Museum of Texas Tech University

Description:

• Housing some three million objects and artifacts, this museum is a well-rounded facility that covers a diverse, if not terribly focused, mix of subjects: Visual arts, natural and social sciences, and the humanities are all represented with both permanent and regularly rotating exhibits. The ethnology and textiles collection is among the best you'll find anywhere, composed of objects made by people living in Texas, the Southwest, and the Great Plains. It also has galleries filled with Taos and sub-Saharan art, exhibits on wildlife, and full-size dinosaur skeletons. The temporary exhibits are routinely excellent. Also on-site is the Moody Planetarium (public shows are held daily for $2 adults, $1 students and seniors, free for children 4 and under). Expect to spend between 1 and 2 hours here if you want to scratch the museum's surface.

• © Frommer's 2012

Awards:

Frommer's

•  Recommended 2010