Homeschool Midland–Odessa · Texas
Homeschooling in Midland–Odessa
8 local places and programs we've checked for homeschool families in Midland–Odessa — museums, libraries, nature programs, excursions and local groups. Programs, dates and prices change, so check each provider's site before you plan a visit.
New to homeschooling in Texas? Start with our guide to the rules, browse the full Texas resource directory, or read about finding groups and co-ops and helping homeschooled kids make friends.
Reading activities
- FreeAll ages
Midland County Public Library kids' programs
Midland County Public Libraries run storytimes for babies, toddlers and families (including a bilingual English–Spanish storytime) at the Downtown and Centennial libraries, plus summer reading and online homework help and tutoring for cardholders. Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult; check the library calendar for current times.
Visit co.midland.tx.us ↗ (opens in a new tab) - FreeAll ages
Ector County Library children's programs
The Odessa public library offers storytimes (including sensory-friendly sessions), a summer reading program and 1000 Books Before Kindergarten through Beanstack, and Dolly Parton's Imagination Library books for Ector County children 5 and under. It also lends a Library of Things and offers free online databases with a library card.
Visit ector.lib.tx.us ↗ (opens in a new tab)
Arts and crafts
- Free + paid optionsAll ages
Ellen Noël Art Museum
An Odessa art museum with free gallery admission, paid Adventures in Art classes, sensory art classes and summer camps for ages 6–12 (with need-based scholarships), and free educational resources for teachers and parents. Its Art2Go outreach is for local district 2nd graders.
Visit noelartmuseum.org ↗ (opens in a new tab)
Educational excursions
- FreeAges 5–18
Permian Basin Petroleum Museum school tours
The Midland museum offers TEKS-aligned K–12 field trips, listed as free in 2026 through a sponsor, plus traveling trunks and family science nights. Tours are set up for schools, so families can ask whether homeschool groups can book.
Visit petroleummuseum.org ↗ (opens in a new tab) - PaidAll ages
Museum of the Southwest field trips
The Midland museum campus welcomes school, homeschool and community groups Tuesday to Friday for field trips covering the Blakemore Planetarium, the Fredda Turner Durham Children's Museum, the art museum and Turner Mansion. The tours page lists a per-student group rate with required adult chaperones; check the site for current prices.
Visit museumsw.org ↗ (opens in a new tab) - PaidAll ages
George W. Bush Childhood Home
A Midland house museum where George W. Bush lived as a boy, presenting the family's history and the two presidents, two governors and two first ladies connected to it. Tours are by appointment with low admission fees and free entry for children under 5; check the site for current days and hours.
Visit bushchildhoodhome.org ↗ (opens in a new tab)
Outdoor learning
- Free + paid optionsAll ages
Sibley Nature Center
A free-admission nature center in Midland with trails, guided center tours and trail walks for youth groups, school programs, classes and an annual spring festival. Check the site for current events and any program fees.
Visit sibleynaturecenter.org ↗ (opens in a new tab) - PaidAll ages
Monahans Sandhills State Park
A Texas state park of sand dunes about half an hour southwest of Odessa, where visitors can explore the dunes on foot, rent sand discs for sledding and learn the area's natural and cultural history at the Dunagan Visitor Center. Adults pay a daily entry fee, children 12 and under enter free, and day-use reservations are recommended.
Visit tpwd.texas.gov ↗ (opens in a new tab)
How homeschooling works in Midland–Odessa
Homeschooling is legal in Texas. Homeschools are treated as private schools: there is no registration, but you must teach a bona fide curriculum in visual form covering reading, spelling, grammar, math and good citizenship.
Homeschooling in Midland–Odessa: common questions
Is homeschooling legal in Midland–Odessa?
Yes. Homeschooling is legal in Texas. Homeschools are treated as private schools: there is no registration, but you must teach a bona fide curriculum in visual form covering reading, spelling, grammar, math and good citizenship.
Where can homeschoolers go for excursions in Midland–Odessa?
Options we've checked include Permian Basin Petroleum Museum school tours, Sibley Nature Center and Museum of the Southwest field trips. Many programs are designed for school groups, so ask whether homeschool families or groups can book, and check current dates and prices.
Do libraries in Midland–Odessa help homeschoolers?
Libraries we've listed for Midland–Odessa include Midland County Public Library kids' programs and Ector County Library children's programs. Check each library's site for membership, programs and online learning resources that homeschool families can use.
Can I get homeschool tutoring in Midland–Odessa?
Many families use a tutor for a tricky subject, senior study or test preparation. Our homeschool tutoring guide explains when it helps and what to ask. Success Tutoring is opening learning centers in Texas — check successtutoring.com for availability near Midland–Odessa.
Extra help in Midland–Odessa
If your child needs support in a particular subject, our homeschool tutoring guide explains when a tutor helps and what to ask before you sign up.