Dallas Fort Worth Attractions
Dallas Fort Worth Museums
Learn new things, entertain yourself and find inspiration at Dallas / Fort Worth's diverse and fascinating museums.
African American Museum
First founded in 1974 as part of the Special Collections at the former Bishop College, the museum has operated independently since 1979. It holds one of the largest collections of African American Folk Art in the US and is the only museum of its kind in the southwest devoted to the preservation and display of African American artistic, cultural and historical materials.
American Airlines C.R. Smith Museum
Named after Cyrus Rowlett Smith, the former President of American Airlines, the C.R. Smith Museum preserves the history of American Airlines and interprets the air transportation industry through artifacts, video, hands-on exhibits and vintage aircraft.
Amon Carter Museum of American Art
The Amon Carter Museum of American Art was established by Amon G. Carter to house his collection of paintings and sculpture by Frederic Remington and Charles M. Russell, but has since grown into a comprehensive collection of American art. With over 40,000 photographic prints, it is also one of the country's major repositories of American photography.
Audie Murphy/American Cotton Museum
Focused partially on Audie Murphy, a local hero and the most decorated soldier of World War II, and partially on the history of the region, the Audie Murphy/American Cotton Museum takes visitors on a journey from the cotton fields of the 1800s to the battlefields of the last century.
Automobile Building at Fair Park
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Bath House Cultural Center
Located on the shore of White Rock Lake, the Bath House Cultural Center presents approximately 15-20 exhibits, as well as over 200 performances and various events per year by artists and independent theatres in Dallas. It also houses the White Rock Lake Museum, which focuses on the park's natural history, as well as the cultural history of the area.
Cavanaugh Flight Museum
The Cavanaugh Flight Museum in Addison, Texas features an assortment aircraft from multiple eras of aviation, as well as a selection of ground-based vehicles. Warbird flights are also offered, as a separate service.
Crow Collection of Asian Art
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Dallas Holocaust Museum
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Dallas Museum of Art
Established in 1903, the Dallas Museum of Art is home to a diverse collection of works representing many different cultures, eras and artistic styles. As Dallas' major art museum, it features more than 24,000 objects that date from the third millennium BC to the present day.
Dr Pepper Museum
Housed in the first building to be built specifically to bottle Dr Pepper, the Dr Pepper Museum has three floors of exhibits, an old-fashioned soda fountain and a gift store offering Dr Pepper memorabilia.
Eisenhower Birthplace State Historic Site
Now a museum, this is the place where Dwight D. Eisenhower, the 34th President of the United States and the Supreme Allied Commander Europe during World War II, was born on October 14, 1890. He was the first President to be born in Texas.
Fort Worth Museum of Science and History
The Fort Worth Museum of Science and History hosts traveling science and history exhibits as well as its own permanent attractions including the Fort Worth Children's Museum, the Noble Planetarium and the Omni Theater (an IMAX dome).
Frontiers of Flight Museum
The Frontiers of Flight Museum is an aerospace museum located on the southeast corner of Love Field in Dallas, Texas. Its 100,000 square foot facility features the Apollo 7 command module, a full-size model of the 1903 Wright Flyer, rare artifacts from the Hindenburg airship and a reproduction Sputnik I, as well as many other original aircraft.
Irving Arts Center
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Meadows Museum
The Meadows Museum is an art museum at Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas. It houses one of the largest and most comprehensive collections of Spanish art outside of Spain, with works dating from the 10th to the 20th century.
Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth
The Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth, commonly referred to as The Modern, is dedicated to "collecting, presenting and interpreting international developments in post-World War II art in all media." Its permanent collection currently includes more than 3,000 works.
Museum of Biblical Art
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Museum of Nature and Science
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Museum of the American Railroad
The Museum of the American Railroad is dedicated to the heritage and future of railroads through historic preservation, research and educational programs. Exhibits center around artifacts and archived material relating to the railroad industry, including interpretations of their significance in American life and culture.
Nasher Sculpture Center
The Nasher Sculpture Center is a museum and sculpture garden in the Dallas Arts District containing one of the finest collections of modern and contemporary sculptures in the world.
National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame
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National Scouting Museum
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National Vietnam War Museum
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Old Red Museum
Built in 1892 and originally serving as the Dallas County Courthouse, the Old Red Museum of Dallas County History and Culture is now home to some of Dallas County's most fascinating historical artifacts.
Sci-Tech Museum
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Sixth Floor Museum
The Sixth Floor Museum is located on the sixth floor of the former Texas School Book Depository on Dealey Plaza in downtown Dallas. The museum examines the life, times, death and legacy of President John F. Kennedy at the very spot from which he was killed, according to multiple investigations.
Studios at Las Colinas
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Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame
The Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame is a museum located in the heart of the historic Fort Worth Stockyards featuring personal memorabilia from the more than 125 cowboys and cowgirls they honor.
The American Museum of Miniature Arts
The American Museum of the Miniature Arts was a Dallas, Texas museum that focused on miniature art. The majority of the museum's collection is currently on display at the Sharp Gallery in Fair Park's Hall of State building.
The Women's Museum
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Toyota of Lewisville Railroad Park
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Wise County Heritage Museum
The Wise County Heritage Museum is the headquarters for the Wise County Historical Commission and the Wise County Historical Society. Through museum exhibits and special presentations, they work to educate citizens about the past.