Fort Worth Area Arts & Culture

Texas is not just for cowboys anymore. Here in Fort Worth you will find many fine museums and cultural attractions. In addition to the many museums and galleries, Fort Worth offers a variety of professional arts groups.  The major museums, their locations, phone numbers and major concentrations are listed below.

• Amon Carter Museum, 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817-738-1933
  Western art, fine collection of 20th-century American paintings, sculptures, lithographs, and photography. Visit the Museum.
  
• Cattleman's Museum, 1301 W. 7th St., 817-332-7064
  Features a fascinating history of old cattle drives.
  
• Charles D. Tandy Archaeological Museum, 2001 W. Seminary Drive, 817-332-7064
  Ancient Middle Eastern artifacts from biblical times.
  
• Fort Worth Museum of Science and History, 1501 Montgomery Street, 817-732-1631
  Includes five exhibits especially for kids, the Omni Theatre, and the Noble Planetarium.
  Visit the Museum.
  
• Handley-Hicks Gallery, 6515 E. Lancaster, 817-446-5004
  Features works of contemporary African artists and one-of-a-kind gifts.
  
• Kimbell Art Museum, 3333 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817-332-8451
  In addition to a wonderful array of art always found at the Kimbell, the museum often features exhibits borrowed from the world's great art collections. Visit the Museum.
  
• Milan Fine Art Gallery, 408 Houston, 817-338-4278
  Features the works of artists around the world, including unique pieces from South Africa, India, and many other countries.
  
• Sid Richardson Collection of Western Art, 1309 Montgomery Street, 817-738-9215
  Features the largest single assemblage of works by Remington and Russell, the finest of western artists. Visit the Museum.
  
• Thistle Hill, 1509 Pennsylvania Ave., 817-336-1212
  Restored cattle baron's mansion from the turn of the century. Visit Thistle Hill.

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