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Dallas Museum of Art
Type: Art Museums, Museums
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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-- encompasses 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.
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EXPERT TIPS BY:
Ilene Jacobs
Dallas Local Expert
- Museums: "Free general admission entry to the DMA requires a ticket for entry. Visitors are encouraged to reserve tickets online in advance, but walk-ups are also able to be accommodated. Note that as of September 2021, all visitors and employees are required to wear face masks while visiting the Museum."
- Things to Do in Fall: "All visitors must reserve a free general admission ticket for the DMA on their selected date. Guests will then be able to add on a matching exhibition ticket."
- Downtown Dallas' Best Attractions: "Free general admission entry to the DMA now requires a timed ticket secured in advance in order to maintain limited capacity. Also note that as of April 2021, all visitors and employees are required to wear face masks while visiting the Museum."
- Free Things to Do: "Note that DMA now requires a timed ticket secured in advance in order to maintain a limited capacity."
- 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 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 Dallas Museum of Art is the only North American venue presenting Van Gogh and the Olive Groves.
- 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 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
- 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.
