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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, offers one of the largest and most impressive art collections in the nation. Its... Read More
The sprawling 370,000-square-foot Dallas Museum of Art, designed by New York architect Edward Larrabee Barnes, offers one of the largest and most impressive art collections in the nation. Its permanent holdings, dating back from the third millennium BC to the present day-- encompass over 23,000 works of paintings, sculptures, jewelry and artifacts from all over the world. Here, you'll find masterpieces from heavy hitters such as Pollock, Rothko, Monet, Rodin and Picasso to name a few. Beyond the galleries, the museum houses a children's creative zone, a sculpture garden and a cafe featuring a window of Dale Chihuly's glass flowers. And with the exception of certain exhibitions and events, general admission to the museum is always free.
EXPERT TIPS BY:
Ilene Jacobs
Dallas Local Expert
- 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."
- Downtown Dallas' Best Attractions: "The DMA is free to visit and hosts a wide variety of events and family programs on a regular basis. On the third Friday of the month the museum features a night program filled with activities, concerts and live performances."
- 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."
- 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 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 Family-Friendly Museums Because: The Dallas Museum of Art offers activities for every age group, plus you can't go wrong with free admission.
EXPERT TIPS BY:
Denise Brandenberg
Dallas Local Expert
- Museums, 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 Museums Because: The Dallas Museum of Art is the best museum for art lovers in Dallas.
- Best for Attractions near American Airlines Center Because: The Dallas Museum of Art is perfect for art lovers staying near the American Airlines Center.
