50th Celebrations
Fueling the Future: The Petroleum Museum Celebrates 50 Years of Innovation, Education, and Community
This September, the Permian Basin will shine a little brighter as the Petroleum Museum celebrates a golden milestone – 50 years of sharing the petroleum and energy story and its impact on our lives. To mark the occasion, the Museum is hosting not one, but two unforgettable events: a high-energy, family-friendly festival by day and a sophisticated evening affair by night. Whether you’ve grown up with the Museum or are discovering it for the first time, you’re invited to be part of this historic celebration.
The Petroleum Museum’s Golden Birthday Bash: Celebrating 50 Years of Energy, Education and Community
Saturday, September 13 | 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. | Free Admission
This fall, the Petroleum Museum is throwing the ultimate birthday bash, and you’re invited! On Saturday, September 13, we’re celebrating 50 years of energy education, innovation, and community connection with our Golden Birthday Bash, a daylong festival packed with family fun, amazing activities, and free admission for all. This is more than a celebration – it’s a thank-you to the Permian Basin community that has supported the Museum for half a century. Visitors of all ages can enjoy our interactive exhibits that showcase the power of STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and math). Kids can explore big ideas in exciting ways while grown-ups relive the Museum’s history, and maybe even learn something new! Expect face painting, food trucks, and more to keep the fun going! Whether you’re a longtime supporter or a first-time visitor, our Golden Birthday Bash is your chance to be part of the story and celebrate a legacy built right here in the Permian Basin. This milestone celebrates a Museum that continues to grow with the times, educating future generations, honoring our heritage, and spotlighting the science and people behind the petroleum industry.
Don’t miss this high-energy celebration of 50 years and the exciting future ahead!
Black Gold Bash: A Night to Celebrate 50 Years of Legacy
Saturday, September 20 | 6:30 p.m. | Sponsorships & Individual Tickets Available
Raise a glass to 50 years of innovation, impact and community at the Black Gold Bash, the Petroleum Museum’s premier anniversary celebration. Join us on the evening of Saturday, September 20 for an elegant night of cocktails, conversation and commemoration as we honor the people and stories that have shaped the Museum. Guests will enjoy a sophisticated evening filled with signature cocktails, heavy hors d’oeuvres, and lively table games, all set in a festive atmosphere that reflects the spirit of the occasion. Mingle with friends and colleagues, raise a glass to five decades of impact, and experience the Museum like never before. In celebration of our golden anniversary, cocktail attire is encouraged, and guests are invited to add a touch of black, gold, or both to their look for an evening that will be as stylish as it is memorable. Whether you’ve been with us since 1975 or just discovered the Museum, this special event is your invitation to be part of a milestone worth remembering. Celebrate with us as we honor the past, enjoy the present, and fuel the future.
For sponsorship information, please contact Luanne Thornton at 432-683-4403 or lthornton@petroleummuseum.org.
Together these two events offer something for everyone: a vibrant celebration by day and an elegant tribute by night. Join us this September as we commemorate 50 incredible years of energy, education, and community at the Petroleum Museum. Let’s celebrate where we’ve been and fuel where we’re going.
