A. E. Backus Gallery & Museum, Fort Pierce

The A.E. Backus Museum & Gallery, an 8,000 sq. ft. public visual arts facility, was established in 1960 by A.E. Backus and a group of local art enthusiasts. Open five days a week from October through mid-June (summer hours by appointment) the Museum features the nation's largest display of original paintings by Albert Ernest Backus (American 1906–1990). The Museum is also home to Florida's only permanent multimedia exhibition on the Florida Highwaymen. In addition to preserving and perpetuating the artistic and humanitarian legacy of Backus, the Museum organizes and hosts changing exhibitions from artists of national and international acclaim. Located in Historic Downtown Fort Pierce, the Museum is a worthwhile stop on any visitor’s itinerary. Ample free parking provides convenient access to other area attractions, casual waterside dining and boutique shopping.

Visit www.BackusMuseum.org for exhibition schedule, programs and events, and additional information.

PLEASE CALL 772-465-0630 OR EMAIL INFO@BACKUSMUSEUM.ORG TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT TO VIEW THE MUSEUM, SHOP FOR UNIQUE AND CREATIVE ITEMS, AND BROWSE ART CONSIGNMENT LISTINGS.

Admission: $5.00

FREE: Current Members, Students with ID, Active Duty Military Personnel and Children under 18.

Discount on admission $2.00 for AARP, AAA, Veterans with ID and those over 65.

FREE: The First Sunday of every month.

Make A. E. Backus Gallery & Museum a centerpiece of your Fort Pierce vacation itinerary, and find what else is worth visiting using our Fort Pierce trip planner.
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