2 small floors indoor and a lovely intimate green outdoor section with sculptures and a handful of paintings. Lichtenstein, Picasso, Miro are the most prominent artists. They were setting up for a wedding reception outside, but we were able to still walk the grounds. Lush greenery. Several water features. And of course sculptures. Absolute perfect venue for stylish parties. The Dallas Museum and the Asian Museum were steps away, so we were able to enjoy all of them in a few hours. read more

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Very nice. Modern and clean. Interesting exhibits and the outsde garden is great on a nice day. read more

I visited the Nasher Sculpture Center for the first time this past Saturday with my 4-year-old during their free admission day, which is held on the first Saturday of each month, and we absolutely loved it. The sculptures were beautiful and thoughtfully displayed, and it was especially heartwarming to see so many children enjoying the space alongside their families. The outdoor garden in the back was a highlight for me. The grassy area with additional sculptures felt peaceful, and the weeping willow instantly reminded me of my late grandmother's tree back in Louisiana, which made the experience even more meaningful. Everything about this museum felt welcoming, calm, and inspiring. It was a wonderful experience for both adults and children, and I will definitely be coming back again. read more

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I came here with my family for the first free Saturdays and it was great. The checking process was very smooth as we reserved tickets in advance. Our first stop after walking through the lobby was outside where the grounds were beautiful. They had a snack line where we waited on that had lots of good savory and sweet options. From there we enjoyed our snack outside and then went back inside to do some of the fun crafts they had for our kiddo. The artists hosting the crafts were super kind and helpful. My daughter had so much fun creating her flag and rock crafts! After that we went back outside for one last craft and to explore all of the artwork around the grounds. The mature trees and sculptures were amazing and we truly enjoyed our first time at Nasher! We will be back in the very near future to explore the inside some mor read more

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People have been raving about this place since I moved here. Despite visiting the DMA next door regularly, we never found the time to come here. I always imagined being in the sweltering Texas heat wandering around their outdoor space looking at sculptures while swatting mosquitoes and wiping sweat away. While that might be the experience of some, it wasn't for me. Once a month, the Nasher Sculpture Garden has a free late night event. It usually starts at 6:00 pm and goes until midnight. This means you can escape the heat of the day and the cruel Texas sun. I had no idea how popular this event was. If you are looking for something to do with your crew, this is the place to be. There is always a movie showing on a large blow-up screen. The grassy area in front of the screen is sloped so that everyone can sit on the grass and still see the screen. The night we went, they were showing Ghosts with Demi Moore and Patrick Swayze. It was so popular and crowded outside that they decided to change the inside presentation room to the same screening as well. This was kind of a bummer for us because we were one of a handful of people inside the presentation room enjoying a documentary about the artist whose sculptures were on display. This room is not sloped and the chairs are all stiff upright classroom chairs, but the screen is large and high enough that you should be able to see even if the room were packed with people. We wandered around the outdoor garden for a few minutes. It was packed. Every plot of grass was claimed by groups of friends hanging out. It wasn't even possible to view the outdoor sculptures because there were people wrapped around them on all sides. On the steps of the building there was a DJ spinning some upbeat Latin tracks. Plenty of people were inspired to get up and dance on the makeshift stage near the DJ. Inside, directly behind the DJ and dancing, food and drinks were being served. for a fee. You might be eligible for a free drink or two if you are a member of the establishment. We were not, so we paid for a caprese salad and a lasagna plus two sodas. Alcohol was also available. Everything was served on biodegradable plates. You can sit in their interior dining area where there were tables and chairs or take your goodies out ti the lawn to enjoy with your friends. The exhibit area inside the museum doesn't allow food and drinks. Despite there being hundreds of people there, we were able to move around the exhibit space with ease. There was a short line to view the works in one small exhibit room. It had a capacity limit, so every time someone left the room, another patron was invited to enter. There were drawings rendered by the artist in the planning phases of his sculptures and engineering designs along the walls. The center of the room had tables in a labyrinth pattern that we weaved in and out of to see the smaller sculptures. Initially, we were going to skip this small exhibit room and the documentary playing in the presentation room, but I'm glad we did both. I learned so much more about the artist and his work. I was able to better appreciate all of his work. He had several large sculptures in various rooms as well. I really didn't have great expectations for the visit, but I was pleasantly surprised. The artwork/sculptures were intriguing, especially after learning more about the artist and the art. It is not something that I would normally do, but I really enjoyed the late night vibe and the energy of the young crowd. It is so wonderful that the garden offers this dynamic event for free to the community. If you have nothing on your calendar or are looking for budget-friendly ideas, this should be on your "to do" list. read more

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The Nasher is a Dallas staple, and while this was our first time back after a while, it did not disappoint! The actual museum is regularly free, but we decided to stop by their spring-summer event called "til midnight at the Nasher." This is a free event equipped with an itinerary of love music, movie screenings, catering services, and even access to a full bar! The museum stayed open until midnight and omg! If you've never experienced the museum after dark! I highly recommend! We arrived around 8ish. And it was fairly packed. Not too busy! Parking was easy to find on the street! People brought their picnic blankets and were relaxing on the back lawn while the music played! It was all such a great vibe! We had access to majority of the museum art which is always such a beautiful thing to see! We enjoyed a cocktail or two from their bar, and while they came in plastic, they were for sure craft cocktails! Everything is more on the pricy side, especially the food, but overall it was a great experience and wonderful date night! We will be back with friends soon! read more

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Nasher Scuplture Center reminds me of what a minimalist museum would look like. There is an upstairs and downstairs with a couple art installations and a small collection of world class art pieces to view. Downstairs they have a room where they have an informational documentary that shares the history of Nasher Sculpture Center. The documentary was insightful and highlighted the value Nasher Sculpture Center brings to the art scene in Dallas. They have a small garden with statues, art pieces, a pond and places to sit. The garden was serene and I liked exploring the area. The staff were friendly and shared information about Nasher Sculpture Center. If you were in the area, I would recommend stopping by, however I wouldn't recommend driving here just for the center/garden. The exploration of the center and garden will take less than an hour, including if you watch the documentary. I recommend checking on Groupon for a good deal on admission prices. read more

The Nasher Sculpture Center is a small museum and is famously known for its garden area. I genuinely enjoyed the exhibits and the garden sculptures. Minimalist yet impactful - highly recommended for first time visitors. read more

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I came here on a "til midnight at the Nasher" event night and had a wonderful time with my wife and some friends! The lawn space behind the Center building was super cute and set up with string lights and live music so the vibe was great. They had food and drinks available for purchase but they also set up some water outside for free. I loved looking around the Sculpture Center! The art was pretty cool and the Center itself was modern and very clean. read more

A friend and I went on a day that was free because they were in between exhibits. So we were mostly outside and I thought it was a very peaceful, beautiful space. I saw people just hanging out there, including a woman with a glass of wine and she said that she got it inside at the café. When we went in to get wine ourselves, it wasn't open, so that was disappointing. If I came back again, I would maybe bring a book and have a glass of wine and sit out there for a while. It is a pretty small space both inside and out, so if you were just going to look at everything, you don't need more than an hour. read more

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nice museum and sculpture garden outside. it was really hot when i visited for one of the free museum nights, so would recommend going when it is cooler. the food they were selling were pretty pricey. drinks too. ended up just getting a soda. very nice garden though. the inside had two large sections with different sculpture and pieces. it was pretty busy and crowded overall. read more

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This was a wonderful small sculpture museum. It reminds me of one of the museums I visited in NYC before. Nasher Sculpture Center has a beautiful garden. When I visited, some parts of the gallery were closed for installation. I visited on the first Saturday of the month which is free admission! Overall, it was a nice peaceful sculpture center with famous sculptors you may recognize as you go through the museum. Staffs were friendly and knowledgeable. They were willing to guide and provide information as needed. read more

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The Nasher Sculpture Center in Dallas, Texas is a definite must-see when visiting downtown Dallas. We enjoyed all the different exhibits and the outdoor sculpture garden was more exceptional than I expected. I'm not sure about the parking. I did Uber to the location. The price of entry was reasonable at about $10. The gallery and exhibits were set up very nicely and the sculpture garden was incredibly peaceful. I came with a friend and we spent much more time at the center than we had originally planned. All the employees were very nice except two or three who came across as rude when talking with us. They were setting up for an event in the garden so I'm sure things get a little more stressful during these times. Still, I feel that they should be aware that as gallery representatives the way they interact with guests directly impacts the overall guest experience. Those people could benefit from changing their tone and word selection when talking to guests. SHOUT OUT for EXCELLENCE: One employee, Liz in the banquets area, was exceptional and went the extra mile for us to get us glasses of water when the cafeteria was closed. It was a very, hot day and we are forever grateful for her hospitality. I would definitely return to the Center when visiting Dallas. read more

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In a world gone wack on prices,it's great to know you can spend an afternoon perusing art at a world class museum fee. On the first Saturday of every month,the Nasher invites everyone to experience the current exhibits free . Usually there are other activities. Today,live music, complimentary hot chocolate and a beautiful day combined with art to, replenish the soul. The current Exhibit Women and the land celebrates the development by several contemporary woman artists, creating on the land. Whether you like it or not,if you pay the slightest attention with an open mind,you will have at least one ah ha moment. Go read more

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What a sophisticated, world-class museum and such a smart use of its space. The Dallas Museum of Art across the street could take lessons in space management from the Nasher. Its architect, Renzo Piano, has given us over a dozen incredible museums and this one is soothing and seemingly far removed from the busy city outside its walls. The permanent exhibit resides in the placid garden, complete with gorgeous weeping willow trees. Land Art has always been dominated by men, and the Nasher did a seemingly impossible job of showcasing the Land Art of 12 American women in two main rooms and a wee bit of outdoor space. I learned so many interesting things! For example: Patricia Johanson was invited to design a garden for House & Garden magazine in 1969 and rather than providing designs for the Minimalist-inspired garden the magazine expected, Johanson erupted in creativity, creating no fewer than 150 different proposals for visionary gardens. I love that. I used to live in Manhattan in the early 80s and didn't know why there were acres of wheat growing on Battery Park. Hungarian Agnes Denes had planted them in a landfill, juxtaposing them from the Twin Towers and the Statue of Liberty. At the close of the months-long installation, Denes sent the harvest of over 1,000 pounds of wheat to 28 cities around the world as part of The International Art Show for the End of World Hunger. read more

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Amazing sculpture center. They have a lot of wonderful exhibits. The Sarah Sze portion was breathtaking, and they are currently showcasing the Haas brother's work. They also have staff who help explain the artwork. One of my favorite spots to go to. read more

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Really beautiful and peaceful museum. I recommend taking your time and exploring both the inside and the outside. read more

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Porque doy una estrella a continuación les explico: el sábado 7 de Junio por la tarde visitamos el museo por primera vez con mucha emoción, pero ya estando dentro tres empleados de color estuvieron acosando a mi familia y amistad diciéndoles que no tocaran nada como también siguiendo especialmente a nuestros hijos comunicándose entre ellos que siguieran a la única familia Latina que estaba en el museo y éramos nosotros ya que éramos los únicos hablando español; no sucedió solo una vez si no dos veces ya que tienen dos áreas una dentro y otra al aire libre la segunda vez cuando regresamos adentro uno de los empleados de color reporto por radio que otra vez habia ingresado la familia Latina y no basto solo eso se fue tras de mi familia acosándolas para luego decirle con señas al compañero que acusara que nuestros hijos estaban tocando y corriendo en el museo para pedir que se salieran del museo a lo cual yo solo observaba lo que estaban haciendo por lo que los confronte y pedí hablar con la manager, ella reviso las cámaras de seguridad y regresó para pedirnos disculp por lo sucedido con sus empleados que acosaron y discriminaron a mi familia por ser Latinos ya que ellos no sabían que también hablamos inglés y que somos Estadounidenses igual que ellos, la manager nos ofreció incluso darnos entradas gratis al museo lo cual le dije que muchas gracias pero nunca más regresaríamos a ese museo ya que lo que debió ser un día agradable ya que buscábamos un tiempo de aprendizaje para nuestros hijos se volvió en un momento desagradable por esos tres empleados de color, cabe mencionar que habían familias de color y blancos con niños pero los tres empleados se centraron en mi familia por ser Latinos como lo dijeron abiertamente por sus radios que usan para hacer su trabajo. Javier Carias read more

What a beautiful place Nasher Sculpture Center is. My friend and I had brunch down the street and decided to stroll through since he had never been before. The exhibit inside was really unique and very diverse. At 3:30 they did an instrumental with the metal art components, that was really cool! There was a room that had an exhibit of sound that you definitely have to check out. It was a really dark room with focused lighting that tracks your movements makes a certain chord and melody. We definitely had a good time in there experimenting with the music. The outdoor garden is just exquisite. Beautiful pieces throughout the lawn, even a Picasso! They had several water features with a really relaxing soundscaping. It was a beautiful day and certainly a perfect into a relaxing Easter day. read more

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Interesting place to spend 30-45 minutes if you're in Dallas. If you didn't get enough at the Dallas Art Museum, the Nasher is right next door if you're wanting more art. The center itself isn't too big, you'll probably just need 10-15 minutes to look around and enjoying the air conditioning. The outside sculpture garden is filled with the weird and zany modern and contemporary art sculptures. read more

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In a peaceful area of downtown Dallas. The sculptures are very interesting with some having a lot of information on them and others not. A docent talked with us about one of the sculptures which was extremely interesting and when we went back with more questions he was happy to answer them. I wish we'd had more time to stroll. Restrooms could use better signage. We walked about 2 blocks to the park on the overpass with about 15 food trucks. Very nice. Want to go again! read more

If you're in Dallas, you need to visit the Nasher Sculpter Center along with a couple other museums that are on the same street. It's located downtown so we did park in a parking garage which was only a couple minutes walk from here. My sister and I didn't reserve and because it was in between seasons, we were able to view the sculptures outside for free. I'm sure now you have to reserve online and pay for tickets since other rooms inside are open. There was staff outside walking around to answer your questions and there was so much to look at even if it took us about an hour to view everything. read more

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Beautiful sculptures by exceptionally talented artist! Lynda Benglis' exhibit is very unique and I'm grateful to have the opportunity to experience such wonderful art. The building has two floors and even art outside! For the price - it's worth taking some time to visit! read more

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I can't believe it's been years since I've entered this amazing place. I played chaperone recently for a group of students and realized how much we miss out on if we just stroll thru a museum without the educators that spend time explaining a piece and encouraging you to react to the collection, sharing your feelings about what the artist is saying with their art pieces. Be sure to go out back and take your time in the garden. The pond is nice, the trees invite you to stay longer, but the art - it captures your attention and begs you to study it. read more

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TIP: If you go between 10 and 2 on Saturday or are a are a student you get in free!! There is also a great little Wolfgang Puck restaurant inside with soups sandwiches and salads. The way this place works is simple. The inside exhibit is temporary and rotated over time. The outdoor exhibit is permanent and part of the nasher family private collection. You'll love them both! The artwork here is stunning and timeless. Each piece works for the space so well. If you really want to see the best of the best, go to the permanent collection outside. Incredible and breathtaking. I tried my best to capture each piece well but they are so worth it in person. The scale is just immense! The only trouble is that good parking is expensive but right across the street! Have fun read more

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I hadn't visited the Nasher in years and decided to visit with my family when I was in Dallas a few weeks ago. It's a museum and sculpture garden that focuses on modern and contemporary sculpture, and it's really beautiful. The building itself (designed by Renzo Piano) is an attraction on its own! But the Nasher has a great collection - more than 300 pieces by artists including Henry Moore, Picasso, Rodin, Richard Serra, Alberto Giacometti, Alexander Calder, and Isamu Noguchi. When we visited, a temporary exhibit that wasn't exactly my cup of tea took up most of the main level, but there was still plenty to enjoy downstairs and outside in the garden! Admission is $10 for adults, but they offer $2 off if you take the DART and admission is free every first Saturday of the month. I would love to attend one of their 'til Midnight at the Nasher - when they're open from 6pm to midnight on the third Friday of every month. Dallas is a great art city. If that's something you're into, you should check out the Nasher! read more

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Beautiful, Thought-Provoking, and at times, Disturbing Sculptures! Whether it's day or night, sunny or rainy, a different perspective I see of Nasher's permanent collection and special exhibits. Amazing is the architecture that houses these masterpieces. Its interior's large panels of window allows natural lighting enhancing the shadows of curves and indentations of each piece of work. Entrancing is Nasher's sculpture garden. Tranquil on weekdays. Romantic with twinkling lights on "midnights". Festive with families on weekends. CHEERS! read more

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What a lovely way to spend the afternoon. Your 10.00 (8.00 with a dart train ticket stub) admission gives you access to the museum upstairs and down/the gardens/and the cafe. On the lower level there is a movie played continuously that gives the history of the Nasher family and it is very interesting so don't miss! The gardens are a wonderful retreat in the middle of a bustling downtown area and that makes it seem even more special. There is seating around in areas and the cafe has outside seating as well. read more

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We are always looking for ways to expand our minds and try new things. In all the years that I have lived in Dallas I've never looked twice at the Nasher however I had my little person with me this summer and decided this would be a change of pace. So with that I personally am not into this type of art, however my little person absolutely loved it! From the moment we walked in the door he was greeted by the friendly staff who gave him tips and ideas as to what to expect. We walked around and talked about the art, what the artist may have been thinking and he even took to replicating the art (and got some help from the staff). I on the other hand created new names for art pieces but I had a blast because he was having a blast. The garden was my absolute favorite part and it would be a great place to have a picnic or enjoy their restaurant on a nice day. read more

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Nasher Sculpture Center is a wonderful place to come by and check out some interesting art. I never came by here when I used to live here because all I cared about then was hitting the bars, now that I'm older, I like art and hate bars. Anyways, Nasher Sculpture Center is located in downtown on Flora St, not far from Klyde Warren Park. If I remember correctly, I think it was about $10 for adults (they do have discounts for military, teachers and seniors), they do have certain hours so be sure to check that out before you come by. Since it's been pretty hot lately, helpful tip is to hit the garden first on the outside then come back inside to check out the art while cooling off. That's exactly what we did. The garden is lovely, great sculptures and a nice walk to check out. There was a private party going on off to the side of the garden so I guess you can rent out an area for your celebratory needs. The inside of the sculpture center is nice as well, 2 floors, so don't forget to go downstairs and also watch the movie they have set up in a room about the history of the Nasher Sculpture Center. Good day is to come by on a Sunday and then go to Klyde Warren Park a few blocks up and hit the food trucks. Or you can just go to the cafe at the museum. Either way, it will be worth coming by. read more

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I saw a sign for this place and I decided to check it out. It was $10 to enter but I think even that's too much. As an artist I can't recommend this to visit. read more

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It's a nice, tranquil escape from the hustle & bustle of downtown Dallas. It was a chilly day, so it would have been nice to visit during warmer weather. I expected more sculptures, though. It was a great experience, and I recommend it. read more

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Beautiful museum. Free for first responders plus one. Peaceful and a nice way to spend time for 1-2 hours. Would recommend stopping at the park right around the corner for lunch when there are many food trucks. Not great for very young kids. Lots to touch at lower levels. read more

Beautiful facility and setting. Staff is knowledgeable and helpful. I was here for a work conference and was impressed

This was the most underwhelming art museum I've ever visited. The sculptures were entertaining to view, even on a nice rainy day, but the concept of all these art pieces were confusing for me. I can respect the story behind modern, contemporary art pieces but I cannot comprehend how a long rope sitting on the floor is worthy of being displayed in a nationally-renowned museum. It makes me lose respect for the concept of art. The garden was beautiful and nice to walk around and quite different than what was featured indoors. The store was filled with innovative books, household pieces, and jewelry among other items. I think I would visit this place only to see the store again and possibly the outdoors garden. ADMISSION $10 read more

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Since it's fun to visit museums and galleries with family on weekend, we visit this museum once in a while, this museum is more interesting that it's specified only sculptures inside and outside the garden while other galleries exhibit paintings and sculptures, and other artifacts. And, sculptures are curated only one specific artist. That's why we learn quickly focusing on who they are. Yesterday we visited Sterling Ruby, an American artist who works in a large variety of media including ceramics, painting, drawing, collage, sculpture and video(wiki), enjoyed very much his sculptures such as ACTS/SURVIVAL HORROR, Consolidator, the Cup, Basin Theology, Vampire 62, SCALE(4635)....He is a contemporary artist, giving us lots of inspirations. Also, the museum gives us lots of opportunities such as kids sketch, activities to learn. That's why yesterday parents brought their kids and giving fun. I also love Nasher Cafe by Wolfgang Puck, drink coffee and lunch at the beautiful sculpture garden with beautiful fountains. Fyi: be careful for parking on the streets next to the garden without parking meters even though looking great to park without any parking fee. The first Saturday is free museum Day. read more

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We went to Free first Saturday. Since we were a group we had a guide, Maria, who took us around. It's nice that there are sculptures out in the courtyard and inside on both levels. We had lunch afterwards at Wolfgang Puck's cafe inside the museum. We tried the buffalo chicken sandwich, a salad and I had tomato soup and everything was delicious. I deliberately ate a small portion in the cafe because there are food trucks lined up near Klyde Warren Park and I enjoy having all those choices just lined up and waiting. It's also nice that it's right across from Dallas Museum of Art. read more

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Giant waste of time and money. Very sparse and underwhelming art collection. Wasn't allowed to go into the garden because of ... tree trimming? So we didn't get to see the only reason to visit, but still had to pay! At least all the employees who had nothing to say about the exhibits looked like they were having fun chit chatting with each other. read more

Beautiful garden!! I'm not quite sure if you can go in for free because I just paid a ticket and got into a temporary exhibition hahaha. But the interesting thing here is the park outside. You can notice the maibtenance. There is security garding the art. The sculptures are gorgeous!! Taking a walk among them and this garden full with trees is a relaxing thing! Be careful not to touch them :) There's an inside paper exhibition but it wasn't that extensive. read more

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Set in the heart of downtown Dallas (Arts District),the Nasher Sculpture Center has an interesting collection of contemporary sculptures on display within the building and spilling outside into the garden. I visited for the first time to attend their "'Til Midnight at the Nasher" event series. So every third Friday of the month (this year- through October 2017), the center offers free admission to view the exhibits, enjoy a couple of live music artists, and a complimentary movie in the garden. The center has multiple levels - clean, modern look - very spacious and roomy with minimal art pieces. The security at the entrance to each room navigated the foot traffic one way and doesn't really let you back into the previous room (not sure if it was just for that one night since there were a lot of people). There is a Wolfgang Puck Cafe on one side of the main floor, with a full bar set on the opposite side of the building. Street tacos, elote, and chips were really the only offerings. They were ok, not the best tacos I have had. By the time I got to the lower floors, the rooms were packed full of people enjoying the live concerts - usually held outside in the gardens, but moved inside because of the impending rain. For me, the highlight was the gorgeous garden outside, sprinkled with trees, sculptures, and fountains. Lights strung between the branches and the backdrop of the tall city buildings - a lovely little oasis in the middle of the city. Very romantic. People had blankets on the lawn enjoying their food and drink. I did not like that you could not bring your own food. For the 'Til Midnight series you can pre-reserve picnic dining from the Central Market Lovers Lane location. There was a decent selection of various cheese, fruit, charcuterie snacks, or a full dinner for two on their menu. I would love to go back, spread a blanket on the lawn, and catch the movie outside on another night when it is not raining. read more

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