Odessa Meteor Crater

If you come, don't expect to walk into a deep crater because it has been mostly filled in over the many years since this was created. However, there is a trail that allows you to walk over the filled in areas with historical information from the research that was done many years ago. The trail leads you into and around the outer edge of the crater and into a museum. I was surprised that the museum was opened on July 4th. Inside you can read more about the crater, see artifacts, and learn more about the site.

I can't evaluate the museum, because we were there on Memorial Day, & the museum is always closed on Mondays. I enjoyed seeing the plants and lizards, so different than what I see in Pennsylvania. There were a number of wildflowers blooming, possibly due to thunderstorms the previous day or so. The Crater itself isn't overwhelming, because it has filled in considerably from the elements. And yet I still found it intriguing.

Other than my daughter and future son in law finding a puppy (pic of puppy at vet next day)that was dumped....it was a very interesting place!

Free exhibit Sorry for 3 stars was a little disappointing after seeing the crater in Arizona. Ample parking,nice collection of meteors

Nice displays in the visitor center. It would have been neat to see it before it's been mostly filled in due to nature. Still worth a stop. Donations appreciated.

Two craters formed as a result of meteor impacts. Note that the craters, while large, are mostly filled in.

Extremely informative. As my first ever visit to an impact crater, I was impressed about everything this place had to offer, especially the young man monitoring the visitors center. He knew a great deal about the history of this impact site. The static displays of other meteors from around the world were informative and fascinating to me. Well kept walking self tour, lobby, and bathroom facilities. Ample parking for a Tuesday. Comfortable picnic seating in the shade. No food or drinks for sale, no gifts or souvineers either, but attempts are being made to reestablish these sales after sales were offered in the past, per security staff person. 4/22/25.

Neat stop if you have the time....they think the meteor hit 50,000 years ago and initially created a 100 foot deep crater....which has sine filled in to only 6 feet deep...interesting to see and it's free. Pay attention to the small planet signs on the right side of the road when you leave for a real life example of how far apart the planets are.