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Upcoming Events

June

June 9
Brown Bag Lunch & Lecture Series
Speaker: Barth Robbins
The Midland Discovery Story
11:30 am – 12:30 pm
Free Admission
Drinks and dessert provided
Sponsor: Hahl Proctor Charitable Trust, Bank of America, N.A. Trustee

June 9-11
Summer Science Camp: Galactic Quest
1:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Ages 6-8
Pre-registration is required. Click here for more information or to register.
Sponsor: Oxy

June 10-11
STEAM Sprouts: Starlight Seekers
9:00 – 11:00 a.m.
Ages 4-5
Pre-registration is required. Click here for more information or to register.
Sponsor: SM Energy

June 16-18
Summer Science Camp: Ocean Explorers
1:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Ages 6-8
Pre-registration is required. Click here for more information or to register.
Sponsor: Oxy

June 17-18
STEAM Sprouts: Captain Tinker’s Ocean Lab
9:00 – 11:00 a.m.
Ages 4-5
Pre-registration is required. Click here for more information or to register.
Sponsor: SM Energy

June 20
14th Annual Chaparral Party on the Patio
6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
The event will include a live drive of the Chaparral 2J, dinner, and a Q&A session.
Must be a Chaparral Pit Crew Member to attend. Join now by clicking here.

June 23-25
Summer Science Camp: Around the World
1:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Ages 6-8
Pre-registration is required. Click here for more information or to register.
Sponsor: Oxy

June 24-25
STEAM Sprouts: Little STEAM Travelers
9:00 – 11:00 a.m.
Ages 4-5
Pre-registration is required. Click here for more information or to register.
Sponsor: SM Energy

June 26
Teacher Workshop – Coding with Sam Labs
9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Permian Basin Petroleum Museum is a TEA-Approved Provider.
Participants will receive 6 CEU/CPEs for this workshop.
Registration is required and cost is FREE. Click here for more information or to register.
Sponsor: ConocoPhillips

June 27
America’s 250th Celebration
Sunrise – 5:00 p.m.
Free Museum Admission, Kid’s Activities, ExxonMobil’s Enchanted Horizon hot air ballon
Timeline: Hot air balloon will begin inflation at sunrise – Museum will open early at 8:00 a.m. – Kid’s Activities 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. – Museum closes at 5:00 p.m.
In partnership with The City of Midland, ExxonMobil, Sibley Nature Center, and Museum of the Southwest.

July

July 4
Happy Independence Day! – Museum Open

July 7-9
Summer Science Camp: Microscopic Marvels
1:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Ages 8-12
Pre-registration is required. Click here for more information or to register.
Sponsor: Oxy

July 8-9
STEAM Sprouts: Little Lab Detectives
9:00 – 11:00 a.m.
Ages 4-5
Pre-registration is required. Click here for more information or to register.
Sponsor: SM Energy

July 14
Brown Bag Lunch & Lecture Series
Speaker: Sarah Harris
Midland Development Corporation
11:30 am – 12:30 pm
Free Admission
Drinks and dessert provided
Sponsor: Hahl Proctor Charitable Trust, Bank of America, N.A. Trustee

July 14-16
Summer Science Camp: Design Squad
1:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Ages 10-15
Pre-registration is required. Click here for more information or to register.
Sponsor: Oxy

July 15-16
STEAM Sprouts: Gadgeteers in Training
9:00 – 11:00 a.m.
Ages 4-5
Pre-registration is required. Click here for more information or to register.
Sponsor: SM Energy

July 21-23
Summer Science Camp: Expedition Earth
1:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Ages 8-12
Pre-registration is required. Click here for more information or to register.
Sponsor: Oxy

July 22-23
STEAM Sprouts: Planet Pals
9:00 – 11:00 a.m.
Ages 4-5
Pre-registration is required. Click here for more information or to register.
Sponsor: SM Energy

July 27
Teacher Workshop – Nature of a Classroom
9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Location: Sibley Nature Center
Sibley Nature Center is a TEA-Approved Provider.
Participants will receive 6 CEU/CPEs for this workshop.
Registration is required and cost is FREE. Click here for more information or to register.
Sponsor: ConocoPhillips

August

August 11
Brown Bag Lunch & Lecture Series
Speaker: Bronson Chadwick, Magician
11:30 am – 12:30 pm
Free Admission
Drinks and dessert provided
Sponsor: Hahl Proctor Charitable Trust, Bank of America, N.A. Trustee

August 27
Family Science Night – Body Works!
6:30 – 8:00 p.m.
6 p.m. Early Admission for MEMBERS ONLY
Hands-on Science Experiments & Activities
Free Admission
Sponsor: Chevron