The Grace Museum

04/09/2026

Come out to The Grace Museum courtyard for a FUN and FREE Family Festival celebrating America's 250th birthday! We have lots of colonial-style crafts for all ages, a spinning wheel demonstration, music, a photo booth – plus you can explore the whole museum for FREE tonight until 8 pm! Don't forget to check out our America 250 history exhibit on the 3rd floor.

04/04/2026

Today, The Grace Museum opens 2 new history exhibitions that are sure to bring out your local school spirit! 📣😃🎉 Take a nostalgic walk through our city's 130+ year history of education in Abilene. Witness the journey of Abilene High School's various campuses, teachers and students, beginning with the very first AHS building constructed in 1889 at South 1st & Peach Streets.

But wait – you don't have to be an an Eagle to enjoy these shows... We are celebrating ALL of Abilene's schools with a special display of school pride and memorabilia from Cooper, Wylie, TLCA, Abilene Christian, ACU, HSU, McMurry and more!

𝗡𝗢𝗪 𝗢𝗡 𝗩𝗜𝗘𝗪 𝗔𝗧 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗚𝗥𝗔𝗖𝗘 𝗠𝗨𝗦𝗘𝗨𝗠
𝘉𝘦𝘨𝘪𝘯𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘴: 𝘌𝘢𝘳𝘭𝘺 𝘏𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘺 𝘰𝘧 𝘈𝘣𝘪𝘭𝘦𝘯𝘦 𝘏𝘪𝘨𝘩 𝘚𝘤𝘩𝘰𝘰𝘭 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘓𝘪𝘯𝘤𝘰𝘭𝘯 𝘔𝘪𝘥𝘥𝘭𝘦 𝘚𝘤𝘩𝘰𝘰𝘭
𝘞𝘦’𝘷𝘦 𝘎𝘰𝘵 𝘚𝘱𝘪𝘳𝘪𝘵: 𝘚𝘤𝘩𝘰𝘰𝘭 𝘗𝘳𝘪𝘥𝘦

These exhibitions are supported through funding provided by Abilene Cultural Affairs Council, Humanities Texas, and National Endowment for the Humanities.

04/02/2026

The Grace Museum will be closed on April 3 in observance of Good Friday.

We will be be back to regular hours on Saturday though from 10am to 5pm – come explore the museum this weekend!

ART EXHIBITIONS
𝘌𝘮𝘦𝘳𝘨𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦: 𝘛𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘴𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘮𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘛𝘩𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘨𝘩 𝘎𝘭𝘢𝘴𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘓𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵
𝘈𝘯𝘯 𝘚𝘵𝘢𝘶𝘵𝘣𝘦𝘳𝘨: 𝘕𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵 𝘞𝘰𝘳𝘬𝘴
𝘠𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘨 𝘔𝘢𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘴 𝘑𝘶𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘥 𝘈𝘳𝘵 𝘌𝘹𝘩𝘪𝘣𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯

HISTORY EXHIBITIONS
𝘈𝘮𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘤𝘢 250
𝘉𝘦𝘨𝘪𝘯𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘴: 𝘌𝘢𝘳𝘭𝘺 𝘏𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘺 𝘰𝘧 𝘈𝘣𝘪𝘭𝘦𝘯𝘦 𝘏𝘪𝘨𝘩 𝘚𝘤𝘩𝘰𝘰𝘭 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘓𝘪𝘯𝘤𝘰𝘭𝘯 𝘔𝘪𝘥𝘥𝘭𝘦 𝘚𝘤𝘩𝘰𝘰𝘭
𝘞𝘦'𝘷𝘦 𝘎𝘰𝘵 𝘚𝘱𝘪𝘳𝘪𝘵: 𝘚𝘤𝘩𝘰𝘰𝘭 𝘗𝘳𝘪𝘥𝘦

03/29/2026

Check out April events at The Grace!
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🐰 Tot Spot⁠
April 2 | 9:30 & 11 am classes
For preschoolers (ages 3-5) and their families: Take a tour of the galleries and then turn flower pots into Easter bunnies!
**NO FRIDAY CLASS**
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🇺🇲 America 250 Pop-Up: The Louisiana Purchase
April 2 & 23 | 5-8 pm⁠
A map activity will be provided for visitors to learn about the Louisiana Purchase and Lewis and Clark's expedition.

🎨 Children's Art Competition: Open for Entries
April 7 - May 16
Kids ages 2 - 5th grade can submit entries into our annual children's art competition! The winners' artwork will be displayed at the museum this summer and made into a calendar.

🀄 Mahjong Play Date at The Grace
April 7 | 1:30-4:30 pm
Love to play Majong or looking to learn how? Join us for a game day fundraiser sponsored by our Los Aficionados volunteer group. RSVP by April 2.

🦬 1776 Spring Festival
April 9 | 5-8 pm⁠
Come out for a FREE family festival as we imagine Abilene before settlers, when buffalo still roamed the plains, and enjoy activities inspired by Colonial America.
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🦋 Homeschool Art Day⁠
April 13 & 14
Homeschoolers will create a 3D butterfly mobile inspired by the glass artwork of featured artist, Carlyn Ray.

🎨 Artist Reception: Carlyn Ray
April 16 | 6 pm
Join us for a special artist reception with featured glass artist, Carlyn Ray and see her exquisite exhibition, Emergence: Transformation Through Glass and Light.
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🧑‍🎨 Grace Studio: Making Art From Memories
April 23 | 6-8 pm⁠
Participants will be guided by local artist Julie Simer in a study of how to turn their memories into mixed media art.
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🧘‍♀️ Mosaic Moments⁠
April 29 | 10 am⁠
Senior adults are invited to share memories based on the photos of Ann Stautberg & engage in an activity.

👪 Dia del Nino
April 30 | 5-8 pm
Enjoy FREE craft activities in celebration of this traditional Mexican holiday!

🖼 Gallery Pop-Up: Mindful Art
April 30 | 5-8 pm
Visitors will turn memories into art using tempera sticks.

03/18/2026

Museum Members, we're excited to share that The Grace is transitioning to digital membership cards – an easier and more convenient way for you to enjoy your member benefits!

Over the next few days, please watch your inbox for a message from [email protected] that includes your personal digital card and simple instructions on how to use it. (Check your spam and junk folder just in case.) Once received, you will be able to keep your membership card conveniently on your phone!

If you have any questions or need assistance, we're always happy to help. Thank you for being part of The Grace Museum community!

03/16/2026

This is the last week to see Youth Art Month 2026! Our last Mini Artist Interview features Haylee and her piece 𝘗𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘤𝘪𝘱𝘭𝘦𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘋𝘦𝘴𝘪𝘨𝘯. We are so proud of all the talented kids who participated in Youth Art Month!

Youth Art Month 2026 is on view through March 19.
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03/16/2026

And finally, our third member of the Spark Science Center team: Kaitlyn Myers!

Meet Kaitlyn Myers, our Public Programs Coordinator at Spark Science Center!

Kaitlyn attended the University of North Texas and earned a Bachelor of Science in Biology, followed by graduate school at Texas Tech University, where she earned a Master of Science in Microbiology and a second Bachelor of Science in Clinical Laboratory Science. Upon finishing school, Kaitlyn worked in a microbiology lab at a Level 1 Trauma hospital in Austin, Texas. She then left the medical field and moved back to Abilene. In July 2025, Kaitlyn began working as an Administrative Assistant at The Grace Museum, thus allowing her to become involved in the progression of the Spark Science Center before even starting her new position. As the Public Programs and Volunteer Coordinator for Spark, Kaitlyn will create engaging and exciting programming events for all ages. She is also building an essential volunteer program full of fellow community members who are all passionate about the world of science and overall community involvement.

03/14/2026

Gabriel's Youth Art Month piece is not only creative, but immensely humorous and unique. Listen as he explains the story behind his collage 𝘐𝘯𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘱𝘳𝘦𝘩𝘦𝘯𝘴𝘪𝘣𝘭𝘦 𝘚𝘶𝘯 𝘉𝘢𝘣𝘺.

Youth Art Month 2026 is closing soon! Come see it by March 19.
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03/13/2026

Wendy is part of The Grace team at Spark Science Center!

Please give a warm welcome to Wendy Wilson, Spark's Education Coordinator!

Wendy joined our team in January. She recently transitioned from nearly 19 years of experience in teaching, specializing in science and mathematics for 4th through 8th grades. With a background in Applied and Project-Based Learning, she is enthusiastic about bringing engaging, hands-on experiences to the Science Center’s Exploration Lab. As Education Coordinator, her primary responsibilities include planning and implementing educational programs and curricula aligned with the learning objectives of the Science Center, as well as serving as a liaison between local school districts and the Center. Originally from the Big Country, Wendy is pleased to return home and is eager to contribute to this valuable community resource.

03/13/2026

Give a warm welcome to Marsha!

Introducing the Director of Spark Science Center, Marsha Hammack!

Marsha has spent the past two years working on the project’s development, as well as introducing STEAM programming at The Grace. She retired two years ago with 35+ years in public and private education, most recently working as an elementary curriculum coach with an emphasis on Science and Language Arts. Her primary role as Director is to develop and implement programs and exhibits aligned to educational standards and tailored to diverse age groups – from younger visitors exploring basic scientific concepts through discovery play to elementary and secondary students engaging in experiments, engineering challenges, and real-world problem solving.

03/09/2026

Today's talented young artist is Comfort; her colorful and creative artwork is called 𝘍𝘭𝘢𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘰 𝘋𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘮. We are so proud of all our Youth Art Month participants!⁠
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Come see our Youth Art Month 2026 exhibition before it closes on March 19!⁠
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03/07/2026

𝘌𝘮𝘦𝘳𝘨𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦: 𝘛𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘴𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘮𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘛𝘩𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘨𝘩 𝘎𝘭𝘢𝘴𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘓𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵 by featured artist Carlyn Ray is now open!

This incredible exhibition features 20 large glass installations created by Dallas glass artist, Carlyn Ray, with suspension and interactive elements to surprise and delight each visitor. Through this body of work, Ray explores the immersive potential of art; how light, color and form can evoke emotion and foster deeper connection. She invites viewers to move beyond observation into feeling, allowing each piece to become a portal for reflection and inner exploration.

Artist Reception: Thursday, April 16, 2026 | 6 pm