Canyon’s Museum May Be Closed, But This Summer Event Glows On

Canyon, Texas, took a huge blow when it was announced that the Panhandle Plains Historical Museum would be closed because the building wasn't up to code.  The cost to bring the museum up to code is over $200 million.  It wasn't just a blow to Canyon but to the Texas Panhandle and all over the state of Texas since it is the largest museum in the Lone Star State.  However, there is light, a glowing light of PPHM fun coming this summer.

Will the Panhandle Plains Historical Museum Still Host Night at the PPHM?

All is not lost. The PPHM is still hosting one of its fun summer events. Despite the museum being closed, the show must go on, and this year, it will be glowing.

Read More: Canyon, Texas's Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum Closed |

The Panhandle Plains Historical Museum Presents Night at the PPHM with a Glow

• Friday, June 13, from 7–10 pm
• East Lawn of the Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum, Canyon, TX

What to Expect at Night at the PPHM

The event will stick to its historic roots, with a few changes.  Even though the event cannot be held inside the museum, it will still be held at the museum on the lawn as they combine glow-in-the-dark fun with history.

• Glow-in-the-dark art
• Face painting
• A real T-Rex skull
• Explore glowing rocks with a geologist
• Meet historical role players
• Play games and dig into a fossil box
• Local food trucks

Cost is $5 per person and free for PPHM Members.

How Can I Volunteer for Night at the PPHM?

Volunteers are needed for the event, and if you are interested in helping out at Night at the PPHM, you can email Kristin Johnson at krjohnson@wtamu.edu.

Read More: Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum In Canyon Could Reopen!

Even though the museum is closed, we all get to experience some of the fun events hosted previously inside the museum.  Night at the PPHM is one of the events kids and families from all over look forward to attending.