Free is one of my favorite F words. Food is also one of them. I will let you guess the third one,…read morebut it is definitely not Yelp friendly. The Dallas Art Museum is free for most of the museum, with special exhibits costing extra, but honestly there is plenty to see without spending a dime. They have Renoirs, Picassos, Monets, and so much more. The bathrooms are surprisingly very nice, the AC was absolutely on point, and it was not crowded when we visited. A perfect spot to get a little culture in between meals. Honestly, a must hit for out of town visitors looking for something fun to do that does not involve eating. Be sure to hit the gift store too, a museum gift shop is usually well curated, and this one is no exception! (though I will say the lady working the store had a sh:tty attitude)

Whether it's a cold rainy day or a sweltering hot one, you can escape the punishing weather and…read moreenjoy an outing at the Dallas Museum of Art (DMA) for a little inspiration and awe. The DMA has a supporter membership for $120. It includes parking which would cost you $20 otherwise. You also get two free admission tickets that you can use to view the museum's collections or any special exhibitions each and every day of the year. The membership will also provide a discount at the museum store and in the snack bar. Visit twice during the year, and the membership more than pays for itself. You can buy your membership online, print the receipt, and show it for free parking. Once inside the venue, show the receipt at the check-in desk to get your free tickets to the special exhibit(s). Your DMA cards will be mailed to you in four weeks, in the mean time, use that printed receipt for everything. We renewed our membership this weekend April 2026 and went to see the Samurai Collection. Metalwork is not a favorite of mine, but I was still fascinated by the stories presented on the placards throughout the exhibit and I certainly appreciated the beautiful, intricate craftsmanship presented in each piece. I didn't realize that the Samurai swords and armor had been banned from production in Japan, so the metal workers pivoted and learned to become artisans. They started to make and repair metal embellishments, lanterns, and incense burners for the numerous temples in the country. Many of the items in this collection were from Kyoto and Nara, both places my husband and I visited in November 2009. The full body armor was fascinating. Little pieces of leather were coated in metal, painted, and woven tightly together to form a moveable, but protective layer over the body. The workmanship was exquisite. The exhibit had a few short videos you could watch to learn about the work. I especially liked the 30 second clip about the process of making cloisonné. These vases are beautiful and the process to make each one is detailed and meticulous. Kids could collect a postcard-sized scavenger hunt near the entrance and use that to stay in engaged throughout the visit. At the end, there was a sign on the wall with the answer key pictures showing which art pieces help the intricate designs they were looking for. The DMA has a permanent collection that includes a variety of art from around the globe, as well as multiple special exhibits throughout the year. Everyone is bound to find something that delights them and inspires conversation and wonder. Worth a visit!

This museum is more of a place to take your kids or get some cool pictures. I certainly got mine -…read moreI recommend everyone going here at least once. They have a lot of fun brain teasers and educational pieces that upset your understanding of reality. A must go!

It's kinda cool - my son enjoyed it . I thought the staff was very friendly and would go out of…read morethere way to help -prolly best I've seen with the staff - I did think it was alittle pricy but I guess this is what they do to Keep the riff-raff out. I'm Okay with this over all - a solid 4 stars for the staff

I had a great time at the museum! It was a small place, but really quality pieces and a good price…read more For this exhibit specifically, I would recommend parents being careful to avoid the upstairs room if they're with kids. I loved the bank vault with the video playing. It was a really cool area!

This is a super fun place to stop in on your lunch break if your downtown. The staff is extra…read morefriendly and the exhibits are spaced accordingly to ensure social distancing. I really enjoyed learning more about the history of Longview and the resurgence going on downtown

We were here for Meow Wolf for the weekend from California, but also found RV while looking at a…read moremap of what was near the Deep Ellum neighborhood. There were some mixed reviews, so we weren't sure we would enjoy it... but we did! You get about an hour, and that is the perfect amount of time to explore the place. It's based on a comic, and the artist(s?) are trying to make it as if you were inside one!!! Sure it's small, but there are lots of funny photo oops, props, and secrets to explore. Some people just happen upon the secrets, and some follow the story and discover the answers like my hubby did. Good for couples and people with small kids!!! I didn't post any photos that give it all away! ‍

If you love fun photo ops, you should definitely visit Rainbow Vomit!! We spent over an hour…read moreexploring and posing and laughing!

The Great Gatsby Night was fabulous! Loved the live Jazz music and cocktails!…read moreThere are always informative and fun free lectures, sometimes hanging art to see and buy. Beautiful place to host an event.

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Fun store to browse when you are in longview. I always manage to find some smalls here. (or…read moremediums) :) They have a wide selection and interesting things. There is a military shop with a lot of vintage military things to see. Store is clean and employee's are friendly and helpful.

Stopped by this town while passing through to check out a few antique stores. Wonderful owners of…read morethe shop. They have a wide selection of merchandise and priced reasonably. They were very helpful and pointed out other shops in the area. They even had recommendations for lunch. Great stop!

Dallas is so fortunate to have Dallas Contemporary. Thought provoking, well curated, striking…read morecontemporary art installations. It's wonderful that DC's admission is free. Friendly and informative is the staff. Excellent special programs of learning more about their exhibits and featured artists! Presently, "Francisco Moreno: Historia Sintetica" is a Not To Be Missed Remarkable Exhibit On View through August 30th, 2026! CHEERS!

This is a donation base museum with Vietnamese coffee popup from Dang. I came for coffee of course…read moreand didnt venture out. From what I saw in the front, they had art and crafts section in the front you can draw. Coffee was 10/10. They brew it in a phin for authenticity. Everything is made infront of you, there will be a 3 mins wait for the phin to brew coffee. Its not much longer than usual starbucks wait.

3.5 This is a nice…read morelittle museum that features howbmilk is made, transported and sold. There is a little video about it. There are many window displays of scenes of the process and all sorts of bottles, scoopers and machinery. It's not a huge museum but it's a fun visit especially for younger kids. Parking was easy and the museum was free.

This museum is closed and there was nothing about it on the website. When I spoke with the…read moresecretary she was very unsympathetic. Bummer, it looked like a cool museum.

We waited and waited, checked every entrance, they never opened. Even after the new hours were…read moreposted. A totally wasted trip.