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Modern Art Museum-Fort Worth

3200 Darnell St
Fort Worth, TX 76107
(817) 738-9215
themodern.org
5 star rating based on 5 reviews
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Tue-Sat 10am-5pm Sun 11am-5pm  
Status: Closed  
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tel: (817) 738-9215

Fax Number

tel: (817) 735-1161

Toll Free Number

tel: (866) 824-5566

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Often referred to as the state's oldest art museum, this facility has been in existence since 1892. Modern Art Museum now houses more than 2,800 sculptures, paintings, prints, photographs and other artworks created since World War II. The collection includes pieces by luminaries such as Pablo Picasso, Henri Matisse and Andy Warhol. Tours are open to the public every Saturday at 2p. The gift... more
Posted by wcities on May 24, 2008

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The museum is proud of having one of the most important and expansive collections of post-WW II modern and contemporary American and International art to be found in the central United States; this collection includes over 3,000 important works. Guided tours, lectures, workshops, and educational programs are provided to further the understanding and appreciation of art.
Posted by discoverourtown on February 01, 2008

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The Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth is the oldest art museum in Texas and one of the oldest museums in the western United States. Its permanent collection consists of approximately 2,600 works of art, including paintings, sculpture, site-specific installations, drawings, prints, and photographs. Art programs for kids include Drawing from the Collection for Children , a gallery program for... more
Posted by gocitykids on June 07, 2007

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Modern members enjoy discounts such as 20% off gift shop purchases.
Posted by Citysearch on April 21, 2009

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Cafe Modern is located within the museum and serves lunch and brunch and a Starbucks station offers coffee, sandwiches, beer, wine and dessert.
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The Modern Shop offers a variety of books, children's items, apparel and home decor.
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Located in the Fort Worth cultural district, this museum houses one of the nation's most reputable collections of modern and contemporary art.

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In Short The oldest art museum in Texas runs a permanent collection of approximately 2,600 pieces of art. Works include drawings, prints, paintings, sculpture, photography, videotapes and other media on post-World War II subjects. Special exhibitions run throughout the year.
Posted by Contributor on April 21, 2009, (Edited December 09, 2008)

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The most noteworthy development in Fort Worth -- and one of the most important on the national culture scene -- is the brand-new Modern, a landmark design by the celebrated modernist Japanese architect Tadao Ando and a true notch on the city's belt. It is my favorite new museum -- or work of architecture, period -- since Frank Gehry's Guggenheim Bilbao in Spain. Opened in 2002, the museum,... more
Posted by frommers on March 27, 2007

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This musuem is truly a modern art museum. The architectural lay out and construction is so appealing. The permanent collection is worth seeing. Exhibits change fairly often, so check the website for showing. If you love museums and art, this is a must see while in Fort Worth. Yes, Cowboy love Art too!
Posted by A Yahoo! Contributor on June 06, 2007

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This is a large museum of very modern and large-scale art set in the Fort Worth Cultural District next to the Kimball and Amon Carter Museums. The design by Tadao Ando is outstanding, with lots of angles and unexpected corners for art to be displayed on two floors. The view of the pool of water from the various galleries is... more
Posted by Deborah4967 on January 30, 2007

Fantastic Architectural Design

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The building itself is an architectural work of art, with its maze of display spaces, large and small ... more
Posted by tripadvisor user on January 13, 2007
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