We traveled to Dallas/Fort Worth area for our quick weekend trip just to visit one of Kimbell Art Museum's exhibit, The Holy Sepulcher. Museum/Exhibit: Museum entry was free. The Holy Sepulcher exhibit cost $18. It featured small wooden fragments believed to be relics of the True Cross from Christ's crucifixion. Each item carries a rich history. As Christians, we enjoyed this exhibit very much. The other areas of the museum were more spacious. 2 notable works of art included Caravaggio's The Cardsharps and Michelangelo's The Torment of Saint Anthony, an early piece thought to be his very first painting. The entire museum was easy to walk through and explore at your own pace. Service: The staff was friendly and accommodating. Self-service luggage storage was a plus as it was very convenient. We had 2 carry-on luggages and a backpack. There is a big cafe inside with patio seating for lunchtime. Parking: Free in the parking lot. We took ride-share from DFW airport since we came here before checking in to our hotel back in Dallas. read more

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A Must update for a Must see! Extended until July 12... Hurry before it's gone. Once in a lifetime to see 60 objects from the Holy Sepulcher. I've made my feelings known about the world class museum that is The Kimball in previous reviews. You have either gone,want to go back ASAP or don't care. No middle ground here. I am posting this specifically for those who may want something to do in DFW in the next few days. Like,Once in a lifetime exhibition of Holy objects. You are guaranteed a memorable visit at the Kimball even if you don't make the Holy Sepulcher. However,this exhibit is beyond impressive. Go! read more

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This museum has some incredible pieces . Zero charge for admission and parking is free as well . They've got a popular cafe & gift shop located inside you'll want to check out . Highly recommend. **You can visit 3 different museums all in a row and just walk to each one without moving your vehicle . read more

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What a beautiful museum to have in Fort Worth. I have visited many times and still find myself loving it each time. The collection the museum has is chosen so carefully that one can truly immerse themselves in the artwork. read more

What a true gem I've enjoyed for so many decades in Fort Worth. Come immerse yourself in all the beautiful works of art in the permanent Kimbell collection as well as the special exhibitions that are available throughout the year. Don't forget to check out the world-class architecture of the Kimbell and the Piano Pavilion. The buildings and grounds are works of art themselves. read more

I had never heard about the Kimbell Art Museum until I moved to Fort Worth. Incredibly glad I came here. My parents were in town and we were looking for something to do. What better than a world-class art collection AND it's free? The permanent collection itself is actually relatiely small compared to other art museums; howeve, it's carefully curated. I feel that there are a diverse variety of excellent works across periods, geographies, and media. The most known highlight is easily The Torment of Saint Anthony by Michelangelo. Never expected to find such a work here in Fort Worth of all places. Earliest known painting by the artist and the only painting by him in North America! Other pieces I liked were The Cardsharps and the group statue of Kafnefer and His Family. The other highlight that I love about the museum is the architectre itself. For disclosure, we only went to the Western half - the one designed by Kahn. I think the design of the space works beautifully. There are a series of barrel vaults arranged in parallel rows. The skylight strikes the inside of each vault wonderfully. It's amazing to just stand and admire the lighting that is created. It compliments the art well as you move across sections that house each separate group of works. Overall, will certainly come back again in the future especially to visit the Eastern expansion half. read more

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Free parking and mist if the exhibits are free. Really nice sized museum but duress across multiple buildings on a single campus that was a nice walk but may be challenging for anyone with mobility issues. Fantastic art. read more

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We had another wonderful visit on a beautiful winter day to this absolute gem! Can't say enough good things about the exhibits, family and adult events, wonderful staff, and gorgeous architecture. Feel so lucky to have the Kimbell in my backyard. The Myth & Marble exhibit was enlightening and the first time to be touring in North America from Italy. Excited for the next exhibition but the permanent gallery is also an amazing collection to see year round with special guest paintings through. read more

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Great museum in a great city having a fantastic exhibition until January 25, 2026. Pretty amazing to be standing next to something dating back to the 5th century B.C. The only negative was having to navigate around the "pensive" Instagram influencers as they pose, gazing at the statues in their beautiful, flowing gowns while their less beautiful camera-person captures their every moment. But that was a small price to pay for such a great exhibit. Go visit! read more

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We have been here for several traveling art exhibits. My fave is always when the Impressionists are exhibited - but the art here is always worth coming for - special events or not! The staff are friendly and helpful and the location is awesome - just down the street from the major intersection of I30- TCU - downtown - the zoo - you name it - it's a great place! Parking is easy and reasonable and the buildings are first rate in every way! read more

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. read more

The Kimbell really gets some great exhibits and they do an absolute wonderful job presenting them. My latest visit was to see the Myth and Marble collection. I love statues. Always have. I follow Kimbell on Instagram so I get updates on the new exhibits and had this one on my schedule. Fridays are a wonderful time to visit, as they stay open late and do some events. I came by early in the afternoon to get ahead of the crowd as it was the first week. The exhibit is from a private collection and was a bit different than I was expecting. I had never really seen statues that had been, for lack of a better word retrofit. The family that owns the statues, at one time, hired a sculptor to finish out statues that had been unearthed. Apparently that was fashionable at the time. However, the exhibit did a wonderful job breaking down the differences. There was an outline of the statue next to the placard, that showed what was original, what was an ancient piece that was added to it but not of the original, and what was a modern addition. All in all, very well done. I was leaving as they were setting up for their Friday Night Happy Hour, but it looked to be a good time, with live music. read more

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My favorites are the collection's sculptures and outside water features. There's something powerful about artists' 3-dimensional creations. Admission is free. Parking is free in the adjacent lot (spots do fill up quickly). Recommend arriving at opening time, so you can peacefully meander inside and outside. BONUS: The gift shop is outstanding and full of eclectic finds. read more

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Wonderful reception event at the Kimbell Art Museum for Myth & Marble: Ancient Roman Sculpture. An excellent band set the mood, and it was great to see so many from the inner circle tonight. The marvelous sculptures showcasing many centuries of art, culture and reconstruction works. read more

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This review is specifically for the cafe that is inside of the Kimbell Art Museum. I enjoyed a scoop of their chicken salad. It was flavorful with a little bit of crunch. Nice! I had a small salad with orange vinaigrette, macaroni salad, and mixed fruit. All good! I also tried the chocolate pecan pie and lemonade. This was a very satisfying yet not too heavy of a lunch. Drinks are included and the meal comes with a complimentary cookie. Yum! The young service staff were all friendly and had delightful manners. The ambiance is clean and guests were an older crowd and a good amount of artsy young fans. Parking was free and ample. read more

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. read more

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Visited Kimball Art Museum especially for the tea room service, called October 9, 2025 for tea service on Tuesday December 30, 2025 @ 2:15 pm for five. Arrived but reported by manager no reservations noted for our party. Highly disappointed, especially our grand daughter. I wish there had been other ways to reserve for tea service (open table, yelp, resy, etc) vs only calling to reserve a table. My mistake for not recording the individual name taking my reservation . We still made the afternoon enjoyable by visiting exhibits and heading over to Joe T's. read more

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This is an outstanding museum. I stayed for hours. There's a café, and of course, a gift shop. Great collection A little bit of every thing from Renaissance to abstract. Parking was easy. read more

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Visited the Kimbell to see the modern art and politics in Germany exhibit. It was a fantastic exhibit and a great look at how art, history, and politics interact. We spent a little bit of time walking around the permanent collection, but I'd love to go back and see more! read more

Such a solid spot for art lovers in Fort Worth. The collection is exceptionally high quality, the traveling exhibitions are always impressive, and the museum grounds are pristine and inviting. The staff is professional, and the overall ticketing and entry process is highly efficient. A very dependable, premium 4-star museum experience! read more

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. read more

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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. read more

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Small museum but impressive pieces, curated well, and representing large time frame. I will return.

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! read more

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One star. Disappointing, humiliating, and deeply unfriendly to families. This is my second negative experience at the Kimbell Art Museum involving my toddler, and it will absolutely be my last. Today we attended a children's art program that began beautifully: discussing a painting, drawing inspired by it, and completing a simple craft. It was genuinely lovely and age-appropriate. Unfortunately, what followed erased all goodwill. After the craft, my two-year-old--clearly overtired and approaching nap time--became upset over a toy in the playroom. I calmly stopped him from throwing it and was actively soothing him during a very normal toddler meltdown. A staff member approached to ask if he was okay. I explained that he was simply frustrated and not hurt. Despite this, she lingered, continuing to watch and unintentionally drawing attention from others passing by. While I believe she meant well, this was unnecessary and uncomfortable for a parent already managing a difficult moment. I gathered my child and left to head to the parking garage. On the way, he asked to take the stairs instead of the elevator--something many parents of toddlers will recognize as a harmless way to burn off energy. Holding his hand and gripping the railing, we went down the stairs, then back up, then down again. When he asked to go up one more time, the same security guard who had reprimanded and followed me during a previous Kimbell visit suddenly appeared at the top of the staircase. He said nothing. Instead, he stared down at me and shook his head in silent disapproval--like a teacher glaring at a student with a known history. It was intentional, pointed, and humiliating. I immediately recognized him from my last visit, when security followed me from gallery to gallery because my child was excitedly walking through the space without touching any art. After reading additional reviews, it's clear this is not an isolated issue. Multiple visitors--both with and without children--have described being followed, watched, and made uncomfortable by security. This is not vigilance; it is overreach. You cannot host children's programming, advertise yourself as family-friendly, and then treat parents like misbehaving rule-breakers for having developmentally normal toddlers. The disconnect between programming and enforcement is glaring. I will not return. I will not recommend the Kimbell to families. My support--and my money--will go instead to museums that manage to protect their collections without shaming or intimidating their visitors. The Kimbell may keep its polished reputation, but behind it is an environment that is cold, judgmental, and deeply unwelcoming. read more

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. read more

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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! read more

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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. read more

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The collection of art is accessible and high quality. We appreciate the European masters. The cafe is outstanding for lunch. read more

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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!! read more

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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! read more

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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. read more

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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. read more

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. read more

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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.] read more

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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 . read more

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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. read more

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. read more

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. read more

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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. read more

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