Situated in the vibrant and eclectic Arts District, the Dallas Museum of Art (DMA) is one of the city’s major art museums with an extensive permanent collection of works dating back to the 3rd century. Designed by Edward Larrabee Barnes, the museum won a Gold Medal from the American Institute of Architects in 2007. Home to over 24,000 works of art from around the world that celebrate ‘the human power of creation’ and include collections of Mediterranean, South Asian, European, and African art. The European collection includes works by Gustav Courbet, Paul Cezanne, Auguste Renoir, and Vincent van Gogh. There is an expansive collection of decorative arts and design, as well as ancient American art, including works by Georgia O’Keeffe. The museum’s non-circulating research library – The Mildred R. and Frederick M. Mayer Library contains an impressive collection of over 50,000 volumes and tomes available to the general public and curators alike.

1717 N Harwood St, Dallas, TX 75201, Phone: 214-922-1200

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