Kimbell Art Museum

Fort Worth’s Kimbell Art Museum, an architectural gem and home to extraordinary works of art, recently celebrated 50 years of being open to the public. The permanent collection is always free to visit, but you can also make a day of it, exploring artworks and museum spaces in creative and meaningful ways that are fun for the entire family. One visitor described it as “creating art as a family with the support of friendly and knowledgeable teachers.” Whether you’ve been visiting the Kimbell your whole life or are new in town, there are so many free, convenient ways to make the most of your family’s experience.

Spring Break Art Extravaganza offers a week of free drop-in programs designed for art lovers of all ages. Kimbell Kids Drop-In Studio is a Saturday workshop for families with children ages 12 and younger. Pictures and Pages / Fotos y Libros is stories and creative play, with options for learning in English, Spanish, or both, offered on the first Tuesday of every month for children ages 4–6 and their adult companions. First Thursday Sketching Tours are where homeschool students (grades K–8) can explore selected themes through sketching and writing activities in the Kimbell’s permanent collection. The Second Saturdays of the month during special exhibitions, the museum offers dynamic and diverse forms of creative expression that complement that exhibition and the experience of seeing it. Family Festival/Fiesta de la Familia features live performances, art making, and gallery activities, as well as free admission if there is a special exhibition on view. Studio A is the museum’s sensory-friendly drop-in play space for children 5 and younger is open during regular museum hours. Learning to Look / Aprendiendo a ver introduces littles to art with a free biannual publication that explores an object from the Kimbell’s collection with kid-friendly graphics and content that encourages close looking, personal connections, and creative expression. Social Narratives are designed to help individuals on the Autism Spectrum plan their museum visit, for early learners, adolescents, and teens. More information about all of this is available at kimbellart.org.

“Hanging with other kids—showing my young boy that others are also interested in art, encouraging curiosity, exploration, and learning. Great job! Good educators. Their enthusiasm and love shined through.” – Kimbell Kids Drop-In Studio participant