American Wind Power Center

The American Wind Power Center displays more than 160 different windmills across its grounds, ranging from old water-pumping mills to modern turbines. Each machine represents a different stage in how this technology evolved over time.

The collection started in the 1960s through documentation efforts and grew with the addition of rare windmill specimens from surrounding regions. These objects reveal how wind technology became a practical solution for the needs of settlers and farmers.

You can see how wind power became central to farming life across the plains, shaping how communities worked and settled the landscape. The displays show the everyday role these machines played in people's survival and daily routines.

The grounds are easy to walk through and give you plenty of room to move between machines and study each one. Wear comfortable shoes since you will spend most of your time outdoors.

A large model train layout shows in detail how railroads and windmills worked together and depended on each other in the 1800s. This unusual display highlights the economic connection between these two technologies.

Location: Lubbock

Website: https://windmill.com

GPS coordinates: 33.58157,-101.82353

Latest update: December 6, 2025 17:43