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Fredda Turner Durham Children's Museum at Museum of the Southwest

Name: Fredda Turner Durham Children's Museum at Museum of the Southwest
Address: 1705 W Missouri Ave, Midland, TX, 79701, US
Telephone: (432) 683-2882
Price range: Admission covers the full Museum of the Southwest campus.

Midland, TX

Midland children’s museum with hands-on exhibits, family programs, and museum-campus admission that covers more than one attraction.

Plan This Visit

Best for

broadest for toddlers through early elementary, but older siblings can still enjoy it

Hours

Tuesday 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Price

Admission covers the full Museum of the Southwest campus.

Parking

On-site parking at the museum campus

Visit style

museum outing with play built in

Birthday parties

Available

Profile

Strong profile coverage

Atlas Perspective

Editor's Take

Best for families who want a museum outing with room for open-ended play, not just a padded climber stop.

Atlas Perspective

Best Fit

Best For

Toddlers through elementary-age kids who enjoy hands-on museum exhibits
Families wanting a broader cultural outing with play built in
Repeat local visits with membership value

Less Ideal For

Kids looking for a large soft-play or climbing-only environment
Families who want café-style seating or all-day drop-in play

At a Glance

Venue type

Kids activity center

Age groups

ToddlersPreschoolersBig kidsMixed ages

Play features

Museum exhibitsPretend playSensory play

Family amenities

Family restroomsFree parking

Accessibility and comfort

Wheelchair accessible

Visit options

Open playMembership availableClasses or events

Price range

Mid-range

Toddler-friendly

Yes

Operator type

Museum

Play model

Mixed open play + classes

Supervision model

Caregiver supervised

Max recommended age

Under 13

Structured classes or guided programming

Yes

Plan Your Visit

Hours

MondayClosed

Tuesday10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Wednesday10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Thursday10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Friday10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Saturday10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Sunday2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Notes

Sunday admission is freeMuseum programs and storytimes are scheduled separately from general admission

ParkingOn-site parking at the museum campus

SupervisionCaregiver Supervised

Visit LengthPlan about 1 to 2 hours for the children’s museum, longer if you explore the wider campus

ReservationsNot required for a standard visit

Pricing Snapshot

SummaryAdmission covers the full Museum of the Southwest campus.

General Admission

Adults

Sundays

Free admission

Ages 0 To 2

Free

Children And Seniors

Memberships AvailableYes

About the Venue

Fredda Turner Durham Children’s Museum is the hands-on children’s area within the Museum of the Southwest campus in Midland. Families can pair interactive exhibits and storytime-style programming with the rest of the museum campus, which makes this a good pick when you want a play-and-learn outing rather than a standalone soft-play visit.

Atlas Perspective

Indoor Play Atlas Notes

Age Fitbroadest for toddlers through early elementary, but older siblings can still enjoy it

Noise Levellower than most commercial play centers

Visit Stylemuseum outing with play built in

Energy LevelLow To Medium

Parent Comfortgood for adults who want a quieter, more educational outing

Booking Frictionlow

Birthday Party Snapshot

NotesThis listing focuses on museum visits and family programming; check the museum directly for current private event options.

AvailableNo

Accessibility & Comfort

Sensory NotesStorytime and hands-on museum programming can be a gentler fit than a high-energy inflatable park.

Wheelchair AccessMuseum campus lists wheelchair-accessible access.

Wheelchair accessible

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Quick Summary

Best for

broadest for toddlers through early elementary, but older siblings can still enjoy it

Hours

Tuesday 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Price

Admission covers the full Museum of the Southwest campus.

Parking

On-site parking at the museum campus

Contact Information

Phone

(432) 683-2882

Address

1705 W Missouri Ave

Midland, TX, 79701

Location

Texas Midland–Odessa / Permian Basin Midland, TX

Source & Verification

Last updated

April 18, 2026

Verification summary

Last verified: April 7, 2026

Checked against 3 public sources.

Reviewed as

Business website and public-source review

What Changed

April 7, 2026

Rewrote editorial copy, corrected website domain, added address, admission details, and visit planning notes from official museum sources.

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Fredda Turner Durham Children's Museum at Museum of the Southwest

Editor's Take

Best Fit

At a Glance

Venue type

Age groups

Play features

Family amenities

Accessibility and comfort

Visit options

Price range

Toddler-friendly

Operator type

Play model

Supervision model

Max recommended age

Structured classes or guided programming

Plan Your Visit

Hours

Pricing Snapshot

About the Venue

Indoor Play Atlas Notes

Birthday Party Snapshot

Accessibility & Comfort

External Links

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