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Dallas Museum of Art
Type: Art Museums, Museums
10Best Says
The sprawling 370,000-square-foot Dallas Museum of Art, designed by New York architect Edward Larrabee Barnes, houses one of the largest and most impressive art collections in the nation. And not only... Read More
The sprawling 370,000-square-foot Dallas Museum of Art, designed by New York architect Edward Larrabee Barnes, houses one of the largest and most impressive art collections in the nation. And not only can your family check out masterpieces by heavy hitters like Pollock, Rothko, Monet, Rodin and Picasso, but they also can enjoy a variety of excellent programs that the museum offers year-round. There's everything from special late-night experiences (held on the third Friday of each month) to thematic art-making activities, story times and gallery activities for kids (held the first Tuesday of the month) and free bi-monthly art tours for teens. In addition to the galleries, the museum boasts a play space as well as an art-making area, a sculpture garden and a cafe featuring a window of Dale Chihuly's glass flowers. And except for certain exhibitions and events, general admission to the museum is always free.
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EXPERT TIPS BY:
Ilene Jacobs
Dallas Local Expert
- Family-Friendly Museums: "The museum offers family audio tours geared for 5-11-year-old children. The tours are available at the Visitor Services desk and are free. Also, be sure to check out an Art to Go family activity tote, which can be found at the Pop-Up Art Spot on Saturdays."
- Free Things to Do: "The museum stays open until 11 p.m. on the third Friday of the month (excluding December). Note that you need to purchase a ticket for the late night program."
- Museums, Downtown Dallas' Best Attractions: "The museum is open until 11 p.m. on the third Friday of the month. Note that Late Night tickets are required after 5 p.m."
- Things to Do in Fall: "Timed tickets, which can be purchased online, are required for all visitors to the Dior exhibition. Children 11 and under are free. Park your car for free in the West Village complex on McKinney Avenue and ride the complimentary trolley straight to the museum."
- Best for Family-Friendly Museums Because: The Dallas Museum of Art offers activities for every age group, plus you can't go wrong with free admission.
- Best for Free Things to Do Because: The DMA boasts world-class art and offers a slew of activities for every age to enjoy.
- Best for Museums, Downtown Dallas' Best Attractions Because: The Dallas Museum of Art houses one of the largest and most impressive art collections in the nation.
- Best for Things to Do in Fall Because: The Dior exhibition at the Dallas Museum of Art is a must-see for fashionistas of any age.
EXPERT TIPS BY:
Denise Brandenberg
Dallas Local Expert
- Attractions near American Airlines Center: "Free admission is offered on the first Tuesday of each month. Also, students and teachers (with valid school IDs) get free admission every Thursday night."
- Best for Attractions near American Airlines Center Because: The Dallas Museum of Art is perfect for art lovers staying near the American Airlines Center.
