Amarillo Historical Museum
Famous for: Local history, Schoolhouse architecture, Guided tours
A by-appointment museum housed in a former school building dedicated to local history.
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Top Museums in Amarillo
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12 Listed places
4.5
average across 12 rated listings
Canyon • Panhandle
Popular Neighborhoods:
Canyon
Panhandle
Amarillo Museum of Art
Famous for: Georgia O'Keeffe watercolors, Pan-Asian art collection, Regional 20th-century art
A regional 20th-century art museum with a focus on Georgia O'Keeffe watercolors and a Pan-Asian collection.
Amarillo Railroad Museum, Inc.
Famous for: Vintage Locomotives, Railroad History, Texas Heritage
A museum showcasing railway history and artifacts for visitors.
American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame & Museum
Famous for: American Quarter Horses, Horse breed history, Interactive exhibits
A museum featuring interactive exhibits dedicated to the history and impact of the American Quarter Horse breed.
Bill’s Backyard Classics
Famous for: Classic Cars, Automotive History, Nostalgia
A sizable museum showcasing classic cars dating back to the 1920s.
Carson County Square House Museum
Panhandle
Famous for: Carson County history, Architectural heritage, Local artifacts
A museum showcasing historical artifacts and artwork from the area.
Harrington House Historic Home
Famous for: Luxurious Decor, Ornate Detailing, Original Tapestries
A historic 1914 house showcasing luxurious decor, ornate detailing, and original tapestries.
Jack Sisemore RV Museum and Storage
Famous for: Vintage RVs, Automotive history, Americana
A museum featuring RVs.
Kwahadi Museum of the American Indian
Famous for: Native American art, Traditional dance performances, Preserving indigenous culture
A heritage museum showcasing Native American culture and art through exhibits and traditional dance performances.
Madam Queen
Famous for: Vintage automobiles, Texas history, Route 66 artifacts
A museum known for being a tourist attraction.
Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum
Canyon
Famous for: Regional history exhibits, Fossil collections, Native American artifacts
A sizable museum presenting the natural history of the region through bones, artifacts & art.
Texas Air & Space Museum
Famous for: Aerospace Artifacts, Military Aircraft, Civilian Aircraft
A museum showcasing a variety of aerospace artifacts and aircraft.
Planning guide
Museums in Amarillo: plan your visits
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What to compare before you go
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Areas recorded in the listings
- Canyon: Check the listed addresses and travel time from your base when grouping visits in this area.
- Panhandle: Check the listed addresses and travel time from your base when grouping visits in this area.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the top museums to visit in Amarillo?
The sampled records cover 12 museums in Amarillo, with an average recorded rating of 4.5 out of 5 among rated entries. Browse the place pages and check current details with each venue.
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