News and Events
Upcoming Events
February
February 5
Building Bots
Robotics & Engineering FunLab
5:30 – 7:30 pm
Grades K-2nd
Pre-registration is required. For more information or to register online, visit www.pbpetro.org.
Sponsor: Anadarko Petroleum Corp.
February 19
Brown Bag Lunch & Lecture Series
Speaker: David H. Arrington
Drilling Midland
11:30 am – 12:30 pm
Free Admission
Drinks and dessert provided.
Sponsors: Hahl Proctor Charitable Trust, Bank of America, N.A., Trustee & Norma J. McGrew
February 19
Building Bots
Robotics & Engineering FunLab
5:30 – 7:30 pm
Grades 3rd-6th
Pre-registration is required. For more information or to register online, visit www.pbpetro.org.
Sponsor: Anadarko Petroleum Corp.
March
March 5
Building Bots
Robotics & Engineering FunLab
5:30 – 7:30 pm
Grades K-2nd
Pre-registration is required. For more information or to register online, visit www.pbpetro.org.
Sponsor: Anadarko Petroleum Corp.
March 7
Discovering Hidden Treasures
Learn about the process of vintage jewel and gem appraisals. Bring your own “treasures” for a brief consultation and hear from gemologist appraiser, Thomas Elliott.
Thomas B. Elliott, GJG, GIA, Catalyst Gems
5:30 – 7:30 pm
Free ticketed event. Call for reservations or go online to www.pbpetro.org.
March 18
STEAM Sprouts
9:30 – 10:30 a.m. OR 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Ages 4-5
Pre-registration is required. For more information or to register online, visit www.pbpetro.org.
Sponsor: Occidental Petroleum Corporation
March 19
Brown Bag Lunch & Lecture Series
Speaker: Tumbleweed Smith
Renovation of Big Spring’s Namesake
11:30 am – 12:30 pm
Free Admission
Drinks and dessert provided.
Sponsors: Hahl Proctor Charitable Trust, Bank of America, N.A., Trustee & Norma J. McGrew
March 19
Building Bots
Robotics & Engineering FunLab
5:30 – 7:30 pm
Grades 3rd-6th
Pre-registration is required. For more information or to register online, visit www.pbpetro.org.
Sponsor: Anadarko Petroleum Corp.
March 25
STEAM Sprouts
9:30 – 10:30 a.m. OR 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Ages 4-5
Pre-registration is required. For more information or to register online, visit www.pbpetro.org.
Sponsor: Occidental Petroleum Corporation
April
April 1
STEAM Sprouts
9:30 – 10:30 a.m. OR 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Ages 4-5
Pre-registration is required. For more information or to register online, visit www.pbpetro.org.
Sponsor: Occidental Petroleum Corporation
April 2
Building Bots
Robotics & Engineering FunLab
5:30 – 7:30 pm
Grades K-2nd
Pre-registration is required. For more information or to register online, visit www.pbpetro.org.
Sponsor: Anadarko Petroleum Corp.
April 8
STEAM Sprouts
9:30 – 10:30 a.m. OR 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Ages 4-5
Pre-registration is required. For more information or to register online, visit www.pbpetro.org.
Sponsor: Occidental Petroleum Corporation
April 9
Arlen Edgar Distinguished Lecture Series
Speaker: Dr. Robert Hazen
Where Minerals and Biology Collide
7:00 pm
Free ticketed event. Call for reservations or go online to www.pbpetro.org.
Sponsor: Abell-Hanger Foundation
April 15
STEAM Sprouts
9:30 – 10:30 a.m. OR 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Ages 4-5
Pre-registration is required. For more information or to register online, visit www.pbpetro.org.
Sponsor: Occidental Petroleum Corporation
April 16
Brown Bag Lunch & Lecture Series
Speaker: Aron Marquez, Wildcat Oil Tools
Gone Fishing
11:30 am – 12:30 pm
Free Admission
Drinks and dessert provided.
Sponsors: Hahl Proctor Charitable Trust, Bank of America, N.A., Trustee & Norma J. McGrew
April 16
Building Bots
Robotics & Engineering FunLab
5:30 – 7:30 pm
Grades 3rd-6th
Pre-registration is required. For more information or to register online, visit www.pbpetro.org.
Sponsor: Anadarko Petroleum Corp.
April 21
Happy Easter!
The Museum will be closed on Easter Sunday.
April 22
STEAM Sprouts
9:30 – 10:30 a.m. OR 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Ages 4-5
Pre-registration is required. For more information or to register online, visit www.pbpetro.org.
Sponsor: Occidental Petroleum Corporation
April 25
Family Science Night
Oceans
6:30 – 8:00 pm
6:00 pm Early Admission for MEMBERS ONLY
Hands-on Science Experiments & Activities
Free Admission
Sponsor: Chevron
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News Articles
- Science Invades Permian Basin Petroleum Museum
- Oil gets a New Look
- Petroleum Hall of Fame Inducts Three New Members
- The Iron Orchard films at the Petroleum Museum
- http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2016-04/24/c_135306274.htm
- http://www.hotrod.com/events/street-rodder-road-tour/2016/1601-the-2016-arp-street-rodder-road-tour-heads-for-rockies/
- NATO delegation visits Permian Basin to study oil’s impact on economy, security – Mywesttexas.com: Top Stories
- INDYCAR: Hall’s work still present in IndyCar – Mywesttexas.com: Sports
- Summer passport program for Midland kids kicks off Wednesday – Mywesttexas.com: Top Stories
- Kids summer events – Mywesttexas.com: Top Stories
- TxDOT relaunches Don’t Mess With Texas for new generation – Mywesttexas.com: Top Stories
- Cruz: Economic growth will come from private sector – Mywesttexas.com: Top Stories
- Petroleum Museum nears completion of capital campaign – Mywesttexas.com: Oil
- Oil companies invest heavily in Midland organizations, programs – Mywesttexas.com: Top Stories
- Simple Science draws big crowds on Family Science Night – Mywesttexas.com: Education
- Oxy Oil and Gas pledges $500,000 to Petroleum Museum renovations – Mywesttexas.com: Business
- Petroleum Museum seeks volunteers to keep programs running smoothly – Mywesttexas.com: Top Stories
- Petroleum Museum adds 4 to Hall of Fame – Mywesttexas.com: Top Stories
- Museum shows oil show history – Odessa American: Business
- GOOD NEWS: Danny Jordan – Odessa American: Good News
- The birth of an industry – Odessa American: News
- Cruz addresses importance of economic growth – Odessa American: Government
- TxDOT launches new anti-littering ‘CANpaign’ – Odessa American: Roads