Oak Cliff Cultural Center

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3.2 mi

This museum has the absolute beeeeeest children's floor I've ever seen at any museum we've ever…read morebeen too! We could spend the entire day here easily. We have a two year old and we basically had to drag him out he wanted to stay there all day. There is soft play area where there's no shoes where the very little ones can crawl around and play with big pillows and soft sticks. There's a big yarn thing to climb on. There's a big water area for them to play with pipes and running water. There's a few big tables and pits with hundreds of legos, a book corner, and a big floor to ceiling interactive screen room which was amazing. There's also an outside area with rock walls and climbing areas. You can park your stroller at the start where there are bathrooms and hand washing area as well as a place to fill your water bottles. The museum itself was really nice with multiple floors of interesting topics from dinosaurs to space to an earthquake simulator. I think for those floors it's best to be 3-4 or older. Everything is still very stroller accessible!

If you are in the Dallas area visiting or local you should definitely come check out this museum…read more Great for family and date. Dinosaurs for the kids and man with culture and gems for the ladies. My favorite is definitely the gem collection- probably the most impressive gallery on display to any museum. I love how many unique pieces and how remarkable they are. The facility is modern with multiple floors dedicated to different categories from space/science, archeology, meteorology etc. For parking , street or private- both convenient.

They still have the scarf chute!

Tylosaurus skeleton

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Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza

4.2

(873 reviews)

2.7 mi

This isn't the biggest museum in the world, that's for sure. But what they have is a unique place…read morein history. It's a wild feeling being at the corner window where history took place on the 6th floor, overlooking Dealey Plaza. You can see how everything was laid out visually for the moment in history to unfold. I think it's worth it to spend less than $30 bucks to come up and have that unique vantage point. It's an unfortunate event in American history, and it continues to live on as the tragedy that it was.

We stopped at Dealey plaza to take in the JFK experience. You can walk around the plaza, visit the…read moregrassy knoll, and there are 2 "X's" in the road where the shots hit JFK. The museum itself is well laid out. LOTS of information, photos and videos. I learned facts I hadn't previously known. It was crowded when we were there so you sometimes had to wait to read plaques, etc.

The general Kennedy removed for politically indoctrinating those in his command

Gift shop

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Dallas Contemporary

(42 reviews)

3.3 mi

Dallas is so fortunate to have Dallas Contemporary. Thought provoking, well curated, striking…read morecontemporary art installations. It's wonderful that DC's admission is free. Friendly and informative is the staff. Excellent special programs of learning more about their exhibits and featured artists! Presently, "Francisco Moreno: Historia Sintetica" is a Not To Be Missed Remarkable Exhibit On View through August 30th, 2026! CHEERS!

This is a donation base museum with Vietnamese coffee popup from Dang. I came for coffee of course…read moreand didnt venture out. From what I saw in the front, they had art and crafts section in the front you can draw. Coffee was 10/10. They brew it in a phin for authenticity. Everything is made infront of you, there will be a 3 mins wait for the phin to brew coffee. Its not much longer than usual starbucks wait.

Francisco Moreno: The Artist's Journey, 2020 - love it! (seen: 06/27/26)

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Dead White Zombies - Bull Game

(1 review)

2.4 mi

Bull game is the latest experimental theate by the Dead White Zombies…read more Written and directed by Thomas Riccio, like the other Dead White Zombies this theatre experience is exactly that...an experience. Be prepared to interact. Be prepared to gasp. Be prepared to be surprised and be prepared to go in with an open mind I would be doing Bullgame a disservice by desribing it too much. My advice is just go in and enjoy the experience. Thomas Riccio has so far been quite underground with his immersive theatre but lately he is getting much more press. The man is ahead of his time for the Dallas scene and this in itself is greatness. Basically the Bullgame is based upon this cultures obsession with competition. ...and that is all you need to know. Enjoy

The Ann & Gabriel Barbier-Mueller Museum: The Samurai Collection

4.8

(31 reviews)

3.5 mi

This place blew my mind mind. There is so much to see and…read morelearn. Love the library and library area. love the little gift shop, super cute items to purchase. Love that the security educates you and encourages you by visiting, the many More art pieces along the buildings close by to the museum. Would definitely encourage you to come here and take a stroll and learn something new.

One of my favorite Dallas museums. Incredible collection of Japanese samurai armor and artifacts,…read morefeaturing suits of armor, helmets, masks, and weapons from the 5th to 19th centuries. The Samurai Collection in Dallas is one of the largest of its kind in the world. Highlights include: - Intricate suits of armor, helmets, and masks. - Horse armor and weaponry, including katanas and even early European-style pistols used by samurai. - Informative plaques (in English and Spanish), films on iron production, and a study area/library with relevant books for deeper learning. Well worth a visit!

Samurais and their horses

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Dallas Holocaust and Human Rights Museum

4.6

(84 reviews)

2.8 mi

the experience was very very educational and organized, it was very emotional and meaningful. we…read moretalked to the manager rickey and he was an absolute help! he was very very nice and welcoming, he made our day. and i would definitely recommend visiting this place!

I visited the Dallas Holocaust & Human Rights Museum for the first time on Juneteenth 2026. What an…read moreexperience! Their Juneteenth program was awesome. Great speakers, relevant to the occasion and Dallas & the lengths of the talks were perfect. Friendly staff & I loved it that parking was directly across the street (it's downtown). The museum is beautiful and even though Juneteenth was the occasion, I so appreciated that we could view the museum in its entirety & learn a ton about the Holocaust. They did an excellent job of telling the story & their docents were super knowledgeable. I'm addicted to magnets, so I bought one in their gift shop where the items were reasonably priced. Good experience. Horrendous atrocities suffered by both groups. Valuable history lessons were shared that day though for all in attendance.

Inside Dallas Holocaust and Human Rights Museum

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Museum of Illusions - Dallas

4.0

(247 reviews)

2.9 mi

It's kinda cool - my son enjoyed it . I thought the staff was very friendly and would go out of…read morethere way to help -prolly best I've seen with the staff - I did think it was alittle pricy but I guess this is what they do to Keep the riff-raff out. I'm Okay with this over all - a solid 4 stars for the staff

Interesting & fun, nice afternoon…read more Employees were very nice & helpful. Located in the Historic area, some nice places to eat right by it.

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Theatre Three

4.5

(45 reviews)

4.1 mi

Great small theater, I've watched 3 shows from here and I was happy with all the shows. The sound…read morequality is good with a live band in the pit. This whole shopping center is under construction currently, so the only convenient food option is Crush Craft next door. Free parking. You cannot cancel tickets, you can only exchange for another date if you can't make it.

What an amazing theatre! Tucked away in the middle of a jam packed restaurant/shopping plaza, T3…read more(as it's called by fans) is a very unique theater in the round (technically a square) with a great staff and incredible actors who put on some of the best theatre in DFW. They utilize both local and national playwrights and out on a variety of shows -- solos, musicals and straight plays. T3 is definitely a can't-miss theatre experience in The Big D!

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The Green Zone

(2 reviews)

3.4 mi

From its location in the Design District (not the posh area, the abandoned warehouse-riddled area)…read moreto its aesthetic usage of subtle green color inside and out, to its small intimate size, The Green Zone is precisely where I'd wish to experience theater. The prices are reasonable, even more so as a student (and even MORE more so if you go early on weeknights for "pay what you can"). They also have a mini fridge stocked with decent beer and other drinks available for a small "suggested donation". It seems geared towards small casts, one acts, and minimalist production (based, though, solely on one play and skimming future billings). I'm definitely interested in coming back next year for future productions.

The Green Zone is an intimate community theater featuring shows by Upstart Productions. I've gone…read moreto several shows here over the last year or so, and I've enjoyed them all. This is definitely what local theater is about.

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Inwood Theatre

4.0

(245 reviews)

7.4 mi

Came here for a late showing and had a good experience. Seats were comfortable, the screen looked…read moregreat, and the place stayed clean.

My friends and I went here together to see a movie we were really excited about when we got there…read morewe were greeted by this very rude lady and she had a police officer with her and was actively firing this poor guy that worked there and was yelling at him right as we walked in i'm pretty sure they called ICE on him which is very sad when we got into our theater it was so disgusting and the seats were all ripped up and greasy they didn't even have any water there also the ceiling looks like it is falling apart and the movies screens are dirty and have dents in them I will not be coming back.

The sign

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Dallas Museum of Art

(631 reviews)

3.4 mi

Free is one of my favorite F words. Food is also one of them. I will let you guess the third one,…read morebut it is definitely not Yelp friendly. The Dallas Art Museum is free for most of the museum, with special exhibits costing extra, but honestly there is plenty to see without spending a dime. They have Renoirs, Picassos, Monets, and so much more. The bathrooms are surprisingly very nice, the AC was absolutely on point, and it was not crowded when we visited. A perfect spot to get a little culture in between meals. Honestly, a must hit for out of town visitors looking for something fun to do that does not involve eating. Be sure to hit the gift store too, a museum gift shop is usually well curated, and this one is no exception! (though I will say the lady working the store had a sh:tty attitude)

Whether it's a cold rainy day or a sweltering hot one, you can escape the punishing weather and…read moreenjoy an outing at the Dallas Museum of Art (DMA) for a little inspiration and awe. The DMA has a supporter membership for $120. It includes parking which would cost you $20 otherwise. You also get two free admission tickets that you can use to view the museum's collections or any special exhibitions each and every day of the year. The membership will also provide a discount at the museum store and in the snack bar. Visit twice during the year, and the membership more than pays for itself. You can buy your membership online, print the receipt, and show it for free parking. Once inside the venue, show the receipt at the check-in desk to get your free tickets to the special exhibit(s). Your DMA cards will be mailed to you in four weeks, in the mean time, use that printed receipt for everything. We renewed our membership this weekend April 2026 and went to see the Samurai Collection. Metalwork is not a favorite of mine, but I was still fascinated by the stories presented on the placards throughout the exhibit and I certainly appreciated the beautiful, intricate craftsmanship presented in each piece. I didn't realize that the Samurai swords and armor had been banned from production in Japan, so the metal workers pivoted and learned to become artisans. They started to make and repair metal embellishments, lanterns, and incense burners for the numerous temples in the country. Many of the items in this collection were from Kyoto and Nara, both places my husband and I visited in November 2009. The full body armor was fascinating. Little pieces of leather were coated in metal, painted, and woven tightly together to form a moveable, but protective layer over the body. The workmanship was exquisite. The exhibit had a few short videos you could watch to learn about the work. I especially liked the 30 second clip about the process of making cloisonné. These vases are beautiful and the process to make each one is detailed and meticulous. Kids could collect a postcard-sized scavenger hunt near the entrance and use that to stay in engaged throughout the visit. At the end, there was a sign on the wall with the answer key pictures showing which art pieces help the intricate designs they were looking for. The DMA has a permanent collection that includes a variety of art from around the globe, as well as multiple special exhibits throughout the year. Everyone is bound to find something that delights them and inspires conversation and wonder. Worth a visit!

Photo doesn't do the exquisite detail justice

The armor was intricately weaved together.

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