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Kimbell Art Museum: Fantastic Art & Architecture

Today, we explore my favorite destination in Fort Worth, the Kimbell Art Museum!  The Kimbell is the most well-known of the three art museums in Fort Worth’s Cultural District.

Rebekah and I have visited the Kimbell Art Museum more than thirty times.  Always fresh and new, the museum exhibits traveling collections, hosts lectures, shows movies and offers concerts.

The Exterior of the Kahn Building - Kimbell Art Museum

The Exterior of the Kahn Building

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Fort Worth’s Cultural District: A Variety of Options

Founded in 1849 as a frontier outpost, Fort Worth was where “civilization” ended and the Wild West begun.  Once a simple military fort to protect settlers from Indian raids, the small town has emerged into a sophisticated city.  And the sophisticated city boasts a fantastic cultural district!

Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth - Exterior of the Modern in the Cultural District

Exterior of the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth

Located west of downtown, near the West 7th District, the Cultural District brings class and culture to Fort Worth.  Most of these attractions are within walking distance of each other.  So find a place to park (for free), and start strolling.

Exterior of the Amon Carter Museum of American Art in the Cultural District

Exterior of the Amon Carter Museum of American Art

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