Attractions

Art collections are displayed in a 1934 mansion, which is on the National Register of Historic Places. Interior house accents include carved wooden friezes, hand-painted tile and Italian marble fireplaces. Collections focus on the Southwest and include works by the Taos Society of Artists, Texas regionalists, photographers and sculptors. Varying traveling exhibits are shown. Septemberfest arts and crafts fair is the first weekend after Labor Day each year. Open 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Tue.–Sat. and 2–5 p.m. Sun. Closed major holidays. Donations accepted. 1705 W. Missouri. 432/683-2882.

Fredda Turner Durham Children's Museum — Exhibits provide children and families with an interactive environment. Explore Citiscape, a multi-level, child-size city complete with a bank, grocery store, television station and more. Includes exhibits for children ages 4–12, computer area and pre-school play area. Children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Open 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Tue.–Sat. and 2–5 p.m. Sun. Admission charge. 432/683-2882.

Marian Blakemore Planetarium — Public sky shows. Group shows by reservation. (Midland schools use facilities for astronomy classes during school year.) Gallery area and interactive video component. Admission charge. 432/683-2882.