Current exhibits, galleries, and museum shows in Grand Prairie, TX. Art, history, science, and interactive exhibits.
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Buy Tickets today! Bird Bam!A Mahjong Night at the Heritage Farmstead Museum April 16 6pm-9pm Calling all the ladies! Join us at the Heritage Farmstead Museum for a spring evening of game play, bites and bubbles as we raise funds for our feathered friends on the farm. Guests will enjoy a fun night..
Museum Hours Tuesday – Saturday | 10 AM – 5 PM Sunday | Noon – 5 PM Monday | Closed
This symposium brings together scholars who will present recent research on the sixteenth-century painter Fernando Yáñez de la Almedina, subject of the current exhibition Yáñez: Saint Sebastian Revealed. Space is limited, register online in advance. Friday, April 17 | 6:00–7:00 p.m. Keynote Lecture.
For this spring’s Gallery Talks, local and international speakers will bring fresh perspectives on artworks on view at the Meadows. Today’s presenter is Patricia Manzano Rodríguez, Curator, Meadows Museum. The program is free with regular museum admission: $12 for adults, $10 for seniors 65 and...
Museum with rotating contemporary art exhibitions in the entertainment district.
Tickets Rhythm & Roots: A Concert in the Meadow Live at the Heritage Farmstead Museum May 9 6pm-9pm Experience an unforgettable spring evening of live music under the stars! Spread out your blankets, set up your lawn chairs, and relax in the big meadow as we kick off the Heritage Farmstead Museum’s.
Scout-N-About – “Preparing like Pioneers” is a partnership between the Cattle Raisers Museum, National Cowgirl Museum & Hall of Fame and the Fort Worth Museum of Science & History. This session will be hosted at Fort Worth Museum of Science and History, located at 1600 Gendy St., Fort Worth, TX...
Visit Adobe Western Art Gallery and Laughing Elk Jewelry for an immersive art and handmade jewelry shopping experience. Our easy-access location is close to the best features of the Historic Fort Worth Stockyards so you can make a day of it.
Boots, Bonding, and Big Sky Sunsets This spring, the cowgirls are coming to town—and you’re invited along for the ride. At the annual Cowgirl Round-up, you’ll spend your days riding alongside some amazing Cowgirl Hall of Famers—brushing up on your horsewomanship, participating in exhilarating...
Buy Tickets Flying Fish Grand Opening Benefitting Heritage Farmstead Museum April 14 5pm-7pm Join us at the brand-new Flying Fish Grand Opening Party at 4032 Preston Road, in Plano. 100% of the proceeds are coming right back to the Heritage Farmstead Museum with every cent benefitting the museum’s..
Celebrate Mexican American art and culture at Cinco in the District! This event is presented by the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History in collaboration with the National Cowgirl Museum & Hall of Fame, the Cattle Raisers Museum, and the Amon Carter Museum of American Art. Cinco in the District.
Museum Members get early entry to the TCU Children’s Gallery every Tuesday from 9AM-10AM! Early entry only applies to the TCU Children’s Gallery, the rest of the Museum opens at 10AM. Not a Member yet? Click here to join!
2026 Reading List January 22: Caste: The Origins of our Discontents by Isabel Wilkerson February 26: The Diamond Eye by Kate Quinn March 26: All the Beauty in the World: The Metropolitan Museum of Art and Me by Patrick Bringley April 23: There There by Tommy Orange May 28: Backyard Bird Chronicles..
This informal program is designed for individuals with early-stage dementia and their care partners or family members. Participants explore the galleries through interactive discussions; experiment with different materials to create individual and group projects; and discover works of art through...
Summer Camp Registration Summer Camp at the Heritage Farmstead Museum is an unforgettable opportunity for children to get outside, explore nature and connect with history. Campers will experience all the best of Heritage Farmstead Museum, exploring agricultural history and enjoying nature and creek.
Taste of Dallas - Feb. 11th at the Frontiers of Flight Museum, this all-inclusive experience everyone can enjoy the best cuisine in Dallas paired with exciting cocktail creations, wine, bourbon, and more!
11 exhibit halls with dinosaurs, gems, space, engineering, and 3D theater.
TICKETS The Jane & John Justin Foundation Omni Theater is partnering with Se7en Waves Sound Vibes to offer a Sound Bath Experience under the stars. This calming event is sure to counteract any Sunday Scaries that you may have and help you start your week refreshed and rejuvenated. Each Sound Bath...
This program invites children to enjoy mornings of guided looking and informal drawing instruction. Each session is focused on a different work of art and offers the chance to carefully observe and explore different drawing techniques in a fun, hands-on environment. Drawing materials will be...
Children's interactive museum with themed rooms and educational play.
What would you take if you had to pack up and go? Inspired by pioneers who carried what mattered most with them, this program pairs trail stories with hands-on guidance to help you build a modern go bag. Scout-N-About – “Preparing like Pioneers” is a partnership between Fort Worth Museum of Science.
Join Meadows Museum Curator Patricia Manzano Rodríguez for a casual coffee break in the Custard Institute Reading Room to discuss Raimundo de Madrazo. Get an insider’s peek at how the works were selected and the collections they came from. After coffee, we will visit the galleries to take a closer..
Andrew Schulz, Professor of Art History, University of Arizona The eighteenth century witnessed new interest in Spain’s Islamic heritage. The most significant example of this fascination with the Islamic past is a suite of thirty-one prints entitled Antigüedadesárabes de España (Arabian Antiquities.
Fiber Arts Demonstration April 16, 2026 10 am -12 pm Join members from Dallas Handweavers and Spinners Guild as they demonstrating their crafts. Free with purchase of general admission ticket. Dallas Handweavers and Spinners Guild – Promoting The Art of Weaving, Spinning & Dyeing
Enjoy afternoons of informal drawing instruction with artist Ian O’Brien. Each session is focused on a different work of art and provides an opportunity to explore a variety of techniques and improve drawing skills. Drawing materials will be available, but participants are encouraged to bring their.
Join the Cattle Raisers Museum during National Beef month for Grilling 101! Just in time for summer, saddle up for a fun evening where you’re the chef. Learn how to properly set up and clean a grill, apply rubs and marinades, determine best temperatures for doneness, and most important – how to...
What will you create with a bag of art supplies? Unleash your creativity and dive into the world of process art. Explore, experiment and create together as a family!
Students are invited to come to the Education Studio for a weeklong (June 1–5, 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. daily) summer camp where they can make artworks of their very own. Chisel and carve. Model and mold. We’ll explore the different materials used to create three-dimensional works of art, including...
Community art center with gallery exhibitions, classes, and workshops.
It’s a Printmaking Palooza! Students are invited to come to the Education Studio for a weeklong (June 22–26, 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. daily) summer camp where they can make artworks of their very own. This camp will introduce students to a variety of techniques, such as monoprint, screen printing,...
The Meadows Museum’s Book Club Tours bring art and literature together. Read our 2025–26 selection, Attribution by Linda Moore, either with your book club or on your own. Then visit the museum for a docent-led tour that connects the novel to works on view in our galleries. You can join this...
Life-size wax figures of celebrities, historical figures, and pop culture icons in Grand Prairie.
Step into the vibrant heart of Madrid at this year’s Celebrate Spain festival, where you can sample paella while shopping artisanal goods at a bustling mercado and visit the Education Studio for a hands-on art project. Members are welcome to join us two hours before the festival opens to the...
Sunday, May 17 @ 2-4pm Painting on the Plaza The Cowgirl invites you to participate in COWGIRL COLORS: A Community Canvas, a large-scale community art installation celebrating the spirit, history, and diversity of Cowgirls. The installation will appear on a temporary wall on Harley Avenue, south of.
Little Farmer Friday May Flowers May 8, 2026 10 am -12 pm April showers bring May Flowers. Come out to the farm and see our spectacular blooms! Look for butterflies in our native prairie garden, say hi to the animals, take a ride on our wagon, and milk Buttermilk the mechanical milking cow....
According to an old adage, before you leave the house you should look in the mirror and remove one accessory. This spring, Spotlight Talks will focus on the accessories that made the cut and what they convey about their wearers. Join a docent for a 20-minute talk exploring these accoutrements and...
Browse our art shop for supplies to make your masterpiece! With play money received at the store entrance, purchase construction paper, pipe cleaners, pom-poms, beads, and other specialty art supplies to make your work of art spectacular. Spend however you like, but budget wisely Tickets available..
Experience the sights, sounds, and flavors of Spain without leaving Dallas! Celebrate Spain invites everyone to enjoy authentic Spanish cuisine, a bustling marketplace, and art-making for all ages. Join us for an evening of discovery and merriment where the traditions and energy of Spain come alive.
Every first Wednesday of the month, lighting and sound will be adjusted to accommodate Museum visitors needs from 3PM – 5PM. This is included with regular admission.
Explore our galleries with one of the museum’s trained docents, who will offer historical context and insights into selected works of art. The content of the tour varies according to what’s on view and the docent’s particular expertise, and it may include a combination of works in the permanent...
Homeschool Day Farmstead Day May 13, 2026 10 am -12 pm Join us at Heritage Farmstead Museum for one of our Spring Homeschool Days. Come learn about what life would have been like for an early settler moving out, building up and living on a farmstead. Meet local demonstrators and find out what...
Ripley's Odditorium at the Palace of Wax complex in Grand Prairie with exhibits and attractions.
Stop by the Sensory Cart in the galleries to explore art through the multiple senses. Visitors are invited to touch different textures, smell distinctive scents, and listen to sounds that bring a featured work of art to life. The cart will feature a new work of art every other month. The program is.