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Museum houses the nation’s largest public presentation of artwork by Florida’s preeminent painter, A.E. “Bean” Backus (1906-1990), and is home to the state’s only permanent multimedia exhibition on the Florida Highwaymen.
With a career spanning more than 70 years, A.E. “Bean” Backus (1906-1990) was the first Florida-born artist to build his professional renown by painting the landscape and scenes from daily life of his native state. He was fortunate to have known great success during his lifetime, with paintings hanging in the businesses and the private collections of many of Florida’s most prominent citizens. A renowned humanitarian who abhorred the racist attitudes and segregation that engulfed the region, Backus taught and mentored the group of entrepreneurial African American artists who became known as the Florida Highwaymen. Their inspiring story is part of the A.E. Backus legacy.
In addition to preserving and perpetuating the artistic and humanitarian legacy of Backus, the Museum organizes and hosts changing exhibitions from artists of regional, national, and international acclaim. The Backus Museum was recognized as the 2018 Best Museum and 2021 Best Tourist Attraction / Best of the Treasure Coast by the readers of Indian River Magazine.
The Museum is located on the shores of the Indian River in Veterans Memorial Park, in Historic Downtown Fort Pierce.
21 locals recommend
A. E. Backus Gallery & Museum
500 N Indian River DrMuseum houses the nation’s largest public presentation of artwork by Florida’s preeminent painter, A.E. “Bean” Backus (1906-1990), and is home to the state’s only permanent multimedia exhibition on the Florida Highwaymen.
With a career spanning more than 70 years, A.E. “Bean” Backus (1906-1990) was the first Florida-born artist to build his professional renown by painting the landscape and scenes from daily life of his native state. He was fortunate to have known great success during his lifetime, with paintings hanging in the businesses and the private collections of many of Florida’s most prominent citizens. A renowned humanitarian who abhorred the racist attitudes and segregation that engulfed the region, Backus taught and mentored the group of entrepreneurial African American artists who became known as the Florida Highwaymen. Their inspiring story is part of the A.E. Backus legacy.
In addition to preserving and perpetuating the artistic and humanitarian legacy of Backus, the Museum organizes and hosts changing exhibitions from artists of regional, national, and international acclaim. The Backus Museum was recognized as the 2018 Best Museum and 2021 Best Tourist Attraction / Best of the Treasure Coast by the readers of Indian River Magazine.
The Museum is located on the shores of the Indian River in Veterans Memorial Park, in Historic Downtown Fort Pierce.
The Station draws scientists & students from around the world to answer questions about the ocean and Indian River Lagoon.If you're wanting a massive aquarium to go spend all day inside of, this isn't that kind of aquarium. BUT...it's a great value for the money, especially compared to most aquariums you could visit. It's great for taking smaller kids to, because there's plenty to see, plenty to learn, but by the time they start getting irritable- boom, it's over. Well worth the money.
10 locals recommend
Smithsonian Marine Ecosystems Exhibit
420 Seaway DrThe Station draws scientists & students from around the world to answer questions about the ocean and Indian River Lagoon.If you're wanting a massive aquarium to go spend all day inside of, this isn't that kind of aquarium. BUT...it's a great value for the money, especially compared to most aquariums you could visit. It's great for taking smaller kids to, because there's plenty to see, plenty to learn, but by the time they start getting irritable- boom, it's over. Well worth the money.
Great for morning and afternoon walks. Lovely sidewalks and small inlet beach sand. Also has boat ramps.
7 locals recommend
Museum Pointe Park
414 Seaway DrGreat for morning and afternoon walks. Lovely sidewalks and small inlet beach sand. Also has boat ramps.