Meadows Museum
Museum Dallas museum housing Spanish art collection
On Southern Methodist University’s Dallas campus, the Meadows Museum houses a strong collection of Spanish art and draws scholars and visitors interested in Velázquez, Goya and related works.
The Meadows Museum is located on the Southern Methodist University campus in Dallas, Texas, and specialises in Spanish art. The museum was founded in 1965 and is widely known for its comprehensive collection of Spanish paintings, sculptures and decorative arts.
The collection covers works from the medieval period to the 20th century and includes paintings by major Spanish artists that form the core of the museum’s displays. The museum hosts rotating exhibitions, educational programmes and scholarly work focused on Spain’s visual heritage.
The museum sits on the SMU campus in the University Park area of Dallas and is accessible from the surrounding city by car and public transport.
- Spanish art collection: Houses one of the largest collections of Spanish art outside Spain, spanning medieval through 20th-century works and including major artists in the Spanish tradition.
How to Get to Meadows Museum #
The museum is on the SMU campus in north-central Dallas. From downtown Dallas, take US-75 (North Central Expressway) north to the Mockingbird Lane exit and head west toward the campus; follow campus signs to parking. DART light rail serves nearby stations; from there a short taxi or rideshare will reach the museum.
Tips for Visiting Meadows Museum #
- The museum's Spanish Golden Age collection is the highlight - allow at least 60-90 minutes to see it properly.
- Free admission for SMU students and some local residents; bring ID for discounts.
- Visit on Thursday evenings when the museum often has extended hours and occasional lectures or events.
Best Time to Visit Meadows Museum #
Open most of the week with extended hours on Thursdays; plan visits around exhibition schedules and university events.
Weather & Climate near Meadows Museum #
Meadows Museum'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 35°C. Moderate rainfall (940 mm/year).
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 13°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (50 mm).
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February
February is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (64 mm).
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March
March is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (78 mm).
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April
April is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 13°C. Regular rainfall (98 mm).
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May
May is mild with highs of 29°C and lows of 18°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (130 mm).
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June
June is warm with highs of 33°C and lows of 22°C. Regular rainfall (90 mm).
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July
July is the hottest month with highs of 35°C and lows of 24°C. Moderate rainfall (60 mm).
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August
August is hot with highs of 35°C and lows of 23°C. Moderate rainfall (56 mm).
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September
September is warm with highs of 31°C and lows of 20°C. Regular rainfall (94 mm).
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October
October is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 14°C. Regular rainfall (99 mm).
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November
November is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (63 mm).
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December
December is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (58 mm).
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