The Grace Museum
The Grace Museum is located in Abilene, Texas, United States. About 60K people visit each year. Look also at Abilene Zoological Gardens, 2.6 mi away.
A museum inside Abilene
Plan where you’ll sleep
No town within 30 miles has many hotels or campgrounds. Look at the towns below, or plan to camp. Where to stay ↓
Summers are hot
July and August highs run 95–96°, and about 102 days a year reach 90°. When to go ↓
Best months: Mar, Apr, Oct and Nov
March, April, October and November are the mild months, with highs of 67–78°. When to go ↓
An airport 4 miles away
Abilene Regional (ABI) has airline service, about 4 miles from The Grace Museum.
Established in 1937
The Grace Museum dates from 1937. About ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
The weather by month
Every month near The Grace Museum is set out below.
The Grace Museum
The Grace Museum is located in Abilene, Texas, United States. The museum is accredited by the American Alliance of Museums (AAM). The Grace Museum houses five art galleries featuring rotating art exhibitions and artwork from the permanent collection; a history gallery with permanent and rotating exhibits featuring Abilene, Taylor County, and West Texas artifacts; an art library; an education center and an interactive gallery for children and families. The Abilene Fine Arts Museum (Abilene Museum of Fine Art) was founded in 1937 by the Art League of the Abilene Woman's Club. The art museum was housed in various downtown locations and Rose Park before the current facility was renovated in 1992. Since 1992, the museum has existed as The Museums of Abilene, Grace Cultural Center and the name was officially changed to The Grace Museum in 1998.
- Type
- Museum
- Established
- 1937
- Wikipedia readers
- 1.5K a year
Hotels and campgrounds near The Grace Museum
Rooms are nearest in Cross Plains (3) and Cisco (3).
Compare 3 towns
| Town | From The Grace Museum | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abilene | in town | — | — | 131,588 | $184K | C− |
| Cross Plains | 40 mi southeast | 1 hr | 3 1 hotel · 1 motel · 1 RV park | 938 | $80K | — |
| Cisco | 44 mi east | 1 hr | 3 1 motel · 2 inns & B&Bs | 3,980 | $104K | B+ |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
More near The Grace Museum
Pair a visit with these, within 45 miles.
13 mi Zoo & aquariumAbilene Zoological Gardens225K visitors a year
44 mi LandmarkFort Griffin
40 mi MuseumRobert E. Howard Museum
213 mi MuseumBuffalo Gap Historic VillagePhoto credits
Abilene Zoological Gardens: Keithimus (talk), CC BY-SA 3.0 · Fort Griffin: TxHC (talk), CC BY-SA 3.0 · Robert E. Howard Museum: 0ccam, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Buffalo Gap Historic Village: Renelibrary, CC BY-SA 4.0
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What people ask about The Grace Museum
Is The Grace Museum in Abilene?
Yes. It’s inside Abilene, TX.
When is the best time to visit The Grace Museum?
March, April, October and November, with highs of 67–78°.
What is the closest airport to The Grace Museum?
Abilene Regional (ABI), about 4 miles away. The nearest big hub is Dallas Fort Worth (DFW), about 160 miles.
Where should I stay near The Grace Museum?
Cross Plains (40 mi, 3 places to stay) and Cisco (44 mi, 3 places to stay).
Locals’ advice in Abilene
Questions and tips go in Abilene’s Town Square.
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