A.E. Backus Museum & Gallery

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500 North Indian River Drive
Fort Pierce, FL 34950 United States Get Directions
772-465-0630
www.BackusMuseum.com
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.  
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A.E. Backus Museum Exhibitions and Events for 2024-25

A.E. Backus Museum & Gallery 500 North Indian River Drive, Fort Pierce, FL, United States

SPECIAL EXHIBITIONS October 6 – November 15, 2024 The Best of the Best Annual Juried Exhibition Our 43-year tradition continues to call amateur and professional artists to submit their finest work for the favorite annual exhibition that opens our season. A new independent jury panel rewards creative distinction, exceptional quality and skill, and outstanding presentation […]

$2 – $5

Daydreaming: Niki Butcher’s Hand-Painted Photography

A.E. Backus Museum & Gallery 500 North Indian River Drive, Fort Pierce, FL, United States

The Backus Museum invites you to see and experience Daydreaming: Niki Butcher’s Hand-Painted Photography along with a very special Double Book Signing Fort Pierce, Florida – March 5, 2025 The A.E. Backus Museum presents Daydreaming: Niki Butcher’s Hand-Painted Photography, the latest special exhibition of the 2024-25 season. Daydreaming features historical, beautiful, and sometimes quirky aspects […]

$2 – $5

The Backus Museum announces its Call to Artists for the annual juried photography competition “Through the Eye of the Camera” Celebrating 30 Years!

A.E. Backus Museum & Gallery 500 North Indian River Drive, Fort Pierce, FL, United States

The A.E. Backus Museum & Gallery celebrates 30 years of presenting our annual juried photography exhibition, Through the Eye of the Camera. This year, the exhibition continues to provide amateur and professional artists a great opportunity to be a part of this enduring and coveted competitive survey. Entries in both traditional and digital photography will […]