Kimbell Art Museum
Since its opening in 1972, the Kimbell Art Museum has won
acclaim for its classic modern building designed by the great American
architect Louis I. Kahn (1901–1974). Kahn's innovative use of natural
light and subtle articulation of space and materials enhance the
experience of the art. The building's gracious proportions, fine
craftsmanship, and beautiful landscaping lend a further sense of serenity
and restraint. The Kimbell Art Museum is widely regarded as one of the
most outstanding modern public art-gallery facilities in the world.
Located at 3333 Camp Bowie Blvd Fort Worth,
TX (817) 654-1034. Hours: Tuesdays-Thursdays and Saturdays 10 a.m.–5
p.m. Fridays noon–8 p.m. Sundays noon–5 p.m. Closed Mondays, New
Year's Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day. Admission to the
Museum's permanent collection is free. There is a charge for special
exhibitions. Please visit their web site or call ahead for more
information before making the visit.
Meadows Museum
The Meadows Museum was founded by Algur H. Meadows in 1965 for the display and study of Spanish art. The museum has grown considerably since then. The founding collection of Spanish art, the Meadows Museum Collection, includes over 500 works that span the millennium, from the 10th through the 20th century, and form one of the finest collections of Spanish art in the world. Also of great importance is the Elizabeth Meadows Collection of 20th century sculpture. Additionally, the Meadows Museum also looks after the University Art Collection – over 1400 works – and the Master of Fine Arts Collection – approximately 150 representative works by graduates of Southern Methodist University’s Division of Art. The Meadows Museum also presents a lively and diverse schedule of exhibitions and programs that cover a broader range of the history of art. From its beginning, the museum was intended to serve as an important educational resource for the students and faculty of Southern Methodist University as well as the Dallas community.
5900 Bishop Boulevard, SMU Dallas, TX (214)768-2516
Modern Art Museum
In 2002 the Modern
celebrated the 110th anniversary of its founding charter, granted in 1892
to the Fort Worth Public Library and Art Gallery. The Modern Art Museum of
Fort Worth is the oldest art museum in Texas and one of the oldest museums
in the western United States. The Modern maintains one of the foremost
collections of postwar art in the central United States. The Museum’s
permanent collection consists of approximately 2,600 works of art,
including paintings, sculpture, site-specific installations, drawings,
prints, photographs and videotapes/discs. A new home for the Modern Art
Museum, designed by Japanese architect Tadao Ando, opened in Fort
Worth’s Cultural District on December 14, 2002. The Modern Art
Museum of Fort Worth is located at 3200 Darnell Street, Fort Worth,
Texas. Telephone: 817-738-9215 Toll Free: 1-866-824-5566. The
Modern galleries are open Tuesday 10 am to 5 pm (Sept 9 - Nov 18, 10 am to
8 pm); Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday 10 am to 5 pm; Friday 10 am to 8 pm;
Sunday 11 am to 5 pm. The Modern is closed Mondays and holidays, including
New Year’s Day, Independence Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, and
Christmas. Please visit their web site or call for admission cost
and current hours.
National Cowboys of Color Museum and Hall of Fame
The National Cowboys of Color Museum and Hall of Fame
highlights the history of African-American, Hispanic and Native American contributions to the settling of the western United States as well as the U. S. Buffalo Soldiers and frontier men, women and children through artifact and works of arts. The museum also offers youth workshops during the week with presentations by historians, native storytellers, re-enactors and tours of the museum. Most workshops are free but pre-registration is required. Email
info@cowboysofcolor.org
for registration detail. The National Cowboys of Color Museum and Hall of Fame is located at 3400 Mount Vernon Avenue, Fort Worth, Texas, 76103. The museum is open 11-6 p.m., Wednesday through Saturday. Admission is $6.00 adults, $4.00 senior citizens, $3.00 students, children 5 and under are free. Free Parking. Museum Gift Shop onsite and online. Memberships are also available. Please visit our website at
www.cowboysofcolor.org
Old City Park
Old City Park is composed of 38 historic structures & boasts a working farm, a traditional Jewish household, elegant Victorian homes, a school, a church & commercial buildings. Our mission is to preserve representative structures, artifacts & other historical materials related to the history of Dallas & North Central Texas between the years of 1840-1910 & through educational programming, interpret these historical materials to the public.
Located at 1717 Gano street, Dallas,
Texas, Old City Park is conveniently located
near the heart of downtown Dallas, close the junction
of Interstate's 30 and 35. Old City Park is open year round Tuesday
through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday noon to 4 p.m. EXCEPT
for Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve and New
Year's Day. Additional questions? Contact the Old City Park ticket
office at (214) 428-5448 or the main office at (214) 421-5141.
Texas Fire Museum
The Texas Fire Museum was founded in August 1999 to preserve the old Dallas Fire Department Maintenance Facility and to establish a fire apparatus museum that serves as an educational resource for the community.
The Texas Fire Museum works in conjunction with the Dallas Firefighters Museum and the North Texas Historical Fire Society
(SPAAMFAA) Chapter with the restoration and preservation of antique fire apparatus.
Presently, we have over 60 antique apparatus on display.
The Science Place
The Science Place is one of the most compelling and unique museums in the Southwest United States. Offering three distinct areas of specialization (exhibit halls, a planetarium, and an IMAX® Theater) as well as hosting the oldest science preschool in the southwest. It opened in 1946. The Science Place is about discovering the joy of learning through over 200 hands-on exhibits, larger than life films, engaging light shows and exhilarating
soundscapes. We are committed to science, math, and technology education for all ages.
Located at Fair Park Dallas, TX
(214)428-7200
The Sixth
Floor Museum (President John F. Kennedy)
Each year over two million visitors come to Dealey Plaza in downtown
Dallas. This site-designated a National Historic Landmark District-is the
location of the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. Some come to
reflect, others seek information about this dramatic event in American
history. The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza was established to meet this
worldwide demand. Since its opening in February 1989, the museum has
welcomed almost 4,000,000 visitors. The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza
contains a permanent historical exhibition dealing with the life, times,
death, and legacy of John F. Kennedy with a focus on the impact of his
death on the nation and the world. The subject is documented illustrated
Through the use of nearly 400 photographs, 45 minutes of documentary
films, artifacts, graphs, charts, and other related interpretive
materials. Two evidentiary areas associated with the President's alleged
assassin are preserved including the alleged sniper's perch. Artifacts
include the Zapruder camera, the FBI model of Dealey Plaza used by the
Warren Commission and personal items from the Kennedy years. The early
1960's, the events of November 22-25, l963, the capture of a suspect,
world response, major investigations, and the president's legacy are among
the topics discussed. The museum is located on the sixth floor of
the Dallas County Administration Building (formerly the Texas School Book
Depository) at 411 Elm Street at Houston in downtown Dallas. Visitors
enter through the Visitors Center on the north side of the building where
twin elevators take them directly to the museum's permanent exhibition.
Dallas,
TX (214)653-6666
The
Women's Museum
The Women’s Museum: An
Institute for the Future is the nation’s first comprehensive women’s
history museum. The Women’s Museum is a place where the lives,
accomplishments and achievements of women are celebrated. It is a place
where people learn first-hand the varied uses of science and technology
and their implications in our everyday lives. The museum chronicles the
lives of more than 3,000 American women using state-of-the-art interactive
exhibits to explore their contributions throughout American history,
examine the similarities and differences among women’s lives across
time. The museum also provides educational and enrichment programs, group
tours and school tours. We are also a world-class conference center
complete with the latest in audio visual, technological and catering
capabilities to help make events successful. Located safely in Historic
Fair Park, with ample free parking available. The Women’s Museum is
located at 3800 Parry Avenue, Dallas, and is open Wednesday thru
Saturday from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m., Sunday from noon until 5 p.m., and
Tuesdays from 10 a.m. until 9 p.m. with free admission after 5 p.m.
