Several museums, one Midland campus
The Museum of the Southwest includes a children's museum, planetarium, art galleries and the Turner Mansion. Check current exhibitions and programs.
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Use this page to combine indoor and outdoor options. Before you go, check age guidance, prices, reservations and current hours with the venue.
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A free Odessa art stop
The Ellen Noël Art Museum says admission is free and publishes current exhibitions and classes on its own site.
Check the source ↗Choose an Odessa park by location
The city's park directory lists locations and amenities across Odessa, including the Comanche Trail parks.
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3 sourcesMuseum of the Southwest
Children’s museum, planetarium and art on a shared campus.
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Playgrounds, pools, classes and parks programs.
Open original source ↗Midland County Public Libraries
Library locations, learning resources and family programs.
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6 sourcesDiscover Odessa family fun
A current collection of indoor and outdoor attractions for all ages.
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Parks, athletics, pools and city-run programs.
Open original source ↗Ector County Library
Books, public resources and library programming.
Open original source ↗Ellen Noël Art Museum
Free admission and family-friendly exhibitions and programs; check the current calendar.
Open original source ↗UTPB Stonehenge replica
An easy outdoor photo stop on the university campus.
Open original source ↗Odessa Meteor Crater Museum
A natural history outing; verify trail conditions and access with the operator.
Open original source ↗Reviewed September 2026. Hours, schedules, availability and prices can change; verify with the linked source.
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Midland · Families
Midland with kids: choosing a day that works
Hands-on museums, a free nature walk, parks and library programs for different ages and weather.
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Odessa · Families
Odessa with kids: art, parks and a crater
Match an Odessa family outing to the weather and ages, from free galleries to public art and a real impact site.
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