A. E. Backus Gallery & Museum
The A. E. Backus Museum & Gallery is located at 500 North Indian River Drive, Fort Pierce, Florida. Fort Pierce is where it stands. Its history begins in 1960.
A museum inside Fort Pierce
You can stay in Fort Pierce
A. E. Backus Gallery & Museum is inside Fort Pierce, which has 40 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
Best months: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, Nov and Dec
January, February, March, April, November and December are the mild months, with highs of 73–82°. When to go ↓
Established in 1960
A. E. Backus Gallery & Museum dates from 1960. About ↓
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A. E. Backus Gallery & Museum
The A. E. Backus Museum & Gallery is located at 500 North Indian River Drive, Fort Pierce, Florida. This museum houses artwork by A. E. Backus and other Florida artists. The museum contains the largest public collection of paintings by Backus, a preeminent Florida landscape painter.
The A.E. Backus Museum & Gallery, an 8,000 sq. ft. public visual arts facility, was established in 1960 by Backus and a group of local art enthusiasts. The museum is dedicated to presenting and collecting works by Backus and the original Florida Highwaymen. Four additional exhibition wings feature changing exhibits of artwork by contemporary artists.
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- 1960
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Lodging near A. E. Backus Gallery & Museum
To stay close, try Fort Pierce (40) and Port St. Lucie (24).
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| Town | From A. E. Backus Gallery & Museum | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Pierce | in town | — | 40 23 hotels · 5 motels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 3 lodges & cabins · 1 hostel · 3 campgrounds · 3 RV parks | 51,737 | $251K | — |
| Port St. Lucie | 13 mi south | 20 min | 24 18 hotels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins · 4 RV parks | 268,062 | $369K | — |
| St. Lucie Village | 3 mi north | 5 min | 7 4 hotels · 1 motel · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 RV park | 642 | $444K | — |
| Vero Beach | 14 mi north | 20 min | 20 17 hotels · 1 inn or B&B · 2 lodges & cabins | 17,603 | $392K | A |
| West Vero Corridor | 16 mi northwest | 25 min | 15 14 hotels · 1 campground | 10,461 | $216K | — |
| Fort Pierce North | 3 mi northwest | 5 min | 3 2 hotels · 1 RV park | 7,224 | $168K | — |
| River Park | 9 mi south | 15 min | 3 3 hotels | 5,714 | $244K | — |
| Lakewood Park | 7 mi northwest | 10 min | 2 1 hotel · 1 RV park | 13,866 | $268K | — |
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While you are near A. E. Backus Gallery & Museum
Every place here is under 59 miles away.
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A visit to A. E. Backus Gallery & Museum: questions
Is A. E. Backus Gallery & Museum in Fort Pierce?
Yes. It’s inside Fort Pierce, FL.
When is the best time to visit A. E. Backus Gallery & Museum?
January, February, March, April, November and December, with highs of 73–82°.
How far is A. E. Backus Gallery & Museum from Orlando?
About 93 miles northwest of Orlando, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to A. E. Backus Gallery & Museum?
Vero Beach Regional (VRB), about 15 miles away. The nearest big hub is President Donald J. Trump (DJT), about 55 miles.
Where should I stay near A. E. Backus Gallery & Museum?
Fort Pierce (in town, 40 places to stay), Port St. Lucie (13 mi, 24 places to stay) and St. Lucie Village (3 mi, 7 places to stay).
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