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Dallas Museum of ArtvsKimbell Art Museum
Both are rated highly by professionals. Overall, Kimbell Art Museum scores significantly better than Dallas Museum of Art. Kimbell Art Museum comes in at 94 with praise from 7 reviews such as Michelin Guide, Frommer's and Afar Magazine.
Dallas Museum of Art
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1717 North Harwood, Dallas, TX 75201
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Concierge "Though it is the least distinguished architecturally of the area's major museums, Edward Larrabee Barnes' sleek, modern building is dramatically ambitious if somewhat overbearing."
Frommer's "The Edward Larrabee Barnes-designed museum also contains impressive collections of international art, especially from the Americas, Africa, and Asia and the Pacific." Full review
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"This museum is a high-caliber world tour of decorative and fine art. Highlights include Edward Hopper's enigmatic Lighthouse Hill and Rodin's Sculptor and his Muse." Full review
Travel + Leisure "The massive 370,000-square-foot location designed by Edward Larrabee Barnes and positioned in the burgeoning Arts District did not become the museum's permament home until 1984." Full review
Afar Magazine "Exhibits representing every corner of the globe, including African Art, European Painting and Sculpture and Contemporary Art." Full review
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"A collection of global scope is presented in this vast, stair-stepped building." Full review
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Its highlight is Arts of the Americas, a unique survey of human cultural evolution in the Western Hemisphere.
goop "The permanent art collection here cannot be dismissed: There are Monets, Manets, and Rauschenbergs, plus one of the largest Impressionism and Post-Impressionism collections in the country." Full review
Where "The Dallas Museum of Art is among the largest art museums in the country and is distinguished by its commitment to research, innovation and public engagement." Full review
Fodor's "Housed in a series of white limestone galleries built off a central barrel vault, this museum remains one of the city's greatest cultural institutions." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "The Dallas Museum of Art is one of the country's largest art museums, housing more than 24,000 pieces." Full review
Kimbell Art Museum Concierge Lonely Planet Michelin Guide Afar Magazine Where Fodor's
U.S. News & World Report Frommer's
3333 Camp Bowie Blvd., Fort Worth, TX 76107
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Concierge "The anchor of Fort Worth's celebrated Cultural District, Louis Kahn's exquisitely proportioned 1972 building is on most short lists of the 20th century's greatest architectural achievements."
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"Some art aficionados say this is the country's best 'small' art museum, while others say it's one of the unqualified best." Full review
Michelin Guide 3 Stars
"A showcase building (1972) and remarkable survey collection have made the Kimbell one of the finest small public art museums in the world." Full review
Afar Magazine "The Kimbell’s masterpieces include Michelangelo's first known painting, The Torment of Saint Anthony—the only painting by the master on exhibit in all of the Americas." Full review
Where "This beautiful museum in the heart of the Fort Worth Museum District is a strong anchor with exceptional exhibits." Full review
Fodor's "Architect Louis Kahn's most famous American building was this museum, composed of six long concrete vaults with skylights running the length of each." Full review
U.S. News & World Report5.0
"One of the top small museums in the world. The facility itself is a work of art, complete with vaults and skylights...features artists ranging from El Greco and Rembrandt to Monet and Picasso." Full review
Frommer's "One of the country's (if not the world's) top small museums is this remarkable and gracious place, the jewel in Cowtown's crown." Full review
