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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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