Frontier Texas Abilene — Plan the Perfect Day Trip
Make the most of your visit to Frontier Texas—a state-of-the-art Western heritage center and official visitor hub in downtown Abilene. Check the official museum site for current details, then review hours & admission before you go.
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What to See at the Frontier Texas museum
Dive into immersive theaters and exhibits that bring the frontier to life—buffalo hunts, storms, and shootouts—inside a 14,000-sq-ft experience. Get a feel for the rotating collections (including the Fort Phantom Hill Firearms Collection) on the museum’s exhibits page.
Texas Forts Trail Hub
Frontier Texas also serves as the visitor center for the Texas Forts Trail Region, a network of presidios, forts, and frontier towns across Central West Texas. Preview the region on the Texas Forts Trail overview, then use Abilene’s Fort Trail itinerary to map a themed drive.
Hours, Tickets & Parking (Quick Facts)
Typical hours are Mon–Sat 9:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m., Sun 1:00–5:00 p.m. with last theater shows mid-afternoon; admission is usually $10 adults, with reduced pricing for seniors/military, students/teachers, and kids. Confirm details on the official hours & admission page or the Abilene CVB’s attraction listing.
Address: 625 N. 1st St., Abilene, TX 79601 (downtown). The museum is also Abilene’s official visitor center.
Make It a Weekend: Where to Stay & What to Add
