MuseumofthePlains

05/27/2026

What are owl pellets?

Owl pellets are the parts of an owl’s meal that they can’t digest, such as bones, fur, feathers, and insect shells. After eating, owls regurgitate these materials in the form of a pellet. During our owl pellet dissection, participants will carefully examine the pellets to discover what the owl may have eaten!

And don’t worry, it’s not messy or gross! The pellets are sanitized and safe to handle, making this a fun and educational hands-on activity for all ages.

Join us on June 6 at 1:00 PM for this exciting event! We hope to see you there! 🦉

05/26/2026

In case you missed it yesterday! Thanks again Ruben on the Road for stopping by.

Ruben makes his way to Perryton where he visits the local museum and learns how they teamed up with the Smithsonian Institute to open a new habitat exhibit.

05/25/2026

This Memorial Day, we remember Marine Lance Corporal Seth Ryan Huston of Perryton, Texas.

A 2003 graduate of Perryton High School, Seth answered the call to serve his country as a United States Marine with the 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, 1st Marine Expeditionary Force. Iraq was his first deployment, and according to his mother, although the war was tough on him, “he never wavered in his commitment to his duty.”

On August 21, 2004, at just 19 years old, Lance Corporal Huston was killed in action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq, alongside two fellow Marines after coming under fire from Iraqi insurgents. He was awarded the Bronze Star and Purple Heart and is remembered for his pride, professionalism, and dedication to his country.

Caleb, a friend of Seth’s once wrote of Seth: “When I think of Seth I think of this… As I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for I am the BADDEST Marine in this valley… I know and I believe in my heart that Seth is in Heaven.” Those words reflected the strength and spirit so many remembered in him.

Today, we honor Seth and all those who gave their lives in service to our nation. Their sacrifice will never be forgotten. 🇺🇸

05/24/2026

We always enjoy having Ruben on the Road stop by!

05/24/2026

We will be closed tomorrow (May 25, 2026) for Memorial Day. 🇺🇸🪖

05/22/2026

05/13/2026

Yeehaw, the wait is over, partner! Number 84 in the Hank the Cowdog series, The Case of the Dog-Wrecking Horse, is finally here! To celebrate, when you buy the book get a plush Hank the Cowdog for 11.99, that is five bucks off the regular price! 🐴

05/09/2026

This week, we welcomed the Perryton High School seniors to the museum to open the time capsule letters they wrote to themselves many years ago. These letters have been safely stored here for years, waiting for this special moment. ❤️✉️

Congratulations to the Class of 2026 on your upcoming graduation, we can’t wait to see where life takes you next!

05/05/2026

For those of you who guessed butterfly on last week's post... you would be correct!🦋✨

Keep an eye out for them when you visit our newest exhibit.

05/01/2026

Grand Opening of our exhibit HABITAT is happening now! Come check it out and grab some snacks!🐸🐝🐢