The museum is in an old warehouse originally built in 1930 by the Pure Oil
Co. All of the oil derricks in the Van field have disappeared, but the museum
moved one to the museum grounds. Displays include various types of oil-related
memorabilia as well as the history of the area. Open 10 a.m.–noon and 1–4 p.m.
Wed.–Sat. Closed Thanksgiving Day, Christmas and New Year's Day. At Texas 16 and
C.R. 1501. 903/963-5435.
City: Van
Region: Prairies and Lakes
With so many amazing things to do in Texas, there’s not enough room to feature them all. So check out some popular attractions to see just how much fun your Texas vacation can be.
Battle Of Adobe Walls
City: Stinnett
Region: Panhandle Plains
Lakes near Dallas
City: Dallas
Region: Prairies and Lakes
Lake Conroe Park
City: Conroe
Region: Piney Woods
Sylvan Beach Park
City: La Porte
Region: Gulf Coast
Lakes near San Antonio
City: San Antonio
Region: South Texas Plains
Devil’s Backbone
City: Wimberley
Region: Hill Country
Balmorhea State Park
City: Balmorhea
Region: Big Bend Country
