Highwaymen Museum

The Highwaymen Museum in Fort Pierce is a public museum dedicated to preserving and showcasing the legacy of the original Florida Highwaymen artists. The museum highlights the work of the self-taught African American painters who built a nationally recognized art movement beginning in the mid-20th century.

Located within Moore’s Creek Linear Park, the museum serves as a permanent cultural space honoring the Highwaymen’s contribution to Florida’s landscape art history. Exhibits focus on original artwork, historical context, and the artists’ entrepreneurial approach to selling paintings across the state. The museum documents how the group created and distributed thousands of pieces that captured Florida’s natural scenery, including beaches, wetlands, and rural highways.

The facility supports educational programming, community engagement, and cultural tourism in Fort Pierce. Its location near Downtown Fort Pierce places it close to Sunrise Theatre, the A.E. Backus Museum & Gallery, and the Fort Pierce City Marina. The museum strengthens the city’s position as a regional arts destination and preserves an important chapter of Florida history.