"Unpretentious, laid-back, and charismatic in all
the right ways"
"Unpretentious, laid-back, and charismatic in all
the right ways"
"Unpretentious, laid-back, and charismatic in all
the right ways"
"Unpretentious, laid-back, and charismatic in all
the right ways"
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Renovation enhancements, which began in October 2018, feature the total transformation of the visitor experience at the Carter. Everyone will be able to experience the renovated galleries, the reimagined installation of the collection, the seasonal exhibitions, and the revamped plaza providing much-improved accessibility to the main entrance. Through this enhancement project, the Carter is changing the way people experience American creativity and opening the doors still wider to welcome old friends and new audiences alike to one of the country’s great holdings of American art. Tues.-Wed. & Fri.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Thurs. 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Sun. noon-5 p.m. Closed Monday. 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd.
For more information: 817-738-1933, www.cartermuseum.org.
The Nancy Lee and Perry R. Bass Performance Hall officially opened in May 1998. David Schwarz was the architect for the structure named one of the top ten opera houses in the world in Travel & Leisure’s March 1999 issue. Romanian/ Californian artist, Márton Váró created and shaped the 48 feet tall angels fronting the Hall. The opera house is the permanent home of the Fort Worth Symphony, Texas Ballet Theater, Fort Worth Opera, and the Van Cliburn International Piano Competition. Tours available Sat. 10:30 a.m., performance schedule permitting. Bass Performance Hall is located in Sundance Square on a city block bordered by Commerce, Calhoun, & 4th & 5th Sts., 525 Commerce St.
For more information: 817-212-4280, www.basshall.com.
The main gardens are open daily from 8 a.m.-5 p.m., last admission sold at 3:15 pm to allow adequate time in the garden. $12 adults 16-64, $6 youths 6-15, $10 seniors 65+. Online ticketing is in place, allowing contactless payments. The Trellis Gift Shop, located inside the Garden Center, will be open with limited capacity seven days a week. The Treasure Tree Gift Shop, located in the Japanese Garden, will only be open Sat.-Sun. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. The Rock Springs Café is open seven days a week, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. 3220 Botanic Garden Blvd.
For more information: 817-366-1100 (café), www.brit.org.
FORT WORTH HERD-TEXAS LONGHORNS
Fort Worth Stockyards Historic District’s Texas Longhorn Cattle Drive. Twice daily, herders dressed in 19th-century cowboy gear drive 15-17 head of cattle down Exchange Ave. Best viewing areas for the drives are the front lawn of the Livestock Exchange Building or across the street near RFD TV’s Gift Store. Free. Times 11:30 a.m. & 4 p.m. daily, weather permitting. No cattle drives on major holidays. Along E. Exchange Ave.
For more information: 817-336-4373, www.fortworthherd.com.
The 13,500-seat arena in the Fort Worth Convention Center is located in the heart of downtown Fort Worth and is within walking distance of restaurants, shopping districts and hotels. The FWCC originally opened in 1968 but in 2003 underwent significant renovations and expansions.
Along with a larger arena, the Center now offers 253,226 sq. ft. of exhibit space, a 28,160 sq. ft. ballroom, 38 breakout rooms and 55,000 sq. ft. Events Plaza that connects to the Fort Worth Water Gardens. As indicated by its name, the Convention Center serves as the site for a variety of national, regional, and state conventions, as well as welcoming auto, recreational vehicle, home, garden, and train shows. 1201 Houston St.
For more information: 817-392-6338, www.fortworthgov.org/publicevents.
FORT WORTH MUSEUM OF
SCIENCE AND HISTORY
The Fort Worth Museum of Science and History provides hands-on learning experiences for all ages. Discover the cosmos in the Noble Planetarium, unearth ancient fossils in DinoDig, and imagine Jurassic creatures with DinoGlow. The Children’s Museum has long been a destination for our community’s youngest explorers. Tues.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun. noon-5 p.m. Closed Mon. Ages 12-64 $16, 65+ $14, 3-11 $12, under three free. 1600 Gendy St.
For more information: 817-255-9300, www.fortworthmuseum.org.
This 3,621-acre refuge is one of the largest city-owned nature centers in the United States. It was designated as a National Natural Landmark in 1980 and offers special events, educational programs and naturalist-led nature hikes. $6 youths and adults 13-64, $2 children 3-12, $3 seniors 65+, free to children under 3. $1 for dogs. $1 discount per person with Military ID-Active/Retired. Open daily, September-April 8 a.m.-5 p.m., May-August 7 a.m.-5 p.m. Hours vary for special events. 9601 Fossil Ridge Rd.
For more information: 817-392-7410, www.fwnaturecenter.org.
Built in 1974, Philip Johnson and John Burgee’s design for the Fort Worth Water Garden was to be a “cooling oasis in the concrete jungle.” The main elements of the design are three pools of water: the meditation pool; the aerating pool and the active pool where water runs over layers of rocks and steps to a small pool 38 feet below. Special lighting makes the night sparkle.
Numerous plants and trees also decorate the Water Gardens. The site was used as the backdrop for some scenes from the film Logan’s Run in 1976. It's also common to see brides using the area for portraits. The park provides hours of pleasure to passersby of all ages. 7 a.m.-10 p.m. daily. 1502 Commerce St.
For more information: 817-392-7111, 817-392-5718 (reservations).
The nationally acclaimed Fort Worth Zoo has been ranked the No. 1 Zoo in North Texas by USA Today, the Best Zoo in Texas by Yahoo Travel, the No. 5 Zoo in the Nation by USA Travel Guide, the No. 1 Attraction in the DFW Metroplex by Zagat survey, and a Top 10 Zoo or Aquarium by FamilyFun magazine and TripAdvisor’s Travelers’ Choice Awards.
Home to more than 7,000 animals, the zoo is in the midst of a four-phase, $100 million renovation and improvement plan. The first phase, African Savanna, opened in April 2018. The second, Elephant Springs, opened in April 2021. The institution’s focus on education and conservation is second to none, enhancing the lives of more than one million visitors a year. Open 365 days a year. Nov.-Feb. 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Mar.-Oct. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. $18 youths and adults 13-64, $14 children 3-12 & seniors 65+, free to children under 3. Half-off every Wed., $1 off when purchased online. Parking $5. Members free. 1989 Colonial Pkwy.
For more information: www.fortworthzoo.org/safe-start.
Fort Worth was deemed the perfect place to honor Wayne’s iconic marriage of rugged western sensibility to the glamour of the silver screen. Ten thousand square feet of exhibition space leads you through the Duke’s robust life, from childhood on. Of course, his iconic movie career is highlighted with costume and prop features you don’t want to miss seeing in person, but lesser known aspects of John Wayne are highlighted, too. Did you know he was a Grammy-nominated poet? Hear recitations in his own voice alongside never-before-seen correspondence and photos, all curated by the Wayne family to ensure a comprehensive capture of their fabled relative. The experience is rounded off with an expansive offering of limited edition merchandise and a lounge that features Duke Bourbon among other drinks. Cheers! 10 a.m.-7 p.m. daily. Historic Exhibits Building, 2501 Rodeo Plaza.
You can reach out and touch the stars in the 4D cinema, learn top LEGO® building secrets from the Master Model Builder, see iconic landmarks in MINILAND®, make a celebration even more memorable in one of our special party rooms, and much, much more! It’s the ultimate place for all LEGO® fans young and old. Ticket prices vary. Mon.-Fri. 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Last entry is two hours before close each day. 3000 Grapevine Mills Pkwy.
For more information: 877-818-1677, www.dallasfw.legolanddiscoverycenter.com.
The Log Cabin Village living history museum depicts the lifestyle of pioneers who settled this area in the mid-to-late 1800s. You must reserve tickets online prior to visiting. Admission $5 per person. Free for ages 3 & under. Tues.-Sat. 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., closed Sun.-Mon. Off University Dr. across from the Ft. Worth Zoo. 2100 Log Cabin Village Ln.
For more information: 817-392-5881, www.logcabinvillage.org.
E. Fay Jones’ design draws the eye and heart upward in this interfaith chapel. It is an architecturally significant building that reflects the influence of Jones’ study with Frank Lloyd Wright and Bruce Goff. It is constructed mainly from Philippine mahogany stained a lighter color, glass, and brick. It is used by the youths and families served by Lena Pope Home, as well as for weddings, musical and cultural events, meetings, etc. Tours are available by appointment only. Please contact them for more details and tour opportunities. From I-30 W. exit Hulen St. At Lena Pope Home. 3131 Sanguinet St.
For more information: 817-255-2576, www.lphchapel.org.
Designed by the world-renowned architect Tadao Ando, this striking building is composed of 5 pavilions of concrete and glass arranged around a 1.5 acre reflecting pond. The Modern maintains one of the foremost collections of postwar art in the central United States, consisting of more than 3,000 significant works of modern and contemporary international art including pieces by Anselm Kiefer, Robert Motherwell, Pablo Picasso, Jackson Pollock, Gerhard Richter, Susan Rothenberg, Richard Serra, Andre Serrano, Cindy Sherman, and Andy Warhol.
Visitors to the museum can also enjoy lunch in Café Modern’s elliptical dining room set on the reflecting pond or shop for unique gifts at The Modern Shop. Educational programming and the Museum’s film series, Magnolia at the Modern, take place in the Museum’s state-of-the-art auditorium. Located in the Cultural District at 3200 Darnell St. $16 adults 18-59, $12 seniors 60+, $10 students with ID, free youths under 18. Half-price Wed. Admission free first Sun. of each month. Access to the Grand Lobby, Café Modern, and The Modern Shop is always free. Tues.-Thurs., Sat.-Sun. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Fri.10 a.m.-8 p.m. Closed Mon. and major holidays. 3200 Darnell St.
For more information: 817-738-9215, www.themodern.org.
Filling in the gaps of history is easy to do at the National Multicultural Western Heritage Museum. Through artifacts, artwork, historical records, and current events, this collection offers a true perspective and a fuller, richer cultural view of the people and activities that contributed to the building of the historical American West. The mission of the National Multicultural Western Heritage Museum is to offer the visitor a complete recognition of this historical process.
The museum has been committed to its vision of giving recognition to the outstanding pioneers who played a role in settling the early American western frontier since its founding in 2001 by Jim and Gloria Austin. The museum’s Hall of Fame also acknowledges individuals that have contributed to the western culture and the tradition who still play a part in keeping this important piece of American history alive. Wed.-Fri. noon-4 p.m., Sat. noon- 5 p.m. Closed Sun.-Tues. and major holidays. $10 adults 18-61, $8 seniors 62 + and students with ID, free children under 5. Group rates available. 2029 N. Main St.
For more information: 817-534-8801, gaustin@cowboysofcolor.org, www.cowboysofcolor.org.
Women of the American West are honored here. Not only those who have lived and worked on ranches or who have sat on a horse in a rodeo arena, but also the women who led an expedition to the Pacific Ocean, stood on a stage, sat at an easel, stood before a classroom, sat to put words on paper, aimed a rifle and hit the bulls eye, and sat on the highest court in the land. All of these women are celebrated for their spirit and determination at the museum.
With more than 5,000 artifacts and information on over 400 women, the museum is located in Fort Worth’s Cultural District next to the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History. The Museum's motto is “The Women Who Shape the West…Change the World” and has an award winning gift shop you will not want to miss. Tues.-Sat. 10 a.m.-4 p.m.. Closed Sun.-Mon. and major holidays. $10 adults/youths 13+, $7 for military/first responders and seniors 65+, $4 for children 4-12, under 4 free with paid adult. 1720 Gendy St.
For more information: 817-336-4475; 800-476-3263, www.cowgirl.net.
The Sid Richardson Museum, located in historic Sundance Square, features permanent and special exhibitions of paintings by premier Western artists Frederic Remington and Charles M. Russell. The works, reflecting both the romance and reality of the American West, are the legacy of the late oilman and philanthropist, Sid Williams Richardson. Most were acquired by him from 1942 until his death in 1959. The collection also includes works by Oscar E. Berninghaus, Charles F. Browne, Edwin W. Deming, William Gilbert Gaul, Peter Hurd, Frank Tenney Johnson, William R. Leigh, Peter Moran, and Charles Schreyvogel. Free. Reservations required. 309 Main St.
For more information: 817-332-6554, www.sidrichardsonmuseum.org.
Located in the former Texas School Book Depository, the museum features a permanent historical exhibition that chronicles the life, death, and legacy of President John F. Kennedy. On display are over 400 photographs, videos, artifacts, and preserved areas, including the sniper’s perch where evidence showed that shots were fired at President Kennedy from the sixth floor. Temporary exhibits are offered in the seventh floor gallery. Explore history through one of the world’s most significant repositories of visual, audio, documentary, and artifactual documentation related to the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. The museum is a continually growing, multifaceted collection of more than 40,000 items. Wed.-Sun. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Closed Mon.-Tues. $18 adults, $16 seniors 65+, $14 youths 6-18, children under 6 free. 411 Elm St., Dallas, TX 75202.
For more information: 214-747-6660, www.jfk.org.
The livestock industry began to develop here in the 1880s. There were cattle, sheep, and hog pens and horse and mule barns. The original wooden barns burned in 1911 and were replaced with concrete and steel buildings. Meatpackers Swift & Co. & Armour & Co. ran plants in the Stockyards until the early 1970s. Refurbished livestock pens and sheds, some with the original brick floors, now house restaurants and antique and western wear shops. 131 E. Exchange Ave.
For more information: 817-625-5087, www.fortworthstockyards.com.
The Stockyards Museum is located in the historic Livestock Exchange building. Displays include cattlemen and cowboy photographs and equipment, photographs and artifacts of meat packers Swift & Co. and Armour & Co. and their employees, and a section devoted to women’s activities in the early 20th century. A Native American exhibit features artifacts from several tribes with special emphasis on Commanche Chief Quannah Parker. An electric light bulb first turned on in 1908 at the Byers Opera House in Fort Worth is still burning at the museum. The North Fort Worth Historical Society sponsors the Stockyards Museum. Mon. & Thurs.-Sat. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Closed Sun. & Tues.-Wed. A recommended donation of $2 per adult helps support this nonprofit museum. Students and young children free. 131 E Exchange Ave.
For more information: 817-625-5082, www.stockyardsmuseum.org.
With its wide, red-brick sidewalks, beautifully appointed streetscapes and magnificently restored turn-of-the century buildings, Fort Worth’s 35-block crown jewel has evolved to become one of the city’s top shopping and entertainment districts. This immensely popular, urban hotspot boasts five theaters, a delightful mix of fine and casual dining, unique specialty shops, exceptional retail stores, museums and galleries. Nightlife features a vibrant and dynamic mix of live music venues and popular gathering spots. Once known for its rich western heritage, Sundance Square is now a place of culture, excitement, and activities. 201 Main St.
For more information: 817-255-5700, www.sundancesquare.com.
Housed in the historic Exhibits Building in the Stockyards, the Hall of Fame honors over 140 cowboys and cowgirls who have excelled in and out of the rodeo arena. Honoring all areas of western heritage, the Hall of Fame is home to world champion rodeo stars, ranchers, western entertainers, business men and women, and more! Honorees include Lane Frost, Tuff Hedeman, Larry Mahan, Red Steagall, George Strait, Ricky Bolin, Charmayne James, Billy & Pam Minick, Chris Cox, Ty Murray, and Trevor Brazile, just to name a few. Display booths for each honoree contain memorabilia and mementos of their careers and accomplishments. Also featured is the John Justin Trail of Fame. Mon.-Thurs. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Fri.-Sat. 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Closed Wed. Gen. $5 per person, children under 4 free. 2515 Rodeo Plaza. (just across the way from Billy Bob’s).
For more information: 817-626-7131, www.tchof.com.