Abilene Heritage Square

04/08/2026

Coming soon!

⏳ Reminder: Main Library Closing Soon! ⏳

Just a heads up the that the Main Library downtown will close to the public this Friday, April 10 at 6:00PM as we prepare to move to our new home at Abilene Heritage Square.

📚 During the closure:
• Returning Items & Pickup Up Holds → South Branch Library
• Book Drop at Main Library → Closes April 10

We’re excited for what’s ahead and can’t wait to welcome you back in May in our new library facility

👉 Get all the details here: https://abilenetx.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=3240

03/13/2026

Introducing the Director of Spark Science Center, Marsha Hammack!

Marsha has spent the past two years working on the project’s development, as well as introducing STEAM programming at The Grace. She retired two years ago with 35+ years in public and private education, most recently working as an elementary curriculum coach with an emphasis on Science and Language Arts. Her primary role as Director is to develop and implement programs and exhibits aligned to educational standards and tailored to diverse age groups – from younger visitors exploring basic scientific concepts through discovery play to elementary and secondary students engaging in experiments, engineering challenges, and real-world problem solving.

03/06/2026

Go ahead and follow the new Spark Science Center account for more information and updates! And mark your calendars for the Grand Opening on May 16, 2026!

You are invited to our Grand Opening May 16, 2026! Stay tuned for more information!

Spark Science Center is a NEW, secondary location of The Grace Museum. Spark is located on the Abilene Heritage Square campus and will serve as a new, interactive, exhibit space with a STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and math) focus and experiences for all ages.

01/24/2026

Welcome to Abilene Heritage Square - Opening May 18, 2026!

01/23/2026

11/14/2025

Want to learn more about Spark Science Center and Abilene Heritage Square? Check out our article in Abilene Scene!

Do you often wonder about the nature of the universe? Do you like to understand how the human body works, how rockets launch or how wind generates energy? The Grace Museum is busy building a new space where answer-seekers like you can have fun exploring the amazing world of science! https://ow.ly/LnFE50XaBxP

11/14/2025

Enjoy a sneak peek - Abilene Heritage Square will open on May 18, 2026!

10/15/2025

Join us at The Grace Museum for a FREE group art collaboration with glass artist, Carlyn Ray! Help decorate ribbons of glass that will used in a permanent sculpture at the new Abilene Public Library Main Branch – opening next May at Abilene Heritage Square!⁠
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Sign up to attend one of two special classes led by Carlyn Ray on October 24. Carlyn will guide community members to create unique color designs that she will later turn into glass ribbons.⁠
thegracemuseum.org/event/carlyn-ray-10-24-25/

07/26/2025

You may have seen a glimpse of the construction as you pass by on South 1st St., but here's what's going on behind the scenes at Abilene Heritage Square.

05/17/2025

Spend an evening connecting with our past as historian Jay Moore* shares funny and interesting tales about Abilene, Texas…everything locals oughta know but probably don’t. A FREE history event at the Historic Paramount Theatre!

Abilene: Tales of Home | Tuesday, June 3
Doors open at 6:30 pm (come early to get a seat!)
Storytelling begins at 7:30 pm
Concessions will be open

*Jay Moore is the head of The Stone Owl Institute, which will soon be located at Abilene Heritage Square.

05/08/2025

Abilene Gives was a huge success! We passed our goal of $10k and raised $16,390 this year! We are so grateful for such a generous and supportive community. Thank you to everyone who donated and to Community Foundation Abilene for putting on the event. We can't wait to open in just one more year!

This money will be used to help underwrite the remaining interactives for the Spark Science Center. Learn more at abileneheritagesquare.org