Valerie B.
7/19/2025
Great small museum. We learned a lot about Bean Backus and The Highwaymen. We also learned about the impact he had on the local area and beyond with his art and his open door policy with anyone...
A.E. Backus Museum & Gallery
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500 N Indian River Dr
Fort Pierce, FL 34950
Fine art Museum and Gallery featuring the nations' largest exhibit of original paintings by A.E. Backus, The Indian River School and the Florida Highwaymen. Changing exhibitions of contemporary artwork from across the country. Natioanlly touring exhibitions on a revolving basis.
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4.513 reviews
Ariel W.
3/7/2019
This gallery is named for A. E. Backus (1906-1990). He was a self taught artist who was well known for his Florida landscape paintings. Later on he went on to teach art and a student of his and 25...
Glenda S.
9/23/2023
Thus is a beautiful museum worth visiting. Live nearby and will return many more times.
Marie L.
3/19/2021
I had the displeasure of entering this gallery with my family on Feb 14. As I thought this is a walk-in gallery, I walked passed the woman at the front desk which was busy with another person. The...
Cassidy L.
1/8/2017
Really enjoyed this museum and the history it brings to the area. Reading about Backus was awesome. What a lovely man, and is like to have met him. The area featuring the highwaymen was cool. I...
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