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Let History Surprise You
Where else can you cover 26,000 square miles in a day on foot? From dinosaurs to conquistadors, you’ll find it all in Texas’ largest history museum. Relive the stories of courage and hardship, victory and defeat over the past 14,000 years. Step in and step back to the Old West in a life-size Pioneer Town, view one of the Southwest’s finest art collections, experience the exciting history of the petroleum industry, and more.
In PPHM’s tremendous holdings, visitors find the heart of Texas art, the free spirit of the Taos and Santa Fe schools of art, and unsurpassed Southwest American Indian art. They can unlock the hidden world of the ancient past through the paleontology, geology and archeology areas, while learning about the rich history of the region and seeing some of the finest examples of fashion in the Textiles Gallery. Exhibits change constantly and there is always something new to see. From dinosaurs to modern art, from saddles to automobiles, PPHM always surprises people by the sheer size and the amount of things you can learn and engage with. It is truly a place that all generations can enjoy.
We Invite You All to Come to Texas!
TEXAS Outdoor Musical is an internationally-known outdoor musical drama and has been performed since 1966 in majestic Palo Duro Canyon State Park. A talented cast of over 60 actors, singers, and dancers bring to life the stories, struggles and triumphs of the settlers of the Texas Panhandle in the 1800s. Besides learning about the history of this fascinating time and place, you’ll also be treated to singing, dancing, and some of our unique brand of Texas humor.
The musical is performed in the Pioneer Amphitheater, which is carved into a natural basin in the Palo Duro Canyon State Park. Audiences are impressed by the attention-getting figure marking the beginning of the play: a lone horseman carrying the flag of Texas appears atop a 600-foot cliff. Also enjoyed by visitors are special effects including lightning, fireworks (certain nights) and a water show, as well as, backstage tours and dinner before the show.
