# Dallas Museum of Art — Dallas, United States

> One of America's largest art museums — 25,000 works spanning 5,000 years in the Dallas Arts District, with free general admission and strong collections of American, African, and contemporary art.

## Visitor facts
- Opening hours: Tuesday to Sunday: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Closed Mondays)
- Admission: ✓ Free general admission (special exhibitions ticketed)
- Free entry: General collection always free
- Address: 1717 N Harwood St, Dallas, TX 75201, United States
- Time needed: 2–3 hours
- Official website: https://dma.org/
- Facts verified: 2026-06-30

## Highlights
- The Icebergs — Frederic Edwin Church · 1861
- Swan (Ugly Duckling) — Julie Mehretu · 2019
- Reves Collection Impressionist Gallery — Monet, Renoir, Cézanne, and others
- Figure of a Warrior — Colima culture · c. 100 BCE–250 CE

## FAQ
**Is the Dallas Museum of Art free?**
Yes — general admission to the permanent collection has been free since 2013. Special exhibitions require paid tickets.

**How long should I spend at Dallas Museum of Art?**
Plan 2–3 hours for the highlights. Add time for temporary exhibitions, the museum shop, and café.

**What is Dallas Museum of Art best known for?**
One of America's largest art museums — 25,000 works spanning 5,000 years in the Dallas Arts District, with free general admission and strong collections of American, African, and contemporary art. Key highlights include Ancient American art — Olmec to Aztec, Reves Collection — Impressionism in a villa setting, African art — masks, textiles, sculpture.

**How do I get tickets for Dallas Museum of Art?**
✓ Free general admission (special exhibitions ticketed) General collection always free. Tickets are usually available on the day, but booking online saves queue time in peak season. Official site: https://dma.org/

**Is the Dallas Museum of Art really completely free?**
General admission to the permanent collection has been free since January 2013 — no ticket, no suggested donation, no catch. Special exhibitions (typically 2–3 per year) require separate paid tickets, usually $16–$20. Parking in the Arts District garage costs $10–$15. The Nasher Sculpture Center across the street is separate and charges admission.

**What is the Wendy and Emery Reves Collection?**
Emery Reves was a Hungarian-born publisher and art collector who hosted Winston Churchill at his villa in the South of France. His widow Wendy donated the entire collection — Impressionist paintings, decorative arts, furniture, and 1,400 objects — to the DMA in 1985. The museum built a wing that recreates the villa room by room, including Renoir paintings above the original sofas.

**Can you visit the DMA and Nasher Sculpture Center together?**
Absolutely — the Nasher is directly across Harwood Street from the DMA and takes 60–90 minutes. A combined DMA + Nasher + Crow Museum of Asian Art (free, 5-minute walk) makes for one of the best free arts days in America. Allow a full afternoon for all three.


Source: https://worldmuseumguide.org/museums/dallas-museum-of-art/ — World Museum Guide, independent and ad-free.