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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Call to Artists for the 43rd Annual Juried Art Exhibition “The Best of the Best”

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

The A.E. Backus Museum & Gallery is delighted to release the dates for its Call to Artists for the annual juried art exhibition, The Best of the Best. The Museum will be accepting artist entries by advance appointments on Wednesdays–Sundays until 3:00 pm, beginning September 4 through September 27, 2024. Entry is open to provide […]

Free

ANNOUNCING THE ACCEPTED ART & AWARDS FOR THE 29th ANNUAL JURIED EXHIBITION “THROUGH THE EYE OF THE CAMERA” AT THE A.E. BACKUS MUSEUM

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

The A.E. Backus Museum and Gallery is pleased once more to present the popular juried photography competition Through the Eye of the Camera. This year's exhibition features 81 of the year’s best photographs drawn from professional and amateur photographers. Through the Eye of the Camera will be on view May 10 – June 21, 2024 […]

$2 – $5

A.E. Backus Museum Announces its 2023-2024 Season Schedule

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

The A.E Backus Museum is delighted to announce its 63rd Season schedule for 2023-24. The Backus Museum’s planned series of special exhibitions and signature events will give visitors, residents, and guests an exciting array of opportunities to explore and revisit with friends and family this year. The 2023-24 season will debut on October 8 with […]