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Wow! I really only came to frontier Texas to check out the Giant skull artwork, but then was absolutely blown away by the quality of the museum itself! I've been to a lot of museums! And this one packs more relevant and interesting information into a relatively small building than I've seen anywhere in the world. As a born and bred Texan, I was surprised to learn new things here, but around every corner there was new information and a fresh re-examination of the history of Texas expansion. I didn't find it to be whitewashing any historical tragedies, nor did I find it to be exaggerating them. It seemed like an honest unbiased take on history. Very refreshing! The artwork and sculptures were absolutely world class throughout the facility, and every inch of the place including the gift shop was amazingly well crafted. In short don't make the mistake that I made of thinking you're going to pop in and out of this place in 15 minutes. We were here for 3 hours, and I could have stayed longer.
John Pozadzides (John P.)John Pozadzides (John P.)
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Basically the visitor center but with a really nice gift shop and lawn in the back complete with oversized (plastic) buffalo skull - it's kind of like a slide for kids. Inside, the museum/experience is fairly cheap and very high tech! There's a starting film, an ending film-in-the-round with effects and lots of pepper's ghost/hologram effects between. There's one cast of characters throughout and I only wish they didn't repeat dialogue. But overall, it's very well done and engaging. I learned about the Goodnight-Loving Trail here which I found more about as I continued my road trip north to Pueblo, CO. Just on the whole really interesting. I was told it would take 1.5 hours to go through, I think it took me only an hour or so, but I didn't press every button for every recording.
Sara Beth WadeSara Beth Wade
30
What a great place to visit! Receptionist was friendly and helpful about places to see while in Abilene (this is the visitor's center, after all). We then did the self-guided museum tour - $10/adult. Worth every penny! It's not a huge museum but it still takes 1.5 hrs to walk through it, more if you're the kind of person to read every board. The "hologram" exhibits were actually very professional. I've not seen anything like that before but I can certainly see how more museums will do this in the future. I was impressed with the number of authentic artifacts, including a rifle owned by a man who is said have shot 20,000 buffalo. The final 360-degree video show was informative but might be a bit scary for the young kiddos.
Ben LakeBen Lake
20
Excellent museum with great informative and interactive exhibits with an introductory video and immersive movie that causes you to feel almost as if you're experiencing the events. I spent a lot of time there and still did not finish viewing all of the rich history that is shared. But I am a history buff. They also have a nice gift shop with a great variety of items and gift options. The museum guides were also very helpful and welcoming as well as supportive in your enjoying your time there.
rar65rar65
00
Really neat visitors center as you enter Abilene TX. There is a lot of great information inside about not only the town itself, which is considered to be the storybook capital, but also of TX. They have a museum you can walk through for a small fee. Our kids enjoyed checking out the giant skull they have. If you are in town you must stop in to grab a map of the town and see where all of the storybook sculptures and gardens are located. Makes for a fun family activity.
Crystal GrahamCrystal Graham
10
Realistically the visitor center of Abilene. The front has a bunch of pamphlets on local to do stuff. Gift center has lots of local vibe stiff to buy. Free wifi password found at the table at the front. Museum is decent with information about the local area. Plenty of free parking. The front desk person is SUPER friendly, knowledgeable about local places & professional. The sculpture in the atrium is well done & I appreciate how well the building is designed.
Patrick CassidyPatrick Cassidy
10
Nearby Attractions Of Frontier Texas!
Paramount Theatre
The Grace Museum
12th Armored Division Memorial
DoubleTree by Hilton Abilene Downtown Convention Center
Abilene Farmer's Market
Frontier Flea Market
National Center for Children's Illustrated Literature
Texas Star Trading Co
Hair by Jody
Center For Contemporary Arts

Paramount Theatre
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The Grace Museum
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12th Armored Division Memorial
4.7
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DoubleTree by Hilton Abilene Downtown Convention Center
4.3
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Nearby Restaurants Of Frontier Texas!
Catfish Corner
Beehive Restaurant
Monks Coffee Shop
Vagabond Pizza
Cypress Street Station
The Mill Wine Bar & Event Center
Farolito Restaurant
Grain Theory
Front Porch Coffee Co. & Bakery
Fat Boss's Pub Abilene

Catfish Corner
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Beehive Restaurant
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Monks Coffee Shop
4.6
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Vagabond Pizza
4.6
(484)$$
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625 N 1st St, Abilene, TX 79601
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attractions: Paramount Theatre, The Grace Museum, 12th Armored Division Memorial, DoubleTree by Hilton Abilene Downtown Convention Center, Abilene Farmer's Market, Frontier Flea Market, National Center for Children's Illustrated Literature, Texas Star Trading Co, Hair by Jody, Center For Contemporary Arts, restaurants: Catfish Corner, Beehive Restaurant, Monks Coffee Shop, Vagabond Pizza, Cypress Street Station, The Mill Wine Bar & Event Center, Farolito Restaurant, Grain Theory, Front Porch Coffee Co. & Bakery, Fat Boss's Pub Abilene
