Amon Carter Museum of American Art

Great museum! And the staff are very kind and helpful. We went for the Cowboy exhibition and it was fantastic. The general collection is beautiful as well. Especially if you love western art. Definitely make sure you have time to read the plaques as some have very interesting facts! Highly recommend this place! Absolutely free to visit.

The Amon Carter Museum is one of those often overlooked gems we have in our midst. I love the Second Thursday events which are high quality programs that highlight the changing exhibits in the museum by offering tours conducted by subject matter experts, lectures by celebrated artists, and a fun beverage that's customized for the topic of the event. The staff are all very helpful, and the gift shop offers quality merchandise. Come check it out!

Gem of a museum in the Ft Worth Arts District across from the Will Roger’s Colosseum. Very nice collection of American Art and Artists. Great Remingtons and even a few O’Keeffes. Spectacular Dawe string installation.

Great little museum. Enjoyed the gift shop as well. Will have to return for their special events.

Today, I finally made it to the Amon Carter Museum, and what a delightful surprise it was! As I wandered through the galleries, I stumbled upon a piece that truly captivated me: Richmond Barthé's The Negro Looks Ahead. It was a serendipitous encounter, given the recent discussions surrounding this iconic work. Barthé, a master sculptor of the Harlem Renaissance, had a profound impact on the art world. His sculptures often celebrated Black identity and resilience, and The Negro Looks Ahead is a prime example of this. The figure, with its forward-facing gaze and resolute posture, embodies hope and progress. The Amon Carter's serene atmosphere, coupled with the opportunity to engage with such powerful artwork, made for an incredibly enriching experience. It's a place where one can truly relax, reflect, and connect with something greater than oneself.

This is an excellent art museum! They have a good mix of different genres and time periods, so you’re sure to find works you will enjoy. I particularly liked the Remington and Russell galleries, along with the Hudson River school landscapes. Make sure you go to the gift shop; it’s huge!

I’m a retiree, I’ve been visiting the Amon Carter since l was a young child. I am a frequent visitor to the Cultural District. In all of these years l cannot remember having anything but a wonderful experience; but then there was a visit a month ago that left me shaken. “Why?” you may ask. I committed a minor faux pas at one exhibition and within an instant this extremely rude, abrasive milquetoast with the light blue designer glasses essentially accosted me about the matter. Despite me being quite contrite about the error he seemed to get increasingly angry when l asked unrelated questions about the exhibition, his arms even flailing about briefly. I hope this docent, helper or self-appointed gendarme is no longer there. I still lovingly award the Amon Carter five stars and plan to visit again soon.

A truly great museum, and admission is FREE. One of the largest and best collections of Frederic Remington's art, paintings, and sculptures. Also, a fine collection of Charles M. Russearts art and great works from many other notable American artists! It's definitely worth a visit!

Anytime I'm in Ft Worth and even close to this museum,I try and make it by. Even if for a quick in and out,it's always worth it for this art lover . I had never been in their library but,today I was fortunate to find it open. I went in and spent 30 minutes reviewing some art publications not widely available. Way underutilized resource. I snapped a couple of pics of some faces and a few new pieces on my way thru. This museum has been widely transformed in the last two years. So if you haven't been... Go!

Fort Worth has quite a lot of art museums. This isn't even the only one devoted to Americana and the settlement of the west. It is a quality museum though, despite the fact that some newer exhibits were walled off temporarily for paid members. The rest was free, and admitted of substantive perusal. While the American frontier was clearly a focus, including some renditions of Native American life, a wide variety of scenes were present and other parts of the country pop up in compelling ways. As both a historical and an aesthetic experience, the place has plenty to offer. And when you consider that it can combine with other museums in the area and it's free to get in, why wouldn't you take a look? The only reason I didn't on my previous visit to the area is because this museum was closed due to some maintenance issue. I'm glad I made my way back.

I love that admission to this museum is free and looked forward to checking out the Karl Struss exhibit along with other temporary exhibits (Drawn to Nature). The American landscape artists and American modern artists like Georgia O'Keefe are some of my favorites to see. The Karl Struss exhibit was informative and interactive which I appreciated. There was a brief exhibit which was informative and cool as well. After exploring the exhibits, the souvenir/gift shop was calling my name. I spoke with a staff member who informed me of events that the Carter hosts as well as her experience working for the Carter. The souvenir shop has something for everyone ranging from snacks to kitchenware. I found an embroidery loop that is a nice addition to my room. I look forward to checking out their fall exhibit.

Karl Struss and the Rise of Hollywood opened on Sunday. Itching to go view the new exhibit, the earliest I could do so was on Wednesday (yesterday). Wow, I thoroughly enjoyed every minute of it! I was promptly greeted upon entering the museum, which is standard fare at the Amon Carter. The permanent collection is located in different places both downstairs and upstairs. The new exhibits typically change out upstairs. Every once in a while, the permanent exhibit will get changed up in order to keep it fresh and exciting. There are selections of Russells, Remingtons, O'Keefes, and so much more. The museum also boasts sculptures as well as paintings. Since the museum is free, there is no reason not to visit. Of course they accept donations. Don't miss out on this cultural and iconic museum.

If you only have time for one Fort Worth art museum, pick the Amon Carter. In my opinion it's the best Fort Worth art museum. The Carter focuses on American art. They had a whole section of art of the Western part of the US, which I really enjoyed. It took us about 2 hours to walk through the museum. The museum is two stories with the majority of the art being on the second floor. They have a few temporary exhibits on display, so you can visit the museum regularly and see new things. They have a decent amount of free parking in front of the museum. From the outside of the Carter you can get a really great view of downtown Fort Worth. They have a really cute gift shop that I got a few things from. They don't have a cafe but they have some little drinks and snacks for sale.

It has been several years since my last visit here. The Amon Carter Museum of American Art is a real jewel in the DFW area crown of museums. It is a large museum that is free to the public along with free parking so what's keeping you from attending? The museum has several fixed exhibits along with visiting exhibits so there is always a good reason to come by. It consists of two floors and has a very nice gift shop to browse through. On this visit I purchased a reproduced print of a bluebonnet field that was very reasonably priced. One of this museums fixed exhibits is of beautiful original western paintings by Remington, Russell and others and this collection is on par with what you can see at the Sid Richardson Museum in downtown Fort Worth. The paintings, sculptures and other artifacts here are excellent! Budget about an hour or maybe more when you visit. Closed on Mondays.

Visited on a Saturday around 2 pm. Parking was a bit of a challenge since it was quite limited but I was completely fine with that aspect since entry to the museum is free. I truly enjoyed my time at this museum! The rainbow display made out of string is pretty phenomenal and caught my eye upon entry. Additionally, the art collection was extensive for such a small museum and did not disappoint. I particularly enjoyed the Anila Quayyum Agha exhibit that is on view through January 9, 2022. Her pieces spoke to me the most and were beautifully crafted and well displayed. I highly recommend this museum for anyone looking for a quiet retreat or reflective time away from the hustle and bustle of life.

I loved my experience at Amon Carter. I had read that they were staying open late on a Friday evening, and just decided to go. I love museums at night. It is just a different experience, to me. I nearly had the place to myself and was free to meander at will. The collection was varied and interesting. I was also informed of the light installation going on at Will Rodgers that weekend. Fort Worth is really undervalued as an art scene and constantly surprises me every time I visit any of the museums in the area.

overall would recommend this free museum! has 2 floors and a decent variety in art. the parking lot isn't huge directly attached.

The Amon Carter collection started with western art. Carter's love of the American West and landscape art includes major works of Frederic Remington & Charles Russell - probably the two greatest artists of the "Old West." In recent years the museum has become widely known for its contemporary photography and American Art. Beautiful grounds with sweeping views of downtown Fort Worth. Amon Carter Museum of American Art is a hidden gem. Free to visit / donations encouraged.

American Art front and center at the Amon Carter Museum. A true gem it is here in Fort Worth exhibiting extraordinary masterpieces of the "Old West" by Remington and Russell. And, incredible permanent pieces of sculptures, paintings, and photography by American artists, including, Calder, Nevelson, O'Keeffe, Sargent, Lawrence, & Avedon! The architectural beauty of the museum and its placement is to be marveled at. A sweeping view of downtown Fort Worth can be seen at the top of the stairs. And, my goodness, their shellstone walls! Presently, haunting and poignant is their special exhibit: Multitude, Solitude: The Photographs of Dave Heath, through 9/16/18 - mesmerizing it is! CHEERS!

Beautiful museum and collections. On the day I went to see the BLACK EVERY DAY exhibit. Sit was amazing to see black people shown in the excellence of everyday life. It's inspiring in my own quest to photography life in America. Many of the other collections drew my attention also. I learn about Amon Carter, Remington, Lachaise, Steele, and many more.

Was looking for something to do a Saturday morning and had wanted to see what the Amon Carter Museum had to offer. Admission is free but I felt compelled to donate something as we highly enjoyed our visit. They had what I considered a good variety of American art spanning from many years back to even very current pieces (some even relating to the COVID pandemic and other recent events in our history). My personal favorite was Gabriel Dawe's "Plexus no. 34". A site specific exhibit that varies with light and angles as you walk around it.

The Amon Carter is not to be missed! I recently checked our the "Printing the Revolution: The Rise and Impact of Chicano Graphics 1965 to Now" which was curated by the Smithsonian. The lady (Melinda I think was her name) who gave us a tour was quite knowledgeable and passionate about the pieces. THANK YOU for featuring this very important Chicano work!

We both (2 adults) enjoyed this museum very much. Free parking and free admission! Gift shop has some cool items too. A wide array of art is on display here and make sure you visit both floors. Expect to spend at least two hours here if you enjoy art.

The Amon Carter Museum's collection goes back to the Colonial era and the paintings here are quite impressive. Focusing on American art, there are the requisite landscapes and western-themed scenes but even these are compelling. The surprises for me were the 20th century paintings: O'Keeffe, Davis, Sloan, Hartley, and Shahn. These artists alone are worth a visit. However, my favorite is William McCloskey's magnificent 'Wrapped Oranges' from 1889. It's an incredible still-life of bright oranges in white paper. Two are tightly wrapped; two are loosely wrapped; two sit unwrapped. The realism is a tour de force as the brilliant color and texture of the fruit jumps from the canvas. The crinkled folds of delicate white paper are upstaged only by the reflection of it all in the polished top of the wood table upon which the arrangement sits. The painting is both sensuous and sensual. If a curator walked this painting over to the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth and hung it on one of the massive grey concrete walls, one could easily assume it was painted days ago. It's really a modern masterpiece.

I had been in the city less than 12 hours and read one of the street placards which talked about Amon Carter, businessman, philanthropist, coiner of the phrase "Fort Worth: Where the West Begins!". You see his name everywhere and it's also a major street name. Apparently his name is not common knowledge to all Ft. Worthians, as my hotel receptionist scowled that I thought this museum was "fun" and didn't know a lick about Carter. For shame. I imagine Carter was kind of like the parody of the rich Texas Oilman on the Simpsons, clicking his heels up and shooting his guns! But I digress... Being philanthropically minded, Amon Carter realized that he had the ability to afford art, and near the end of his life he actually ramped up his collecting to leave behind a greater legacy. The Carter houses works by the early nineteenth-century artist-explorers through those of the mid-twentieth-century modernists and up to the work of contemporary photographers. The museum also holds one of the most comprehensive collections of Western art by Frederic Remington and Charles Russell. First off, I headed straight for the reason I came to the Carter instead of the other two major art museums nearby: the photography exhibit of Chicagoan Barbara Crane, entitled "Challenging vision". This was curated by the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and word on the street is that it's heading to Chicago after Ft. Worth! This was an incredible career-encompassing retrospective by a photographer that started as an art student in Chicago in the 60's and has done it all: Chicago buildings, surprise people shots, arty nudes, Minimalism, nature, hyper-colored digital. This was an incredible experience and I'm going to head over to the Chicago Cultural Center to purchase the book, which weighed twenty pounds! The Amon Carter also has a huge photography collection. Running right now is The World of Alfred Stieglitz. It was great to see two rooms full of prints by students of Stieglitz's and also photographers he influenced. I enjoyed the f/64 group, of which Edward Weston and Imogen Cunningham were stand outs. The art of Remington and Russell dominate the Museum. I've been known to stay too long in the one tiny room devoted to American Western art in the Art Institute of Chicago. So I was completely engrossed in the paintings of American Indians hunting, cowboys scuffling, horses running, and sculptures of the same. I felt Russell was the master painter and Remington the sculptor, but appreciated both. Your appreciation can be enhanced by a visit to the study area on these two gentlemen. Photographs of certain areas are allowed, but you'll need to read their policy, sign in, and get a sticker. It's a shame I can't share more photographs of their collection, but their policy strictly forbids website posting. (Okay, I posted one photo of art work.) And all of this is always FREE! Yes, free, people! Wow, a world-class collection you can walk in and see anytime without spending a dime? I think Amon Carter is kicking his heels up and shooting off six shooters in his grave. Yee-Haw for Art!

Really awesome collection of American art! We went to the Kimbell right before heading here and I have to say that I enjoyed this museum a lot more. First floor has some rooms with western art and a beautiful lobby, library, and auditorium/event space. The large atrium was filled with a GORGEOUS Gabriel Dawe piece when we came which was one of the highlights of my time in Baton Rouge. The second floor exhibits are equally impressive with a large collection of paintings and brass sculptures. There was a special Polaroid exhibit when we went which had striking photos throughout. The museum staff here are very knowledge and we were greeted very warmly. Would highly recommend this museum and if you're pressed for time, head here first over other museums in the area. Not to be missed!

Talk about All American Art. A free museum boasting some of modern Americas greatest collections such as the bad ass and inspirational creative figure Georgia O'Keeffe and her bestie Arthur Dove. Enjoy two floors of great installations and pieces! I'm sure it's always changing but after visiting, we loved the interactive display where our movement creates the art, the rainbow woven lines, and the piñata mural! Go get cultured people it's free. Staff is fantastic and outgoing. They love the place as much as you will.

Easily my favorite museum in the entire South -- easily. Extensive collections of Western art in particular. Friendly, attentive, and extremely knowledgeable staff. We had a great deal of fun with the well promoted Polaroid exhibit, in particular, and always look forward to seeing the Early American and the Hudson River Valley collections. Ample, complimentary parking and free admission, to boot. (Looking for a great way to spend the day with your family, but on a budget? Look no farther than Amon Carter.) Long hours? No problem here. The main building itself is easy to navigate. (That's always a major plus in my book.) Top rate special events, too -- make sure to check the museum's website for full details about upcoming events. Bierstadt, Sargent, Homer . . . you'll find it all here. You really owe it to yourself to leave the superficial veneers of Dallas and head over to honest, affable Forth Worth. Be sure to stop in for a long, leisurely, educational day at The Amon Carter Museum.

Very nice museum. We came to see the Polaroid Exhibit which today was the last day. Parking area is small but we found street parking. Upon entering, we were given a pamphlet and asked if we were attending for anything specific which we mentioned our preference. There is no way to get lost. Pretty easy layout. I was impressed at the photos as I think to the trunk full of polaroids I have in by chest which was passed down from our family. We spent at least an hour before we headed out but stopped at the nature/building art. Beautiful. Will be returning again.

It's Free. A museum of American Art. Very nice inside and a lot bigger than I thought. Very friendly. I'm not a big fan of American art but this was my first.

Great museum for all ages. There are numerous events planned by the museum staff that are perfect for younger children, make sure to keep an eye on their Twitter feed, Facebook page, or web site. It's great to see museums so active in social media! The interior is wonderfully lit and super easy to navigate. There's a large library on premise, which is cool to peruse. The works that ACM has on site are impressive- in both names and stature. The staff are so great. We sat down in front of a John Singer Sargent piece (Edwin Booth portrait) and learned so much from Dave. He took the time to explain some of the fascinating history about both the artist and subject, and even had some fun trivia for our 5-year old. It's just great with museum staff interact so willingly with patrons like this. The grounds are large and there's lots to see. The museum is focused on American artists and includes paintings, photography, and sculptures. It's a fantastic place to visit and learn about American art, history and culture. There's a really great photog exhibit on display right now, as well as a unique installation with various colored thread that is strewn through the museum in neat ways. This is a great place that will keep me and my family coming back. Admission is free and the hours are generous (closed on Mondays). Make sure to check the web site for other information on travelling exhibits, special events (Party on the Porch is fun!) and other items.

Free admission and free PARKING!!! Great place to relax and think. Indoor and outdoor seating is available for small groups. We enjoyed our sack lunches in the comfy entryway just outside the gift shop!

Free (donations accepted). Great exhibits, they even let you take pictures! Exhibits change so you can go and see new stuff.

What a great Museum to visit in Fort Worth. The place is small so you can look at all the items on display without getting overwhelmed. They have Remington, and Russell's art work on display always. The permanent art work I just love. They have these large landscape pieces that are amazing. Right now the have a traveling art display from the Phillips Collection. Which is a good reason to check them out before it is gone. Another plus about the Amon Carter Museum is it is free. you cannot be that.

Really nice place to visit for free. Enjoy walking through to look at art. Several other museums in the area as well.

Museum is not children friendly like the DMA. Customer service was poor and staff followed you around from room to room very uncomfortable and uninviting. I would not recommend this museum to anyone limited artifacts and statues. You'll be much happier at the DMA.

As an Asian-American man, I grew up with the stereotypes that I must be good at math, science, and love all museums. Notice that I said I "grew up with", rather than actually saying that I live up to those stereotypes. I was middling at math, blah at science, and staying in a museum too long led me to what I called "Ice Cream Museum headaches". But, unlike actual ice cream headaches, I did not enjoy the process of getting the museum headaches; on the contrary, it made me want to avoid museums whenever possible. That being said, I loved this museum on my first ever visit to Fort Worth. Reasons? Here you go: 1. Free parking in the smallish lot next to the museum. 2. Free admission - if a museum needs some cash, sell some of their artwork or hit up the corporate donors. 3. Not too big - essentially a two-story rectangle, you can knock it all out in 2 hours. 4. Focus on American art (not "Uh-mercan", mind you) but not overwhelmingly the art of the American West (e.g. Remington and Russell pieces). Good exhibits of photography, prints, and sculpture. Even a couple of Alexander Calder pieces. 5. The American West portions are roughly 10% of the total. Enough without being too much. 6. In a couple of exhibits, they had magnifying glasses freely available for use so you could really get an eyeful of the details of various pieces. Added benefit: You won't be breathing on the art by being that close. Overall, I think the Amon Carter is a model museum: artsy without being pretentious, accessible without being simplistic, and focused without being boring. I'd gladly visit Fort Worth again for this museum - but don't ask me about any quadratic equations.

I have to agree with Arnab when it comes to art, I think nothing of American artists other than people like Pollack or Warhol and shit like that. I fail to realize or remember how many awesome other artists this country has produced. The Amon Carter is a tribute to that and well worth the FREE entry to their exhibits. You can see everything from sculptures to paintings, lithographs to gelatin prints and more. The art ranges from modern to abstract, cubist to realism. I'm not super into knowing all there is to art, so I'm not even sure if realism is the correct term. Regardless, come to the Amon Carter and you will find works by Frederic Remington, Charles Russell, Charles Dea, Georgia O'Keeffe and many, many more. It's really amazing. A good portion of their art is rustic cowboy's and indians themes, but turn the corner and there is so very much more than that to be found. I sat and watched a beautiful video installation by Mary Lucier called the Plains of Sweet Regret. It was breath taking and sad and wonderful in my opinion. Four walls, all with projections of images of old towns that were once the backbone of the history of our country, only to be left behind for the cities and the suburbs. Buildings in decay, left over memories and trinkets, all deserted. Except for the few people that have stayed and made their life truly in the country. The Amon Carter was a great surprise. I was expecting just the rustic Fort Worth kind of shit but was pleasantly surprised by the fantastic pieces of art found hidden inside this seemingly plain and boring looking building. Do yourself a favor. Pay your $0 and go to the Amon Carter and see yourself some American art. It's great.

My boyfriend and I (mostly me) were looking for a cheap saturday day date! And the Amon Carter was the perfect choice!!! The boy loves Remington and Russell and to our surprise they had quite a few pieces. It took us an hour to look at everything at a pretty med-fast pace. They had two installations exhibits. Oh and the place is free!! Donations are always welcomed!

Living smack dab in the cultural district, this was the first museum I came to. Free entry and living so close to here, we simply walked. However, if you need parking, you can easily park and pay the meter, not a big deal. Take your out of town friends here to look at American art, beautiful natural landscapes, and other little gems they have. My favorite paintings were the two or three Georgia O'Keeffe paintings and paintings by Charles Demuth. Most noteworthy was the one Thomas Hart Benton painting they have, which we noticed that some of his works were at the DMA. We bought a little trinket at the book shop and they had the cutest art gifts for kids.

The Amon Carter Museum, in Fort Worth, is one of my favorite places to visit in the DFW area. It's free, but don't let that fool you. While it's a fairly small museum, it's packed with many permanent exhibits as well as many interesting special exhibits. I have never thought of the Amon Carter Museum as being a "cowboys and old west style" museum, so I'm really not sure what some of the other comments are referring to. Yes, there are some paintings that depict the old west, but this is Texas after all. There is so much more than that on display at any given time. Both permanent and special exhibits cover a broad range of styles, materials and mediums. There truly is something for everyone. Since it opened in 1961, the Amon Carter Museum has sponsored over 500 exhibitions. In particular, I've enjoyed the wide variety of photography exhibits the museum has had on display - Ansel Adams, Bernice Abbott, Walker Evans and Margaret Bourke-White, just to name a few. Their permanent Stuart Davis, Frida Kahlo and Georgia O'Keeffe paintings are among my favorites. Be sure to bring your camera, but be aware that, as in any museum, visitors are permitted to take pictures of the permanent exhibits only. The gift shop is spacious and attractive. There is a nice variety of affordable souvenirs, art books and gifts for sale. The staff is friendly and helpful. The facilities are well serviced. There is no food available on the premises. The parking lot is a little small, but parking is free. I would definitely recommend the Amon Carter Museum to anyone who lives in the DFW area or is visiting. Be aware that the museum is closed on Mondays - something we found out the hard way on one of our first visits. We've been to this museum many times and are always pleased. Be sure to check out their website for information on upcoming special exhibits, classes and seminars.

A friend of mine invited me for a day out. This time it's a bit different because we went to this Amon Museum. We saved money, because 1) this place is definitely for free and 2) there are cheap restaurants near the area. I will come back and bring my nieces here! A good place to learn a lot.

Enjoyed a visit to this little gem about 2 weeks ago. Parking situation could not have been safer or more convenient. The young man at the front desk was enthusiastic and highly knowledgable. We ended up chatting about traveling exhibits in other museums in different cities as well. Walked away feeling pumped about our adventure. And its free! As someone else mentioned they could easily ask for admission fees. It is worthy! There is currently an exhibition titled Art and Appetite. It makes you think about human's relationship with the food chain through the years. Fresh contemporary idea with unexpectedly creative examples. But the best part? Our serendipitous encounter with a docent named Barbara. She was in the gallery at the same time as we were and a conversation was struck. She shared the story on the piece were were mulling over and that spilled over to lots of others. It ended up being a private tour. The back story on Thomas Eakins' "Swimming" made our day and we have delighted in retelling it to friends. I won't share all the details here because I don't want to spoil it. Go see it and enjoy!

Amon Carter Museum is fantastic! I know very little about fine art, but ACM is filled with great pieces. Have you ever heard of Fredrick Remington, Norman Rockwall, & Andy Warhol? Their paintings are there, along with many other artists. Currently there is a visiting exhibit with a painting called Nighthawks by Edward Hopper. You've probably seen it before. It's a night scene with a few people in a diner. It's great. Amon Carter could easily charge a entry fee, but they let everyone in free ( thanks to whoever made that possible ). There are other museums in the area so it's easy to make a morning or afternoon of it. I can't believe I've lived in DFW all these years and never visited. I look forward to a return visit.

I was least excited to visit this museum after seeing the Kimbell and the Modern since I thought it would be filled with bad cowboy paintings but I was pleasantly surprised. We spent hours here and loved all the little touches- the audio tour, the magnifying glasses in the Allure of Paper exhibit etc. Yes there were cowboy paintings but there was a very diverse amount of art and all kinds of things to see. Plus EVERYTHING is free! Even the special exhibits! The building itself was beautiful and so was the layout. I can't wait to go back!

The Amon Carter is my favorite museum in FW or D. Great American art, good special exhibitions, friendly staff. I always learn something new when I visit the Amon Carter and usually get to see at least two or three new paintings that I have never seen before. The Amon Carter does a great job of rotating their own stock as well as borrowing from other art museums. Additionally the museum features one of the largest collections of American photography of any museum in the U.S. and routinely changes the photos on display. and to those of you who trash the "cowboy art", then you have clearly never spent time around ranches or horses, or you would appreciate how utterly amazing Charlie Russell's paintings are. For those of you who do not appreciate the equine, yes there are lots of other styles of painting to view.

The Amon Carter was our third museum of the day (yay for the Fort Worth Cultural District!) so I feel like we gave it short shrift. But it is definitely a very unique place and well worth checking out. It you are a fan of Frederic Remington, well, this is the place for you. Tons of Remington sculptures and paintings, as well as this cool little room where you can view some of his sketches that later became the paintings on display. Yes, there's a lot of cowboys and indians paintings, but they also have a solid collection of works by American painters - I saw some really nice Georgia O'Keefe paintings. Admission is free - so you have no excuse not to go. The building is also really cool - the stone walls are "native Texas shellstone" (according to the website) and you can see imprints of shells and things all over. The lady at the info desk says the #1 question she gets asked is if the walls are real. Ha. Another pleasantly surprising art experience in Fort Worth!

An absolutely amazing place with art that will take your breathe away! There are several galleries with Remington and Russel exhibits, and a hidden gem with a number of Russel's handwritten letters with beautiful illustrations and entertaining commentary. There are also multiple galleries with immense landscapes from around the country that will floor you with their artistry, craftsmanship, style and attention to detail. I was also lucky enough t get to see the Polaroid exhibit that debuted here for it's national tour. It's FAR more that you'd ever expect from Polaroid photographs- including some experimental 20" by 24" images!! I'd love to see the camera hat made those! They also include examples from M.I.T that show the development prototypes that Mr. Land created during the invention process. Overall, a fantastic museum that probably makes Dallas jealous. Can't wait to go back.

Amon Carter feels accessable. I know that sounds weird but for most museums I end up feeling like a zombie walking thru just glancing and grunting at things I see. But here when I see something I think is amazing I can get up close and check it out. They offer magnifying glasses and in the Remington exhibit interesting pull out drawers of his original chicken scratch drawings. I am interested and involved in what I am exploring! It is small enough to keep your attention while large enough to display a wonderful variety of art from different eras and mediums. Any time I am visiting Fort Worth and I am going to make a point to stop here!

I have been many times. I used to come here as a kid with my Art class had field trips here. I learned so much about the art work and exhibits they had on display. As an adult I still enjoy coming here. It's a great place to take your family. The pricing is great for the amount of art work you get to view.

A free art museum just outside of the downtown area in Fort Worth? It is great that places like this exist. We came here on a rainy cold day to get out of the rain and cold and get some culture. Some very nice pieces are on display here. Even a few that kept my 4 year old niece interested. Or at least for a few minutes.

This was my second museum of the day. I went mainly because my sister-in-law wanted to. I'm not a huge "Western" or American art fan. Remington and Russell are OK but cowboys and indians aren't that exciting. However they had a good exhibition by John Marin that I quite enjoyed. I didn't find all of his work that great but several of the piece's colors and feeling were interesting. If you are in Fort Worth this is a nice place to visit.

It took 4 visits to the DFW area before I could finally visit this museum as it's closed on Mondays and open 10 am-5 pm weekdays. If you like the art of Frederick Remington or C.M. Russell, you MUST make the pilgrimage to the Amon Carter Museum - they have the best collection! The ground floor houses most of the western/cowboy art; with the second floor displaying a great variety of painters from Thomas Moran to Georgia O'Keefe. Oh, and the most surprising thing is, FREE admission! After visiting the museum, head over to The Stockyards to see the Ft. Worth Longhorns being driven in daily at 11:30 and 4, then follow your nose into any one of the great restaurants for Bar-B-Q.

This place is free, the staff is friendly, and is well-kept. Museums aren't really my thing, so I can't say much about the artwork inside... but didn't I mention that it's free? If you're looking to escape the heat, enjoy trying to be educated, and find yourself in the area, it's definitely worth a stop. I enjoyed the stroll... and the cool air. Thanks to those that make this place an enjoyable stop while in FW.

Awesome museum and it's free. This museum is very clean and has s lot of staff that work hard to keep it that way. My daughter and I really enjoyed our visit.

I'll be honest... I don't get art sometimes. Is my throw-up art if I do it on a canvas after a long night of drinking? I don't know, but I do know the pieces at this museum are intriguing to say the least. My wife and I have been here a couple times and it's worth the exploratory benefits alone. We can't translate what the artists are trying to say half the time, but we do appreciate the uniqueness of each exhibit. Whether you're a newbie or art aficionado, this seems like a great (and affordable) place to visit at least once.

Always an interesting adventure at this museum. The tiny Texas Twins love to view the scenery paintings and get ideas for school projects related to history and art.