National Center for Children's Illustrated Literature

Review №1

Rating: 5

My nephews had a lovely time. The staff were warm, welcoming, and super helpful.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №2

Rating: 5

Date: 5 months ago

Review №3

Rating: 5

I enjoyed the author illustrations of Mr. Chins books. I also enjoyed the interactive drawing.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №4

Rating: 5

Date: 6 months ago

Review №5

Rating: 5

Date: 9 months ago

Review №6

Rating: 5

Date: 9 months ago

Review №7

Rating: 2

After driving several hours to see the museum - we found it closed! A small sheet of paper taped to the window showed that it was closed on Saturday! The recording when we called the main phone number, mentioned nothing of the closure. The Facebook page mentioned nothing of the closure. The website mentioned nothing of the closure. It Only when you arrive will you find the doors locked and be apprised of the change. Not very considerate of patrons and very disappointing. My wife was an elementary teacher for 30+ years and the daughter of the city librarian. She knows the authors, illustrators, and award winning books. She has read them to many hundreds of childern and this was to be a high point of our trip. It would be an understatement to say were bummed. Please improve your public communications.

Date: 11 months ago

Review №8

Rating: 5

This place was amazing. Really good location as well. The staff was very friendly and very helpful and knowledgeable. Not to mention it s free. They offer a lot of activities for families.

Date: a year ago

Review №9

Rating: 5

This was a really neat place for the kiddos to see the art from books that they had recently read at the library. And you can purchase their books in the gift shop as well.

Date: a year ago

Review №10

Rating: 5

We loved this place. So relaxed, so just chilled out. The way this is laid out you have all the room in the world and you can just mosey around and enjoy the art. We got to see a retrospective of the centers exhibits. So amazing this is a jewel. Also the gift shop has many signed editions for sale. Highly recommended.

Date: a year ago

Review №11

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №12

Rating: 5

Ms. Kayla from NCCIL is phenomenal! Early Artists was such a great session. Our 5,3, and 2 year olds loved it. Thank you!

Date: a year ago

Review №13

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №14

Rating: 5

We were greeted at the door. She explained the history of the museum and the original art of the book illustrators. We then were able to explore on our own and finifinished off going to the bookstore.

Date: a year ago

Review №15

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №16

Rating: 5

Small museum in and out in thirty minutes, didn t go with kids but bought some books in the book store. It all ties in to the story book theme the town has.

Date: a year ago

Review №17

Rating: 5

Careful! Dr. Seuss statues are offsite, in a tiny park nearby, downtown WE COULDN T FIND THEM better luck to you, Jonny

Date: a year ago

Review №18

Rating: 5

We love this museum! There are new exhibits on the time, activities for the kids, and a cute little bookstore full of sign books and fantastic gifts. The staff are always nice and are fantastic storytellers in and of themselves.

Date: a year ago

Review №19

Rating: 5

Fun and free, honestly the most exhilarating thing to do in Abilene. And it ties into the story book scavenger hunt across downtown so I highly recommend it

Date: a year ago

Review №20

Rating: 5

Oh my gooodness this park and the sculpture walk was awesome. We were in town on a misty/rainy day. There were a few groups of people out enjoying the sculptures at the park and strolling the streets. Abilene downtown has a neat feel. There s fun boutiques, hat shops and a Texas Novelty store. The Paramount Theater was playing Its a Wonderful Life. I mean come on

Date: a year ago

Review №21

Rating: 5

Best place for facilitating creativity in children and development for a love of learning!!!

Date: a year ago

Review №22

Rating: 5

A beautiful experience! Warm and welcoming for children of all ages (Im a child in my 70s). The staff are a wealth of information. Dont miss this lovely museum!

Date: a year ago

Review №23

Rating: 5

Cooper High School 50+1 Reunion! Awesome facility! Highly recommend!

Date: 2 years ago

Review №24

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №25

Rating: 3

Date: 2 years ago

Review №26

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №27

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №28

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №29

Rating: 5

A really nice little (free) museum not to be missed! It spotlights a childrens book writer/artist with original art. The bookstore is wonderful too! There are also b/w photos of previous spotlighted writers. There are also really great childrens book statues outside of the museum to enjoy.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №30

Rating: 5

Neat space, beautiful art gallery! They feature illustrators, Im looking forward to visiting again

Date: 2 years ago

Review №31

Rating: 5

Cute little museum, especially if you like reading books, we loved it so much we are planning a trip back in June for the storybook festival.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №32

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №33

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №34

Rating: 3

Date: 2 years ago

Review №35

Rating: 5

This was such a fun experience! It is another hidden gem in Abilene. The NCCIL features the original art work from one childrens book illustrator each quarter. When possible the illustrator comes for the debut of their art work. You get the opportunity to see their art with the story book near by. We had a great time! Admission is by donation only, and the staff was very friendly and helpful.

Date: 3 years ago

Review №36

Rating: 4

Nice exhibit. Very complete for the one author, but it would be nice to have more than just one set of work to appreciate.

Date: 3 years ago

Review №37

Rating: 5

I highly recommend stopping here. We plan on returning next year for the festival. Sweet lady who works there shared personal history of the NCCIL.

Date: 3 years ago

Review №38

Rating: 4

Date: 3 years ago

Review №39

Rating: 4

Great adventure

Date: 3 years ago

Review №40

Rating: 5

Great time at the CALF!

Date: 3 years ago

Review №41

Rating: 5

Wonderful kid friendly place. Nice artwork from books. Books are usually close to the artwork. You can read the books and enjoy the art. Also have books you can buy.

Date: 3 years ago

Review №42

Rating: 3

Date: 3 years ago

Review №43

Rating: 4

A very small place, with a few books and framed pictures to showcase an author. You can even purchase books that you find interesting at their shop.

Date: 3 years ago

Review №44

Rating: 5

Date: 3 years ago

Review №45

Rating: 4

local treasure

Date: 3 years ago

Review №46

Rating: 5

Date: 3 years ago

Review №47

Rating: 5

Date: 4 years ago

Review №48

Rating: 5

Love free craft on Saturday

Date: 4 years ago

Review №49

Rating: 5

Date: 4 years ago

Review №50

Rating: 5

Date: 4 years ago

Review №51

Rating: 4

Date: 4 years ago

Review №52

Rating: 5

Date: 4 years ago

Review №53

Rating: 5

Was greeted at the door, provided background information of the featured author, & all questions answered.

Date: 4 years ago

Review №54

Rating: 5

This museum and the trail of childrens sculptures (including a Dr. Seus) that run through the downtown make a perfect stop for the whole family and/or art/literature lovers. The museum features the illustrations from a childrens author and tells the stories of how they came to be. An attached art area offers some hands-on art opportunities for your littles (or you), and the attached bookstore offers many signed copies from authors who have been showcased. While there is so much for big kids, we took a toddler and a college student and had a blast. Hope to go back for a longer day of exploration.

Date: 4 years ago

Review №55

Rating: 5

Awesome exhibit and bookstore.

Date: 4 years ago

Review №56

Rating: 5

Date: 4 years ago

Review №57

Rating: 4

Nice, clean just not my thing

Date: 4 years ago

Review №58

Rating: 5

What a great way to enjoy the day and sit back and ponder the moment as the traffic moves...a great place to take photos of loved ones or selfies...or just to sit back and read a book on the bench...throw down a blanket and kick off your shoes and enjoy the outdoors...I forget sometimes that Im downtown!!

Date: 4 years ago

Review №59

Rating: 5

Loved the way they interact with the Children

Date: 5 years ago

Review №60

Rating: 5

Date: 5 years ago

Review №61

Rating: 5

Date: 5 years ago

Review №62

Rating: 5

Cool experience

Date: 5 years ago

Review №63

Rating: 5

Date: 5 years ago

Review №64

Rating: 5

Warm, friendly, knowledgeable vollunteer staff at front door, free admission and beautiful art. A great place to take preschool and elementary school children to see visual art and kids books. Wonderful gift store as well sells the books that are displayed on the walls. Fun place to learn about authors of childrens literature. Not crowded.

Date: 5 years ago

Review №65

Rating: 5

Free place cool inside arts and a place to read to kids.

Date: 5 years ago

Review №66

Rating: 5

No admission fee, they operate off donations. Saturday is a great time to take the kids by, they usually have an art project that the kids can do. Awesome place.

Date: 5 years ago

Review №67

Rating: 5

Date: 5 years ago

Review №68

Rating: 4

Fun statues

Date: 5 years ago

Review №69

Rating: 4

The only reason I didnt give it 5 stars, is that its rather small. However, it is quite nice. On Saturdays, they have a Family Art Activity(1-4), its free and fun. My daughter absolutely loves the entire place, and exclaims loudly when we pass it. You should definitely check it out. Well likely end up as Saturday regulars.

Date: 5 years ago

Review №70

Rating: 4

Date: 5 years ago

Review №71

Rating: 5

Date: 5 years ago

Review №72

Rating: 5

I love it

Date: 5 years ago

Review №73

Rating: 4

It will take you back too when you were a child

Date: 5 years ago

Review №74

Rating: 5

Date: 5 years ago

Review №75

Rating: 4

Date: 5 years ago

Review №76

Rating: 5

Date: 5 years ago

Review №77

Rating: 5

Great for the children of our community, and vendors...

Date: 5 years ago

Review №78

Rating: 5

Date: 5 years ago

Review №79

Rating: 5

Date: 5 years ago

Review №80

Rating: 5

A magical place to inspire and encourage the love of reading.

Date: 5 years ago

Review №81

Rating: 5

Date: 5 years ago

Review №82

Rating: 5

Fun for kids and adults will enjoy it right along with the kiddos

Date: 5 years ago

Review №83

Rating: 5

Date: 5 years ago

Review №84

Rating: 5

Really special place in the center of the childrens book capital of America. So fun to see kids stories honored in statues all over town.

Date: 5 years ago

Review №85

Rating: 5

They were really nice

Date: 5 years ago

Review №86

Rating: 4

Very interesting

Date: 5 years ago

Review №87

Rating: 5

Date: 5 years ago

Review №88

Rating: 5

Great museum, they highlight a different authors work every month. Great selection of books also.

Date: 5 years ago

Review №89

Rating: 5

Date: 5 years ago

Review №90

Rating: 3

Date: 5 years ago

Review №91

Rating: 5

My son really enjoyed the scavenger hunt. Small place but a nice way to spend a little bit of time with the kids.

Date: 6 years ago

Review №92

Rating: 4

Date: 6 years ago

Review №93

Rating: 3

Date: 6 years ago

Review №94

Rating: 5

It was exciting to see original artwork from some of our favorite books.

Date: 6 years ago

Review №95

Rating: 5

Date: 6 years ago

Review №96

Rating: 5

We were here during CALF

Date: 6 years ago

Review №97

Rating: 5

Date: 6 years ago

Review №98

Rating: 5

This is an amazing place. I take my students every year. My kids and I stop in often as well.

Date: 6 years ago

Review №99

Rating: 1

Was closed on Thursday, May 24, 2018 for change of exhibits. Why cant this be done on a day that they are normally closed to the general public?

Date: 6 years ago

Review №100

Rating: 5

Abilene is blessed to have this shining jewel in our downtown area. It is always a joy to go and see what s new at the NCCIL!

Date: 6 years ago

Review №101

Rating: 5

What a Wonderful place

Date: 6 years ago

Review №102

Rating: 5

This was a fun Museum. Kids really enjoyed looking through all the books they have.

Date: 6 years ago

Review №103

Rating: 5

Date: 6 years ago

Review №104

Rating: 5

This is a fantastic Childrens center with amazing events and authors.

Date: 6 years ago

Review №105

Rating: 4

Loved everything about this!!!

Date: 6 years ago

Review №106

Rating: 4

Some of the exhibits are very neat.

Date: 6 years ago

Review №107

Rating: 5

Great exhibits!

Date: 7 years ago

Review №108

Rating: 2

Date: 7 years ago

Review №109

Rating: 5

We loved this place!

Date: 7 years ago

Review №110

Rating: 3

Date: 7 years ago

Review №111

Rating: 5

Great museum. Fantastic exhibits. Free. Family fun.

Date: 7 years ago

Review №112

Rating: 5

A great illustrators exhibition.

Date: 7 years ago

Review №113

Rating: 5

Date: 8 years ago

Review №114

Rating: 5

Date: 8 years ago

Review №115

Rating: 5

Date: 8 years ago

Review №116

Rating: 5

Date: 8 years ago

Review №117

Rating: 5

Yes!

Date: 8 years ago

Review №118

Rating: 4

Date: 9 years ago

Review №119

Rating: 5

Highly Recommended.

Date: 9 years ago

Review №120

Rating: 4

Date: 10 years ago