Free Attractions in Dallas (2025)
Dallas Museum of Art
Art museum · City Center District
A cornerstone of the Arts District where general admission is free; ticketed exhibitions are also free on First Sundays. Covered by local arts calendars and community radio as a go-to for accessible culture.
Crow Museum of Asian Art of The University of Texas at Dallas
Art museum · City Center District
Always free and deeply engaged with the community, the Crow presents Asian art across eras with thoughtful programming. Frequently highlighted by KERA and local guides as a top no-cost stop.
Dallas Contemporary
Art museum · Dallas Market Center
This non-collecting museum spotlights boundary-pushing work with free admission and frequent talks. Lauded by Condé Nast Traveler and praised by local critics for bold, timely shows.
The Ann & Gabriel Barbier-Mueller Museum: The Samurai Collection
Museum · International Center
Housed above a historic school building, this free museum presents one of the largest samurai armor collections outside Japan. Regularly covered by The Dallas Morning News and culture outlets.
African American Museum of Dallas
Art museum · Deep Ellum
In Fair Park, this museum offers free general admission to significant collections of African and African American art. Spotlighted by The Dallas Morning News and KERA for impactful exhibitions.
Latino Cultural Center
Cultural center · City Center District
Designed by Ricardo Legorreta, this City of Dallas hub presents free gallery exhibitions and community events year-round. Often featured by Dallas arts reporters and city cultural listings.
Bath House Cultural Center
Cultural center · Old Lake Highlands
A beloved lakefront arts space with free gallery admission and frequent no-cost family programs. Noted by local press for community-first curation and festivals.
City Park
Park · Farmers Market District
Dallas’s oldest park reimagined—free admission to historic grounds with select buildings open on scheduled days. D Magazine and city sources highlight its renewed community role.
Klyde Warren Park
Park · Arts District
The city’s lawn over the freeway delivers free concerts, dance nights, and family programs. Frequently ranked a top Dallas attraction by national travel editors.
McKinney Avenue Transit Authority
Transportation service · State Thomas
Ride restored streetcars for free between Uptown and the Arts District. Endorsed by city and national travel guides as a fun, no-cost way to connect key neighborhoods.
J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Public library · Government District
Free to enter, with rare treasures on view such as Shakespeare’s First Folio and a historic Declaration broadside. A quiet cultural detour praised by local historians and librarians.
Fabrication Yard
Art gallery · La Bajada
An open, legal canvas for graffiti and muralists in West Dallas—free to explore and constantly changing. Covered by KERA and The Dallas Morning News for its grassroots arts scene.
