West of the Pecos Museum
The West of the Pecos Museum is a historically recognized landmark in Texas that opened in 1963. The museum if composed of two parts; a saloon built in 1896 and a hotel added in 1904. The original Saloon is on the ground floor and you should start your visit there. After you have visited the museum, take the time to visit the museum gift shop for collectibles, decor, and printed history on the museum and the city of Pecos.
As The West of the Pecos Museum is known today: Three full floors with over 50 rooms of exhibits collectively, artifacts, history, and West Texas lore as well as the outdoor exhibits. All are available to the public at a self-paced walking tour or with a Guided Tour. Don't forget to bring your camera.
Come Celebrate 40 Years Of Preserving The History And Lore Of Texas, West Of The Pecos! Open Daily!
In 1963 a group of foresighted community members, with the guidance of Barney Hubbs and Louis Roberson, recognized the urgent need to preserve the important and very colorful history of not only Pecos and Reeves County but the entire region west of the Pecos River.
What better place to house a museum than an old hotel with its very own saloon! Buildings unused, empty, well-built, lots of space and easy to find... Perfect!
The West of the Pecos Museum is an internationally recognized historic landmark. There are many historical landmarks in Pecos and the surrounding area. Don't forget to check the "Exhibits" page for a partial listing and photos. After you have visited the museum, take the time to drive about Pecos and experience the history first-hand.
As The West of the Pecos Museum is known today: Three full floors with over 50 rooms of exhibits that are full of artifacts, history, and West Texas lore not to mention the outdoor exhibits. All are available to the public at a self-paced walking tour or with a Guided Tour. Don't forget to bring your camera!
Touring the museum will take approximately one hour. Of course, there's always an exhibit or two that will catch your eye. Portions of the museum are wheelchair accessible.
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