Events

Flowerdew Hundred Post Mill • Marker Dedication Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026 • 2:00PM CST Lubbock, Texas The Flowerdew Hundred Post Mill was the first windmill built in North America, constructed around 1621 at the Flowerdew Hundred Plantation in Virginia. It was built on land granted to Governor George Yeardley. Although...

MEMBERS ONLY INVITATION – Haunted House Night at the Museum Our American Windmill Museum members are invited to our Members Only Haunted House Night at the Museum!! A family friendly affair with lots of Treats and kid friendly Halloween decorations throughout the Museum. Friday, October 31, 2026 from 4pm-8pm Halloween...

Come tour the American Windmill Museum with all things Christmas to enjoy. You and the kids will enjoy watching the trains, seeing the Christmas Villages, and over 200 windmills too! The American Windmill Museum is open 10am-5pm daily; Closed on Sundays and Mondays. For more information visit the American Windmill...

2026 Fall Model Train Show Tuesday, November 24 - Saturday, November 28, Closed for Thanksgiving Day The 2026 Fall Model Train Show is taking place from Tuesday, November 24th to Saturday, November 28th (closed for Thanksgiving Day) at the American Windmill Museum. The Lubbock Model Railroad Association (LMRA) will have...

Saturday,December 12, 2026: “Open House with Santa and Mrs. Claus” Event Host: The American Windmill Museum Come take your own pictures with Santa and Mrs. Claus at the American Windmill Museum! We will have cupcakes, cookies, and milk for everyone to enjoy! Free to the public from 10:00am until 4:00pm...

Event Hosted by: The American Windmill Museum in support of the Caprock Corvette Club Event Details: Admission is $7.00 per person Children 3 and under are FREE AWM Members are FREE Over 60 beautiful Corvettes on display among more than 200 windmills, 5 permanent model train exhibits, 85 miniature houses,...