Turns out the best things in life really are free, like Fort Worth’s Kimbell Art Museum
The Kimbell Art Museum was named the No. 1 free thing to do in Texas by CashNetUSA. Here’s why.
CashNetUSA previously announced its list of The Best Free Thing To Do In Every State, and when it came time to pick the top spot in Texas, Fort Worth’s Kimbell Art Museum was an obvious choice. The company considered a variety of factors when making its decision, including public Tripadvisor ratings for thousands of attractions. Kimbell came in with an average 4.77 rating, making it the No. 1 best-rated free thing to do in the Lone Star State.
In its official write-up, CashNetUSA noted that while it might not be “the biggest gallery,” per one review, it had a “magical” atmosphere enhanced by an impressive collection of art ranging from the Art and War in the Renaissance to Modern Art and Politics in Germany. Kimbell was also praised for being “intelligently curated.” It’s important to note that some of the museum’s exhibitions require paid tickets to access (more on that later), but the permanent Kimbell collection is always free to visit.
Originally designed by famed American architect Louis Isadore Kahn, the Kimbell Art Museum was praised by Mark Lamster, the architecture critic for The Dallas Morning News. He said it’s “arguably the greatest modern building in the United States, and certainly in Texas.” If you want to check out the stunning architecture, plus the free art and culture for yourself, let’s talk about how you can make that happen.
Here’s everything you need to know about visiting the Kimbell Art Museum
Admittance to the Kimbell Art Museum’s permanent collection is always free, though paid tickets are required for special exhibits. Those range in price from $14-$18 depending on how old you are and/or whether you’re a student. Click here to see which exhibits you need a ticket for. It’s best to reserve them in advance in those circumstances to make sure you’re seeing what you want to see, when you want to see it.
Generally speaking, though, the permanent collection is full of beautiful, educational pieces of art you can view without paying a penny. The museum, which is located at 3333 Camp Bowie Boulevard, is closed on Mondays, but is open on the following days and times (with some exceptions for holiday hours):
- Tuesdays: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Wednesdays: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Thursdays: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Fridays: 12 p.m. to 8 p.m.
- Saturdays: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Sundays: 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.
The free collection features paintings and sculptures by notable artists such as Henri Matisse, Barbara Hepworth, Edvard Munch, Edgar Degas, Paul Cézanne, and Édouard Manet, among others.
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