The Grace Museum
102 Cypress Street
Abilene, TX 79601

Phone: 325-673-4587
Fax: 325-675-5993
Email: info@thegracemuseum.org

HOURS
Tuesdays - Saturdays, 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. and Thursdays 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Thursday Evenings, 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. are free to the Public.
Closed Sunday, Monday & Major Holidays

ADMISSION
$6 Adults
$4 Senior Citizens, Military & Students with ID cards
$3 Children (4-12)
Free to Members and Children 3 and under
Free every Thursday Evening, 5:00 - 8:00 p.m.

HANDICAP ACCESSIBILITY

The Grace Museum is fully accessible for our handicapped visitors. There is a wheelchair ramp on the North First Street side of the Museum for access to the building; an elevator for access to all floors; and handicapped accessible restrooms on the first floor. In addition, there is a wheelchair available for visitor use as needed.

LOCATION
The Grace Museum is easy to find, whether coming from Interstate 20 or Highway 83-84. Located at the corner of Cypress and North First Streets, The Grace Museum is in the heart of historic downtown and across the street from the restored Texas and Pacific Railroad Depot. Plenty of free parking is available.

Can I get artwork appraised or evaluated at The Grace Museum?

The staff of The Grace Museum is not permitted to provide appraisals or evaluations of artwork because we are not licensed as professional art appraisers. It is not possible for staff members to answer requests submitted for opinions on privately owned works of art not included in the Museum collection. We recommend you contact one of the following local professional art appraisers:

Judith Godfrey and Associates, 325-698-4071, www.judithgodfreyassociates.com

Antique and Almost (325) 695-2423, 141 Clyde St , Ste A, Abilene , TX 79605

How can I get my artwork considered for exhibition at The Grace Museum?

A written exhibit proposal must be submitted along with:

- A detailed check list of art with dimensions and values

- 10 high quality reproductions of the art work: slides, prints, or digital biography and curriculum vitae of the artist

- A list of previous exhibits and catalogues

- All work must be framed, ready to hang or display

Currently exhibitions have been scheduled for the next 2 years. Exhibits are planned 3 years in advance, with few exceptions.

Submissions should be mailed to Judy Deaton, Curator of Art & Exhibits, The Grace Museum, 102 Cypress Street, Abilene, TX 79601

Does The Grace Museum purchase works of art or accept donations of art or artifacts?

The collections policy of The Grace Museum is focused on specific objects and is not a general repository. Works of historical value and artistic merit must be reviewed for consideration. Images and documentation may be submitted to the collections committee. Submit inquiries to the Registrar for items of historic merit , and to the Curator of Art for art works.