Museum of the Southwest
The Museum of the Southwest seeks to excite the senses through discovery in art, culture and science. The Museum of the Southwest is a multidisciplinary cultural campus comprised of the Turner Memorial Art Museum, Durham Children’s Museum, Blakemore Planetarium and a public sculpture collection. Opened in 1966, the Museum of the Southwest is an independent non-profit institution and has been accredited by the American Association of Museums since 1992.
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Special thanks to the Midland Festival Ballet for their partnership with us and for a fantastic performance today at our annual Mother-Daughter...
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Happening Now: Dr. Patrick Miller gives a lecture at Midland College on "The Search for Asteroids." There will be another lecture tonight at MIDLAND...
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Christmas at the Mansion is here! See what December has in store for you at the Museum of the Southwest. via http://icont.ac/3BIhb
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TWO LECTURES tomorrow at Midland College!
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Tomorrow kicks off the Museum's 19th year of Christmas at the Mansion with Preview Party from 7 to 11 p.m. Our theme this year is "Home for the...
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Volunteer opportunities available this December! Help is needed December 3, 10 and 17 during our many holiday events. Click for more information or...
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Pictured here is part of the Supreme Court of Texas document from Turner vs. Smith regarding drilling on vacancies (land lots not covered by existing...
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FREE LECTURE Friday at 6 pm: "Sacrifice in the Ancient Andes"
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Take a look at what the area surrounding the Museum looked like in 1948 #MSW50for50
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Don't be sad! Register before the end of the day tomorrow, Tuesday, November 15 in order to get the early bird discount and guaranteed tshirt in your...
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We're gearing up for Christmas at the Mansion 2016: Home for the Holidays! Thank you to Signs by Mark & Tess; West Texas Sign Company for giving the...
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We are proud to be a drop-off point for the Salvation Army's annual Toy Drive! Drop your new, unwrapped toys at the Durham Children's Museum lobby...
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Billy Keen's 'Visions of Santa' is now on view!
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Billy Keen's holiday exhibition, 'Visions of Santa' will open this Friday, November 11. This will be the third time the Museum has displayed this...
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Museum of the Southwest Executive Director Brian Lee Whisenhunt has been named as executive director of the Rockwell Museum in Corning, New York. via...
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Museum of the Southwest - Midland, Texas Executive Director Brian Lee Whisenhunt has been named as executive director of the Rockwell Museum in...
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Happening Now: Jenni Opalinski and Melissa Rowland are in Schertz, TX to pick up Billy Keen's 'Visions of Santa' exhibition. It will open on Friday,...
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Ticket sales opened to the public yesterday and we have just 100 tickets remaining. Don't miss out--purchase your tickets today....
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Have you ever walked through the historic side of the Turner Memorial Art Museum and wondered what it looked like when the Turner family lived here?...
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Christmas at the Mansion events are filling up, and ReinBeer tickets are now available to the public! Reserve your spots today. via...
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Are your children between the ages of three and five? Come to tomorrow's PLAY DATE, "Where I Live" http://museumsw.org/explore/programs/play-dates
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ReinBeer tickets are going quickly! Members-get your tickets now to beat the rush!
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Happening Now: Renowned dancer and choreographer Twyla Tharp gives a lecture on "The Creative Habit" as part of The Business of Art Lecture Series....
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Happening Now: Staff celebrates the arrival of the Museum's first ever publication!
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