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The Grace Museum

The Grace Museum
102 Cypress Street
325-673-4587

Mission:

The Grace Museum builds connections through new experiences in art, science and history within the evolving Texas story through exhibitions, programs and collections.

History:

The Grace Museum maintains a unique position among West Texas attractions. Housed in a historically significant 105 year-old building, The Grace Museum is recognized as an asset for its cultural heritage as well as its educational opportunities. Accredited by the American Alliance of Museums (AAM), The Grace conforms to the highest operational and professional standards. The museum is dear to the people of Abilene, and is respected throughout the state for its outstanding exhibitions and programs.

The historic building that currently houses The Grace Museum was built in 1909 as the Grace Hotel, a large full service hotel and the finest located on the railroad line between Fort Worth and El Paso. The hotel was renamed The Drake in 1946 and flourished until the 1960s as downtown Abilene declined, and as passenger train travel greatly diminished. The hotel closed permanently in 1973. By the 1980s the building was in ruin and inhabited by rats, vagrants, and cats. In the 1980s a group of visionaries sought to restore downtown Abilene beginning with the historic Paramount Theater.



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Upcoming Events at The Grace Museum

Exhibition - Full Steam Ahead: The Texas and Pacific Railway

Tuesday, Dec 24, 2024 from 10:00am to 5:00pm
Abilene, TX
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Exhibition - Full Steam Ahead: The Texas and Pacific Railway

Wednesday, Dec 25, 2024 from 10:00am to 5:00pm
Abilene, TX
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Exhibition - Full Steam Ahead: The Texas and Pacific Railway

Thursday, Dec 26, 2024 from 10:00am to 8:00pm
Abilene, TX
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Exhibition - Full Steam Ahead: The Texas and Pacific Railway

Friday, Dec 27, 2024 from 10:00am to 5:00pm
Abilene, TX
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Exhibition - Full Steam Ahead: The Texas and Pacific Railway

Saturday, Dec 28, 2024 from 10:00am to 5:00pm
Abilene, TX
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Exhibition - Full Steam Ahead: The Texas and Pacific Railway

Thursday, Jan 2, 2025 from 10:00am to 8:00pm
Abilene, TX
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Exhibition - Full Steam Ahead: The Texas and Pacific Railway

Friday, Jan 3, 2025 from 10:00am to 5:00pm
Abilene, TX
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Exhibition - Full Steam Ahead: The Texas and Pacific Railway

Saturday, Jan 4, 2025 from 10:00am to 5:00pm
Abilene, TX
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Exhibition - Full Steam Ahead: The Texas and Pacific Railway

Tuesday, Jan 7, 2025 from 10:00am to 5:00pm
Abilene, TX
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Exhibition - Full Steam Ahead: The Texas and Pacific Railway

Wednesday, Jan 8, 2025 from 10:00am to 5:00pm
Abilene, TX
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Exhibition - Full Steam Ahead: The Texas and Pacific Railway

Thursday, Jan 9, 2025 from 10:00am to 8:00pm
Abilene, TX
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Exhibition - Full Steam Ahead: The Texas and Pacific Railway

Friday, Jan 10, 2025 from 10:00am to 5:00pm
Abilene, TX
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Exhibition - Full Steam Ahead: The Texas and Pacific Railway

Saturday, Jan 11, 2025 from 10:00am to 5:00pm
Abilene, TX
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Exhibition - Full Steam Ahead: The Texas and Pacific Railway

Tuesday, Jan 14, 2025 from 10:00am to 5:00pm
Abilene, TX
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Exhibition - Full Steam Ahead: The Texas and Pacific Railway

Wednesday, Jan 15, 2025 from 10:00am to 5:00pm
Abilene, TX
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