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Taking advantage of North Texas’ many cultural opportunities is one way
to enrich your life. Visit a museum, take in a play or enjoy a dance performance
to broaden your horizons. It’s good for the whole family.
Museums
African American Museum, Dallas 214-565-9026
African art objects, African American fine art, folk art and historical archives.
(F SP) (www.aamdallas.org)
Amon Carter Museum, Fort Worth 817-738-1933
19th and early 20th century American art. Extensive collections of paintings, drawings, prints, sculptures and photographs. (F) (www.cartermuseum.org)
Arlington Museum of Art 817-275-4600
Contemporary art with a regional focus by emerging and veteran Texas artists.
(F) (www.arlingtonmuseum.org)
Center for the Visual Arts, Meadows Gallery and East Gallery, Denton 940-382-2787
Art exhibitions with emphasis on contemporary art. (F) (www.dentonarts.com)
Dallas Holocaust Memorial Center 214-750-4654
Photos, documents, artifacts, films, library and videotaped testimonies from survivors of the Holocaust. (F SP) (www.dallasholocaustmemorialcenter.org)
Dallas Museum of Art 214-922-1200
Comprehensive collection of paintings, sculpture and works on paper spanning a wide range of centuries and cultures from Asian antiquities to leading edge contemporary. Free on Thursday from 5 to 9 pm and first Tuesday of each month. (F $ SP) (www.dallasmuseumofart.org)
Dallas Museum of Natural History, Fair Park, Dallas 214-421-3466
Fifty habitat groups featuring flora and fauna of the state, including prehistoric
fossils.
($) (www.dallasdino.org)
Fort Worth Museum of Science and History 817-255-9300
Noble Planetarium and Omni Theater. Hands-on displays include history, dinosaurs and Explora Zone. ($ SP) (www.fortworthmuseum.org)
Frontiers of Flight Museum, Dallas 214-350-3600
Preserves and chronicles the history of aviation and manned flight. Showcases
the History of Aviation Collection. Members free. (F $) (www.flightmuseum.com)
Kimbell Art Museum, Fort Worth 817-332-8451
European and Asian painting and sculpture. Charge for special exhibitions.
(F) (www.kimbellart.org)
Meadows Museum, SMU Campus 214-768-2516
Spanish art from the 9th through 20th centuries. (F SP) (www.smu.edu/meadows/museum)
Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth 817-738-9215
20th century American and European art. (F SP) (www.themodern.org)
Special Programs
ArtCentre of Plano 972-423-7809
Non-profit fine arts gallery of local and national artists.
(F) (www.artcentreofplano.org)
Artreach-Dallas, Inc. 214-827-1025
Provides tickets to special events and performances for low-income children
and adults, the disabled and elderly in Dallas/Fort Worth. (F) (www.artreachdallas.org)
The Black Academy of Arts and Letters, Dallas 214-743-2440
Encourages creative expression and interpretation by African-American people
through visual arts, theater arts, film/video/TV, dance and music. (F $) (www.tbaal.org)
South Dallas Cultural Center 214-939-2787
Afrocentric cultural and artistic activities for the benefit of the community.
(F $) (www.dallasblack.com/channel1)
Young Audiences of Greater Dallas 214-520-0023
Brings performing visual and literary artists to area schools, libraries and
community centers.
($ SP) (www.yadallas.org)
Theaters
Call individual theaters for information and show schedules.
