A.E. Backus Museum and Gallery

  A. E. Backus, a native and long time resident of Ft. Pierce,  spent many of his 84 years painting Florida landscapes. His style of painting, which captured the light and color of Florida’s scenery, influenced other Florida artists including the “Highway Men”, a group of African American landscape artists who sold paintings door to door and along the east coast roads. The museum’s galleries include works by Backus and the Highway Men plus changing exhibits. Many pieces are for sale.

  The museum is accessible.

  The best place to park a RV is in the public parking lot across the street to the west.  Museum
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