ABOUT THE MUSEUM
The West of the Pecos Museum
was established in Pecos, Texas in 1962 by a committee of local citizens interested in a project that would promote the conservation of local history and inspire community involvement. Since 1963, the museum has been located in the Orient Hotel, a turn-of-the-century structure abandoned in the late 1950's.
The museum consists of the "Number 11" Saloon, built in 1896, and the Orient Hotel, built in 1904, which offers 3 full floors with more than 50 rooms of exhibits and activities. Exhibits include pioneer and Indian artifacts, a rodeo & ranching collection, railroad memorabilia, African-American and Mexican- American heritage displays, replicated school rooms , doctor’s offices, and parlors, and much more. Outdoor exhibits include Centennial Park, Clay Allison’s Grave, Judge Roy Bean’s Courthouse and Saloon Replica, Mesquite House, Frying Pan Ranch Chuckwagon, Orient Hotel, and Historical Markers.
Gallery
More than 10 million visitors from around the world have sought out this unique museum to gain a better understanding of West Texas History.
The Museum features a superb collection of natural western artifacts, antique collections, and over 50 rooms of interactive history galleries.
Also enjoy walking around the Museum Park and Visit:
• The oldest house in Pecos, the Mesquite House that was originally on the banks of the Pecos river, when the town was located near the river.
• The grave of infamous gentlemen gunfighter Clay Allison’s grave.
• The Judge Roy Bean’s replica courthouse the famous, eccentric judge west of the Pecos.
• Across the street visit the Linebery Chuckwagon exhibit and Hubb’s old Print Shop exhibit.
WE DO OUR BEST TO PROVIDE A REWARDING EXPERIENCE FOR EVERYONE WHO ENTERS WEST OF THE PECOS MUSEUM. "ENYOY YOURSELVES!"