4.5Museum of Fine Arts, Houston(2.751 reviews) - A Wonderful Place to Spend the Day Sunday: 12:15 PM - 7:00 PM Spent More than 3 hours Art Museums
The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, is the largest cultural institution in the southwest region of the United States. The Museum’s encyclopedic collections of nearly 70,000 objects cover world cultures dating from antiquity to the present and include in-depth holdings of American art, European paintings, Pre-Columbian and African gold, decorative arts and design, photography, prints and drawings, 20th- and 21st-century painting and sculpture, and Latin American art.See more..
4.5Dallas Museum of Art(2.062 reviews) - Great museum Sunday: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Art Museums
Established in 1903, this prestigious art venue features a wide selection of art exhibits, from Ancient Mediterranean to Contemporary Art and Design.See more..
5.0Kimbell Art Museum(1.674 reviews) - Small but spectacular collection Sunday: 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM Art Museums
Fort Worth's premier art museum, featuring paintings from international painters.See more..
4.5The Menil Collection(961 reviews) - Gem of a museum Sunday: 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Art Museums
Houston philanthropists and art patrons John and Dominique de Menil established the Menil Foundation in 1954 to foster greater public understanding and appreciation of art, architecture, culture, religion, and philosophy. In 1987, the Menil Collection’s main museum building opened to the public. Today, the Menil Collection consists of a group of five art buildings and green spaces located within a residential neighborhood. The Menil remains committed to its founders’ belief that art is essential to human experience and fosters direct personal encounters with works of art. The museum welcomes all visitors free of charge to its buildings and surrounding green spaces.See more..
4.5McNay Art Museum(911 reviews) - Great Layout. Nice Mix of Art. A Piece of San Antonio History Sunday: 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Art Museums
The McNay Art Museum engages a diverse community in the discovery and enjoyment of the visual arts. Built in the 1920s by artist and educator Marion Koogler McNay, the Spanish Colonial Revival residence became the site of Texas’s first modern art museum when it opened in 1954. Today, 200,000 visitors a year enjoy works by modern masters including Paul Gauguin, Vincent van Gogh, Edward Hopper, Joan Mitchell, Alice Neel, Georgia O’Keeffe, Pablo Picasso, Jackson Pollock, and Pierre-Auguste Renoir. The 25 acres of beautifully landscaped grounds include sculptures by Willie Cole, Robert Indiana, Luis A. Jiménez Jr., Alejandro Martín, George Rickey, Joel Shapiro, Kiki Smith, Tom Wesselmann, and more.See more..
4.5Briscoe Western Art Museum(865 reviews) - Lovely Museum Sunday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Art Museums • History Museums
The Briscoe Western Art Museum, located on the banks of the historic San Antonio River Walk, brings to life the vibrant culture and heritage of the Western United States. The Museum offers a permanent collection of Western art and artifacts, providing visitors from San Antonio and beyond the opportunity to experience artifacts and artwork depicting the American cowboy, American Indian, the Vaquero and the many diverse cultures that forged the American West.See more..
4.5Nasher Sculpture Center(859 reviews) - Nasher - a must visit Sunday: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Gardens • Art Museums
The Raymond and Patsy Nasher Collection includes more than 300 sculptures by most of the 20th century's greatest talents, including Rodin, Calder, de Kooning, Giacometti, Matisse, Miró, Picasso and Serra. Admission Adults: $10 Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) Riders: $8* Seniors 65 and over: $7 Students with ID: $5 Students under 12: FREE Members: FREE Military with ID: FREE First Responders: FREE *Valid proof of ticket requiredSee more..
4.5San Antonio Museum of Art(807 reviews) - Really Worth a visit...great Asian Collections ! Sunday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Art Museums
The San Antonio Museum of Art is housed in a historic brewery along the banks of the Museum Reach of the Riverwalk. The Museum offers important permanent collections of Egyptian, Greek and Roman antiquities, Asian art, Latin American art, contemporary art and American paintings. The museum offers a variety of programs. Visit our website for admission pricing and more information. Bexar County residents enjoy free general admission every Tuesday 4–7 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m.–12 p.m.See more..
4.5Witte Museum(650 reviews) - An immaculate gem! Sunday: 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Speciality Museums • Natural History Museums • Science Museums • Art Museums • History Museums
San Antonio's Nature, Science and Culture Museum is a fun learning experience for the entire family. Includes a dinosaur gallery, Texas heritage center, art gallery, H-E-B treehouse, climbing wall, and more.See more..
4.5The Blanton Museum of Art(520 reviews) - Great museum Sunday: 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM Art Galleries • Points of Interest & Landmarks • Architectural Buildings • Educational sites • Art Museums
As the primary art collection for the city of Austin, the Blanton Museum of Art is a major resource for the community. With more than 21,000 works in the collection, the Blanton showcases art from across the ages, from ancient Greek pottery to abstract expressionism. With a year-round schedule of traveling exhibitions, art lovers are sure to discover new and old favorites at the Blanton.See more..
4.5Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth(493 reviews) - The Building is AMAZING! Sunday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Art Museums
The Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth is a leader in collecting, showing, and interpreting art from the 1940s to the present. Situated in the heart of the Cultural District, the creative center of the city, the Modern has been housed since 2002 in an elegant concrete, glass, and steel building designed by the renowned Japanese architect Tadao Ando. In addition to 53,000 square feet of soaring, light-filled gallery space and landscaped grounds with outdoor sculptures, the museum features a reflecting pond, theater, elegant private event facilities, education center, gift shop, and café, creating a thriving hub for our community and beyond.See more..
4.5The Museum of Western Art(292 reviews) - Hill Country gem Sunday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Art Museums
The Museum of Western Art, formerly the Cowboy Artist of America Museum, is open Tuesday - Saturday 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. It is located 65 miles NW of San Antonio just off I-10, and is a short drive from downtown Kerrville. Larger-than-life style western bronzes dot the exterior grounds. There are several galleries inside (allow 90 minutes to go through), showcasing artwork by craftsmen and women who have devoted their artistic career to preserving the legends of the American West. Young children will enjoy the Journey West Children's Gallery, a hands-on interpretive experience of life on a wagon train. A small museum store sells prints and original art done by local artists along with other western memorabilia. An extensive western research library is on site as well. An annual art sale and exhibition is held each fall.See more..
4.5Sid Richardson Museum(264 reviews) - It’s free clean and awesome Sunday: Art Museums
One of the finest and most focused collections of Western Art in America, this Fort Worth museum features paintings of the 19th Century American West by Frederic Remington, Charles M. Russell and other artists, which were collected by oilman and philanthropist Sid Richardson. Admission is always free.See more..
4.5National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame(255 reviews) - Cowgirls at their finest! Sunday: 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Speciality Museums • Art Museums • History Museums
The National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame honors and celebrates women, past and present, whose lives exemplify the courage, resilience and independence that helped shape the West, and fosters an appreciation of the ideals and spirit of self-reliance they inspire. The Museum proudly celebrates living and deceased honorees who represent diverse backgrounds, ethnicities and cultures. -Adults – $12.00 -Seniors (age 65 ) – $9.00 -Military & First Responders – $9.00 -Children (age 4-12) – $6.00 (Children age 3 and under – free with paid admission) **Cowgirl Family Special (2 adults and up to 4 children age 4-12) $36.00** Perfect for Spring BreakSee more..
4.5El Paso Museum of Art(229 reviews) - Delightful Art Museum Sunday: Spent 1-2 hours Art Museums
Founded in 1959, the El Paso Museum of Art was born from a need to house a significant donation of European Baroque and Renaissance works to the City of El Paso by the Samuel Kress Foundation. This collection encompasses major works by Botticelli, Canaletto, van Dyck, Zurbarán, and Artemisia Gentileschi, among other Gothic, Baroque, and Renaissance masters. Over time, this seed collection grew to include over 7000 works. In 1998, EPMA moved to its current location at the heart of El Paso’s Downtown Arts District, less than a mile from the bridge to Juárez. Today, EPMA continues to collect, preserve, interpret, and exhibit works of art that support and illuminate the Museum’s permanent collection of American, European, and Mexican art.See more..
4.5Rainbow Vomit(128 reviews) - A whimsical experience Sunday: 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Art Galleries • Art Museums • Children's Museums
Escape to the Sanctuary and enjoy a fun and relaxing experience with your close friends or family at Dallas' #1 rated immersive art exhibit! Rainbow Vomit is now open for both public and private tours for an immersive experience unlike any before. Ranked one of the top fun things to do in Dallas, the beautiful photographic installations include over 9000 LEDs, 5000 balloons, 250 pounds of cotton, 4 miles of ribbon and a unicorn! Our new setup has been designed with your safety and comfort in mind. We are limiting groups to 15 or less per reservation, including multiple hand-washing and sanitizer stations, making tweaks to the exhibit for fewer points of guest contact, providing gloves upon requests, and sanitizer in between groups. Advance reservations are required to guarantee entry, please visit our website to book both public and private tours or to learn more about our health and safety policies.See more..
The Armstrong Browning Library, free and open to the public, is located on the campus of Baylor University. It is a 19th-century research center dedicated to the study of the lives and works of Victorian poets Robert and Elizabeth Barrett Browning and houses the world's largest collection of Browning material and fine collections of rare 19th-century books, manuscripts, and works of art.See more..
4.5The Grace Museum(108 reviews)from $6.16 - Fun with small children for the afternoon Sunday: Spent 1-2 hours Art Museums • History Museums
The Grace Museum is a hub of art, culture and community located in historic downtown Abilene, Texas. Originally built in 1909 for railroad travelers as the Hotel Grace, the fully renovated Mission Revival style Grace Museum now showcases rotating exhibitions of world-class art and photography by American artists with Texas connections, as well as historic works and objects from the Museum's permanent collection. The Grace also houses an interactive children’s museum with exhibits that kids of all ages can enjoy.See more..
4.5San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts(66 reviews) - Great place to visit with the kids Sunday: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM Art Museums
The museum was close to Fort Concho and just minutes away from our hotel the Econo Lodge. I like how close everything is around the downtown area so it was easy to visit most of the sights in a day. The Museum was a nice one to see pottery work and local artists displays. See more..
The International Museum of Art & Science is a Smithsonian Affiliate and fully accredited by the American Alliance of Museums. IMAS is the premier art and science museum of South Texas and contains over 50,000 square feet of exhibit space. The IMAS galleries host a number of revolving art and science exhibits each year. The museum provides a unique opportunity for visitors to participate in hands-on science exhibits and to learn about original works of art while encouraging creativity and innovation. The IMAS permanent collection includes more than 2,000 natural history and geology specimens and 4,500 folk art and textile objects. The 1,500 fine art works in the permanent collection reflect many countries and artistic movements beyond Mexico, dating from the 16th century to the present. Current Hours and Admission Rates ($1): http://theimasonline.org/See more..
4.0Arlington Museum of Art(56 reviews) - Small museum. Quality exhibits Sunday: 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM Art Museums
We have visited several times throughout the years. The curator always brings in good exhibits and the volunteers will take you on a tour or let you look at things yourself. You can tell everybody is proud to be a part of something so important for Arlington culture.See more..
The Pearce Museum at Navarro College is located on the Corsicana, Texas campus of Navarro College in the Cook Education Center. Three unique and nationally significant collections (Civil War and Texas History, Modern Western Art and Prehistoric Central Texas) are interpreted in interactive, visitor-friendly galleries. The American Civil War gallery interprets our Nation's bloodiest conflict through first-person accounts from both sides of the War drawn from our collection over over 16,000 letters and diaries. The Western Art Gallery hosts revolving displays of original artwork celebrating the American West. The "Hunter-Gatherers of the Blackland Prairie" Gallery tells the story of the earliest inhabitants of Central Texas and houses 44,000 prehistoric artifacts. The Pearce Museum also houses Civil War and Navarro College Research Archives, open by appointment.See more..
4.0Amarillo Museum of Art(46 reviews) - Great place Sunday: 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM Art Museums
The Amarillo Museum of Art is dedicated to enriching the lives of the diverse people of the Texas Panhandle area, bringing them together for the experience of art through exhibitions, education, and collections. Each year the Museum presents approximately fifteen art exhibitions representing original works in all media, periods, and styles, ranging from cutting edge to traditional. Educational programming includes lectures, gallery talks, art classes through our Museum School, events such as artafterdark, 5 in 5, and 22HUNDRED which encourage community engagement, outreach to schools throughout the Texas Panhandle, school tours at the museum, teacher in-service programming, outreach to senior facilities, digital programming, collaborations with local cultural organizations and colleges, and Family Days to name a few. The Museum also makes a conscious effort to recognize and encourage local and regional artists through a variety of events.See more..
5.0Old Jail Art Center(39 reviews) - A Treasure in West Texas Sunday: 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Speciality Museums • Historic Sites • Art Museums
The mission of the Old Jail Art Center is to be the primary cultural resource for the region, providing visual art, performing art, and local history resources for residents and visitors alike, and fostering memorable experiences for all.See more..
4.0San Elizario Historic District(29 reviews) - Wonderful coffee stop Sunday: 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM Art Galleries • Art Museums
Six Galleries and twenty-two Studios line the Historic Art District on Main Street. The Historic town of San Elizario's centerpiece includes restaurants, gift shops, 18 Historic sites, including the San Elizario Chapel, The Presidio (fort) and the Old El Paso County jail, where legend Billy the Kid once roamed. You can also go through the Veterans memorial Museum and the Portales Museum. The Veterans Memorial Walk and Memorial Plaza are also 'must sees'. FREE CONCERT SERIES (FRI & SAT) Hours: Wed-Fri: 10-2/ Sat 10-4/ Sun 12-4.See more..
The Hill Country Arts Foundation has been around since 1959 as a performing and visual arts institution. There are shows year-round either on the 500-seat outdoor theatre on the Guadalupe River or in the more intimate 95-seat indoor theatre. Our art gallery and studios hosts a wide variety of exhibits and workshops throughout the year.See more..
So enjoyed this lovely museum in the heart of downtown Longview. This museum is well laid out and the visiting artist exhibits are varied and house gorgeous, thought provoking exhibits. My daughter and I enjoyed this jewel of a museum in Northeast Texas. Must visit for sure!See more..
This 1939 Post Office, directly across from the County Courthouse on the square, is a perfect compliment to the County Courthouse of the same era. The "Oil Fields of Graham" by Alexandre Hogue is restored and in good condition. According to Philip Parisi's "The Texas Post Office Murals", Hogue completed the mural in the study of his friend (and fellow mural artist) Jerry Bywaters. In the 1980's the U.S. Post Office sold the building to the City of Graham, which now uses it as a historical museum. Well worth a visit.See more..
The Heard-Craig Center is located in a beautifully-preserved historic home built in 1900. The Center is the home to 20 McKinney Arts organizations. Each organization has a monthly education program. The Heard-Craig Center holds Quarterly Teas in the Main House and is available to be booked for Private Teas, Bride and Attendant Teas, Wedding Photos, Garden Weddings up to 200, and wedding/birthday/anniversary parties. The Center holds Granddaughter Teas, Ballet Teas, and other events that compliment the exhibits, museum artifacts, and art collection.See more..
4.0Tyler Museum of Art(25 reviews) - Great Photograph Exhibit Sunday: 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM Spent < 1 hour Art Museums
The current photo exhibit by Robert Langham is a must see! Great photos of people in Tyler. Also, they have a little cafe that is great for lunch.See more..
4.5The Kemp Center for the Arts(23 reviews) - Contemporary arts in a historic home Sunday: 12:30 PM - 4:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Art Museums
The mission of the Arts Council is to nurture and strengthen the artistic, cultural, and educational quality of the community and surrounding area. We are dedicated to raising awareness in the region through our community art events and venues. The Arts Council is comprised of two historic buildings: The Kemp and The Forum. The buildings are official Texas historical and Wichita Falls landmarks. The Kemp (1300 Lamar Street) was built in 1917 as a public library. In 1998 the derelict building was leased to the Arts Council and currently the building and grounds house 5 gallery exhibit spaces, three classrooms and an auditorium. Guests, patrons and students from across Texas and Oklahoma come to The Kemp and The Forum to enjoy live entertainment and performances, local and national visual arts exhibitions, and outstanding arts education classes.See more..
A former U.S. Cavalry post called Camp Marfa which was the bachelor officers quarters and party house of Fort D.A. Russell from the late 1800s to the end of World War 2.See more..
I live in Grapevine an take all of our out of town guests to the Museum. For a City the size of Grapevine, we have a lot to be proud of and a lot of history to share. Every time i visit the museum, I learn more about my town. Highly recommend.See more..
The ArtCentre of Plano is an art gallery and special event venue located in the Arts District in Historic Downtown Plano in the historic Saigling House at Haggard Park. Our exhibitions rotate every 4-6 weeks. We offer a summer art camp and are planning for art classes for children and adults. Our facility is also available for private events, parties, meetings, and weddings. We can accommodate up to 100 people indoors, but more than that outside.See more..
4.0Georgetown Art Center(13 reviews) - A cultural and historic icon in downtown Georgetown Spent < 1 hour Art Museums
Although this is a very small art center, it is one of my favorite places in GT. Each exhibit offers something new and interesting to enjoy and experience. Not all of the art is necessarily my "cup of tea" but I feel moved and intrigued with all of the offerings. The Art Center is housed in a historic building just off the Williamson County square. Originally the city of Georgetown’s city hall, jail, waterworks, and fire station, Firehouse Number 1 was transformed in a renovation in 2013. The Georgetown Art Center opened in October of 2013 and has been run by a dedicated staff of volunteers and the Georgetown Art Works nonprofit organization.See more..
5.0Ballroom Marfa(12 reviews) - THERE’S A THERE THERE Sunday: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Art Museums
Ballroom Marfa is an art gallery and masterwork container and enabler in the West Texas desert. The clean white unassuming building holds art worthy of the best museums in the best places. Of course, nearly everyone who has ever been to Marfa, Texas knows that it IS one of the best places. Admission is free, closed Monday/Tuesday, open 10-6 Wednesday through Saturday, 10-3 Sunday. In addition to the gallery on the main drag in town, Ballroom Marfa also supports other installations like the Prada store which is actually 30 miles down the road just south of Valentine. Go there. Please. You’re welcome. See more..
5.0Mesquite Arts Center(10 reviews) - A Great Arts Center Sunday: Spent < 1 hour Art Galleries • Art Museums
The Mission of the Mesquite Arts Center is to make visual and performing arts available to all the communities of North Texas; to become a creative force and an educational resource for our regional residents; and to deliver the economic vitality of the arts to our public.See more..
4.5Center for Contemporary Arts(6 reviews) - Great place to visit over and over Sunday: Spent 1-2 hours Art Galleries • Art Museums
The mission of the Center for Contemporary Arts is to encourage, empower and inspire artists, children and the community through the arts. The Center for Contemporary Arts, a 501 (c) (3) corporation, was founded in 1989. The Center's exhibits and community education programs serve over 26,000 individuals annually. By offering free admission to all exhibits, the Center serves a broad cross-section of the community, reaching individuals of a variety of ages, ethnicities and socio-economic backgrounds. While we are proud of the quality and variety of the Center's exhibits, we recognize that providing an enriching and educational experience for gallery visitors requires more than hanging art on the walls. As our gallery offerings have grown, so have our efforts to make the Center more accessible to the broad demographic served by our programs.See more..
5.0Beeville Art Museum(4 reviews) - Interesting Museum Sunday: Spent 1-2 hours Art Galleries • Art Museums
I took a group of high schoolers to visit. Our guide was very informative about the artwork on display and about the history of the museum itself.See more..
4.5Gelman Stained Glass Museum(3 reviews) - Breathtaking. Must see. Worth a special trip. Sunday: 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Points of Interest & Landmarks • Convention Centers • Art Museums
The Gelman Stained Glass Museum in San Juan, Texas, is home to the most comprehensive collection of stained-glass windows in the United States. This 16,000 square foot state-of-the-art museum, replicates the Latin-cross cruciform architecture of European medieval cathedrals, providing a sacred setting for these antique stained-glass windows salvaged from deteriorating churches around the country. The windows on display represent the most renowned manufacturers of 19th and 20th Century American and European stained-glass art. With over 170 antique windows, the collection consists of works from Tiffany Studios, John LaFarge, Lamb Studios, Mary Tillinghast, and pieces from the German Munich styles by Franz Meyer and F. X. Zettler. This museum has also rescued other religious relics such as antique altars, baptismal fonts, and statues, giving a sacred church-like ambiance for the public to experience.See more..
5.0Wheeler Historical Museum(2 reviews) - Panhandle space pioneer Speciality Museums • Art Museums • History Museums
Well worth a hop off I-40. Amazing collection on astronaut Alan Bean, fourth man on the moon, and his painted artwork. Also a nice presentation and artifacts of the local Red River War. Located in the American Legion building. Free, but there is a donation box. Some displays are in progress (3/2019), so it's just getting better. Staff was friendly and helpful (and the only person around when I visited on a Saturday). Just head north from the U-Drop-In in Shamrock and continue through Wheeler until you see the big astronaut statue.See more..
5.0Clara Foster Slough Museum(1 review) - Take a Step Back In Time Spent 2-3 hours Military Museums • Speciality Museums • Natural History Museums • Art Museums • History Museums
Spent a Wednesday afternoon at the museum....what a hidden treasure. Everything you want to know about Enloe, Tx or Delta County can be found here...u can actually spend hours and hours looking at all the things from the past...an actual walk back in time. The Duncan family will take their time out of their busy day to answer any questions you may have or to show you where to find it. They are so informative about Delta County and it's history it will amaze you... what a wonderful afternoon spent with a wonderful family. There is no charge to tour the museum although donations are accepted.See more..
Play Street Museum - Flower Mound(0 review) Spent 1-2 hours Speciality Museums • Natural History Museums • Science Museums • Art Museums • Children's Museums
Play Street is an interactive children's museum created to inspire imaginations through dramatic play and encourage exploration through educational activities that have been thoughtfully curated specifically for kids 8 and under.See more..
Sweet Tooth Hotel(0 review) This location was reported permanently closed Spent 1-2 hours Art Museums
What pops into your head when you hear, “Sweet Tooth Hotel?” We bet you didn’t initially think experiential art. Which is, we think, exactly the point. You're invited to check in at Sweet Tooth Hotel, created by wife and husband duo Jencey and Cole Keeton, an immersive art venue that features emerging experiential artists. Visitors make their way through 5,000 square feet of adventures in the form of art installations - exhibits have included everything from large-scale new media productions to retro-futurism to yarn. Yes, yarn. It’s unexpected, imaginative, impressive.See more..
Play Street Museum - Allen(0 review) Spent 1-2 hours Speciality Museums • Art Museums • Children's Museums
Play Street is an interactive children's museum created to inspire imaginations through dramatic play and encourage exploration through educational activities that have been thoughtfully curated specifically for kids 8 and under.See more..
Kinda Candid(0 review) This location was reported permanently closed Art Museums Kinda Candid is a Selfie Museum with 14 interactive photo exhibits designed to make you smile, play, and have fun. Great for parties!See more..
