Join Us for the Grand Opening!
May 16, 2026

• Welcome and Ribbon Cutting for Abilene Heritage Square – 1699 South 1st Street
• Dedication of Inspiration Takes Flight, a new sculpture by Texas Artist KT Taylor
• The new Abilene Public Library will be open! Come see the beautiful three-story, hanging glass sculpture Gathered Radiance by Carlyn Ray. This unique art piece is made from hundreds of blown-glass pieces, including those decorated by Abileneians.
• Explore newly restored venue spaces, Owen Hall, the restored historic school auditorium, and Heritage Event Center, the historic gymnasium – open until 5pm
• Spark Science Center will offer FREE 45-minute, self-guided preview tours for visitors! Click the button below to reserve a preview slot online from 11am to 4pm. Reservations will close on May 14 at 5:00 pm. There will be a limited number of visitors per hour allowed to enter Spark to safely accommodate all our guests. Walk-ups are welcome and will be admitted on a first come, first served basis, subject to space availability in each time slot.