Amon Carter Museum of American Art

WHO WE ARE:

The Amon Carter Museum of American Art celebrates American creativity through paintings, photography, and sculptures. It’s a fun and welcoming place for families to learn and explore with free admission year round.

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO:

ADDRESS: 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd Fort Worth, TX 76107

PHONE: 817-738-1933

HOURS:
Tues–Sat: 10 AM–5 PM
Thurs: open until 8 PM
Sun: Noon–5 PM
Mon: Closed
Closed: New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and Mondays

I CAN GET MY PASSPORT STICKER AT: Information desk

WEBSITE: www.cartermuseum.org

TRANSPORTATION: Route 2 Bus, Camp Bowie Stop

PARKING: Free, in the museum lot (visit www.cartermuseum.org for information on construction and parking)

ADMISSION: Admission is always free! Show your DASH Pass at the entrance.

WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE DASH PASS?: All exhibitions are included for free.

HANDICAPPED ACCESSIBILITY: All floors are accessible by elevator, and the Carter is equipped with accessible restrooms and drinking fountains. Click here for more information.

BILINGUAL RESOURCES: Maps, Art Discover Guides, ARTivity totes, and select artwork labels are offered in Spanish.

EXHIBITS THIS YEAR:
• Classically Trained: The Gentlings and Music – through July 13, 2025
• Jean Shin: The Museum Body – through Jan 4, 2026
• Richard Avedon at the Carter – through Aug 10, 2025
• East of the Pacific: Making Histories of Asian American Art – through Nov 30, 2025
• Seven Days: The Still Lifes of Chuck Ramirez – July 26, 2025-Jan 4, 2026
• American Modernism from Charles Butt Collection – Sep 7, 2025–Jan 25, 2026

FREE ACTIVITIES FOR KIDS:
• Itty-Bitty Art – For children 24 months and younger with their favorite adult. Free, registration required.
• Toddler Studio – For ages 2-3 years old and their grown-up with sensory learning, gallery games, and playtime.
• Carter Playdate – Fun for ages 3–5 and their grown-up with art, stories, and art making. Free, registration required.
• Art Discovery Guides – Guides to lead families and adults through themed adventures in the galleries.
• ARTtivity Totes – Grab-and-go art activities from the Info Desk.
• Art Tales – Every Wednesday in June and July, enjoy storytime, gallery games, performances, and art making
• Spring Break at the Carter – Free gallery games, art-making activities, creativity challenges, and more during Spring Break.
• Sensory Explorations – Free event for families with children of all ages who are on the autism spectrum are invited to explore artworks in the galleries and get creative during a hands-on, artmaking experience.
• Family Workshops – Creative interactive experiences and art making for ages 6–12 and grownups
• Family Pop-up Space – Drop by the Family Pop-up space to make, look, read, and play.