Founded in 1965, the Kimbell Art Museum is referred to as "America's best small museum". The museum's holdings range in period from antiquity to the 20th century, including masterpieces from Fra Angelico and Caravaggio to Cézanne and Matisse. The museum is one of the only institutions in the Southwest with a substantial collection of Asian arts, and has also assembled small but select groups of Mesoamerican and African pieces as well as Mediterranean antiquities.

Dinner and music at the Buffet Restaurant in the Kimbell may be the most unique dining experience in the Fort Worth/Dallas area. Friday evenings at the Kimbell feature a light dinner buffet of soups, salads, pasta dishes, and a vegetable torte, with a selection of wines or other beverages. After dinner, take a stroll through the galleries or settle in for some of the best live music in town in front of the beautiful Maillol Courtyard. Dinner is served 5:30-7:30pm, while the museum remains open until 8:00pm.

November 18, 2008
Today the Kimbell Art Museum unveiled preliminary designs for a major addition to its existing building, a 1972 landmark of modern architecture designed by Louis I. Kahn, Renzo Piano, the architect of the new building, joined Museum officials in one of Kahn's vaulted galleries for the announcement.
Following further refinement to the designs over the coming months, the Kimbell plans to break ground in 2010 and complete construction in 2012.

3333 Camp Bowie Boulevard
(817) 332-8451 phone
(817) 654-1034 metro
(817) 877-1264 fax
laskins@kimbellmuseum.org

Tuesday through Thursday and Saturday 10:00am until 5:00pm
Friday noon until 8:00
Sunday noon until 5:00
Free General Admission