Things to do in Fort Worth Cultural District on a day trip include visiting the Kimbell Art Museum and Amon Carter Museum of American Art, two museums with free admission. From southern Dallas, you can plan the day around their collections, opening hours and parking.
- Location: Fort Worth, Texas.
- Free admission: The Kimbell’s collection and the Amon Carter Museum.
- Typical museum pattern: Both museums are closed on Mondays; hours vary on other days.
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01Plan a Fort Worth Cultural District day trip from southern DallasA museum-focused day trip works best when you choose your first stop by opening time and leave room for a…
02Allow time for museum access and the surrounding groundsBoth museums have access features that can help you plan your visit.
03Check museum hours, tickets and transport before you goHours and admission details can affect how you arrange the day, especially if you’re planning around a…- 04FAQsAdmission to the Kimbell’s collection is always free.
Plan a Fort Worth Cultural District day trip from southern Dallas
A museum-focused day trip works best when you choose your first stop by opening time and leave room for a second museum.
The Kimbell Art Museum is at 3333 Camp Bowie Boulevard, Fort Worth, Texas 76107; the Amon Carter Museum of American Art is another option for a visit centered on American art. Day Star Dallas is a hotel with guest rooms available to book for your stay in southern Dallas.
If you’re driving, the Kimbell has free parking in its underground garage, Kahn Building parking and Kimbell East open-air lot. Free street parking is also available in front of the Kahn Building and along Van Cliburn Way. The Amon Carter has free parking in its lot on Camp Bowie Boulevard.
For a day with two museum stops, check both museums’ hours before setting out and decide which collection you most want to see first. Their schedules differ, and both close on Mondays.
Which museums should you visit?
The Kimbell and Amon Carter offer different collections, and both have free general admission. You can visit one at a relaxed pace or plan a two-museum day around their opening hours.
Kimbell Art Museum
The Kimbell’s collection is always free. Regular hours are Tuesday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Friday, noon to 8 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and Sunday, noon to 5 p.m. It is closed Monday.
Special exhibitions have separate admission: $18 for adults, $16 for seniors age 60 and older and students, and $14 for children ages 6–11. Admission is free for children under 6 and Kimbell members. Exhibition tickets allow last entry 30 minutes before closing.
Special-exhibition tickets are half price on Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Fridays from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday half-price tickets must be purchased at the Piano Pavilion Box Office.
Amon Carter Museum of American Art
The Amon Carter offers free admission. Its regular hours are Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Thursday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; and Sunday, noon to 5 p.m. It is closed Monday.
Allow time for museum access and the surrounding grounds
Both museums have access features that can help you plan your visit. At the Kimbell, the Kahn Building’s east entrance on Van Cliburn Way has accessible ramps; the west entrance is not wheelchair accessible. Accessible parking is available in all Kimbell garages and lots, and a special-assistance vehicle can transport visitors between its two buildings.
The Amon Carter has barrier-free entrances, elevators to all floors, accessible restrooms and drinking fountains. Free wheelchairs are available first come, first served. Accessible parking is available first come, first served in the museum lot off Camp Bowie Boulevard and along the museum’s south side on Lancaster Avenue.
Check museum hours, tickets and transport before you go
Hours and admission details can affect how you arrange the day, especially if you’re planning around a special exhibition or a Monday visit. The Kimbell also closes on New Year’s Day, Juneteenth, July 4, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
The Amon Carter closes on New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
The Trinity Railway Express connects downtown Dallas and Fort Worth. Its Fort Worth stations are Fort Worth T&P Station at 221 West Lancaster Avenue and Fort Worth Central Station at 1001 Jones Street. The guide to getting around Dallas covers local transportation, and you can check the official site for current museum hours, ticket details and transport information.
Allow time for the return trip when planning museum visits, particularly if you’re relying on public transportation.
A downtown Dallas day trip offers a separate city itinerary.
FAQs
Is admission free at the Kimbell Art Museum?
Admission to the Kimbell’s collection is always free. Special exhibitions have separate ticket prices, with half-price admission at specified times on Tuesdays and Fridays.
Is admission free at the Amon Carter Museum of American Art?
Yes. The Amon Carter offers free admission, and free parking is available in its lot on Camp Bowie Boulevard.
Are the Kimbell and Amon Carter open on Mondays?
No. Both museums are closed on Mondays. Their hours on other days vary, so check the official site before you go.