Window on the Plains Museum

06/15/2026

These cars will be at the museum about 9:30 on Tuesday, June 16. They will be leaving about 11. Come check it out.

This large group of vintage autos will be in Dumas Tuesday June 16 at 9:30 am. They will leave around 11 am.

06/10/2026

Did you know barbed wire came in dozens of unique designs, each carefully crafted to mark a family’s land and distinguish one ranch from another? Beyond keeping cattle in and neighbors’ herds out, these patterns were a form of identity, a signature etched in steel across the Texas Panhandle.

Come explore our barbed wire collection, featuring designs used by families across the region.

*Fun fact: the first recorded donation to the museum was an extensive barbed wire collection – 215 individually mounted pieces of barbed wire!

Monday-Saturday, 10am-5pm
Admission is always free!

06/04/2026

We love seeing our town through someone else’s eyes! Thanks for stopping by and including the museum in your tour of local highlights.

If you’ve been waiting for a sign to come out to the museum, this might be it!

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

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05/22/2026

This Memorial Day weekend, we honor and remember the men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country.

We will be open on Monday (10am-5pm) — stop by our Military History section and take a moment to remember those who gave everything for our freedom. 🇺🇸

05/20/2026

Most people don’t realize just how big our museum property is — we sit on 10 acres! Even though it’s cooler outside today, summer is a great time to visit and explore the walking trail (like this horned toad we spotted yesterday).

Step inside while you’re here and see what you’ve been missing!

Monday-Saturday, 10am-5pm
Admission is always free!

05/05/2026

Join us Saturday at the museum for a special book signing from 1:00-3:00pm with local author Dr. Fred Napp!

Dr. Napp is a retired Deputy Chief of Operations with a long career in the Texas fire service, beginning as a volunteer firefighter/EMT for Dumas and Cactus in 1983. He later served with Haltom City Fire Department. He is a paramedic and a Certified Master Peace Officer/arson investigator. He currently teaches at the Amarillo College Regional Fire Academy.

Stop by to meet Dr. Napp, hear about his experiences, and get your books signed. Copies of his books, Tales From The Ashes and Out Of The Ashes, will be available for purchase on Saturday.

05/04/2026

AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) – On this edition of High Plains History, we are joined by Terri George, Window on the Plains Museum Director. George spoke about the museum and its importance in sharin…

05/01/2026

Flashback Friday! In January 1933, a trio of robbers set their sights on First State Bank, located on the corner of Seventh and Bliss. Armed with an acetylene torch stolen from a local blacksmith shop, they attempted to break into the safe. They cut through the outer door, but despite their best efforts, they couldn't crack the inner vault door. What did they take? 31 safety deposit boxes...and the night watchman, Sam Hamilton! He was released a few hours later in Amarillo, and the robbers were caught after another robbery attempt in Tucumcari. Today the safe they tried (and failed) to crack sits proudly at our museum.

Interesting fact: this wasn't the only time Mr. Hamilton was kidnapped!

Visit us this weekend and learn about other local legends and the stories of Moore County.

Monday-Saturday, 10am-5pm
Admission is always free!

04/16/2026

We have new t-shirts in our gift shop! Check them out on your next visit.

Monday-Saturday, 10am-5pm. Admission is always free!

03/27/2026

Spotted outside the museum yesterday — one of our favorite locals!

Did you know:
- Horned toads are native to the American Southwest, including right here in the Texas Panhandle.
- Their coloring matches where they live (sandy, red, or even darker tones depending on the region).
- Horned toads mostly eat ants.
- Despite their tough look, they’re gentle and harmless to people. (But don’t touch! It can cause stress and disrupt their natural behavior.)

Come out to the museum this weekend! We’re open Monday–Saturday, 10am–5pm. Admission is always free!