Check out these 8 Museums in Dallas Fort Worth Worth Exploring! These are the museums I have been going to since I was a kid, and they remain some of my favorites in town to this day as an adult. Whether you’re looking for a good history or art or science museum, we have it all for you. These museums in DFW are worth exploring!
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The Perot Museum of Science
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One of the most fun and hands on science museums I have been to! A great event for both kids and adults with exciting interactive exhibits and it’s located right in the heart of Dallas! Think dinosaurs, earthquakes, virtual reality, and engineering!
Hours
10am – 6pm every day except Sunday when it opens at 11am
Price
Ranging from $13 – $20 depending on packages
George W. Bush Presidential Library
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No matter what your political opinions are, this is a pretty cool museum. Located on the SMU campus, this museum gives you the inside scoop on the Bush presidency and the inside White House life. Of course, it definitely is a bit different from our current White House life, but still worth the experience! The interactive exhibits make it great for both kids and adults!
Hours
9am – 5pm daily, except opens at 12pm on Sundays
Price
$19 adults, $17 teens, $13 kids, $16 students, FREE for SMU students
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Fort Worth Modern Art Museum
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I am in love with this museum, but honestly it’s mostly for the beautiful architecture of the building itself. Home to some incredible works of modern art and a delightful cafe if you want to be productive and creative. It mostly contains glass and concrete minimalist works!
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10am – 5pm every day except closed on Monday
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$16 for GA, $12 seniors, $10 student, FREE under 18
JFK Sixth Floor Museum
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An amazing historical museum for even those that are not big history lovers (aka me). The Sixth Floor Museum walks you through the JFK assassination right where it actually happened. Filled with media clippings, actual artifacts, interviews, stories, and so much more. One of the coolest museums I have ever been to, hands down.
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10am – 6pm every day except for opens at noon on Mondays
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$16 adults, $14 seniors, $13 under 18
Kimbell Art Museum
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A local favorite for sure. Explore the beautiful works of art from all over the world held at our Kimbell Art Museum in Fort Worth, TX. Mostly known for the impressionist and Islamic works of art it holds, and home to some El Greco, Rubens, Velazquez, Rembrandt, Goya, Monet, Matisse and Picasso art!
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closed Monday, 10am – 5pm weekdays/Saturday, 12pm – 8pm Friday, 12pm – 5pm on Sundays
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$18 adults, $16 students, $14 under 14
Dallas Museum of Art
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If you want something free, this is your best bet! I absolutely love the DMA because it is home to some stunning works of art (both modern and not) and even beautiful sculptures and murals to top it off. Walk around and maybe even pay for one of their unique exhibts. My FAVORITE piece of art is the Four Triangles. You’ll know it when you see it.
Hours
11am – 5pm, closed on Mondays
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FREE
National Cowgirl Museum
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A favorite for little kids and those of you not from Texas! One of the only museums of it’s kind (obviously), it showcases the life of the wild west for Women and Cowgirls. A great stop if you’re already checking out the Stockyards and Rodeo in Fort Worth!
Hours
10am – 4pm every day, closed Sunday/Monday
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$5 for adults, $3.50 for under 13
Nasher Sculpture Garden
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A unique and beautiful indoor/outdoor collection of sculptures that are absolutely worth checking out! An easy trip that won’t take you long at all, but still will be a beauty. Check out these 300+ stunning sculptures!
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11am – 5pm every day, closed on Monday
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$10 for GA, $8 for seniors, $5 for students
Thanks for checking out our Best Museums in Dallas Fort Worth blog post! We love sharing these wonderful Museums in DFW that we have grown up going to, and we have no doubt you’re going to enjoy them as well.
Comment below if you have any additional favorites you think should be added in!
Comments (9)
nichole
November 13, 2018 at 2:56 pm
i’m honestly not a huge fan of museums but by the photos they look really neat and full of history
Naomi
November 13, 2018 at 4:28 pm
I agree, the architecture of the Modern Art Museum is amazing!! I’m a huge fan of museums in general. Visiting one when I’m in a new city is always a highlight for me.
Azanique Rawl
November 13, 2018 at 5:31 pm
I had no idea Dallas had so many museums! That sculpture garden looks so cool 🙂
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Nicole Booz
November 13, 2018 at 10:18 pm
Woah I had no idea Dallas had so many museums. Seattle has a similar outdoor sculpture garden I’d love to visit the one in Dallas!
Annaliese
November 14, 2018 at 5:56 am
Oh my gosh- so many! I’m going to Texas for Thanksgiving so I’ll have to look and see if you have any posts on the area I’ll be going to!
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Hannah Becker
November 14, 2018 at 6:03 am
I love the Sixth Floor Museum and the National Cowgirl Museum but hadn’t been to any of the others. Sounds like I need to plan a trip to DFW!!!! It’s such a cool place. My husband and I love traveling there.
shay
November 14, 2018 at 8:52 am
i love a good JFK conspiracy theory so that museum is a must for me!
Ash
November 14, 2018 at 3:35 pm
Added to my list. I’m really looking fiesta to visiting Texas because I’ve never been there before. It would be nice to see the museums and what they’re all about. x
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Gpa
December 1, 2019 at 9:46 am
Thanks for the list…good job
Didn’t see Amon Carter museum Fort Worth listed.. I really like that one. Early American especially Remington and Russell sculptures.