Dallas Museum of Art, Dallas

The only complaint I have is about the staff! The guides DO NOT know anything about the collections nor do they know their way around the museum. The gift shop employees also do not know about their inventory, nor do they seem concerned about customer service.

With that out of the way, this museum is massive! Fantastic collection, from Pollock to O'Keefe. The family collection of Degas, Rembrandt and other fine artists SKETCHES, studies and drawings was the best treat of all!

The DMOA is handicapped friendly, however, you will have several stalk you because I think they fear you will knock something valuable over. Also, it doesn't appear they like children or teenagers in their museum. My son had a constant guard following him, and when I asked why they wouldn't leave us alone, they stated they were to watch anyone excited over any certain piece of work, disabled or under 18. I noticed children were not abundant there, like I have at other museums. They have more *** security than at the Louvre. And, surprisingly, their security was non-existent around the most historic artworks!

Nonetheless, their gift shop has great things, and their cafe is fantastic! Make sure to stop on your way out for a sweet treat!

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I have been a member of both the Kimbal Art Museum (in Fort Worth) and the Nasher Art Museum (in Dallas). When I attended the Gaugain exhibit, I joined the DMA to avoid the long 2 hour wait to gain access to the exhibit! The Matisse exhibit is coming up in January. I shall post more after I recieve my calendar and know when exhibits arrive.

The Dallas Museum of Art was established in 1903 and features an outstanding collection of more than 23,000 works of art from around the world. The museums art collections include African, American, Ancient American, Ancient Mediterranean, Asian, Contemporary, Decortative Arts, European, Pacific Islands & Provenance.

Still and video photography is permitted only in the permanent collection galleries. Flash photography and camera lights are not permitted. Ask someone if you do not understand the difference between permanent pieces and pieces on loan. The staff is extremely helpful.

My favorite part of the musuem is the Wendy and Emery Reves Collection. This 11,000 square foot area is a duplication of six rooms from the Reves' Mediterranean villa, Riviera villa La Pausa. The re-creation is located in the Decorative Arts wing and contains Impressionist and post-Impressionist works by such masters as Paul Cezanne, Paul Gauguin, Claude Monet, Pierre Auguste Renoir and Vincent van Gogh. Also displayed are antique furniture, Chinese porcelain and Winston Churchill memorabilia. The 1,400 piece collection was bequeathed to the museum by Mrs. Reves to honor the memory of her late husband and was opened to the public in late 1985.

The collection & story of Wendy Reves has truly sparked my interest in both art and her life. I have been enamored by both since my visit and would highly recommend experiencing this collection for yourself.

Every Thursday night from mid May to late June, the Dallas Museum of Art in downtown Dallas hosts a Jazz Under the Stars outdoors concert. The musical styles range from fusion to swing to salsa and there is always a fun crowd. People bring blankets, chairs coolers, picnic baskets, etc and mix and mingle during the show. The music starts at 8:00, but people get there well before that.

This is a cool place in downtown Dallas and it's free. There are a variety of different exhibits from different countries and eras. Outside there is a sculpture garden with fountains. More importantly, at least you get a chance to have some pictures that do show you drinking to present you parents spouse ect. Just kidding-maybe not;)

See the website for hours, temporary exhibits and directions.

This museum located in downtown Dallas has a wide collection of ancient to contemporary arts. Walk through African artifacts to Asian collection. Indulge yourself among European paintings and admir the installations.

Don't forget to enjoy the sclupture garden outside the museum.

DMA also hosts a variety of exhibition throughout the year. Monday is holiday.

The DMA is a very good museum. But, I don't know that much about art, so you should check out their web-site. I've been there several times. It has exhibits from many different eras and countries: ancient mediterranean, africa, asia, contempory art, etc.... I've seen a few exhibits here...Fred Church's iceberg paintings and an exhibit about art in Ancient Greece.
Hours
Tuesday–Sunday, 11–5
Thursday 11–9
Closed Mondays
Admission: $6 adults, $4 for children over 12 and seniors, free for children under 12
*admission is free for everyone on the first tuesday of each month.

Dallas Museum of Art - From the Ross Avenue entrance, the museum looks a lot smaller than what it actually is. The spacious galleries feature a permanent collection of art ranging from ancient to contemporary periods. There are also two restaurants and a Museum Store.
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