Museum Of The Southwest

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address:1705 West Missouri Midland, TX 79701 phone:432-683-2882 fax:432-570-7770 website:Museum Of The Southwest

Created to fill a community need identified by a 1963 Junior League community planning and goals session, the Museum of the Southwest was founded in 1965 and opened in 1966 as an art and science museum dedicated to the preservation of the history, art, and culture of the American Southwest.

In July 1968, the Museum moved to its permanent home in the Turner Mansion through the generosity of the Turner heirs. The mansion, designed by the acclaimed Texas architect Anton F. Korn, was built in 1934 and includes handiwork by master craftsmen from across the country. In 1988, the Mansion and Stables were recognized as National Historic Landmarks and were listed on the National Register of Historic Places.