City is in heart of vast area that was once an ancient sea.
Area today, geologically speaking, is known as the Permian Playhouse Theatre and Globe of the Great Southwest. City is home of Odessa College and Univ. of Texas of the Permian Basin. On grounds of Univ. The museum is in the same building with an antique gallery offering antiques, reproductions, of jet d'art, and other gift items. Admission to auto museum only.