George W. Bush Tour
Begin your tour at the Chamber Visitors Center where you can purchase a wide assortment of George W. Bush memorabilia. The self-guided George W. Bush Auto Tour includes visits to former residences of both the 41st and 43rd presidents of the United States.
Be sure to pick up a copy of the Bush Driving Tour at the Chamber Visitors Centre, 109 N. Main.
When to Visit: At your leisure. Chamber Visitors Center: Mon-Fri., 8a.m.-5p.m.
Fredda Turner Durham Children’s Museum
1705 W. Missouri Ave.
432.683.2882
On the grounds of the Museum of the Southwest, the childrens museum features three exhibit areas that stress interactive learning through pure creativity and imagination for children of all ages. Call for program information. Admission $2. Children under 1 are free. Tuesday - Saturday: 10am to 5pm, Sunday: 2pm to 5pm, Closed Mondays.
Centennial Plaza
105 N. Main
432-682-6234
Centennial Plaza was carefully designed to be a people-oriented park. The tree lined courtyard is also the home of a 300 seat amphitheatre. A cascading water wall provides cool, refreshing relief from the West Texas sun. The focal point of the plaza is a 143 foot, 4.5 foot tall sculpted brick wall depicting the history of Midland. Nearby, on the south Midland Centre wall, you’ll find a bronze plaque depicting the rescue of Jessica McClure from an abandoned well in October 1987.
Brown-Dorsey Medallion Home
213 N. Weatherford
432-682-2932 or 688-8947
Built in 1899, the Brown-Dorsey Home is the oldest in Midland. Many of the unusual features have been restored including the entrance hall with its beautiful art glass window in the form of a Gothic arch.
906 W. Illinois
432-620-0033 or 432-570-4011
National and International artists visit Midland and help bring an exciting evening of music, theater and dance attractions. Call for membership, tickets.
McCormick Art Gallery
3600 N. Garfield
432-685-4640
Located at the foyer of the Allison Fine Arts Auditorium on the campus of Midland College, this gallery shows a wide range of works from local to nationally acclaimed artists. Call for show dates.
When to Visit: Mon., - Thurs., 8 a.m. – 10 p.m., Fri., 8 a.m. – 5 p.m., Sat., 1-5 p.m. No admission charged.
Community Concerts