Located at North Harwood Street, the Dallas Museum of Art was established in 1903 and today, boasts of one of the most comprehensive collections of international art in the country.
The museum's collection of 23,000 works is meticulously selected to depict the evolution of art from the ancient to the modern eras. Their themed collections like the African, the American, the Ancient Mediterranean, the Contemporary Arts and the Pacific displays showcase rare artifacts and sculptures, some of which date back to the early eleventh century. In addition to these, the museum also hosts several temporary exhibitions, which bring the talents of some of the most noteworthy established and up-and-coming contemporary artists to the fore, while also insightful collections curated by some of the most renowned names of today's age. Past exhibitions have included the famous 'Van Gogh's Sheaves of Wheat and the acclaimed Splendors of China's Forbidden City: The Glorious Reign of Emperor Qianlong.
The museum also conducts a number of special events and activities from time to time, which include talks, lectures and screenings of rare art-house films, and sketching, art and yoga classes to further home your skills. For quick bites to fuel your museum discovery jaunts, head right to the Atrium Café, which offers delicious lunch alternatives from Tuesday to Sunday, or even the Seventeen Seventeen Restaurant for a more eclectic gourmet experience in culinary art. At the end of your visit, don't forget to stop by at the Museum Gift Shop, which offers you a vivid array of jewelry, books, prints and art-tiles for souvenirs of your visit to the Dallas Museum of Art, or even thoughtful gift ideas.
The Dallas Museum of Art is open to visitors from 11 am to 5 pm on Tuesday and Wednesday, 11 am to 9 pm on Thursday and 11 am to 5 pm from Friday through Sunday. Admission is charged at about $10 per person, with special discounts for children and seniors. If you're planning to stop by in a group of 10 or more, call the museum in advance to schedule a guided tour and also avail of even further discounts.
For further information, you can visit the website http://dallasmuseumofart.org, or call the Dallas Museum of Art at 214-922-1222.
The Dallas Museum of Art
1717 North Harwood
Dallas, Texas 75201
