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Frontier Texas! Frontier Texas is a world class interactive museum and visitor center located in downtown Abilene, TX Located in historic downtown Abilene, Frontier Texas!
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is a western heritage center that allows visitors to relive the Old West through the magic of state-of-the-art technology. Frontier Texas! brings the frontier to life and lets visitors meet people who played out their lives on the Texas frontier. also serves as the official visitor center for Abilene and the Texas Forts Trail Region. Experience the legendary Texas frontier through innovative exhibits and unique encounters at Frontier Texas! Learn the story of the old west through our 90 minute hands on old west adventure “Blood & Treasure on the Frontier.” Educational Programs at Frontier Texas! are designed to provide a rich educational experience for everyone. The 14,000 square-foot facility isn’t a traditional museum with exhibits displayed in glass cases. At Frontier Texas!, you relive buffalo stampedes, a shootout in the Bee Hive Saloon, a wolf attack and more. And don’t forget to visit The General Store that carries all your Texas souvenirs including books, t-shirts, jewelry, canned goods, and unique items made by local artisans. is the perfect place for families, History buffs, or anyone who just wants to learn a little bit more about the Lone Star state. Legends, History, Adventure.

Thank you to the 99-7 KBCY Texas Best Country team for visiting with us this morning! We are just 9 days away from the 4...
10/08/2026

Thank you to the 99-7 KBCY Texas Best Country team for visiting with us this morning! We are just 9 days away from the 4th annual West Texas W**e Festival! 🍷

Grab your tickets today! 🎟️

10/07/2026
Join us tonight for an outdoor showing of Toy Story 2 (Rated G)! 7:00 pm - Gates open 7:15 pm - Costume Contest Judging ...
10/06/2026

Join us tonight for an outdoor showing of Toy Story 2 (Rated G)!

7:00 pm - Gates open
7:15 pm - Costume Contest Judging
7:30 pm - Movie

10/04/2026

Today is the final day of the early bird pricing for the upcoming West Texas W**e Festival! Be sure to grab your tickets by 11:59 pm to make the most of this discounted rate. Link to purchase tickets is in the first comment below,

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**Please note that any communication or ticket purchase options will only come through our official Frontier Texas channels or in person at the museum.**

10/02/2026

Frontier Friday! 🦬
Step back in time at Frontier Texas! and discover the lives of the men and women who helped forge the frontier town we know today. From families and business owners to buffalo hunters, you’ll hear the stories of the people who shaped our region and way of life through interactive holograms that serve as your spirit guides throughout the museum.

Come hear their stories and experience Abilene’s frontier history in a whole new way!

Happy October! To celebrate the season, we are calling all Toy Story friends! Get your Toy Story costumes ready for a fu...
10/01/2026

Happy October!

To celebrate the season, we are calling all Toy Story friends! Get your Toy Story costumes ready for a fun outdoor movie event, showing Toy Story 2 on October 6. We will have a costume contest for all ages.

7:00 pm - Gates Open
7:15 pm - Judging of Toy Story themed costumes
7:30 pm - Toy Story 2 (G) showing

Join us for an evening of family-friendly fun!

Thank you to all who came out last night to attend the "Law and the Texas Frontier" exhibit opening! And thank you to th...
09/30/2026

Thank you to all who came out last night to attend the "Law and the Texas Frontier" exhibit opening!

And thank you to the Abilene Reporter-News for joining us last night. Check out the full ARN gallery here: bit.ly/4e6RHy9

We will share additional pictures from this fun event next week. The temporary exhibit is now open and free to the public!

Photos: Photos show the opening of the latest Frontier Texas exhibit, which included a Casino Night in the spirit of the Old West. See link below ⬇️

📸 Ronald W. Erdrich/Reporter-News

The new temporary exhibit, "Law and the Texas Frontier" will open on September 30. Entry to this exhibit is free to the ...
09/27/2026

The new temporary exhibit, "Law and the Texas Frontier" will open on September 30. Entry to this exhibit is free to the public!

Address

625 N 1st Street
Abilene, TX
79601

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 6pm
Tuesday 9am - 6pm
Wednesday 9am - 6pm
Thursday 9am - 6pm
Friday 9am - 6pm
Saturday 9am - 6pm
Sunday 1pm - 5pm

Telephone

(325) 437-2800

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