The Game of Thrones exhibit is very fun. Loved getting to sit in the iron throne at the end. The pricing for entry and parking seemed rather steep for what it was, but worth a visit for your GOT enthusiasts. Parking was $10. Adult admission is $25 and military was $22 or $23. read more

5/5 stars for the MC Escher exhibit. Ultimately, this is why I was here and I thoroughly enjoyed it. I have been a fan since I was in middle school and they had a very large collection that was well curated. Why three stars then? The actual atmosphere of the museum sucks. It takes up half of what used to be the exhibition hall at the Old Arlington convention center. And it looks like it. It also sounds like it. When we were here the other half of the area was being used for the Smurfs experience. Which I totally support and there were lots of young people having a blast. And you could hear all of them. A long with sounds from their experience. I love museums, but they have a certain type of atmosphere for a reason. They were in the old JC Penny building in downtown Arlington for ages. It was old and rather worn, but it didn't feel like you were in a convention hall, I preferred it. Also, parking is $10. Didn't see that on their website, and it would be helpful when you were looking up the location that they mention they are inside the esports arena or the old convention center. It isn't obvious. read more

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Only came for the Game of Thrones exhibit, it was good & the lady at the entrance was super nice .... But the parking lot is absolutely the worst & they block exits for no reason. If you're unfortunate enough to come when it's rainy, bring a canoe because there's no escape without basically crossing a few rivers. read more

This museum is now located in the old Arlington convention center. The building has seen better days. It is located near Texas Live and the Rangers baseball stadium. Parking - surface lot located behind the building. Must pay at manned toll booth to park. It was $10 cash. Museum Entrance fee - We paid $18 each which was a Senior 55+ discount. I'm not old enough to qualify, and I protested, but the clerk thought I looked old enough anyway. Sigh. Exhibit placards were in English, French, and Spanish. Very helpful! Pompeii exhibit was spartan, but I learned so much more because I wasn't overwhelmed by hundreds of items on display. Items shown were labeled and those that were most interesting included a longer description. Free audio tour included, but you need to bring your charged cell phone and ear buds. The QR code at the entrance takes you to a web page with videos numbered. When you see the earphone and number on a placard, you play the corresponding video. Most of the videos were NOT worth my time. They were simply sound effects without any helpful information about the object. It was free, but of no educational value. Some of the exhibits had an electronic display depicting how a tool or machine worked back in the day. These were very enlightening when they actually worked. There were a few that were not functioning sadly. I really didn't want to drive an hour to and from Arlington. I was intrigued by the Pompeii exhibit, but I would not have come if I had to drive. Thankfully my husband nudged me out the door and braved the traffic which was heavier than normal for a weekend. I enjoyed the Pompeii exhibit. It was small, but nicely done. The gift shop had some fun items. We didn't buy anything, but the "Floor is made of lava" shirt and the Great Art Nudes coffee cup were funny gag, gift items that I seriously considered purchasing. There was a limited selection of items, but entertaining to window shop nonetheless. If you are in the area, definitely consider stopping here for an hour to view the exhibits. read more

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We used to visit this museum in its old downtown space. Now it has moved to huge space near six flags, baseball and football stadium, and Medal of Honor museum. Lots of pluses for the new location and address. This new venue will allow the museum to attract some top rate shows..and immersive events. And the location will bring the museum to the attention of many more people than the old location. We went to the Escher exhibit and it was AMAZING ! Well done AMA. Some minuses during our visit... 1. It was so cold inside the building that we were forced to leave before we were done viewing all exhibits in the building. Even my husband complained that he was cold. No reason for any building that big to be that cold! 2. The AMA is located inside the E-sport building. The AMA is not totally enclosed, so sounds from other events in the building bleed over into the gallery. There was a kids summer camp right next door on the day we visited and it definitely impacted my time viewing Escher's works. We visited on a Thursday morning in July. 3. Despite the huge parking lot that the E-sport building shares with the Medal of Honor museum, it cost us $10 to park on a Thursday at 10 am. My DMA and Kimball memberships entitle me to free covered parking. Catch the Escher exhibit before it leaves. read more

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Our first visit to new location by sports area off I30west at ballpark way. Parking under construction now with new parking tower being built but it was not terrible price to park 10.00. We wanted to see Disney exhibition with costumes, jewelry and crowns. Very good exhibition with films being run in several walls. Scan QR code at exhibit to hear audio tour, worked well and informative. We enjoyed wicked exhibit only 6 costumes but fun. 32.00 fee for disney exhibitions. We are in area of DFW so purchased a membership to cover by using it one more time in a year plus support the museum. read more

My friend and I attended the Pompeii exhibit and one point five degrees exhibit in their new space. Some of the differences with AMA being in a bigger space is: parking is no longer free and is $10, it's located in a shared building with ESportsStadium and the prices for exhibits have significantly increased. The staff were helpful and kind throughout our time there. The Pompeii exhibit offered an audio guide from the perspective of a young man living during that time which was cool. The exhibit was engaging, especially the immersive spaces. However the pricing for the exhibit was high for what the exhibit provided. The one point five degrees was significantly underwhelming with rooms that offered five minute projected videos of nature and a bench to witness. The final room was slightly interested with multiple three dimensional objects projected. The price for the exhibit was exceptionally high for what they provided. AMA has had interesting exhibits in the past that have been worth the price, these exhibits missed the mark. They also had a room dedicated to digital art from the Texas Photography Society, there were some interesting pieces in there. The gift shop has a range of souvenirs from the current and past exhibits, I picked up a Pompeii postcard. All in all, I would suggest checking out the Pompeii exhibit if you happen to be in the area and wouldn't recommend the one point five degrees exhibit. Based on this experience, I'll explore other art museums in the DFW area. read more

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Love their unique special exhibits! Appreciate the artists they bring in to illustrate techniques like printmaking for the Durer exhibit. Really liked the Frank Lloyd Wright home exhibit too! read more

Great experience, lots of hands on activities. Pompeii exhibit was really an eye opener and great fun. read more

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Went to see the Escher exhibit. The exhibit could have been wonderful. But the noise from the "Smurf Experience" drowned out the soundtracks for what otherwise would have been excellent videos. There was no signage outside indicating where the museum was located, only signs for the Smurf event. And everyone employed there from the parking lot attendant to the museum staff were incredibly rude and willfully unhelpful. read more

We went to the Game of thrones exhibit and it was so much fun! Dennis was so knowledgeable about everything and was able to answer all our questions. He was even able to give us some fun secrets about the show! read more

We had the best time exploring the Disney, Princess Diana, and Wicked exhibits, as well as the artwork from students in the surrounding schools! We even had a chance to chat with the director of facilities and learn even more about the Wicked costumes! I highly recommend checking out the AMA! read more

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Paid $40 to just look at photos and that's it just this whole building and only one room of photos just a waste of money. Never again

The museum is small and trying to get momentum. I came to see the Pompeii exhibit and was underwhelmed. The exhibit was ok, but didn't bring ear buds so it was difficult to follow all the recordings. I would've like more information about the people instead of the technology. The worst thing about the museum is the $10 feet to park. It will take a major exhibition for me to come back. If they want to get people to come, parking should be free. read more

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Recently got this place has gotten better and better over the years, they have had some amazing shows. The show From summer of 2021 was 40 black influential artists. And it was amazing. So many artists that just blew my mind. I also love their community involvement, I having the youth art month every March in partnership with the Arlington ISD for visual art teachers read more

In April 2024 In Arlington Texas Pompeii Exhibit is well worth seeing. The feeling of the exhibit space is actually too big and empty feeling. read more

The exhibits and space are not a $50 experience. Plus parking is an additional $10. The immersive exhibit is a few videos. Far from immersive. read more

The prices are way too high for being in Arlington. I was shocked to see the robbery of pricing.

I love museums and this one was so interesting I loved the back outdoors area where it's so shaded by the trees

This museum is a gem not only for the Arlington area, but for DFW as a whole. I have been here several times, most recently for the Keith Haring exhibit, and have been very impressed with the quality of the shows they have. The AMA is good for art lovers of all types and ages. The building itself is very unique, with lots of great spaces for art. There are also plenty of benches and an elevator to get to the second floor. The volunteers and staff are always friendly. The museum is also conveniently located in downtown Arlington, with easy parking. The AMA selects unique, incredible exhibitions. Some of my favorites have been Keith Haring, Milton Greene, and Cut! Costume and Cinema, where I got to see costumes from movies like Pirates of the Caribbean (so cool!). As more of a sideline art-appreciator who doesn't know very much, I really appreciate the variety in art mediums they select. Photography, costume, and painting are just a handful of the different types of exhibits I've been to here. I love the variety of the shows; it keeps things interesting and allows you to go back to the museum and never get bored. Cost of admission is very reasonable - just $10 for adults, and they offer a discounted $5 admission for students or seniors. I also noticed families can bring children 12 and under for free. They have a fantastic gift shop - the merchandise they have for their current Keith Haring exhibit, for example, is well-chosen and much better than what you find in other museums. I highly recommend visiting this museum, which I think belongs on a list of the best museums in the DFW area. read more

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This place is a complete rip off. My family and I came here to see the Taylor Swift exhibit and it's maybe half a floor. There are 2 more floors, the 2nd is country music singers and there's not much to look at either. The thing that's awful is that they promote a butterfly exhibit on the rooftop. They lied. The "rooftop" is just a small 3rd floor and the "butterfly exhibit" is just cut up butterfly's on poster board. Do not recommend. Edit- we paid 80 dollars for all 4 of us keep in mind. read more

Love the new location it's amazing. One of the best exhibitions I have been in north texas. Must see

What an amazing museum, not just for Arlington but for the entire DFW area. The exhibits are beautifully presented with outstanding content. A must see for art lovers, you won't be disappointed! Arlington has a home run with the AMA! read more

The AMA has been around for decades, but just recently moved into a new space in the Arlington Entertainment District. I attended the current exhibit, Pompeii: The Immortal City, and loved it. The exhibit does a great job helping you understand the daily life of the people of Pompeii and even features one of the plaster body casts of a victim of the Vesuvius eruption in 79 CE. Museum personnel were gracious and welcoming, and don't miss the gift shop. I particularly liked the Pompeii coffee mugs! read more

The most AWESOME museum on earth. The displays are AMAzing and the staff is incredible. Such an interesting place.

Loved visiting the Arlington Museum of Art in its new location and seeing the Pompeii exhibit! The new space is amazing!

Random art museum by UTA? Who knew? There is the most glorious costume exhibit right now. If you're into movies, clothes or history, please go see it. You won't be disappointed. The museum employees were so friendly, giving us a little introduction to the exhibit before we walked through it. read more

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$20 for a Taylor swift ticket gets you 4 walls of outfits and that's it. Very underwhelming museum for the price it honestly should've been free with how little they had to offer. read more

There was no wait, but I do recommend purchasing tickets in advance, or you can do it once you get there, but they'll still direct you to purchase it online regardless. Small museum with about 3 floors of exhibits can kill about an hour. They have a small Taylor Swift exhibit, so if you are a fan, you might want to check it out, but its about 4 walls of stories and outfits. The other exhibits are okay as well. The second floor contained exhibits of other country music singers. The rooftop is a butterfly exhibit gallery. There are so-called interactive portions where you scan a qr code to follow along. There should be more substance for the price. read more

I was very disappointed in my trip. After hearing about some Kehinde Wiley portraits being part of a new exhibit at the museum I planned a trip over to Arlington. I'm always up for a museum tour and expected to spend at least a couple of hours there. After I paid $20 admission - most museums I've visited like DMA is free - I began walking around and within 30 mins I was done. Currently there is an interesting collection of black art on display but it is not worth the cost or drive. I'm a fan of Kehinde Wiley so it was enjoyable to see three of his smaller portraits other than that I was disappointed. read more

First of all, I love that this museum is in a city that isn't a major metro city -- stepping in, it came off as a community center in the downtown area of Arlington. On our way to Dallas from Fort Worth I had seen a billboard of Toulouse Lautrec's work displayed here and quickly Googled to find more information, including the museum's location and business hours. It only costs eight bucks for admissions and as mentioned before, the museum is small so there is only a small table set up by the entrance with one staffer, handling admissions. The museum isn't huge at all, but has two flights and I spent (like I always do) a couple hours, immersed in Lautrec's work. It was awesome! They also have a small viewing area of a Lautrec documentary that they were showing, which was nice. The store is very small - more like a stand. I saw past and future exhibits shown at the museum on a poster and they bring out really popular works for such a small museum. Loved that! read more

Today was my 1st visit to the Arlington Museum. The Ansel Adams exhibit was divine. The dvd movie on his life and struggle to be recognized was so poignant. However, I was taken back by the shabby condition of the museum. The floors looked dirty. The gift shop was not properly stocked with postcards of the artist's work. Enjoy art is crucial. Just hoped there was a bit more love & attention given to this quaint venue. read more

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A small museum that has some cool exhibits. We saw the museum when they had Disney sketches which were pretty cool. Learned about Andreas Deja and his animation methods. read more

The place seemed desolate and as if it was going to shut down any day. Half of the exhibit wasn't even available because the elevator was broken. The pay isn't that much but still not worth the entrance fee read more

6/9/15: I've been here twice and absolutely loved it both times. It's big enough to be a great time and small enough to feel intimate. One of my favorite things about it is, they have few exhibits at a time so they always feel so thorough. Today we had a guide, Perry, show it's around the exhibit. Man, what a treasure he is. He had the perfect balance of staying near us to answer questions and add to our conversation about the work without hovering. I've never had a guide at a museum and was certainly skeptical about it, but I hope he's there every time I go. This place is a diamond in the rough. 7/29/17: I've been here twice and absolutely loved it both times. It's big enough to be a great time and small enough to feel intimate. One of my favorite things about it is, they have few exhibits at a time so they always feel so thorough. Today we had a guide, Perry, show it's around the exhibit. Man, what a treasure he is. He had the perfect balance of staying near us to answer questions and add to our conversation about the work without hovering. I've never had a guide at a museum and was certainly skeptical about it, but I hope he's there every time I go. This place is a diamond in the rough. read more

This is a great hidden gem. Home to different exhibits. Rembrandt,Frank Lloyd Wright, Ansel Adams, Picasso, and don't miss the opportunity to see the Haring exhibit. read more

This museum is an under appreciated treasure in Arlington! I have been to many exhibits there over the years, but the current Keith Haring show is really special. Be aware that there is no permanent collection; it is a museum that only features traveling exhibits. The volunteers are all really friendly, and the entrance price is hard to beat. read more

Great art museum with a wide range of incredible names. Picasso, Dali, and now Haring. Highly recommend a trip. Reasonable admission prices and friendly faces at the door. Love the gift shop items and the high quality items in the store. read more

LOVE this small art museum hidden in downtown Arlington!! Happy to see the Keith Haring exhibit & looking forward to more fun trips!

I went with friends to see the Ansel Adams exhibit. I consider the door cost a donation to bringing in new art and supporting things like the electric bill. The Ansel Adams exhibit itself was quite good. There were 47 prints made by Ansel himself in the dark room. The exhibit was on the first and second floor. The third floor was showcasing local photographers who had entered in an Ansel Adams themed photography contest. The third floor was a mess and frankly they should be embarrassed by what a mess they presented. I realize they were doing some construction but that's no excuse for having beaded strings and random crushed top hats and other things lying all over a table. They should have packed all that crap away. The second floor was a little awkward in layout. There were several times I had a seat and waited for a clog of people to go past so I could see the photographs in peace and contemplate as long as I wished. The first floor felt gigantic and cavernous. It was easy to go around the outside perimeter to see the photographs. I felt like they have a lot of wasted space in the center of the room but at the same time, nobody was standing on top of me on the first floor. Would I go again? If there was a really good exhibit and I felt the urge, yes I might go again. The Ansel Adams exhibit is 5 stars. Minus a star for the messy 3rd floor. read more