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Nasher Sculpture Center
A museum oasis in the Dallas Arts District — light-filled galleries and a serene sculpture garden holding one of the world's finest modern sculpture collections.
Nasher Sculpture Center
The Got Weekend take
Why go
The Nasher Sculpture Center sits on Flora Street in the heart of the Dallas Arts District, pairing light-filled indoor galleries with a serene outdoor garden. Its collection is billed as one of the finest of modern and contemporary sculpture in the world, and admission covers everything: interior galleries, the garden, special exhibitions, and the cafe. Adults pay $10, with discounts for DART riders, seniors, educators, and students; children under 12, military, first responders, and SNAP EBT cardholders get in free. Free First Saturdays bring family programming every month, and 'til Midnight at the Nasher runs third Fridays from March through October.
- One of the world's finest collections of modern and contemporary sculpture
- Indoor galleries plus a serene outdoor sculpture garden, all on one admission
- Free First Saturdays monthly with family programming from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- 'til Midnight at the Nasher on third Fridays, March through October, 6 p.m. to midnight
Art lovers, families with young kids (under 12 free), and anyone wanting a calm outdoor-art stroll in the Arts District. The garden makes it a rare museum visit that doubles as fresh air.
Make it your kind of weekend
- family outing
- solo exploring
- outdoors
- rainy-day option
- date night
A few visit notes
Closed Monday and Tuesday; open Wednesday–Sunday 11 a.m.–5 p.m. Tickets can be bought online in advance or at the front desk. DART riders get discounted admission ($8) with valid proof of ticket. Groups of 10 or more should book ahead. Participates in Blue Star Museums and Museums for All.
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