Man, if there is one thing to do when you visit Abilene, it has to be to come here and check out this unique museum. I was in town and killing time before meeting up with some people in the evening, and came across this as an option. I swung by and was thoroughly impressed. The young man behind the counter was friendly and walked me through where I'd be going and what I'd be seeing. I was the only one in the "next group" for the intro video, and he even delayed the start time since I ran to the restroom before roaming the grounds. They have an impressive display of artifacts ranging from early Texas all the way through the frontier days, including a very impressive array of historic guns towards the end. They have interactive kiosks and hologram displays where actors portray historical figures and tell "firsthand" accounts of what was experienced on the frontier, right out of the accounts left by those people beforehand. There's a second theater towards the end of the museum that's a lot more immersive. You have to rotate around in a swivel chair as the story is told from all around you, and there's lights and sound to really sell you on the experience-- all from the comfort of your air-conditioned chair. I don't plan on being back in Abilene anytime soon, but if I ever was back with friends, I'd take them here to check this place out. read more

Excellent displays of artifacts from the early days of Texas. Quality movies portraying how Texas changed and the demise of the buffalo. Very sad, but made way for cattle. Good coverage of the Native Americans and their culture. It was seriously the best kept museum I have seen. And many hands-on elements. Definitely worth a visit if in the area. The staff were very friendly as well! read more

July 2, 2023. 1:30 pm. Frontier Texas! Is open nearly everyday. It is a walk at your own pace learning experience that takes 1-4 hours- depending on how much you read and focus on. I went through in 1.5 hours. I enjoyed the art- the history- and learning about the people who shaped Texas history. There is a small fee. I think it was like $10 - $7 for seniors and military. Definitely recommend going through at least once- especially if you have kids. read more

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Lots of history. Very interesting. I liked the videos they presented also. It is very affordable

Saw this as we were driving around and are very happy we stopping. Great museum of the western frontier. The exhibits are detailed and several have holograms that tell their story. We were very impressed with how tough life must have been on the frontier in a cattle drive and just simply living day to day. We both learned a lot and talked about the experience on our drive Fort Stockton. Well worth a visit if you have an hour or so. read more

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Stopped here on our way to Big Bend National Park. This museum is a must see. Engaging displays and a realistic look at life on the frontier. Eye opening narratives and displays are eye opening to the brutal life of all who lived here in this era. This is a must see! read more

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A beautifully curated museum honoring the region's past while using advanced techniques of presentation.

Was hoping to get a little history on Abilene, Texas so decided to stop by the frontier museum. While I did appreciate the Native American history the overall museum was pretty cheesy and provided very little history on the town of Abilene. The characters they created were pretty silly. The finale at the last theatre was interesting, they have you surrounded by TVs on a swivel stool and take you on a trip around the frontier. At several points they start flashing bright lights in the theatre for lightening and gun shot effects, someone prone to seizures might want to skip that. It was a decent 1.5 hours of entertainment, primarily spent making fun of the cheesy characters they had on display throughout. read more

I just love this museum. I first stumbled upon it about three years ago and going through town today I stopped again. The Museum is well laid out and very interesting with their exhibits and take on history. Specially, some thing for students to see, but adults will enjoy it as well. Well, worth the stop read more

Was there today 3-16-25 at 1:00pm and no one there, checked all doors, no one in sight. Waited til about 1:30 along with other museum goers and still no one ever showed up. Signs and website indicated they were open today SUNDAY from 1:00-5:00 Called their phone # went to voice mail and gave hours of operations. We were very disappointed read more

This was a great stop. My sweetie loves museums. This thing had no dust. It was a lot of fun. It was something the kids could get into. Good movies. Great history. Surprised me. Didn't know Texas had that crazy of a background. From my wife: I love the 360° movie experience, and all the holograms that tell you their stories. It was a very hands-on and interactive experience. Older kiddo: I really liked the food up experience like Mom. My favorite part was the what's-your-fate cards. It's a fun adventure with kids. They also have outdoor activities, big old lawn to run on, and some great picture spots too. read more

Easy to get to. They have plenty of photo ops and lots of stories to read as you walk around the lawn. Pet friendly, just have them pee before you go inside, is the rule. The history museum is so cool, I recommend you stop here and take some time to check it all out, There is lots of parking, and it's gated. The shop has lots of gift options, I grabbed a necklace, earrings set for under $25. There are mini bison stuffed animals for your doggy. read more

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Abilene, (Taylor Co.) Texas. Timestamp: April 2021. Location: North 1st near where North 2nd St ends in DT Abilene. Parking: Large private lot. Handicap: Flat, paved. Great place for disabled & those with health issues. Hours: M-Sat 9-6. Sun 1-5p. Costs: $10 Museum Type: Local History Museum. Collection at time of visit: GUNS, frontier life & settlements, Commanche/Native Americans, buffalo economics, Cowboys & Longhorn Cows, and military. Things to do at museum: Museum interior has strong interactive exhibits and a good amount of statues on the exterior including a big ole bull skull. The exhibits are maintained/organized precisely with great lighting, literature and ease to navigate. In addition are many interactive kiosks with video recordings of various themes and points of view. The Native American sections have actors providing two major points of view on how to deal with the settlers (fight or not fight). These opinions from Natives are rarely displayed at many museums for whatever reason but not so much at Frontier. There is a larger theatre room with screens encircling the entire dome room with various sounds, characters, experiences and all that. I absolutely loved it~! and my opinion is many folks who are into museums will appreciate such efforts. The museum is packed with a plethora of armaments from the past centuries. The presentation of such guns were amazing considering the age, general depreciation and so forth. Abilene is in Central Texas appx 180 miles west of DT Dallas & 1,250 miles east of DT Los Angeles, California. History develops while art stands still. www.cleeshyun.com @cigarcpa @cleeshyun read more

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It was nice to have an interactive museum. I love that gave different points of view of how the old west was, and the history of it.

We travel from North Carolina to the California/Arizona border on a road trip & this was an amazing place! So rich in history, we learned all kinds of things in here. It's incredible what you learned in school & just kinda forgot because you don't think about it daily. Absolutely worth your time! read more

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Wonderful museum. Lots of history in this area people don't even realize. Museum is very well done. Intro video is great. Whenever friends and family come, this place is a definite go to. read more

10/10 so informative, as well as spinning chairs that you can spin on, swag gift shop with lots of cool things like bouncy balls. read more

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This is a great offering in Abilene! They have some very interesting exhibits and even things for the younger ages. We had a great time, but I'm a Texas history nerd. I really enjoyed it. read more

Outstanding historical museum experience. The entire exhibit is a top tier professional production from start to finish. You can read elsewhere what it is all about but the displays and printed narrative content are exceptional. The hologram character are awesome. One note, I'm deaf and though I have cochlear implants I could understand none of the dialogue in the movie presentations at start and finish, or any of the hologram characters. I also thought the presentation in the surround theatre was a fail. The moving of the images from one location to another around the theater's screens added nothing but a bunch of stool spinning and neck craning. read more

Great museum. There are lots of interaction with films and hologram vignettes along with informational boards that tells the history of the Texas frontier. The length of visit depends on how much you read and watch. Well done for a small regional museum. We enjoyed it! Pro tip: Stop at the restrooms before the first theater show because after the show, you are moved into the museum without access to the restroom unless you go through the entire museum. read more

My wife and I drove over to Abilene from Albany, where we were camping in the RV so we could see the Fandangle show. We had no ideas of what to do or see, so we pulled into a church parking lot and Googled it. Frontier Texas came up and looked interesting, so we dropped in. There was not one parking spot to be found when we got there. I drove across the street to a lot that had a sign saying it was for Frontier Texas, but all the space was taken up with a farmer's market. We ended up parallel parking on a curb, with hopes the truck would still be there upon our return. There was some kind of festival event at the museum that caused the main lot to fill up. The museum costs $10 for adults and $6 for kids. I thought that was a fair price for what we got. However, that's not what we paid. I had a $2 off coupon on my phone that came up during our Googling. Then, my wife mentioned that we were retired school teachers, and the clerk gave us enough discounts to get the both of us in for a total of $10. There is a twelve-minute video that sets the tone of the museum and prepares your for what you will experience. Then, you wander around looking at stuff and reading things. The best parts are the holographic images of period characters that tell you about their lives. Most of the characters have about three different video choices to select. The last part of the experience is a theater with screens all around. You sit on a swiveling stool and spin to see what's on the screens. I think that everything about the way information is presented was amazing. The displays are very nicely done. Outside in the sweltering heat, we walked over to a giant bison skull so I could have my photo in front of it. The courtyard was really nicely designed. We didn't spend much time in it because of the heat and the people involved in the festival. I will visit again, if I get back to Abilene. I only read about half the signs. There is still a lot more for me to learn. read more

We loved this place! Very nice staff. Great little souvenir shop. Fantastic job on the films showing the history of this area. Awesome artwork and fantastic exhibits of artifacts as well as interactive history of some of the people who helped shape this area. Clean and nice, with a good building. Nice layout. Five stars. read more

Such a neat gem in the heart of the city. This is great way to learn about west Texas history. Our kids love it and the gift shop is a favorite for my oldest son! Captivating for all ages. read more

Excellent experience. Very informative displays and friendly staff members. I wasn't sure what to expect, but was pleasantly surprised.

The museum has a little theater to introduce you to certain "characters." Then as you walk through they have "spirit guides" telling you about their lives. There was another theater that was awesome. You sit in stools that turn and things around you are going on and you turn to watch it. I loved this place and so did my 10 year old and husband. read more

This was very interesting, the kids and I enjoyed it. It was cool to learn the history in this area and others. read more

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This is a great place to take the kids! Beware at the beginning (the video room is scary) after that point it's a blast! And a gift shop at the end. Fun family entertainment read more

This place I really enjoyed, went there soon after getting to Abilene, If your passing thru town and have time stop in, even if you live here could be a fun thing to do. (info from www.frontiertexas.com) Located in historic downtown Abilene, Frontier Texas!, a 14,000 square-foot facility on 6.4 acres, allows visitors to relive the Old West with the help of state-of-the-art technology. Frontier Texas! brings the frontier to life and lets visitors meet people who played out their lives on the Texas frontier. Cutting-edge technology puts a visitor in the middle of attacks by Indians and wolves, stampeding buffalo, a card game shootout and a prairie thunderstorm, even a lovely spring evening filled with fireflies. Hours: Monday - Saturday, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Sunday, 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. CLOSED Thanksgiving, Christmas Day and New Year's Day Admission: Adults $8 Seniors (60 and over) $6 Military $6 Students and teachers (with valid ID) $5 Children (ages 3-12) $4 Children (under 3) FREE Handicapped accessible Wheelchairs & strollers available - no charge For more information, please contact Frontier Texas! staff at 325.437.2800 read more

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I have to go 5 stars here because this is an exceptional museum especially in a town as small as Abilene. You will learn a lot about the old west and how it was developed. A lot of information about Indians, Settlers, Cowboys and cowherds. Very high tech with excellent visuals. It takes about 90 minutes to go thru and is well worth the $8 adult ticket price. I highly recommend! read more

When I was on business trip to Abilene, I was looking for something to do besides a trip to the zoo. I thought I give this place a try and I am glad I did. This is actually a cool place to visit. For a moment I thought I was in Disney World with all their high tech and 360 degree screens all around. The place will takes you back in old Texas time, where you get to learn history of Texas and the people that survived it. Here at the Abilene Visitor's Center you can purchase six Abilene attractions for $15, the attractions includes Abilene Zoo, Grace Museium, Buffalo Gap Historic Village, and a few other. If purchased separately it's $7-8 per attraction. read more

This is a fun little museum describing the trials and tribulations of the frontiersmen that helped to settle the west. It is very "Disney-esque" in its use of technology to bring the various historical characters to life in an entertaining way. You start off with a short film, introducing the characters. Then you traverse the museum, checking out the exhibits and getting to know the historical characters better. They have short, holographic video vignettes that are absolutely fascinating. Elizabeth Carter Clifton's story was particularly compelling. At the end of the museum is a 360 degree movie, bringing the stories together. It's totally worth the $ 8 admission, and should take about 90 minutes to complete. read more

Who'd've thunk you'd find a museum of this caliber in Abilene, TX - but boy oh boy Frontier Texas is it! I loved the holograms - felt like I was talking to Satanta, one of the baddest of the bad Kiowas but also with fierce belief in his way of life. And to hear and see Cynthia Ann Parker, the girl abducted by the Comanche who became the wife of a chief and the mother of Quanah Parker. The museum told a story about the settling of the frontier and all the characters you've heard of and also the regular folks who had such grit and determination. It did not gloss over our treatment of Native Americans but told their story hand-in-hand with the settlers and what a story it is. This museum is worth a trip to Abilene and I hope you can see it! read more

Frontier Texas keeps growing and adding exhibits to keep this place entertaining and interesting. Great visit if you are interested in a bit of Texas History. Even if you aren't the big history buff, the whole family will enjoy the holographic characters, panoramic movie theater and gift store. Plenty to see. read more

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This is a pretty neat little adventure if you have guests visiting out of town. You start out with an introduction video and then get to tour around the museum. They have interactive displays with holographic projections talking to you. I wasn't expecting it and the first time I pushed the button I freaked out! The holographic projection was very real and I thought there was a real person hiding in the wigwam at first. The day I went, half of the interactive exhibits were down though. The grand finale consists of a panoramic video and light show showcasing a few exciting scenes. This was the most impressive. read more

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VERY well-done We were in the area for the first time, and wanted to get a feel for the history, etc., so stopped here first thing. It is VERY impressive - very nicely done with LOTS of information, nice gift shop, friendly helpful people, LOTS of brochures for all areas of Texas, etc. Allow a MINIMUM of an hour. read more

Outstanding museum showing important parts of Texas history. Many relics of time gone by, as well as an excellent use of technology to make everything come to life. If you miss you will be missing something outstanding!!! read more

We were amazed at the well organized and very instructional presentations. The "hologram" presentations by frontiers people was quite intriguing and held our interest. The action theater was very enjoyable as was the intro video. My wife and I went back a day later to read and experience the displays that we could only cover quickly with a pre-teen girl in tow along with the other relatives who just moved there and had plenty of time in the future to take it in. We were just here for the Thanksgiving holiday. The entrance fee is very cheap for the great value that this museum presents. read more

After having lunch at Wholly Cow today- my husband and I took our 13 month old little boy to Frontier Texas. We knew he probably wouldn't understand the subject matter but we really enjoy History and it has always been a place we have said- I wonder how that place is? Anyway- we really enjoyed it and our little one seemed to love the atmosphere and ust jseeing new things. I definitely want to take several of my out of town family members when they visit us- anyone who likes Texas History will be a fan. It takes about an hour to see so it isn't too much or too little- just enough to feel like you tried something new:) I would suggest supporting them if you are in the area. read more

Absolutely amazing! We were riveted. We only planned to stay 30-40 min as we're on a road trip. We stayed 2 hrs! I've seen museums all over the world and this was one of the best. Interactive and something for every learning and entertainment style. read more

This a very cool destination to stop at with friends or family. Educational and fun at the same. An enjoyable and good way to spend time with friends or family. HIGHLY suggest once. read more