Nice collection of Florida Highwaymen art as well as AE Backus. Very informative explanation of Backus artistic progression over time.

Very nice small museum featuring Florida artwork. Learned about the genesis of the Highwaymen painters.

Great museum celebrating a Fort Pierce painter, Beanie Backus. Fun stop. Beautiful paintings on display. They also have annual bazaars where great items are on special sale with proceeds going to the museum. Great stop on waterfront near good restaurants.

Original art by Beanie Backus and The Highwaymen the men he taught to paint. Whom sold their works, many in homemade wooden frames, up and down US Highway 1, thus receiving the name Hifhwaymen.View what The Treasure Coasts landscapes and sea acapes looked like to the artists. The musuem is quiet, clean, small enough to visit in an hour or large enough to enjoy art for a lifetime.A MUST DO visit in St Lucie County.Plus located directly on the Indian River next door to the Manatee Center ($2.00 entrance fee) and the the Chamber of Conference, there is plenty to see including the river and the boats.

Best place to view paintings and learn the history of A.E. Backus. Unfortunately, not a lot of Highwaymen art, but enough to get a sense of who they were. A very informative video of how Backus influenced their style and their lives. Wish there were more interviews with the Highwaymen, though.

I needed assistance with artwork left to me from my family in a will. This was the only place that was willing to speak with me and gave me valuable information, they were kind and so informative. I highly recommend them to anyone looking for a great piece of artwork. And thank you again.

The Bacus artwork was very good. It inspired me to go back home and get painting more highwayman scenes. I am self taught.We all find other things to take up our time instead of creating art. I love to paint Florida scenery like they had on display. I love to paint when I feel inspired by a sunset, etc. ...

Great show right now...Best if the best... on til the 15th. Check it out...a small gallery exhibiting big talent!

This is a beautiful Art Gallery, and an absolute gem in Fort Pierce. I highly recommend you visit if you havent done so already.

Charming. Small but well done. Thoroughly enjoyed it!

I visited once on a friends recommendation, ans have been back twice since. Backus work is simply beautiful, and the history behind his life and artwork is fascinating. This should be a compulsory visit for every Floridian.

Wonderful exhibit of a Florida artist capturing the state on canvas.

I didnt actual get to go inside because we were in front and to the side of the Museum attending the Firefighter combat Challenge! However, I did get to see the beautiful art around the outside! It has an outstanding view of the Indian River and the bridge going over the river to Hutchinson Island! Next time I go to downtown Ft. Pierce I definitely want to go inside.

My daughter and I went in and started to look around, we sat down watching a video this women can up to us and started to embarrassed us as to how we got in there.There is not a sign saying you have to pay to go in....

This museum is well laid out. The history on Backus and the Highwaymen is well presented and accompanied by photos. The permanent collection is outstanding. The only drawback to my visit was the annoyingly loud jazz music that was playing through the stereo system. When viewing art it is more pleasant to do so in silence than with overbearing music.

Gorgeous paintings beautiful artwork its worth a go see

The gallery was ok but the lady working there was borderline rude.

Absolutely wonderful art collection - works by Backus and the original Highwaymen - true Florida art treasures - in the permanent collection along with special artist exhibits and a wonderful gift shop including art prints, books, jewelry and more.

We enjoyed this Museum and the works they have on display, lots of educational information and beautiful works to see. This is certainly a place worth checking out when you are in the area and have some free time to walk around. Enjoy

A great local treasure!

A great collection of Highwaymen paintings and works along with the life history of A. E. Backus. I really enjoyed learning about this great artist who was the mentor for the Highwaymen painters. It was interesting to see how our area in Fort Pierce and Saint Lucie County has changed over the years through his depictions.

Hard to beat their exhibits, the original Backus Nd Highwaymen paintings and special exhibits are Florida at its best. Convenient to other sights and good waterfront dining.

A very nice museum, with both Backus and Highwaymen paintings.

Loved it. Great museum.

I love it , story about one of the firt in the Treasure Coast

A.E.Backus grew up in Ft. Pierce with exposure to the St. Lucie river. He is one of the Artist Fl. Hall of Fame. He is also the teacher of the original Florida Highwaymen.An additional section has lesser known creations in varied media of Salvador Dali.

Very interesting museum. I heartily recommend it.

Great history very nice staff

Small museum dedicated to Floridas most renown landscape painter

Wonderful way to spend a few hours.

Really nice art gallery

Vibrant display of local talent

A.E.Backus was an original early Florida landscape painter. Additional, he contributed to the creation of the, Florida Highwaymen. A significant collection of many of the Highwaymen s paintings are displayed.A definite opportunity for the appreciation of art and Florida history.

Interesting as a museum but went for dali exhibit and only one original sketch. Very nice facility and staff

The best art museum on the Treasure Coast. Wonderful special National traveling shows. Annual brunches.

Great brunch, awesome art, fun visit over all

Lovely museum presenting interesting insight into the art of the Highwaymen and A. E. Backus himself.

Great peace of mind with great artwork

Nice building renovations have been made. Friendly and knowledgeable staff. Love Backus as an artist.

Beautiful gallery. Knowlegdable staff. Great location on the water.

The building has had its parking lot renovated. Excellent art shows are held in thereIts also part of historic ft Pierce.****

I really enjoyed the presentation of the work by Backus and The Highwaymen. The woman behind the counter was very friendly and knowledgeable.

Great gallery and wonderful place to visit whether youre just visiting or a local.

Gorgeous artwork! What a treasure to see such amazing artistry in Fort Pierce.

Great gallery!! A lot of history from the area! Done in beautiful artwork!!

Very interesting and informative on local artists from ft pierce fl and the history of the highwaymen

Fantastic and very classy venue. The art gallery is amazing.

Orginal Highway Men painted on ae bacuss porch right around the corner. A doctor who taught other to paint and never turned away a needy soul...famous paintings and rare installations

Havent been inside, but explored around it. Looks nice.

Amazing gallery, great place to go.

What a wonderful place to learn about the Highwaymen artists.

Amazing artwork of A.E Backus and the Highwaymen painters of South Florida.

The Backus/Butcher presentation is fantastic! !! Dont miss it!

The A. E. Backus Museum is one of Fort Pierce, FL best treasures. Located in the downtown district this museum should be on every visitors to-do agenda. They have the largest permanent collection of works from A. E. Backus as well as rotating shows throughout the season. They also have Florida Highwaymen and A. E. Backus works on consignment. The museum also has a wonderful gift shop full of Florida gifts, handmade jewelry and A. E. Backus inspired gifts. Make sure to stop in today to enjoy all this local treasure hast to offer.

Great art exhibits. Will be back

The whole area has gone through a make over and is very nice. Ingress and pokemon spots all over.

Beautiful Art and prints for sale

Pirate fest! So much fun!!

Well run museum dedicated to the famous Florida painter.

Fantastic art work, by very talented artists.

Good place for visit

Beautiful exhibits

Wonderful! Thank you!

Small, but well done.

The arts

Beautiful collection

Terrific original art.

Great

Beautiful paintings.

Such beautiful works

It ok

Great art

Wonderful Art Gallery

Excellent paintings

So nice to see the history of the area.

A hidden gem.

Great spot for artwork

The artwork is Amazing

Beautiful displays of art

Excellent place to spend a couple hours!

Great Gallery of great Florida artists

Florida history and Art

Small historical museum

Very interesting Backus exhibit.

Is not just the museum but the surrounding area that make it an experience

Art & history of the area

Beautiful paintings with friendly staff.

Awesome.

Very nice Gallery

Excellent museum.

A must see for the Highway Men are selection

Theres really nothing here and not many events.

Great for kids

Water front, open air location with a view.

Beatiful museum

Paintings and history of Highway Men at its best.

Loved it

Nice place