Located in the Dallas Arts District, the museum houses a collection of more than 24,000 works of art from the 3rd millennium to the present day.
American, European, Asian, African, Pre-Columbian/Pacific Rim, and Ancient Mediterranean works are included.
The Museum also houses the Center for Creative Connections (also known as C3), a 12,000-square-foot space featuring the museum’s collections and artists’ and community partners’ responses to them
Please check the museum website for updated exhibition information. Scheduling may have been modified as a result of the temporary museum closure.
Exhibitions & Dates
The Keir Collection of Islamic Art
Apr 18 2017 - Dec 31 2026
Pottery, rock crystals, manuscripts, miniatures, and more
Samurai to the Imperial Court: Japanese Metalwork
Mar 29 2026 - Sep 6 2026
90+ examples of Japan’s metalworking tradition across five centuries
X Marks the Spot: Contemporary Screenprinting at Brand X Editions
May 24 2026 - Nov 8 2026
Celebrates the more than 40-year legacy of Brand X Editions
Not Visible to the Naked Eye: Inside a Senufo Helmet Mask
Nov 23 2019 - Dec 27 2026
CT-scans reveal unexpected materials and objects beneath the surface
Postwar and Contemporary Art Galleries - A Bold New Look at the DMA’s Contemporary Icons
Jun 14 2025 - Jun 15 2030
A new installation of cutting-edge 20th- and 21st-century art
Paradise on Earth: Florals in Indian Textiles
Apr 8 2026 - Nov 15 2026
13 works show a range of materials, techniques, and influences from the 16th century to today
Rhythms on Repeat
Sep 19 2026 - Sep 9 2029
50+ works illustrate ways that rhythms—audible and visual—can manifest in art