Visit The Grace

The Grace Museum is a place for all ages to explore art, history, and creativity. Our 1909 building was originally the Hotel Grace, built to welcome travelers on the railroad. Since 1992, The Grace Museum has been a cornerstone to the revival of Abilene’s Downtown area as a welcoming center for the arts and community activity.

We hope you will enjoy your visit to The Grace Museum and will return to visit us often!

Museum Hours

Tuesday-Saturday: 10am-5pm

FREE Thursday Nights: 5-8pm

Closed Sunday & Monday

Click here for Spark visiting hours

 

Holiday Closures

New Years: CLOSED Jan 1

Good Friday: CLOSED Apr 18

Independence Day: CLOSED Jul 4

Thanksgiving: CLOSED Nov 26-28

Christmas: CLOSED Dec 24-26 & 31

Admission

$8 – Adults 18+

$5 – Children ages 4-17, Seniors 65+, Students & Educators (with ID), Retired Military (with ID)

FREE – Children ages 0-3, Museum Members, Active Duty Military Families (with ID)

Location

102 Cypress Street

Abilene, TX 79601

325-673-4587

info@thegracemuseum.org

Accessibility

The Grace Museum is fully accessible for our mobility impaired visitors. There is a wheelchair ramp on the North 1st Street side of the Museum for access to the building, an elevator for access to all floors, and wheelchair-accessible restrooms. In addition, there is a wheelchair available for visitor use upon request at the Lobby Desk. Noise-cancelling headphones are also available upon request at our Spark desk located on the 2nd floor.

Parking

The Grace Museum offers two parking areas adjacent to our building along North 1st Street. We welcome our patrons to park in either of these areas. Reserved spaces are available for Handicapped Parking Only.

Interested in a School Tour? Check out our information for Educators.

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Our Mission

The Grace Museum builds connections within the evolving Texas story to American fine art, regional history, and the world of science through exhibitions, collections, and inspiring experiences.

Our Vision

The Grace Museum will serve as an exemplary cultural institution as well as a hub of learning, inspiration, and involvement.

Our Staff

Administration

Laura Moore, Executive Director
Vicki Butts, Director of Finance and Human Resources
Sheila Scevers, Director of Donor Relations
Lori Thornton, Director of Marketing and Communications
Lyric Kennedy, Digital Media and Project Coordinator
Tina Russ, Guest Relations Specialist
Audria Hammond, Guest Relations Specialist

Curatorial

Judy Tedford Deaton, Chief Curator, Director of Exhibitions and Collections
Erika Parker, Collections Manager and Curator of History
Yoleny Martinez, Preparator

Education

Kathryn Mitchell, Director of Education
Marsha Hammack, Director of Science Center
Kelci Rogers, Public Programs Coordinator
Christy Biebighauser, Programming Coordinator
Annemarie Holder, Children’s Programming Coordinator

Events

Thomas Pierce, Director of Events

Facilities

Daniel Pierce, Facility Manager

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Come to The Grace Museum to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month and Texas Archaeology Month on Thursday October 16 from 5-8pm! Get inspired by two pieces from our permanent collection and make FREE pinch pots provided by Texas Historical Commission. Visitors will learn about Texas Archaeology and Hispanic Art & Pottery. --IMAGEE.B. Sayles, 𝘐𝘥𝘢 𝘙𝘦𝘥𝘣𝘪𝘳𝘥, 1940, silver gelatin print, Collection of The Grace Museum, Gift of Jones, Mrs. Morgan ... See MoreSee Less

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We will be starting a NEW community ofrenda in honor of Día de los Muertos this year! From October 7-30 any item or photo placed on the ofrenda will be added to our Día de los Muertos collection and put out on our ofrenda each year. Add pictures of your loved ones to The Grace's collection to be celebrated and remembered for years to come! No food, plants, or perishable items, please. ... See MoreSee Less

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Participate in our online Silent Auction to help support The Grace! See an item you can't live without? Use the buy now option! Online bidding will go through October 3. Bidding will conclude in person at the Gala at 10pm on October 4. tgm.auctionsnap.com/202508201e267974-f7ad-458f-9dbf-b6ef6fb29912/ ... See MoreSee Less

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The Grace Museum will be closed September 30 through October 4 in preparation for our annual Grace Gala. See you soon! ... See MoreSee Less

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Join us for our Día de los Muertos Family Festival on October 30! This annual tradition brings the community together to remember loved ones through joyful activities and mindful celebrations. This centuries-old holiday from Mexico is now celebrated internationally, spreading vibrant cultural traditions such as sugar skulls, ballet folklorico, and fragrant ofrendas with it. There will be so many fun, festive activities including crafts, calaveras, dance performances, face painting, and more!Be on the lookout for more information about a special community ofrenda and how you can add photos of your loved ones to The Grace's permanent collection! ... See MoreSee Less

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Come to The Grace Museum to celebrate Texas Archaeology Month on Thursday October 16 from 5-8pm! Get inspired by two pieces from our permanent collection and make FREE pinch pots provided by Texas Historical Commission. Visitors will learn about the history of Texas Archaeology through a special handout. ⁠ ⁠ --⁠ IMAGE⁠ E.B. Sayles, 𝘐𝘥𝘢 𝘙𝘦𝘥𝘣𝘪𝘳𝘥, 1940, silver gelatin print, Collection of The Grace Museum, Gift of Jones, Mrs. Morgan by

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