Fort Worth, TX

Kimbell Art Museum in Fort Worth

Address: 3333 Camp Bowie Blvd., Fort Worth, Texas 76107 - MAP
Phone: (817) 332-8451
Web: www.kimbellart.org

The Kimbell Art Museum houses a small, 350-piece collection of European, Asian and Pre-Columbian art works. Some of the works featured are by artists like Picasso, Caravaggio, Rembrandt and Monet. Assyrian, Greek and Roman antiquities from the classical period are also on display at the museum. The library at the museum holds over 42,000 volumes for student and historian research.

The museum has a full schedule of programs for the public to gain appreciation for its collection. Special exhibitions include symposia from guest speakers; lectures by professional staff, regional artists and guest scholars; films on art; a book club; summer camps for kids and family festivals and gallery guides. Workshops are offered for people of all ages to expand their knowledge and enjoyment of art.

The Kimbell Art Museum designed by Louis Kahn is considered to be one of the most outstanding architectural accomplishments of modern times. The design of vaulted ceilings and slit-like skylights allows natural light to illuminate the museum and showcase the beauty of the building. The museum's landscaping adds to the beauty of the epic structure with a pool-lined yard and a grove of Yaopon holly trees inhabiting the courtyard. This combination of design and landscaping has earned the Kimbell Art Museum many awards and critical acclaim.