controlled by the Panhandle-Plains Historical Society, while West Texas A&M University and the Texas A&M University Board of Regents maintains and provides the facilities. Panhandle–Plains Historical Museum claims to be the largest history museum in the state of Texas with 70,000 visitors annually and more than three million artifacts.

Amazing place, huge amounts of information.

So if you give not visit this museum they have really put a lot of effort into showing off the history of the panhandle! so many local people have donated to this museum to really make it fantastic! Definitely a must visit whether youre passing through or live in the area

Very impressive, diverse exhibits.

We are members and enjoy each and every visit! Panhandle Plains Historical Museum is ever changing in its displays and interesting artifacts while keeping the displays we know and love. Being a member allows us to bring out-of-town guests that are always amazed at the enormity of our museum and the hard work it must take to keep it interesting and BEAUTIFUL!

Fun place, but hates that I still had to pay even though Im a student. I could have sworn students get in free. Anyways, saw Dino train character there, kiddo loved it.

Nice museum, good collections, good mix of themes, nice facility

A great history of the plains and the oil industry. They have a town set up behind the entry desk, historical depiction.

Amazing museum about the local history in that area between natives and cowboys. But also the museum has oil history, pop culture, aeronautical and aerospace history, some classic art and contemporaneous history and culture!! They have a DeLorean :) I enjoyed. I paid 12 usd to get in on Friday around 10 am. But if you go after 3 on Friday is for free. They have special prices for veterans, kids and students from the college and a souvenir shop and a exclusive parking lot for visitors.

What a pleasant surprise! This is a must see when you are in Canyon. Prehistoric to present day, the exhibits are excellent. There is so much to see, and it is so well exhibited, the time flies by. We only got to the first floor, so need to go back another day to see the section on oil drilling history. I am trying to pick a favorite section, but cant seem to do it. Maybe the blacksmith, or the old cars, or maybe the ancient bones, or clothing styles, the old bar, the windmills, geology,...Sorry cant do it. Youll have to see it for yourself. Have fun!

Enjoyed it up until I could get to see the 3rd floor due to no elevator access to it

While in Hereford, Texas for a class reunion (a distance of 25 miles or so away), we drove over to Canyon on Saturday afternoon to visit the Panhandle Plains Museum. It had been decades since I had been there, and it had greatly changed. The fossils found in nearby counties were all very interesting, and we loved the exhibits of the windmills. Very nice museum and worth the drive!

Our Grandson took us here and we had a blast! Loved the interesting exhibits!

It is a must if your group is visiting Canyon !!

We have so much fun coming here! There is so much information here about the area. Our kids love it. You definitely need an entire day to see everything in the museum! The museum has everything from dinosaur fossils to modern oil industry infrastructure, to art of the south west and plains states. This is a must see if youre in the area! Dont miss out!

Very educational and fun time! The facility is well organized and there are many things to see. We were there for over three hours and we still didnt catch everything!

You could spend a couple days here so much to see

Extensive collection of artifacts. Fossils, and bones from thousands of years ago. Ranching artifacts from 1800s. Takes hours to see it all.

Very interesting lot of history. Be prepared to spend a FULL day.

This place was incredible honestly i didnt spend enough time in that place but Im hoping to go again. The exhibits are fantastic and realistic along with all of the cool activities youre able to do.

Panhandle-plains museum is a real nice place to learn the history and how people lived in the area as it developed. Very nice extensive display of native American clothing in history. They even have a section of old cars, oil well Riggs old as well as how they do it today. Tottori this museum well take one to two hours.

A lot to see! Even kept our 1-year-old fairly entertained for an hour or so. A little expensive but still a fun experience.

Was nice lot of neat historical things to look at

Dont miss the prairie town. So cute! Fantastic art too.

Huge museum and very well put together. Plan on spending many hours here. We were at this museum in the morning, took a break for lunch (keep your receipt to get back in), and continued to the next floor for another hour. If you enjoy museums, I feel this one should be on your Must See list.

Museum was first class, clean and an excellent depiction as intended BUT the reason for NOT going all the way to 5 stars is lack of parking. Older visitors, as myself, find it difficult to drive around forever try to find parking, then walk any distance to the building.

This place is great, I only had two hours and it was not enough time to enjoy everything. I recommend surrending at least three hours of you want to take everything in.

Great place to spend a couple of hours and also near a very good restaurant. Restaurant green chili Willies.

Very informative with many interesting displays and exhibits. It is worth the time. $3 entry fee.

Amazing place. Such a wonderful day. Thought we would spend a few hours as a break from the rain while tent camping. Ended up staying6 1/2 hours. Best museum I have ever been to.

Great information on the panhandle and plains of Tx. Very informative !!!!

Simply outstanding. There are over 2 million artifacts curated here. Well worth the price of admission. If you are near Canyon, TX. do yourself a favor and go

One of Texas greatest museums! This is a must-see when visiting the Amarillo-Canyon area. Priority #1

I love this museum. It recently has become more interactive which is amazing. They are constantly changing and adding to provide more information and displays. I take my 2 year old here every couple of months and its always an adventure! I highly recommend making this a stop of youre visiting!!

Great museum. One of the best for Texas history.

After living in a small Texas town the past year and visiting other small towns and their museums I wasnt about to get my hopes up on this one. I was pleasantly surprised when me and my 5 year old walked into PPH.This museum has so much to see. I love museums and will read everything if I have my way but being with my child, he led the way and he found plenty to keep his attention. We were there just under 5 hours.Its not just a history museum. Its history, art, pop culture all rolled into one. It really has a great balance of subjects. Very glad we visited. Definitely making a point of coming again.

Love this place. Have been going here for years.

This museum is awesome. Plan to spend a lot of time here to get the full experience.

One of the best museums I’ve visited. There is a reason it’s been voted as the best museum in the southwestern US. You will not be disappointed!

Great for history and genuine artefacts from the wild west and the American Indians. Lots of prehistoric fossils also.

Largest museum in Texas, this building is 5 floors of Texas Panhandle/Plains history. Excellent collection of fossils and complete dinosaur skeletons. Detailed documentation of life evolution and migration in the area. Fine collections of classic cars, farm implements and oil field drilling equipment just add to the experience. Plan on spending several hours here... definitely worth the visit.

Largest museum I have ever been to. So much history. Very enjoyable.

Lots to look at. Broken up into several,different themes. We especially liked the section with all the early texas history rooms.

I was impressed by the size of this museum. Some of exhibits were really interesting like the guns or paleontology displays. However, strange items would end up in places dirupting the flow of the exhibits. For instance, there was a pistol from the 1950s in an case about hunting in the plains.Just skip the pop culture exhibit. Its really just some pictures on a wall with little to actually learn.

Beautiful, comprehensive, and well-organized museum. Tons for kids to do too, kept our 3 and 6 year old occupied for 2 hours! Dont pass this gem up!

Love this place visit every time we come down

Great history of the Panhandle plains of Texas. Informative, educational very well done

My son had a school field trip and the staff did a great job of keeping them entertained

PPHM always has something for everyone. Be fair warned though, youre going to see some of the best exhibits for 1,000 miles. Its going to make other museums a little more disappointing.

I grew up visiting this museum, carried from exhibit to exhibit by my extremely patient father who, I now realize, enjoyed it as much as I did. My husband and I now bring our own children here when we visit my hometown, and again, my father carries them from exhibit to exhibit, reading and explaining to them.This museum has something for everyone--science in the form of the windmill, oil and gas, and dinosaur and early animal exhibits. There are social sciences in the form of the pioneer town, the WWI, and the automobile exhibits, not to mention well-curated collections of textiles, firearms, and other revolving displays. It is absolutely engaging for a child as young as 2, but also captivating for the adult who has been visiting this museum her whole life.There is a wealth of Texas Panhandle-relevant information here. It is a treasure and well worth a day trip if youre anywhere near.

Awesome place to visit. So many exhibits to see. If you are ever in Canyon Texas, do not leave without going to this museum. One night a year for 3 hours, which is in June, they turn out the lights and hold a Night at the Museum. I have been going to this event for years. Never have been disappointed. The kids love this event because they get to bring their flashlights and tour through certain areas of the museum in the dark.

Pretty decent for a regional museum. Especially enjoyed all the fossils. Some of the layout could be re-worked.

If you love history... this is the place for you

I came here a long time ago when my neice could take a picture in the little toy car, shes 16 at press time, and Im happy to see that while its been updated, it still has most of the charm it did back then and even older then the aforementioned niece visit.Great museum and dont forget to download the app.

I am always impressed with this museum and the history of our region.

Great museum. Covers so many aspects of the plains, its people, its history, its geography, the art it has inspired, etc. etc. etc. I highly recommend it. It is very large, so either plan on at least 3 hours, or multiple visits.

My wife heard about the museum and researched it online. The museum far exceeded our expectations. One of my boys loved the firearms exhibit and the other boy loved the buffalo exhibit.

This is got to be the most incredible Museum to visit in a wonderful small town of Canyon Texas. The staff is very accommodating and always prepare to show you around. I highly recommend stopping by

I really enjoyed visiting the Panhandle Plains Historical museum. The western village area was a particular highlight for me, as well as their collection of weapons from both southwestern history, as well as a number of more recent wars. Overall a very well done museum, although I was slightly disappointed that part of their Geology exhibit was out of order when I visited.

Wonderful exibits, spent three hours learning about Texas Plains settlement.

Very nice museum. Very interesting collection of fossils from the Texas Panhandle. The room that explained how the windmill opened the great american desert to crops and farming was very good.

Definitely the Smithsonian of Texas. Every turn there was something to see. Loved the oil and Indian exhibits. The kids could not believe how simple life.

So much to see. Great historical artifacts and information! Highly recommend....itll take a couple hours to really see everything but totally worth it!

Great museum staff was courteous and informative.

The firearms gallery is incredible. I spent 3 hours in it alone.

This place is one of the coolest places Ive been to, it has old cars, dinosaur bones, guns, art, and even a Pioneer town! There is a little bit of something for everyone, we loved it! There are 3 floors all together, including the basement. Wear comfortable shoes and expect to be there a few hours to see everything, it wasnt very expensive; $10 for an adult. Definitely worth the trip!

Good service,very interactive, and we ploved it

It was a surprise and real pleasure to visit this large museum on the llano estacado. From pre-history to present day, the museum has interesting and insightful exhibits. We were there for 6 hours and could have easily spent another day.

The museum is huge for a town the size of Canyon TX, and has a ton of stuff to go through. If you actually take the time to look at everything, it will be several hours of exhibits and galleries.

A little of everything. Enjoyed the self tour. We need handicapped parking and had to park in back and walk around to front. We were told after we got in that we couldve entered back door, alarm wouldve sounded, and it wouldve been ok. When we suggested they have handicapped at least at side street where museum visitors parking is, they said they had no control over that.

An incredible collection, a must if you are in Canyon Texas.

I wish there was a 10 star rating. This museum is one of the best, with the coolest staff and neatest exhibits. Worth the trip where ever you live!

Very. Good museum. Love the old Town exhibit. Fossils to recent day exhibits. Firearms from past wars. Early automobiles and windmills. Something for everyone.

Spent two hours here. Really interesting and extensive collection. Not crowded, easy parking, free entry. Great place to take a break after walking the canyon.

One of the best history museums in existence

Missed some exhibitions that were gone but loved the art gallery & automobiles!

Great place to visit. Plan to return with friends.

The Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum is one of the best museums that I have ever visited. I was there for over 4 hours and could have stayed longer had time permitted. If you are in the Amarillo/Canyon area, this is a must see.

This was the best historical experience I ever had

I loved everything is the museum. Ever corner I looked at, I wondered.

Has some really interesting exhibits and a great firearms collection

Amazing place. Amazing time in a true western museum. Just a wonderful place to look at authentic items relating to the ranches and farms in the panhandle. A really nice place. Good for all ages.

This museum exhibits an amazing story of the Texas Panhandle from it people to its resources that built our city. Great for children to explore through pull out drawers, walk thru replica of a pioneer town, and many other kid friendly designs. One of the best museums by far that my family has been to!

Was a nice thing to do inside on a rainy day.