The Dallas Museum of Art, often called the DMA, sits at 1717 N Harwood Street in downtown Dallas, Texas. It is one of the major art museums in the United States, and its collection of more than 24,000 works covers roughly 5,000 years, from ancient objects to contemporary art.
What you will see
The museum is especially known for three areas of its holdings:
- Ancient Mediterranean art, reaching back across many centuries of the classical world
- American art, showing how artists in the country have worked across different periods
- Contemporary art, bringing the visit up to the present day
Because the span is so wide, a visit can move from very old artefacts to recent work in a single afternoon. Many visitors choose one or two collections to focus on rather than trying to see everything.
Planning a visit
The museum is in the Arts District of downtown Dallas, so it pairs naturally with other cultural stops nearby. Before you go, check the museum's current hours and any special exhibitions, which can change what is on view. For questions, the museum can be reached by phone at +1-214-922-1200.
If you enjoy wide-ranging collections, the DMA offers a broad survey of art history under one roof, and it suits both a long visit and a shorter look at a favourite period.