This place is HUGE! And donation based. Also has two gift shops. Such a nice docent at the front…read moredesk and cow bell over the entrance door to be sure she sees you coming. Learned so much about barbed wire BEYOND how it's made and the history. Learned about its application beyond cow fencing to people fencing during wars and at internment camps. There's even a barbed wire brassiere there as a nod to the building's past as a ladies' undergarment factory. Cool stop totally worth the time. And time you do need to plan for cuz it's huge with great write-ups and categories per room. Lots of old farm machinery and how it used knots in rope to open the seed drop mechanism every measured distance, tools the fence line folks used to carry on the horses to maintain the barbed wire, branding irons, dust bowl history WITH a jar of the actual dust, etc.

It's fun, free and interesting. This museum, once a bra factory, houses several different types of…read morebarbed wire (or what it is also called, the devil's rope!). Supposedly there are over 2000 patents for it, so depending on how interested you are, the visit time varies. The building also houses the Texas Route 66 Museum, which is small or fairly-sized, but still has plenty of memorabilia to check out. There is also a wall that has the pictures of Texas Route 66 Hall of Fame inductees. If you're traveling on the Mother Road, don't skip out on this museum! One last thing to note: they have a cool gift shop so it is very likely you'll find something you collect here.

Excellent historical museum and exhibit. If you loved the story of Lonesome Dove, you will love…read morelearning more about the life and contributions of the man who was the inspiration for Woodrow F. Call. Also, learn how Molly, his wife, saved the North American Bison from total extinction. Great staff and friendly, informative tour. Don't forget to stop by the cemetery across the highway to pay your respects at the gravesite of Charlie Goodnight. This is a Pure Texas destination!

Very nicely done for being out in the middle of nowhere. We learned a lot about "the father of the…read moreTexas Panhandle." And bison! We missed the last guided tour of the day for the house but could see a lot from doors and windows. Be sure to watch the videos in the gift shop area!

Was so blessed to see this right at the perfect time. Thank You Jesus…read more It's a big lovely cross that's easy to access from the highway and gives glory to our Lord, and reminds us of what He's done

This was such a humbling experience. And the cross is HUGE. A must see if you are in the area.read more

We had an excellent local docent when we drove to the RRV Museum. Great archeology exhibit and…read morelocal displays. Thank you. We will be back.

A great museum! A vast collection of Native artifacts, a wonderful exhibit on the historic…read moreWaggoner Ranch, an incredible collection of animals and much more.

This is a great piece of Americana. Formerly a Conoco station and accompanying U-Drop Inn, the…read morechamber of commerce boasts a great display of local history, business information and information about various Route 66 sites. Stop here during the day and your kids can watch Cars while you look at the displays. Stop at night and see the "neon" in all it's glory!

While on your way on route 66 this is a fantastic stop. Any Cars fans absolutely must go. The…read morecreators of Cars went along route 66 looking forward inspiration from stuff they saw as well as talked to people about. This old Conoco gas station will look familiar to those who like the movie Cars. Ramone's House of Body Art is an almost exact replica of this. The creators of the movie did an amazing job. It's weird how much they look alike and the neon-while being much more limited than that on Ramone's building-is beautiful, and I'm sure would look even better when it's completely dark out.

Such a fun stop on Route 66! For just $5 you get to see so many cool exhibits, from vintage cars…read moreto old-time displays that really bring the history to life. The place has a nostalgic vibe, lots of photo opportunities, and the staff are very welcoming. Definitely worth the visit if you're passing through!

This is a great little museum that has some cool things in it, most notably really old cars. It…read moreprovides a nice little summary of the route and its history. It is also reasonably priced and has a bathroom which, if you are driving route 66, you probably need. Worth a stop even to spend 15-20 min there and get your route 66 juices flowing.

TEMPORARILY CLOSED!!!!…read more https://www.panhandleplains.org/p/about/pphm-temporary-closure-updates Hours incorrect on Yelp! We love this museum in a past visit but were disappointed to learn of the closure when entering the destination in Waze.

This museum was such a blast! IT JUST KEPT GOING! Every corner was something to look at. So much…read morethought went into the design of the museum. Definitely have to see it if you're coming this way. Set aside time because it definitely isn't a stop in for a few minutes situation. You will love it! Check out the benches and chairs, super comfy.

What a cool museum!! I was very surprised at high big it was once I entered inside. The lady…read moreworking there was very friendly and welcoming. She gave us a thorough explanation of the layout and the exhibits. It truly felt like going back in time in the life of the panhandle looking at all the wonderful displays. They have extensive exhibits of farming, ranching, industry, business, family life, military, and wildlife. We learned that all these were donated by local residents! Some include a fully equipped early dentist office, a doctor's office, replica of a 1920's home, and even yearbook pictures of Dumas High School. We also got to meet the painter who creates all the wonderful art on display for sale at the Art Center inside the museum. If you're ever in Dumas, definitely check it out! Surprised that admission is free too.

We have driven through Dumas many times and usually spend the night at the hotel next door. It was…read morealways closed when we got into town. This year we stayed at an AirBnb near the museum. We took our dog and a walk and noticed the outside area was free and had a walking path. It is various large items on display. Some items have more details than other but a nice area to walk. We didn't go inside the museum as we had our dog and with Covid we are staying outside. I hope someday to go inside but good to know the outside is free. So many years we assumed it was closed as the museum was closed. It appears you could walk around it at any time.