The Helium Centennial Times Column Monument is a monument built in 1968 on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the discovery of helium. The Federal Helium Program has long had its headquarters in Amarillo and the Amarillo Helium Plant has been in operation since 1929.

The Helium Monument was originally located at I-40 and Nelson, but was moved by helicopter to its current location in 1982. The museum is now located on the grounds of the Don Harrington Discovery Center. The monument holds four time capsules that include documents, books, and historical artifacts related to life in 1968. The time capsules’ contents are welded into four chambers that are filled with helium.

1200 Streit Drive, Amarillo, TX 79106, Phone: 806-355-9547

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