Window on the Plains Museum

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Window on the Plains Museum Window on the Plains is a "big city" museum in a small town. We are preserving the past through history and art.

Window on the Plains Museum began in 1976 as Moore County Historical Museum. The facility was housed in the ballroom of a landmark hotel until 2001, when it was moved to its permanent home and became Window on the Plains Museum. In addition to extensive displays centered around farming and ranching, industry, business, family life and wildlife, the museum houses a research and archives center. The museum also includes a walking trail that winds among outside exhibits of farming, ranching and industrial exhibits. The Art Center opened a new building in October of 2001 as a neighbor to Window on the Plains. The joining of the two has made Dumas a pleasant stop to view art and history and to enjoy the best of Texas.

The temperature’s dropping! Why not spend the day indoors at the museum?!We’re open Monday-Saturday, 10am-5pm. Admission...
10/16/2026

The temperature’s dropping! Why not spend the day indoors at the museum?!

We’re open Monday-Saturday, 10am-5pm. Admission is always FREE!

Several weeks ago, we had the pleasure of welcoming Sean Martinelli to the museum when he filmed a segment for his show,...
10/06/2026

Several weeks ago, we had the pleasure of welcoming Sean Martinelli to the museum when he filmed a segment for his show, The Heart of America. Our director Terri shared with him a little about the history of the legendary Ding D**g Daddy.

You can catch the segment around the 16:50 mark, but we encourage you to watch the entire video as it’s a wonderful tribute to the great people of the Panhandle!

Meet a beloved high school equipment manager and learn about a farm...

09/30/2026
🎉 Museum Day is THIS Saturday! 🎉There’s still time to enter the car show, bake a pie for the pie contest, and make plans...
09/23/2026

🎉 Museum Day is THIS Saturday! 🎉

There’s still time to enter the car show, bake a pie for the pie contest, and make plans to join us for a fun-filled day at the Museum!

We can’t wait to see you there!

Museum Day is almost here! And your chance to WIN BIG is just one ticket away.Raffle tickets are available now! Call or ...
09/17/2026

Museum Day is almost here! And your chance to WIN BIG is just one ticket away.

Raffle tickets are available now! Call or stop by the museum to get yours. Drawings will be held on Museum Day — Saturday, September 26.

Someone has to win. Why can’t it be you?!

25 years later, we remember those who lost their lives, those who served and responded, and the many people whose lives ...
09/11/2026

25 years later, we remember those who lost their lives, those who served and responded, and the many people whose lives were forever changed.

Calling all pie bakers! Enter the Best-in-the-West Pie Contest on Museum Day, September 26. Register online or stop by t...
09/08/2026

Calling all pie bakers! Enter the Best-in-the-West Pie Contest on Museum Day, September 26. Register online or stop by the museum to pick up an entry form.

**More of a taster than a baker? We’re looking for contest judges! Send us a message if you’re interested.

Got a ride worth showing off? Bring it to the Museum Day Car Show on September 26! Register now to save your spot! 🏁
09/01/2026

Got a ride worth showing off? Bring it to the Museum Day Car Show on September 26! Register now to save your spot! 🏁

Bring your family and friends and enjoy a fun day at the museum!
08/24/2026

Bring your family and friends and enjoy a fun day at the museum!

We're happy to welcome "Old Mack" to our museum collection!This 1972 Mack fire truck served as the McKee refinery’s prim...
08/21/2026

We're happy to welcome "Old Mack" to our museum collection!

This 1972 Mack fire truck served as the McKee refinery’s primary fire truck for more than a decade. It continued serving in the fleet for nearly 30 years, including responding to the major refinery fire in 2007. After being repaired from damage sustained in that fire, it returned to service and eventually became a reserve truck before retiring in 2024.

For 31 years, Old Mack played an important role in protecting the McKee Refinery and its employees. We’re proud to preserve this piece of local history and appreciate the Valero team for donating it to the museum.

Address

1820 S Dumas Avenue
Dumas, TX
79029

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 5pm
Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm

Telephone

+18069353113

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