THE GRACE MUSEUM
102 Cypress Street, Abilene, TX 79601 Directions
Since 1937
Free admission for children ages 3 and under, museum members, active duty military & families (with id). A robust permanent art collection, eight gallery spaces featuring world-class exhibitions, an Abilene history collection, and an interactive children's museum. The 3rd floor history gallery is dedicated to displaying exhibitions of historically significant objects that tell the story of the evolving cultural and social history. The museum is open to the public for free each Thursday
Preservation, Permanent Collection, Education Outreach, Rental Facility, Documentation, Research, Upcoming Events, Children and Families Programs, Painting is Drawing, Horizonscapes, Art Exhibitions, Events and Classes, Scrapbooks, Home Work, Historic Period Rooms, Adult Programming, Stores, Children's Gallery & Gift Shop
Price: $6 Adults, $3 Seniors/Students/Non-Active Duty Military
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FORT PHANTOM HILL
10818 FM 600, Abilene, TX 79601 Directions
Since 1851
It's one of the most pristine historic sites in Texas. A 650-mile highway tour of historic Texas forts in West Central Texas. Three original stone buildings (an intact stone powder magazine, a stone guardhouse and an almost-intact commissary or warehouse), more than a dozen stone chimneys, and stone foundations from the original fort. Located in present-day Jones County. Wheelchair Accessible. Dogs are allowed
Phantom Hill, Stone Chimneys, Historical Places, The Stone Building Foundations, Military, Stone Buildings, Living Accommodations, Stone Powder Magazine, Self-Guided Tour, Public Restroom Facilities, Fort in The Heart of Comancheria & Music Video Event
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NATIONAL CENTER FOR CHILDREN'S ILLUSTRATED LITERATURE
102 Cedar Street, Abilene, TX 79601 Directions
Since 1997
Free family art activities every Saturday from 1-4 pm. Annual workshops and art camps available. With award-winning illustrators to produce exhibitions of their artwork that are distinctive, appealing to museum visitors of all ages, and of the highest quality. Their programming and outreach, the NCCIL actively promotes children’s literacy, both art and reading, in the Abilene community and beyond. Offers tuesday and thursday mornings for elementary grades during exhibitions
Anniversary Celebrations, Group Tours, Children's Art Activities, Future Exhibitions, Workshops, Upcoming Events, Festival, Special Events, Public Libraries, Summer Camp, Galleries, Guided School, Rental Information, Shop & Stores