Dallas Museum of Art Museum
Large encyclopedic art museum with global collections
In Dallas's Arts District, the Dallas Museum of Art maintains broad collections from antiquity to contemporary works, with design galleries and rotating exhibitions. Visitors attend public programs and lectures.
Dallas Museum of Art at a Glance#
Address: 1717 N Harwood St, Dallas, TX 75201, USA (Dallas Arts District)
Website: https://dma.org
Hours: Tue-Sun 11am-5pm; Thu 11am-9pm; closed Mondays
Admission: General admission to the permanent collection is free; special exhibitions may be ticketed.
About Dallas Museum of Art#
The Dallas Museum of Art is a major art museum in the Dallas Arts District with collections spanning approximately 5,000 years of global art. It serves as one of the principal visual-arts institutions in North Texas.
Collections include American and European painting, contemporary art, African and ancient American objects, with rotating special exhibitions and a calendar of public programs. Galleries are arranged to present broad geographic and chronological coverage as well as thematic installations.
The museum traces its origins to the early 20th century and has moved and expanded several times to accommodate growing collections and audiences, developing into a comprehensive civic museum for the Dallas region.
The museum is on downtown Dallas’s Houston Street within the city’s designated Arts District, adjacent to performance venues and parks.
- Admission policy and location: The museum is located in the Dallas Arts District and offers free general admission to its permanent collection, making it accessible to a broad public.
How to Get to Dallas Museum of Art#
The Dallas Museum of Art is in the Dallas Arts District next to Klyde Warren Park in downtown Dallas. It’s a short walk from nearby streets in the Arts District; drive access is typically via I‑35E or Woodall Rodgers Freeway (Hwy 366) depending on your direction.
From Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) expect roughly a 20-30 mile drive into downtown (about 25-40 minutes); from Dallas Love Field it’s closer (around 5-10 miles and typically 15-20 minutes). Local DART light‑rail and bus services serve downtown with short walks into the Arts District.
Tips for Visiting Dallas Museum of Art#
- Take advantage of the Dallas Museum of Art's free general admission to the permanent collection and plan a focused route to see highlights rather than trying to do the whole museum in one visit.
- Pair your visit with a short walk to Klyde Warren Park or other nearby Arts District venues to make an efficient afternoon of multiple cultural stops.
Best Time to Visit Dallas Museum of Art#
Visit in fall or on weekday mornings to avoid the peak summer weekend crowds and enjoy milder conditions.
Weather & Climate near Dallas Museum of Art#
Dallas Museum of Art's climate is classified as Humid Subtropical - Humid Subtropical climate with hot summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 2°C to 36°C. Moderate rainfall (940 mm/year).
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | - | 2° - 13° | 5° | 49 mm | - | - | 4.0 m/s | - | - |
| February | - | 4° - 16° | 10° | 64 mm | - | - | 4.2 m/s | - | - |
| March | - | 8° - 21° | 15° | 78 mm | - | - | 4.6 m/s | - | - |
| April | - | 13° - 25° | 19° | 100 mm | - | - | 4.6 m/s | - | - |
| May | - | 18° - 29° | 23° | 131 mm | - | - | 4.2 m/s | - | - |
| June | - | 22° - 33° | 28° | 90 mm | - | - | 3.9 m/s | - | - |
| July | - | 24° - 36° | 30° | 59 mm | - | - | 3.4 m/s | - | - |
| August | - | 24° - 36° | 30° | 56 mm | - | - | 3.1 m/s | - | - |
| September | - | 20° - 32° | 26° | 93 mm | - | - | 3.1 m/s | - | - |
| October | - | 14° - 26° | 20° | 100 mm | - | - | 3.4 m/s | - | - |
| November | - | 8° - 19° | 14° | 62 mm | - | - | 3.8 m/s | - | - |
| December | - | 3° - 15° | 7° | 58 mm | - | - | 4.0 m/s | - | - |
