Museum of the Southwest Employee Directory
Museums, Historical Sites, and ZoosTexas, United States11-50 Employees
The Museum of the Southwest operates as a cultural institution in Midland, Texas, preserving and presenting Southwest heritage through its permanent collection. Its holdings emphasize regional art and archaeology, with approximately 45,000 artifacts and more than 1,700 works across media such as paintings, sculpture, prints, drawings, photographs, textiles, ceramics, basketry, and mixed media. The museum serves visitors seeking insight into the Southwest’s history and artistic production. The organization is a small to mid-sized operation within the West Texas cultural landscape. In 2018, the museum appointed James Durbin, formerly deputy director for operations at the Sarasota Museum of Art, as executive director. In 2023, the museum advanced a Sound Garden project, moving toward completion and expanding its outdoor offerings.