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 Cattle drive past the Museum
and inset by grandmaR
Their website says:
"The Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame, which pays tribute to 48 of the top cowboys and cowgirls in Texas. The museum is located in Barn A, in what was once the horse and mule barns in the Stockyards. Visitors see three exhibits for one low admission fee."
The other exhibits in Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame are the Sterquell Wagon Collection and the John Justin Trail of Fame. The Sterquell is billed as “the world’s largest lifestyle wagon collection” and features more than 60 antique wagons, carriages and sleighs. Included in the exhibit:
* A Sicilian cart dating to the 1750s, with dramatic painted scenes and intricate iron work
* A Welsh funeral hearse, complete with beveled glass windows, gold leaf paint, and plumes
The third section - the John Justin Trail of Fame pays tribute to one of Fort Worth’s own, who spent a lifetime building the Justin Boot Company
Tickets:
$4 Adults
$3 Seniors 60 +
$2 children ages 3-12
You can also go to the website and print off a discount coupon.
Hours of operation:
Monday – Thursday, 10:00 am to 6:00 pm
Friday – Saturday, 10:00 am to 7:00 pm
Sunday, Noon to 6:00 pm
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Our first foray to the Kimbell Art Museum was in September ('06) to see the Queen Hatshepsut exhibition.
Egypt has always seemed a highly mysterious place, so a peek at its treasures from antiquity was a fascinating experience!
The museum itself is not huge with room after room of masterpieces, but houses a small collection of excellent works from Europe, the Near East, Greece, Asia, Africa, Rome and Mesoamerica.
The building designed by American architect Louis I. Kahn, is noted architecturally for its classical design and appreciated for its skylights, courtyards and quality of light. In all honesty, I found the exterior too austere.
If you arrive with an appetite, a dining area offers lunches such as, quiches, salads and sandwiches. Friday evenings one can find a light dinner of tortes, soups, pastas, salads accompanied by wine, if desired. Live music is presented at that time.
Museum hours are Tues.-Thurs. & Sat. 10 am-5pm; Fri. noon-8pm; Sun. noon-5pm. Closed Mondays,NY Day, July 4th, Thanksgiving and Christmas. Buffet lunch: Tues.-Thurs. & SAt. 11:30 am-2pm; Fri. and Sun. noon-2pm; Dessert only on Tues.-Sun. 2-4pm; Dinner Buffet on Fridays 5:30-7:30 pm.
Admission is free except for special exhibitions. Address: 3333 Camp Bowie Blvd.Phone: 817-332-8451Directions: Camp Bowie runs at a diagonal immediately south of the intersection of 7th Street & University Drive.Website: http://www.kimbellart.org
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 Outside the National Cowgirl
Museum and Hall Fame by ATXtraveler, 2 more photos
When we went in September 2008, the museum was splitting its area with the Museum of Natural Science and History, since it is closed for renovations.
There are plenty of things to see and do in the museum, including a movie theater that occasionally hosts small music sessions. During our walk through, we were joined by the Barbershoppers from Fort Worth who sang some fun songs about Texas and America. Leave a Comment Address: 1720 Gendy StreetPhone: 817-336-4475Directions: Exit I-30 either get off on University or Montgomery and head for the cultural district. There are many signs present.Website: http://www.cowgirl.net
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Update: (Sept. 08) Fall gallery night led us to another wonderful viewing at Rebecca Low's studio. She is such an imaginative individual! We were welcomed by live music, which was very good. Also, simple tidbits sat on trays for nibbling. I never tire of viewing Rebecca's art.
Fort Worth offers some very nice art galleries--the Rebecca Low Sculptural Metal Gallery and Studio is a very cool one!
Beginning with her signature piece, Carlotta... Carlotta is a metal sculpture made from the components of an automobile (hence the name). Carlotta stands with one flirty hip out and a purse slung over her shoulder (pic #2).
This artist creates most of her pieces using "found objects". The outside rear of her studio is neatly lined with automobile parts, rusted metal and other junk from which she makes her masterpieces.
Low's impression of Easter Island's Moai are displayed in her studio's back yard and her unique courtyard boasts fountains, a light and water sculpture and other fantastic creations. One has to stop by to appreciate Rebecca Low's imagination! (pics #3-4). Address: 7608 Campo Bower West (Spur 580) Ft. Worth,TxPhone: 817-244-1151Website: www.rebeccalow.com
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On a recent Spring weekend, we took advantage of the pleasant weather to drive to Ft. Worth to tour the Botanical Gardens.
Although the trees were just beginning to bud and the flowers were showing the first signs of blossoming, we were enthralled by the gardenscape and lovely pathways weaving through woodsy areas and past gurgling fountains.
The Ft. Worth Botanic Garden is the oldest garden of its type in Texas and comprises 109 acres. The gardens contain more than 2,500 native and exotic specials of plants. The various gardens are:
Rose Gardens (constructed in 1933)
Fragrance Garden
Japanese Garden-our favorite!
Trial Garden (where new varieties are tried)
Perennial Garden
Conservatory
Please click on additional pictures for a further glimpse of the garden:
Floral Clock (picture #2)
Waterfalls (picture #3)
Ornamental Garden (picture # 4)
Trail Bridge (picture #5)
*Admission is free to the gardens in general, but the conservatory and Japanese Garden have admission fees.
Hours are (April-October) Mon.-Fri. 10 am-9pm; Sat.10am-6pm;Sun. 1pm-6pm. (November-March) Mon.-Fri. 10am-9pm; Sat. 10am-4pm;Sun. 1pm-4pm. Admission to the conservatory is $1 for adults, $.50 for seniors; children age 4-12 $.50 and under 4 free.
Admission to the Japanese Garden is $4.00 for adults on weekdays; $3.50 on weekends. Seniors receive a discount of $.50 from admission cost. Children 4-12 cost $2.00 and those under 4 are free. Hours are daily 9am-7pm April-October; daily 10am-5pm November to March.
FYI: The Gardens Restaurant is a popular stop for brunch on Sundays. Call 817-731-2547 Address: 3220 Botanic Gardens BoulevardPhone: 817-871-7689Directions: Take I-30 and exit off of University Drive north, the garden is right on the right hand side.Website: http://www.fwbg.com
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The Ft. Worth Botanic Gardens spreads across many acres and contains a number of notable sections. We thought the gardens were wonderful, so I'm including these additional tips. The Botanic Garden showcases many types of gardens...
The Rose Garden has more than 3,400 roses, whose blooms reach their peak in April through October. We were a bit early to see the spectacular floral display, but appreciated the gently curving pathways, towering trellis', pretty ornamental pieces and beautiful vistas placed throughout--all combining to produce a romantic, idyllic spot.
The Republic of Texas Rose Garden introduces the beauty of antique roses and notes their historical importance. We've definitely planned to return to see the flowers at their height of flowering in April! Can anything be more beautiful than a rose in bloom?
For a further look at the gardens, please click on additional pictures #2 & #3. Address: 3220 Botanic Gardens BoulevardPhone: 817-871-7689Directions: Take I-30 and exit off of University Drive north, the garden is right on the right hand side.Website: http://www.fwbg.com
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 by ATXtraveler
This particular show occurs 5-6 times a year, so check early and often to see when this will be. Also, this show takes place at the Amon G. Carter Exhibit Hall, which is located in close proximity to other museums and sites of interest, so you will likely need to get there early if you want to be close when you park. Leave a Comment Address: 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd, Fort Worth, TXPhone: 817-732-1194Directions: To find the Amon G. Carter Exhibit hall, take I-30 to Montgomery Street exit and go north to Burnett Tandy and go east.Website: http://www.ftworthgunshow.com/showschedule.html
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This exhibit featuring Ron Mueck's amazing realistic sculptures had been promoted for weeks. Jim and I visited Fort Worth's Modern Art Museum to see his thought provoking pieces on the very last weekend of the exhibit. We were so glad we did!
The Seated Woman (1999) was one of my favorite works by this fantastic artist. Fortunately, it is part of the permanent collection at the museum. It looks more like a photograph, rather than a creation of silicone, acrylic, polyurethane foam and fabric measuring about two feet tall. Notice her time worn face and delicately executed hands...and alligator shoes!
Picture #2 shows a sculpture titled Two Women, which measured around two feet tall. They are standing on a street corner gossiping--I found them immensely intriguing. Were they talking about us as we gawked and commented on the pieces? One expected them to move at any moment or succumb to a twitch or two!
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Bass Hall attracts performers from around the globe.
So if you think of cows when you think of Fort Worth...think of classy cows.
Modeled after Europe's great concert halls and New York's Carnegie Hall, Bass Hall is the crown jewel of downtown Fort Worth's renaissance. Open since 1998, it is named for Nancy Lee and Perry R. Bass, the billionaires who deserve much of the credit for downtown's renovation. Besides its superb acoustics, Bass Hall has extraordinary architecture. Two huge limestone angels loom high above the street, holding golden trumpets.
We went there to see a performance for Khalil's birthday. It was a great experience. Leave a Comment Address: 4th and Calhoun StreetsPhone: 817-212-4200Directions: From I-30 traveling East: Take Forest Park Boulevard exit. Go left on Forest Park until it merges into Weatherford Street downtown.Website: http://www.basshall.com
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Fort Worth's Museum of Art is a sleek aluminum and glass building designed by Tadao Ando, comprising over 50,000 square feet of exhibit area. It was constructed in 2002 with a gallery space which has been compared to New York's Museum of Modern Art (pictures 1 & 2).
Within the building, vast windows allow sunlight to play throughout the corridors. Concrete walls provide a neutral backdrop for the art. Outdoors, a wide swath of green grass surrounds most of the building, with a few sculptures giving added focus to the grounds.
We enjoy rambling through a museum's art garden! As Jim and I visited the sculptures outside, we discovered the following pieces:
picture #3 Reclining Woman by Henry Moore
picture #4 Vortex by Richard Serra
My favorite part of this museum is its reflecting pool, which seems to float the entire building if seen from the cafe. It was so restful sipping an ice tea on the cafe patio in this tranquil setting (picture 5).
Special events: The museum invites artist, scholars and critics to give lectures on Tuesday evenings, beginning at 7pm. First Fridays at the Modern offer live music and cocktails from 5pm-8pm. On this day, a docent-led tour is available beginning at 6:30 pm and open to museum members and Star-Telegram Press Pass holders.
Hours are Tues.-Sat. 10 am-5pm with extended hours on Tues. evenings Sept.-Nov. and Feb.-Apr. Sunday hours are 11am-5pm.
Admission is $10; $4 for students with ID and Seniors over age 60; free for ages 12 and under. There is no charge to visit the Grand Lobby, The Modern Shop* or the Cafe Modern.
Note: *The Modern Shop had some unique items which would make great gifts for upcoming birthdays or Christmas.
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