"Smashing"
Reviewed June, 2022 by tbmai
This is one of the few museums where visitors get a chance to destroy sixth century Greek amphoras and pots dating back to 450 BC. Those who want to get the most out of their visit, can also have a...
Located in the heart of the Dallas Arts District, the museum has a stunning collection with more than 22,000 pieces, spanning the third millennium BC to present day, including ancient Mediterranean art, 18th-20th century European and American art and art of the Americas, Africa, Asia and the Pacific. Artists on display include O'Keeffe, Pollock, Rothko, Warhol, Renoir, Van Gogh, Cezanne, Monet and more. They also have a Paintings Conservation Studio, where visitors can watch conservators preserve and restore the museum's extensive collection with the latest technology, treatments, and cutting-edge techniques.
In addition, the museum has lots of fun programming for kids of all ages, and after-hour events for adults that includes a lecture series with authors, poets and visionaries. Join the free membership program, DMA Friends, to earn points to redeem for rewards like discounts in the cafe and store. For the true art aficionados, don't forget to check out the Mildred R. and Frederick M. Mayer Library and archives.
This is one of the few museums where visitors get a chance to destroy sixth century Greek amphoras and pots dating back to 450 BC. Those who want to get the most out of their visit, can also have a...
The DMA is located in the Arts District with excellent public transportation nearby. Underground parking is also available. It is a large museum with a huge number of exhibits from different...
Our primary reason to visit was the temporary Van Gogh exhibit (which was awesome). That said, the museum’s standing exhibits were also amazing. We could have spent multiple days fully exploring...