The Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth is in Fort Worth’s Cultural District, about 30.3 miles from Carrollton. Its collection of modern and contemporary international art and its building, designed by Japanese architect Tadao Ando, make it a focused cultural stop for a day trip.
- Location: 3200 Darnell Street, Fort Worth, Texas 76107.
- Collection: International modern and contemporary art, including works dating from the 1950s to the present.
- Regular pattern: Open Tuesday through Sunday; closed Mondays and on holidays.
- Admission basics: General admission is $16 for adults age 18 and above; visitors under 18 enter free.
What to expect at the Modern Art Museum
The Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth presents modern and contemporary international art in a building designed by Japanese architect Tadao Ando. The museum has been housed in the building since 2002.
Inside, the collection includes works dating from the 1950s to the present. Admission covers the permanent collection exhibitions as well as special and traveling exhibitions, scheduled tours and gallery programs.
For a visit centered on the galleries, check the museum’s exhibition information before you go: exhibition-specific photography restrictions may apply. Personal photography is allowed in most exhibitions and the permanent collection, but flash, tripods, camera extension devices, and disruptive or intrusive photography are not allowed.
Planning the trip from Carrollton
The museum is in Fort Worth’s Cultural District, about 2 miles west of downtown Fort Worth and 3 miles north of Texas Christian University. From the Lone Star in Carrollton, the museum is about 30.3 miles away.
You can reach the museum using Trinity Metro bus routes 2, 52 and 53. If you are driving, free parking is available in the museum’s parking lots.
On Friday evenings, Saturdays and Sundays, free parking is also available at the UNT Health Science Center garage and in lots across Camp Bowie Boulevard at Boland and Clifton Streets. Paid parking is available at the Will Rogers Memorial Center Lot and Garage, at Lancaster and Gendy Streets.
For local transport around Carrollton, how to get around Carrollton can help you plan the town portion of your trip.
Pairing the museum with the Cultural District
Fort Worth’s Cultural District brings several museums together, so you can pair the Modern with another museum visit. The district also includes the Amon Carter Museum of American Art, Kimbell Art Museum, Fort Worth Museum of Science and History, and National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame.
Choose one additional museum if you want to keep the day focused, or plan more time for the district if you intend to visit several. The Modern’s admission includes its scheduled tours and gallery programs, which can give your visit a set time to work around.
If you are planning a full day in town, how to structure a one-day Carrollton itinerary covers the local part of your plans.
Hours, tickets and exhibit checks
The museum’s regular hours are Tuesday through Thursday, 10 am–5 pm; Friday, 10 am–8 pm; and Saturday and Sunday, 10 am–5 pm. It is closed Mondays and on holidays, including New Year’s Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas Eve and Christmas.
General admission is $16 for visitors age 18 and above. Admission is $12 for seniors age 60 and above, active or retired military personnel and first responders with ID, and $10 for students with ID.
Visitors under 18 enter free. Admission is half-price on Sundays and free on Fridays. You can buy tickets online or at the admission desk on the day of your visit.
Public tours are scheduled Thursday at 2 pm; Friday at 2 pm, 4 pm and 6 pm; Saturday at noon and 2 pm; and Sunday at 2 pm for a family tour. Hours, prices, tours and exhibition details can change, so check the official site before you go.
The museum’s public entrances are wheelchair accessible, and wheelchairs are available free of charge at Coat Check on a first-come, first-served basis.
Public areas including galleries, the auditorium, restrooms, elevators, education studio, Café Modern and the Modern Shop are accessible to visitors using mobility aids and wheelchairs. Reserved parking spaces for disabled visitors are in the museum lot by the main entrance, and service animals are welcome.
Plan for the museum’s gallery rules: keep at least 24 inches from artworks, and do not bring food or drink into the galleries. Bags larger than 15 × 15 × 5 inches, umbrellas and bulky items must be checked.
FAQs
Where is the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth?
It is at 3200 Darnell Street in Fort Worth’s Cultural District, about 2 miles west of downtown Fort Worth.
Is the museum open on Mondays?
No. The museum is closed Mondays and on holidays.
Are tickets free on any day?
Admission is free on Fridays and half-price on Sundays. Visitors under 18 enter free.
Can you take photographs inside?
Personal photography is allowed in most exhibitions and the permanent collection. Flash, tripods and camera extension devices are not allowed, and exhibition-specific restrictions may apply.