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 Dec 31 & Jan 1

Good Friday: CLOSED Apr 3

Independence Day: CLOSED Jul 4

Thanksgiving: CLOSED Nov 26-27

Christmas: CLOSED Dec 24-25

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
Kaitlyn Myers, Science Center Public Programs Coordinator
Wendy Wilson, Science Center Education Coordinator
Christy Biebighauser, Programming Coordinator
Annemarie Holder, Children’s Programming Coordinator

Events

Thomas Pierce, Director of Events

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Today's talented young artist is Comfort; her colorful and creative artwork is called 𝘍𝘭𝘢𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘰 𝘋𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘮. We are so proud of all our Youth Art Month participants!⁠⁠Come see our Youth Art Month 2026 exhibition before it closes on March 19#miniartistinterviewr#YouthArtMonthMonth ... See MoreSee Less

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𝘌𝘮𝘦𝘳𝘨𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦: 𝘛𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘴𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘮𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘛𝘩𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘨𝘩 𝘎𝘭𝘢𝘴𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘓𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵 by featured artist Carlyn Ray is now open! This incredible exhibition features 20 large glass installations created by Dallas glass artist, Carlyn Ray, with suspension and interactive elements to surprise and delight each visitor. Through this body of work, Ray explores the immersive potential of art; how light, color and form can evoke emotion and foster deeper connection. She invites viewers to move beyond observation into feeling, allowing each piece to become a portal for reflection and inner exploration.Artist Reception: Thursday, April 16, 2026 | 6 pm ... See MoreSee Less

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This young artist is Chipper; his cool gray and red dragon eye piece is called 𝘚𝘮𝘰𝘬𝘺 𝘚𝘬𝘺. We are so proud of all our Youth Art Month participants!We are now halfway through Youth Art Month! Come see this year's exhibition before it closes on March #miniartistinterviewr#YouthArtMonthMonth ... See MoreSee Less

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Coming soon!You are invited to our Grand Opening May 16, 2026! Stay tuned for more information!Spark Science Center is a NEW, secondary location of The Grace Museum. Spark is located on the Abilene Heritage Square campus and will serve as a new, interactive, exhibit space with a STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and math) focus and experiences for all ages. ... See MoreSee Less

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Meet Ua, a study abroad student whose photography piece is a special memory of her time in Michigan. We are so proud of all our Youth Art Month participants.Come see our Youth Art Month 2026 exhibition before it closes on March 19!#miniartistinterview #YouthArtMonth ... See MoreSee Less

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𝘌𝘮𝘦𝘳𝘨𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦: 𝘛𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘴𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘮𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘛𝘩𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘨𝘩 𝘎𝘭𝘢𝘴𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘓𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵 by featured artist Carlyn Ray is now open! ⁠ ⁠ This incredible exhibition features 20 large glass installations created by Dallas glass artist, Carlyn Ray, with suspension and interactive elements to surprise and delight each visitor. Through this body of work, Ray explores the immersive potential of art; how light, color and form can evoke emotion and foster deeper connection. She invites viewers to move beyond observation into feeling, allowing each piece to become a portal for reflection and inner exploration.⁠ ⁠ Artist Reception: Thursday, April 16, 2026 | 6 pm

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