General Information
The A.E. Backus Museum & Gallery, a 8,000 sq. ft. public visual arts facility, was established in 1960 by A.E. Backus and a group of local art enthusiasts.
Our Mission is to promote the arts in the community and to perpetuate the artistic and humanitarian legacy of A. E. Backus.
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).
Additional exhibition wings feature changing exhibitions of artwork by contemporary artists. Please check our schedule for a complete listing. The Museum also hosts a permanent collection of fine original Highwaymen paintings on exhibit.
Located in historic downtown Fort Pierce, the Museum is a worthwhile stop on any visitor’s itinerary.
TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT TO VIEW THE A. E. BACKUS COLLECTION AND CONSIGNMENT LISTINGS. PLEASE CALL 772-465-0630 OR EMAIL INFO@BACKUSMUSEUM.COM
Admission: $5.00
FREE: Current Members, Students with ID, Active Duty Military Personnel and Children under 18.
Discount Admission: $2.00 Off For AARP, AAA, Veterans with ID and those over 65.
FREE: The First Sunday of every month.
All Members receive 25% off
all canvas reproductions.
Contact Information
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OUR 58TH SEASON
Wednesday-Saturday 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Sunday 12:00 noon - 4:00 pm
Closed Monday & Tuesday
500 N. Indian River Drive
Fort Pierce, FL 34950
(P) 772-465-0630
(F) 772-468-6204
(E) info@BackusMuseum.com
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500 N. Indian River Drive, Fort Pierce, FL 34950 (P) 772-465-0630 (E) info@BackusMuseum.com