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Window on the Plains Museum (view source)
Revision as of 14:56, January 27, 2020
, 14:56, January 27, 2020→List of exhibits
*1900s Street Scene — A general store, post office, and doctor's office can be viewed as one walks down a wooden sidewalk.
*1900s Street Scene — A general store, post office, and doctor's office can be viewed as one walks down a wooden sidewalk.
*The Phillips and Son General Store — Dates to 1892 and operated until 1994.
*The Phillips and Son General Store — Dates to 1892 and operated until 1994.*Physician, Druggist, and Dentist Office — Early [[physician]]s also served as druggists and [[dentist]]s.
*Physician, Druggist, and Dentist Office — Early [[physician]]s also served as druggists and [[dentist]]s.
*Early Moore County Ranch House — This replica of a typical rancher's home was constructed of wood from a barn in the early 1900s. There are also a Ranch House Kitchen, with an mpressive wood stove, and a Ranch House Office.
*Early Moore County Ranch House — This replica of a typical rancher's home was constructed of wood from a barn in the early 1900s. There are also a Ranch House Kitchen, with an mpressive wood stove, and a Ranch House Office.
*1920s – 1930s House in Moore County — A master carpenter designed this replica of a 1920s family home, with dining room and bedroom as well.
*1920s – 1930s House in Moore County — A master carpenter designed this replica of a 1920s family home, with dining room and bedroom as well.
*Playa Lake — Runoff from rain gathers in low areas and provides temporary water for cattle and wildlife. During the dry season, these lakes often evaporate.
*Playa Lake — Runoff from rain gathers in low areas and provides temporary water for cattle and wildlife. During the dry season, these lakes often evaporate.
*Farming and Ranching exhibits — Items used by settlers into the area, including farm equipment.
*Farming and Ranching exhibits — Items used by settlers into the area, including farm equipment.
*Early Communication — When [[telephone]]s first came to Moore County, the lines were run on top of fences. Switchboards and many styles of telephones are displayed in the museum.
*Early Communication — When [[telephone]]s first came to Moore County, the lines were run on top of fences. Switchboards and many styles of telephones are displayed in the museum.<ref name="dumasmuseumandartcenter.org"/>
There is a large [[windmill]] and other exhibits outside the museum. Volunteers known as "Windmillers" help with various tasks about the facility, including welcomng guests. Museum hours are daily except Sundays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. There is no admission charge, but donations are welcome.
There is a large [[windmill]] and other exhibits outside the museum. Volunteers known as "Windmillers" help with various tasks about the facility, including welcomng guests. Museum hours are daily except Sundays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. There is no admission charge, but donations are welcome.