Whether you're visiting the Permian Basin or you just moved here, Midland has more to do than you might think. Here are some local favorites.
Museums & history
- The Petroleum Museum tells the story of the Permian Basin's oil boom with hands-on exhibits — a great rainy-day stop.
- The Museum of the Southwest combines art, a children's museum, and a planetarium on a historic estate.
- Sibley Nature Center offers trails and programs focused on the plants and wildlife of the Llano Estacado.
Find contact info and links for all of these on our [community resources](/resources#recreation) page.
Arts & entertainment
- Midland Community Theatre has staged live productions since 1946 and is home to Summer Mummers, the longest continuously running melodrama in the U.S.
- Cinergy Midland packs movies, bowling, escape rooms, and laser tag under one roof.
- Lucky Strike Midland is the spot for bowling, an arcade, and a sports bar.
Get outside
Midland's parks are great year-round. Pack a picnic, hit a walking trail, or catch a sunset over the Basin.
Make it a night
Cap the day with dinner — see our guide to [where to eat in Midland](/blog/where-to-eat-in-midland), or browse [restaurants in Midland](/restaurants-in-midland) in the directory.
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