Kimbell Art Museum

First of all, admittance is FREE or it was the day I went. The Kimbell Art Museum is a hidden gem that captivates visitors with its exquisite collection of vintage paintings and ancient artifacts. The moment you step inside, you're enveloped in a timeless atmosphere, where each piece tells a story of its own. The vintage paintings, characterized by rich colors and intricate brushwork, evoke a sense of nostalgia and admiration for the artists’ craftsmanship. The ancient art section is equally impressive, showcasing artifacts that span centuries and cultures, such as Roman sculptures. Each exhibit is accompanied by informative plaques that enhance the viewing experience, providing context and insight into the historical significance of the pieces. The museum's layout is inviting, allowing for a leisurely stroll through the galleries, and the staff is knowledgeable and friendly, always ready to share their insights. Whether you're an art enthusiast or a casual visitor, the Vintage Art Museum offers a memorable experience that honors the beauty and history of art. Don't miss the chance to immerse yourself in this artistic journey!

The Kimbell Art Museum is an exceptionally clean, well-organized, and beautifully maintained facility. The collection features a wide range of artwork spanning various time periods, with a strong emphasis on European, Central, and South Asian pieces. I visited on a weekday, and the museum was pleasantly quiet, making for a peaceful and immersive experience. I also enjoyed a glass of white wine at the museum café, which added a nice touch of relaxation to my visit. Overall, it was a wonderful cultural experience, and I highly recommend it to both art lovers and casual visitors alike.

A true Louis Kahn masterpiece. I love that the museum features works by Picasso, Alma-Tadema, and Tintoretto—and the best part: admission is free! You can fully enjoy both the stunning architecture and the remarkable art collection.

The Kimball Art Museum in Fort Worth truly exceeded my expectations. Although I knew it was free to enter, I was blown away by the entire experience. From start to finish, the museum is impressive, with its stunning architecture providing the perfect backdrop for photos. It offers both permanent and rotating exhibitions, with highlights like the Egypt, Iraq, and Mayan collections that particularly captivated me. You could easily spend an entire day here, exploring every corner. If you're planning a trip to Fort Worth, the Kimball Art Museum is definitely a must-see destination. -Mr. S Travel Quest

I really enjoyed the Modern art in Germany 1910-1945 exhibit. It was my first time at the museum. Parking was easy and they offer discounted admission for students and seniors. Restrooms were clean and the grounds are beautiful and well-maintained!

The Kimbell Art Museum is a gem of both architecture and art nestled in the heart of Fort Worth, Texas. For anyone with even a passing interest in art, history, or design, this museum offers an experience that is quietly profound and deeply rewarding. And entrance is free…

Super fun exhibits! I thought it was a fine art museum but it was modern art, but still a great experience. The building is a unique shape that really compliments the art they have! I went on a Sunday and it was pretty quiet, so you could take your time!

I had the honor to photograph this awesome senior at the Kimbell during the fall. I loved all the different scenery options that we had within walking distance! Highly recommend if you are still looking for where to take your senior photos!

We love this museum. The architecture is lovely. Parking is free and convenient. There is both underground and lot parking. Because of the location near other cultural/tourist attractions and easy highway access, you can incorporate a visit to the Kimbell with a visit to the stockyards, other nearby museums or the Fort Worth Botanic Garden. There are often happy hours with live music and other events, in addition to the indoor exhibits and outdoor sculptures. In the summer, it is nice to visit a venue with air conditioning! We became members in order to participate in member events and get tickets to their special exhibits. The special exhibits have always been extensive (lots of pieces) and there is an optional educational audio program to accompany each one. We enjoy the variety of topics. As members, there are also special members only events that you can choose to participate in.

What an incredible afternoon my wife and I spent at the Kimbell Art Museum! The Kimbell is one of Fort Worth's premier treasures. As a life-long resident of Ft. Worth, the Kimbell has always been a huge part of my life. My mother early, introduced me to fine art by visiting the Kimbell on a regular basis. We were visiting the Kimbell to take in the tapestry exhibition. It was unbelievable. But you can't go to the Kimbell without paying a visit to their phenomenal buffet. I never miss an opportunity to have a slice of their quiche of the day and sample a variety of salads. Today's quiche was of the sundried tomato variety. My wife is a big fan of chicken salad. Of course, my wife opted for a scoop of Kimbell's homemade chicken salad plus a variety of salads there were on their daily buffet. I couldn't pass up the sundried tomato quiche plus a sampling of their delicious salads. EVERYTHING was SO delicious, typical of a visit to the Kimbell. If you're at the Kimbell, never miss an opportunity to visit the cafe.

Love, Love, love the Kimball! We are blessed to have such a wonderful art museum in North Texas. It's one of the finest museums in the country, with a remarkable collection. I don't get over to Fort Worth often enough, but on a recent trip I was able to pop in and browse the permanent collection (which is FREE btw) for a short time. It was inspiring and I'm definitely planning and return trip soon.

Remarkable! The Kimbell art Museum is world renowned. If you are not familiar with it, please get a membership and do a quarterly visit to see the exquisite exhibitions that they bring to the area. The latest one is tapestries. These are intricately woven wall hangings made from wool, silk, and silver and gold thread. They are as detailed and beautiful as a painting, but even more amazing because they have been woven together into 3 foot panels and them woven together into floor to ceiling hangings that depict a major war of the 1500s. My jaw dropped when I entered the room and saw these amazing works of art. The Kimbell provided a story board that walked us through the battle. There were stories of the fashion of the day, the life of a soldier bringing one's family members, the advancement of weaponry from small swords, to large picks, to wood and metal rifles using gun powder which actually changed the trajectory of Europe. The story told in these six massive tapestries was amazing. Members have a card that can be scanned at the entrance of the exhibit room for easy access. However, I encourage you to stop at the membership desk to receive the code for the free audio guide. Bring your earpods to listen to the story unfold in front of you. Truly the best thing about DFW is the Kimbell Art Museum. Everyone should make an effort to visit, but I encourage locals to get the membership and make a habit of a quarterly visit. You will be inspired, educated, entertained, and walk away with a sense of wonder every time.

This is an awesome museum with amazing outdoor exhibits as well as collections. They also always have a cool sculpture near the entrance, and I remember awhile ago they had something from KAWS. Best part: it's free. Definitely check it out if you are ever around Ft. Worth!

We visited the Kimball Museum of Art on a Sunday afternoon around 1:30 p.m. A local had recommended their parking garage, as he found it impressive. We missed the turn and wound up parking in a surface lot across the street. I was confused by the Kimball's website - my impression was that it cost $18 per person to get it, but apparently that is just for special exhibits. It is free to see the standard collection. They should consider making that clearer on the website, assuming they want more patronage. The staff at the front desk was helpful. When you enter, there is a large room with models and photos showing the history of the museum and past exhibits. Then you ascend the stairs at the back to reach the main galleries. At that point, you can go to the right for works focused on east Asia and India primarily. To the right are galleries focused on European works. Unfortunately we had to cut our visit short, but if I make it back I'd spent more time here. Also, I think there is a 2nd building across a small courtyard but we didn't make it over there. From what we did see, this was a very worthwhile stop for anyone who enjoys art.

The area includes several museums, more than one of them dedicated to art. When I visited, one such museum was closed for repairs, and the modern art museum was expensive and I'm not a big modern art museum, while this one is free. While under one administration, this museum includes two separate buildings, both of which are quite majestic architecturally. The auditorium which was not in use while I was there was impressive. The art selection here went more for quality than quantity. The pieces are quite spread out, and while the scope is global, this does mean that, for example, a sign states that a single Maori sculpture "represents" Oceania. I like Maori art as much as the next guy, but that seems like a bit of a stretch given the diversity of cultures (Oceania includes Australia as well as a variety of Pacific islands). Notably, the Dallas Museum of Art had a lot more from that particular region. Anyway, I still found plenty of objects worth perusing. The exterior of the building also has some art objects and a splendid grove of trees. Several tour groups from schools and such were there during my visit, but that is where the spaciousness of the collections is an advantage. I wished there was some special event going on so I could find and excuse to stay longer; the place won't take the whole day but it was a worthy destination.

One of best in the US! Absolutely love the exhibits it offers its members & the general public .Recently attended the historic. Italian Tapestry exhibit and went back in time as I strolled and took in the beautiful history. Cannot wait to see the next visiting exhibit. Their free permanent collection and exhibits are also fabulous. A must see in Fort Worth for all!

Yesterday I went to see Art and War in the Renaissance (The Battle of Pavia Tapestries). It is a special exhibit that began earlier this month. After a few false starts, I was also able to finally utilize the membership my sister purchased for my 50th birthday. Woohoo! The exhibit was artfully crafted and beautifully arrayed in the hall to the left of the entrance. (Building behind the main one where the permanent exhibit is on display.) There were more people than I expected for this exhibit. In addition, plenty of docents were available for assistance with questions or other needs I may have had. I will definitely revisit the special exhibit before it closes out. Plus, I need to see the permanent exhibit again as some time has passed since doing so. Please don't pass on this museum. It is extremely classy and elegant.

It's an art museum, they have art. It's older art, like renaissance era, etc, not to be confused with modern art. Half of the exhibit is free while you do have to pay an admission if you want to see the touring exhibits. I love it.

Wonderful museum in a gorgeous landmark building. Monet, Degá, Rembrandt, beautifully showcased in a very u Imuraya building. Free. Great architectural tour with a kind and informative docent. Well worth a couple of hours.

We visited with our school, so we had a huge group of kids. I was nervous at first because the staff were all watching us like hawks. Which I definitely understand, can't have a bunch of kids ruining the art. I just wasn't sure if this experience was going to be much fun for our kiddos since they had to be still. It's so hard to have that much energy and not be able to use it! However, our tour guide Ken was incredible! He was engaging and enthusiastic with the children, and got them excited about learning their artists. He related what we have been learning in class to the Museum pieces. Ken had them think about the pieces and tell what emotion/thoughts were evoked by them. I would love to visit again because we didn't get to see everything on this trip as we only visited pieces that connected with this year's curriculum. I want to also re-visit the Piano Building which is the building on top of underground parking. I saw the gift shop from a distance but didn't get to peruse. Next time! This is a very interesting Museum!

After a reshuffling of the permanent collection and several new acquisitions,The Kimble is better than ever in my eyes. There are three world class museums within walking distance. It's almost impossible to visit just one. So,today after my browsing the permanent collection at the Amon Carter nearby,I decided to spend a few minutes here. Since these museums are all so close with great collections and easy in and out,it's almost sacrilege to not visit. Luckily as I pulled up front there was a curb parking spot 100 ft from the front door. Not sure where there is another museum of the Kimball's renown where you can do that. I primarily come here for a glimpse of a work I've been enthralled by since I first read about it. The Torment of Saint Anthony. Michelangelo's first painting at 13 years old. If thats not enough to bring you in I don't know what is. Standing there staring at this masterpiece by a 13 year old that went on to design the Vatican,paint the Sistine Chapel and produce some of the greatest sculpture in history...well,it's just hard to comprehend. Of course,I can never run in for 10 minutes,look at one work,then leave no matter how easy. So I spent about an hour perusing the usual masterpieces and a couple of exciting new acquisitions. If you haven't before ... Go!!!

Smaller in size, but sone impressive pieces and exhibits, plus free! The staff were very nice, explained a few areas they suggested we see. A good 1-2 hour spot!

This museum is fantastic. If you're an art lover, it is a must-visit. I've been multiple times and never get bored! Their seasonal displays are huge and always amaze me. Their permanent displays are totally free and they have all sorts of military, senior, and student discounts for the seasonal displays. One of my favorite things about the museum aside from the art and their gift shop is its café! The afternoon tea is so precious. I highly recommend taking a date, the girls, or just your mom for the experience. Tea service for two is just $35! There's no excuse not to visit.

If you haven't visited this museum in Fort Worth, it would be worth a stop when in the area. It is not a large museum so it will likely take 2-4 hours, depending on your pace. The museum is packed with some great paintings, sculptures, and artifacts dating back to at least 1300 BC. My wife and I enjoyed paintings from Picasso, Matisse, Gaughin, Cezanne, Monet, etc. We also found the various sculptures and artifacts from European artists (Miro, Bernini) as well as Greek, Egyptian, and Asian artists all in great shape and very nicely presented. The museum has a nice logical flow so it is very easy to view all the sections with ease. In addition, unlike some museums that don't do a good job with labels, this one has excellent labels for all of its pieces. Each label is extremely informative. The museum has free admission and has plenty of parking near the entrance of the museum. The staff was knowledgeable, helpful, and welcoming. Highly recommended!!

Parking can be tricky. Absolutely fun even solo. I spend a lot of time alone exploring found this invite on evite . Free Ticket. Almost missed it. It was really nice. The experience is called Warriors. MesoAmerican and African. Ambiance Happy Vibe Relaxing Self-Comforting. This Event had DJ. Cash Bar . Drawing. It was really fun. Helped My Mood . Very Nice . Some Sitting Areas .

The Kimbell Art Museum is an excellent art museum to visit. A couple of weeks ago, I was able to go there and thought everything was magnificent. It's free to enter and also park but they may charge an admission for special exhibits. Inside it has several permanent exhibits that includes paintings, sculptures, busts and other artifacts. What amazed me was how many ancient items that were on exhibit. Many of the paintings were 700-800 years old. Tapestries on display we're about 900 years old. There were sculptures going back in time to Before Christ especially from Asia. Most of the items displayed are openly displayed without the protection of glass cases, etc. There is incredible history in this museum and words like impressed, amazed and wonderful describe what I saw. I was only able to visit the Kahn building that day as the Piano building was closed. Budget at least one hour and they do have a cafe on sight for food and drinks along with a large gift shop area on the second floor. The Kimbell is a fine attraction to visit while in the DFW area.

First time here and it's a really nice museum. The location is good and the museum layout is well done. Lots of famous artists and good variety of art from all over the world. I enjoyed it and it's great to see art up close and personal.

One of my favorite stops when I travel is the local art museum. I'm always pleased to see terrific art outside of the usual art capitals of New York and Washington. Fort Worth's art museum is definitely worthy. It is a beautiful space and they have an impressive collection of artworks. The art isn't all bunched up and the galleries are nicely spaced with good lighting. Thankfully, they don't have reflective glass in front that prevent getting proper photographs. All the artists I particularly enjoy were on display today. Claude Monet's "Weeping Willow" (1918) [and I bought a print of this one], Piet Mondrian's "Composition" (1914), Henri Matisse's "L'Asie" (1946), Pablo Picasso's "Man with a Pipe" (1911), Edvard Munch's "Girls on the Pier" (1904) and my favorite of the day, Paul Cézanne's "Maison Maria". But there's also Gauguin and Miró and Pissarro and Canaletto and Rubens. And of course, sculptures. The "Young Female Attendant" that was dated to 340-330 BC was amazing. Over 2000 years old? Wow! Pictures are absolutely allowed (no flash, of course) and the gift shop has a huge collection of prints, posters and post cards plus books and other stuff. I had a fantastic visit (I'd really love to not be wearing this dumb mask!) and would definitely love to return. Amazing. [Round number review 16100 overall - 280 in Texas - 1605 of 2021.]

One of Kahn's best works. The light and the galleries can't be understood without seeing this place in person

HIGH TEA AT THE MUSEUM: loved this. Delicious selection of tea and food. Only problem is we did not know we had to go to the back of the restaurant to check in. Good price at $35 for two.

If you are into art museums like I am than you will appreciate the Kimbell. It has a wide range of art in varied mediums. It's quiet, spacious, and allows you to take in what your seeing. I recently visited for the African Art exhibit and was not disappointed. They had a large selection of artifacts, art, and photos. The museum itself is free which makes it perfect for an outing with friends or a quiet afternoon by yourself. The exhibitions they feature come every few months and for those you will have to pay. Even still it was under $20 and to me it was worth it. I hope you check it out for yourself, you won't be disappointed

We came here awhile ago to the main exhibit for the kimball art museum. When we explored the different sections of the main exhibit, it took a couple of hours to do so. I loved that they had artifacts from around the world, including west Africa, the still lives and landscape paintings. They have a downstairs that showcase brief architectural layouts of the kimball art museum over time. They have a cafe and an outside area to sit and eat. I picked up a couple of postcards that double as prints that caught my eye in the exhibit. The staff are patient, knowledgeable and easy to talk to which I appreciate. I'll have to come when they have a new exhibit.

I ADORE the Kimbell. Upon moving to Dallas, I was instantly intrigued by the Kimbell when I saw all the billboards around the city. I was an art history major, so immediately, I put it on my list of places to visit. When I finally got to the Kimbell, I was blown away by the variety of the collection. With pieces scouring the globe, you can explore your interests in Japanese, African, Indian, and Mesoamerican cultures. Additionally, the Kimbell has an excellent selection of Western art, spanning the Classical period, through the Renaissance, Baroque, and Modern eras. My particular favorites in this collection are the Caravaggio and De La Tour pieces that are so obviously linked in style and subject matter. To see how clearly De La Tour was inspired by Caravaggio is truly a treat for us art nerds. Combining an impressive collection with a beautifully designed museum and free entrance fee, the Kimbell is hard to beat!

Beautiful museum with lots to see! I really enjoyed visiting and would absolutely go back. Free general admission as well!

Came with family here today to catch the "Queen Nefertari's Egypt" exhibit during the holiday. There were plenty of people with the same idea (the line went through the gift shop and spilled into the street!) but staff handled it well and folks were good about social distancing. They let us into the exhibit in a staggered fashion so it didn't get too crowded which was great but as a result we had to wait over an hour to get in. Still worth it as there were some very interesting pieces and I actually learned quite a bit! I opted to do the audio tour ($4 for non-members via the app) which was cool but the placards posted with the pieces gave almost as much information and frankly I didn't get through the audio for most sections before I traveled to the next. Overall I enjoyed my time here and will definitely come back for the next special exhibit that piques my interest.

I don't consider myself an art aficionado but from time to time I find myself completely engulfed by my surroundings and this place did that to me. This place has amazing one-of-a-kind pieces everywhere. I was blessed when I went as they were having a guest appreciation day and was able to see everything at no cost, but I would have gladly paid whatever the entry fees are. In fact, as a special treat the had a traveling Mayan exhibit that was fantastic. If I were local I'm certain I would go here at least a few times a year. I went in July and 2 months later I still feel amazed by some of the art I saw. For example, there are Greek/Roman porcelain statues I've only seen in pictures, and Michaelangelo's first painting is on site, of which and I had no idea. It took my breath away that a 12-13 year old could do something like that. The picture itself is smallish and some may say scary, but the beauty of it combined with the kind of talent it took to create that piece left me with a feeling I will not forget. In short, go if you can.

I love the Kimball Art Museum!!! We have a world class museum in our own backyard, and it's free to the public! As someone who loves art and has been to most of the major art museums around the world, I was blown away by the collection at the Kimball Art Museum. I had no idea there were so many pieces from top painters. Monet, Manet, Gaugin, Cezanne, Picasso, Sisley, Pissaro, Munch, Bracque, Matisse just off the top of my head. There is then another wing which contains older European masters like Titian, Rembrandt, Reubens, Canaletto, Caravaggio & El Greco. Then there are great sculptures from ancient Egypt, China, Thailand, Japan, Mayan temples, Greece, etc which are all excellent pieces. This museum has been carefully curated. It is so tasteful and the collection is impressive. Moreover, the building is gorgeous and spacious with lots of natural light. I was totally totally in awe!!! Finally, this museum has free admission and free parking, making it totally accessible for the public to enjoy. Thank you to the Kimball family, the Foundation and its board and employees. You have done a great service to the people of Texas and the rest of the world. I love the Kimball Art Museum and I know I will be back again to enjoy this beautiful place for the soul.

A must see when visiting Fort Worth. Iconic architecture designed by Louis Kahn. Absolutely stunning. Amazing exhibits. Well stocked gift shop. Nice cafe.

We have eaten here for years every time we visited an exhibit at the Kimbell. During the pandemic, they have switched to box lunches. There are still several options to choose from, but you can no longer serve yourself from the buffet. The food is always very tasty; they even have their own cookbook. I do miss the variety of salads from the buffet and the dinner rolls! Not pictured: a delicious chewy oatmeal cookie and mango peach ice tea, included in the price.

Great museum!~ Beautiful architecture. The museum and the grounds always give me a serene feeling.

I went to this museum with my Classical Mythology class from Arlington Texas. We had a lady following us who then yelled at us for getting too close to the paintings (my friend and I weren't touching it we were just pointing out things in the painting). We were not touching the paintings which the attendant who was following us stood next to us and clearly saw we were a good foot from the painting. I'm not sure if there is a museum etiquette, but there was no marking on the floor or sign that I saw saying we were too close. When I went to the gift shop I squatted down to look at some five dollar prints that were close to the floor. Another attendant went to check out what I was doing (to make sure I wasn't stealing) as I was blocked from view by a table. They watched my group like hawks and scolded another classmate for leaning against a wall. I am in my twenties and the blatant ageism of this museum makes me NEVER want to go back (they said nothing to the older folks there). I don't care if it is free, I would rather PAY to go to a museum that actually appreciates giving information of the art and their patrons.

When you have a magnificent museum like the Kimbell in your backyard, it's possible to take it for granted. Impressionist Art remains some of the most popular in the world and the Kimbell's own permanent collection doesn't disappoint. A special exhibit is bound to go above and beyond and this one did. I nearly missed "Monet: The Late Years," and I ended up going alone the very last day! The Kimbell, it's sidewalks and parking lots, was a buzz. My first step was to buy a new membership. I had talked it over with my spouse and it made fiscal sense to me. The Patron is $75 and includes 2 adults for a year. The key to saving with any membership is to use it, though. Know your benefits. Family memberships are only $120 and include reciprocal benefits at over 1,000 museums. Tickets to special exhibits like Monet are free for members (A Renoir exhibit is coming soon!) and there is a separate members line for admission to the exhibit. So, with member's ticket in hand, I breezed on through and picked up my audio phone. The audio phone is the way to go. You can immerse yourself in the narrative and then come back and read the historical context on the walls of the exhibit. When there are so many people and the soft chatter of multiple spoken languages is competing with your efforts to learn, absorb and appreciate; the audio phone is worth the $3. I was there 2 hours and interestingly enough, I had partners along for the ride. Others moved on past us or lingered longer; but a French family, several solo women and differing ages of couples, we all swirled around, yet often ended up in the same place. I was so happy I had come. I love the Kimbell. It soothes me. The gardens and fountains. The museum shop and Cafe. The cool stone walls and soundlessly swinging glass doors. Free Museum Parking was competitive; but I can parallel park with ease and I ended up with a spot others passed up. Traffic cops were there to contain the "rowdy" and ensure safe passage. I had an absolutely amazing and joyous time. "Monet: The Late Years focuses on the period when the artist, his life marked by personal loss, deteriorating eyesight, and the threat of surrounding war, remained close to home to paint the varied elements of his garden at Giverny." ~ Kimbell Art Museum

I came here for the Monet exhibit and 5 stars is not enough! I have NEVER seen this place so busy and they handled it well. I was not expecting such a crowd, it has been going on a couple of weeks by now, but they got everyone inside quickly. Yes we started out in line outside, but they provided big electric fans that helped immensely. The Kimbell is beautiful. The building a work of art. To view the permanent collection, entry is always free, but they do charge for special events. Monet was special. It was $18 and included the audio guide. It was amazing. They even had a silent movie showing him paining in his garden and photos. Go see it before it ends September 15th!

This online tour is a collection of Mayan art with a particular look towards Mayan gods. This website is great for historians, or others interested in early belief systems and religions of indigenous groups. It is also great for those interested in early art and creativity. The site takes you through the museum, allowing the person interacting to stand at certain points, click through as if they are walking in the museum, as well as gather information at each artifact in a few different languages. This site does a great job at giving the person interacting a feel that they are in the museum itself, while also offering more information than you would have if you were physically there. The user interface is where this tour lacks as it appears to draw a lot of power from the computer, as well as freezing for multiple seconds at a time. For this reason, I give the online tour a 4/5 stars.

The African art exhibit is a must see. The pieces are absolutely beautiful. Too bad there's no picture taking and the security makes sure of that. If you so much as pull out your phone to check the time a guard will be staring you down before you take you hand out your pocket. The rest of the museum is dope as well and you can take all the pictures you want there. A trip to the museum is always nice it makes you feel all smart and cultured lol.

The atmosphere was great. Very clean and very perfect for the Kimbell. The food was great. You can choose your size of plate and it is buffet style. You can choose from soup, various salads, sandwich, quiche, fruit and dessert is extra. Drink (tea or water) is included in the price. Very tasty. The mulligatawny was delicious. I give 4 stars bc omg I wish it was AYCE. Lol

Ambiance: 5 Spent a couple of hours at the Kimbell Art Museum. It was easy to find, plenty of parking (free), admission also free, but if there is a special exhibit there would be a price for admission. They have an architecture tour, which we weren't able to do, but I would make the trip back to Fort Worth to do that. It's not a huge museum, so you can walk around and take it all in at a easy, slow pace. They have an app where you can listen to the audio tour, which was excellent, as you can choose (by number) which narratives on which pieces of art you'd like to learn more about. Again, they do have audio tour for special exhibits, but those do have a fee. They have a nice gift shop and a nice cafe and if you want a afternoon tea service, which I saw two different parties get and it looked really well put together with a nice selection. The prices at the cafe were very reasonable. If you like a peaceful, quiet, day out, looking at amazing art and architecture, this might be the place for you.

Kimbell Art Museum is a nice casual place to spend an afternoon. Here's what you need to know: Tickets: The exhibits are interesting, and I appreciate that the regular exhibits are always free to see as this makes the museum more accessible to everyone. There's also special half price admission to special exhibits on Tuesdays from 10am-5pm and Fridays from 5-8pm (can only be bought in-person at the Piano Pavilion Box Office). If you're a teacher, in the military, or get SNAP benefits, you can also get cheaper tickets to the special exhibits. Parking: The museum has free underground parking, which is a huge plus, bike racks, and is near a B-Cycle station. Food: Afternoon tea Tues-Sun 2-4 pm for $35 for 2 people. We saw lots of people enjoying afternoon tea, and it looked nice and relaxing, but the price was a bit high. They also have box and sack lunches. The museum also has a nice area in between the two buildings to take pictures framed by some pretty trees or with a plain stone background (we saw people taking graduation pictures here). All in all, Kimbell Art Museum is a great low-key place.

This is for the buffet. I can understand changing the pricing or format of the plates due to price increases in the food. However, I wanted soup, sandwich, and quiche but they only let you pick two now. Maybe allow for add-ons at an extra charge? Anyway, very disappointing because I wanted the soup, too.

The Kimbell Art Museum is quite extraordinary by any standard. They have a great collection of classic art featuring the art of Bernini, Rembrandt, Goya, Monet, Cézanne, Picasso, Mondrian, and Matisse. I love Monet and Van Gogh! And there is much more.... Antiquities The Kimbell's select holdings of antiquities range from the Egyptian Old Kingdom of the third millennium B.C. through ancient Assyria, Greece, and Rome, and to the Early Christian Church in the fifth century. European Art The collection of European paintings and sculpture is remarkably rich in works of the Italian Renaissance, although its fullest and most celebrated holdings are in Italian, French, Spanish, Dutch, and Flemish works of the 17th century. Asian Art The Asian collection comprises sculptures, paintings, bronzes, ceramics, and works of decorative art from China, Korea, Japan, India, Nepal, Tibet, Cambodia, and Thailand. Art of the Ancient Americas Ancient American art is represented by Maya works in ceramic, stone, shell, and jade; Olmec, Zapotec, and Aztec sculpture; and pieces from the Conte and Wari cultures. African and Oceanic Art The African collection consists primarily of bronze, wood, and terracotta sculpture from West and Central Africa, including examples from Nigeria, Angola, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. And I love their art classes for children. I have taken my granddaughter to art classes there, and the classes are so very well done. My granddaughter has been exposed to professional artists and people who know and understand art, and they know how to teach too. Kimbell is a FW treasure!

General admission to the permanent collection is free and features beautiful Impressionist pieces by "big names" such as Monet, Gaugin, and Cezanne, early 20th century cubist works by Picasso, medieval/religious art, and various pieces from China, South and central America, and Africa. There were very informative and detailed placards for most art works. We went on a Sunday afternoon, and there was a decent crowd and an extensive line to the paid special exhibition. Live music during the visit was a lovely touch!

Fantastic collection, not overwhelming. Free admin to the permanent collection. Easy to navigate. And as a bonus we saw a free chamber concert the day we went.

Architecturally beautiful is this museum. With fascinating sculptures prominently placed in their open green space around the two buildings. A wonder it is even before walking through its doors! In the stunning Kahn Building, an intimate setting it is for their permanent art collection including works by Goya, Monet, Cezanne, Rembrandt, and Matisse. And, in the amazing Piano Pavilion, they host wonderful traveling art exhibits, presently, "From the Lands of Asia: The Sam and Myrna Collection"! Informative docents and special tours are readily available. I've enjoyed many of their lectures and classes and their outdoors concerts in the summer. Two lovely gift shops, a cafe, and a lovely buffet restaurant are also on its premise. I love it all! CHEERS!

This is an outstanding small museum in the fun, cultural district of Fort Worth. There are several sections open to the public for free eveyday, so be sure to enjoy seeing some works of art from several famous painters including Picasso and Monet, among many others. There's also many sculptures from all over the world one-two thousand years old. Very friendly staff.

A very nice museum that has a nicely curated collection of various well-known artists from Mondrian to Monet. I really liked walking through the free section of this museum. There was another exhibit in another building, which you could pay for but we didn't go to it. There's a decent-sized museum store and a cafe which I wasn't able to eat at. There's a parking lot across the street and it was relatively painless.

The Kimbell's permanent collection is magnificent, and represents some of the finest works by the world's most revered artists through the centuries. Because of its reputation, the museum consistently draws first-rate special-event showings, as well. The two main buildings -- the original structure by Louis Kahn and the more recent one by Renzo Piano -- are works of art in their own right. The nearby Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth (designed by Tadeo Ando) and the Amon Carter Museum of American Art (designed by Philip Johnson) also are truly outstanding and well worth your time. But if you have time for just one Fort Worth Art institution, the Kimbell is the one.

The art newbie in me decided to foray into the Kimbell for a date, which was as engaging as it was informative. Glad to see spots like these open during the pandemic, natural socially distanced given the size, with something unique and fun to do as the months got colder and colder. Worth the trip to Fort Worth, add some pitstops along the way to make this a daytrip worth remembering!