National Center for Children's Illustrated Literature

The National Center for Children's Illustrated Literature is an art museum housed in a renovated 1920s building in Abilene. It displays original artwork created by illustrators for children's books, rotating its exhibitions regularly throughout the year.

The museum was founded in 1993 after someone read a children's book at a local elementary school and saw the potential for a dedicated space. Since then it has grown into a place for preserving and sharing illustrated book art.

The center displays work by illustrators whose images accompany children through their reading experiences. Visitors can see how artists bring stories to life through pictures.

The museum sits in downtown Abilene and is open several days a week throughout the year. Guests should confirm specific opening times before visiting, as hours may vary seasonally.

The museum sends exhibitions to other museums, libraries, and galleries across America. This means people in distant places can see the illustrations without traveling to Abilene themselves.

Location: Texas

Inception: 2000

Website: https://nccil.org

GPS coordinates: 32.44984,-99.73576

Latest update: December 14, 2025 16:47