Welcome to Fort Worth Museums!

Fort Worth area museums offer up big Texas style variety. Whether you want to see a museum that restores and displays historic aircraft or one that is dedicated solely to commercial aviation you will find them in Fort Worth. If art is more your style then visit the Amon Carter Museum for one of the country's premier photography collections or the 53,000 square foot Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth building. For a unique experience you can go to the National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame, the only of its kind in the United States. And the kids or the kid in you might enjoy "DinoDig," an exhibit at the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History where visitors are allowed to dig for dinosaur fossils.

The American Airlines C.R. Smith Museum
The American Airlines C.R. Smith Museum is dedicated solely to commercial aviation. Guests can see, hear, and touch the world of aviation through interactive exhibits, dioramas, a large-screen theater, and a restored DC-3 aircraft. The museum, located at 4601 Texas Highway 360 at FAA Road, is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays, and closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's. Admission to the museum is free. Call the American Airlines C.R. Smith Museum at (817) 967-1560 for additional information.

Amon Carter Museum
The Amon Carter Museum houses works from 19th- and 20th-century artists including paintings, drawings, prints, and sculpture. It also has one of the premier photography collections in the country. The on-site library is a research facility for those wanting to study and learn about the works within the museum, which is located at 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd. Contact the museum at (817) 738-1933 for information about its hours. There is no charge for admission.

Cattle Raisers Museum
The Cattle Raisers Museum educates guests about the cattle and ranching industry in Texas and the Southwest. It features hands-on exhibits, talking mannequins, artifacts, and a live theatre presentation. The museum houses the largest documented branding iron collection in the world. The Cattle Raiser Museum is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Mondays through Saturdays, and from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Sundays. Call the museum at (817) 332-8551 for its admission rates.

Fire Station No. 1
Fire Station No. 1, a historic building that served as the city's original town hall, houses the "150 Years of Fort Worth" exhibit. This exhibit allows guests to explore the city's history, from its frontier outpost days to the present time. It even has a scale model of Fort Worth in 1849. Fire Station No. 1, located at the northeast corner of 2nd and Commerce streets, is open daily from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. except for Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day. Fire Station No. 1, which doesn't charge admission, can be reached at (817) 255-9300 for additional information.

Fort Worth Museum of Science and History
The Fort Worth Museum of Science and History, located at 1501 Montgomery St., has exhibits that are enjoyable for all ages. It has nine permanent exhibits, an Omni Theater, and a Planetarium. "DinoDig," one of the museum's most original permanent exhibits, allows visitors to dig for dinosaur fossils. The bones range in size from a 4-inch vertebra of a Tenontosaurus dossi to a six-foot leg bone of a large sauropod. Contact the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History at (817) 255-9300 for information about its hours and admission rates.

Kimbell Art Museum
The Kimbell Art Museum - also known as America's Best Small Museum - houses art from antiquity to the 20th century. The museum, located at 3333 Camp Bowie Blvd., only charges admission for special exhibitions. It is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Thursdays and Saturdays, 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Fridays, and 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Sundays. Contact the museum at (817) 332-8451 for information about special exhibition fees and holiday closings.

Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth
The Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth building - designed by Japanese architect Tadao Ando - features 53,000 square feet of gallery space, a 1.5-acre pond, a 250-seat auditorium, and a café. The modern and contemporary art, by American and European artists, dates from 1945 to the present. Admission to the museum is $10 for adults, $8 for students and seniors with identification, and free for children younger than 13. Call the museum at (817) 738-9215 for information about its variable hours and holiday closings.

National Cowboys of Color Museum and Hall of Fame
The National Cowboys of Color Museum and Hall of Fame, located at 2100 Evans Ave., features artwork, photos, and other historical items that highlight the role of African-American cowboys in the American West. The museum strives to break people's stereotypes of the Old West by accurately showcasing the time period and its diversity. The museum is open from 11:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesdays through Saturdays. Call the museum at (817) 922-9999 for additional information.

National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame
The National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame is the only museum of its kind in the country. It celebrates the women of the American West through interactive exhibits, artifacts, a traveling exhibit gallery, multi-purpose theater, research library, and gift store. Admission to the museum is $6 for adults, $5 for seniors, $4 for children ages 6 to 18, free for members and for children age 5 and younger, and half-price on Wednesdays. The National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame is located at 1720 Gendy St. Call the museum at (817) 336-4475 for additional information.

Sid Richardson Collection of Western Art
The Sid Richardson Collection of Western Art houses 56 paintings of Charles M. Russell and Frederic Remington. Both artists influenced popular perceptions of the West. The museum is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturdays, and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Sundays. Admission to the Sid Richardson Collection of Western Art, located at 309 Main St., is free. Call the museum at (817) 332-6554 for more information.

Stockyards Museum
The Stockyards Museum details the story of the Fort Worth stockyards and its meatpacking industry. It is located at 131 E. Exchange Ave. within the historic Livestock Exchange Building. The museum is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays. Donations are suggested. Call the North Fort Worth Historical Society at (817) 625-5082 for additional information.

Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame
The Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame honors 48 top Texas cowboys and cowgirls. Its Sterquell Wagon Collection features 60 restored wagons, carriages, and sleighs. The museum is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, and 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Sundays. Admission costs $4 for adults, $3 for seniors age 60 and older, and $2 for children ages 3 to 12. The museum, located at 128 E. Exchange Ave., can be reached at (817) 626-7131 for additional information.

Vintage Flying Museum
The Vintage Flying Museum is located at 505 NW 38th St. within the Meacham International Airport. The museum showcases and restores historic aircraft. Antique vehicles and other memorabilia are also displayed. Tours are given from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturdays and 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Sundays. A donation of $4 is suggested. Call (817) 624-1935 for information about weekday and group tour hours.