Visit Our Two Locations
Spark Science Center is a second location of The Grace Museum that serves as a new, interactive exhibit space with a focus on STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, math). The science center provides engaging learning experiences for all ages and includes both permanent and traveling exhibits for visitors to enjoy.
The Grace Museum
PUBLIC HOURS:
Tuesday-Saturday: 10am-5pm
FREE Thursday Nights: 5-8pm
Closed Sunday & Monday
GENERAL ADMISSION:
$10 – Adults 18+
$7 – Children 4+ | Seniors 65+ | College & Educators (with ID), Retired Military (with ID)
$5 – School Group Tours, Teachers & Students only (must be scheduled ahead)
FREE – Members (with card & ID) | Children under 4 | Active Duty Military & Families (with ID)
LOCATION:
102 Cypress Street
Abilene, TX 79601
325-673-4587
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. Handicapped parking spaces are available.
Spark Science Center
PUBLIC HOURS:
Tuesday-Saturday: 10am-5pm
Closed Sunday & Monday
GENERAL ADMISSION:
$14 – Adults 18+
$8 – Children 4+ | Seniors 65+ | College & Educators (with ID), Retired Military (with ID)
Half Price – Active Duty Military & Families (with ID)C
FREE – Members (with card & ID) | Children under 4
LOCATION:
1620 South 3rd Street
Abilene, TX 79602
South side of Abilene Heritage Square campus
(325) 673-4588
sciencefrontdesk@thegracemuseum.org
PARKING:
Spark Science Center offers a large parking lot adjacent to the building, with entry from South 3rd Street. Handicapped parking spaces are available.
Both Locations
SAME-DAY COMBO ADMISSION:
$20 – Adults 18+
$10 – Children 4+ | Seniors 65+ | College & Educators (with ID), Retired Military (with ID)
Half Price – Active Duty Military & Families (with ID)
FREE – Grace Members (with card & ID) | Children under 4
ACCESSIBILITY:
The Grace Museum and Spark Science Center are both fully accessible for our mobility-impaired visitors.
Museum: 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.
Science Center: The main entrance is located on the south end of the building facing South 3rd and is wheelchair accessible. The entire science center is at ground level and provides wide open spaces for easy access in both the interior and exterior spaces. Wheelchair accessible restrooms are located at the north end of the building.
Interested in a School Tour? Check out our information for Educators.
Our Mission
Our Vision
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
Tina Russ, 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
Christy Biebighauser, Programming Coordinator
Lauren Bridgeman Cox, Education Coordinator
Erika Rodriguez, Public Programs Coordinator
Marsha Hammack, Director of Science Center
Kaitlyn Myers, Science Center Public Programs Coordinator
Wes Roberts, Science Center Education Coordinator
Events & Facilities
Thomas Pierce, Director of Events
Bob Joyce, Facilities Manager
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The Grace Museum
(opens in a new tab)The Grace Museum is a place for all ages to explore art, history, and creativity. The museum maintains a unique position among West Texas attractions and is recognized as an asset for its cultural heritage as well as its educational opportunities.
