Amon Carter Museum of American Art

Anytime I'm in Ft Worth and even close to this museum,I try and make it by. Even if for a quick in and out,it's always worth it for this art lover .I had never been in their library but,today I was fortunate to find it open. I went in and spent 30 minutes reviewing some art publications not widely available. Way underutilized resource.I snapped a couple of pics of some faces and a few new pieces on my way thru. This museum has been widely transformed in the last two years. So if you haven't been...Go!

Fort Worth has quite a lot of art museums. This isn't even the only one devoted to Americana and the settlement of the west. It is a quality museum though, despite the fact that some newer exhibits were walled off temporarily for paid members. The rest was free, and admitted of substantive perusal. While the American frontier was clearly a focus, including some renditions of Native American life, a wide variety of scenes were present and other parts of the country pop up in compelling ways. As both a historical and an aesthetic experience, the place has plenty to offer. And when you consider that it can combine with other museums in the area and it's free to get in, why wouldn't you take a look?The only reason I didn't on my previous visit to the area is because this museum was closed due to some maintenance issue. I'm glad I made my way back.

I love that admission to this museum is free and looked forward to checking out the Karl Struss exhibit along with other temporary exhibits (Drawn to Nature). The American landscape artists and American modern artists like Georgia O'Keefe are some of my favorites to see. The Karl Struss exhibit was informative and interactive which I appreciated. There was a brief exhibit which was informative and cool as well. After exploring the exhibits, the souvenir/gift shop was calling my name. I spoke with a staff member who informed me of events that the Carter hosts as well as her experience working for the Carter. The souvenir shop has something for everyone ranging from snacks to kitchenware. I found an embroidery loop that is a nice addition to my room. I look forward to checking out their fall exhibit.

Karl Struss and the Rise of Hollywood opened on Sunday. Itching to go view the new exhibit, the earliest I could do so was on Wednesday (yesterday). Wow, I thoroughly enjoyed every minute of it! I was promptly greeted upon entering the museum, which is standard fare at the Amon Carter. The permanent collection is located in different places both downstairs and upstairs. The new exhibits typically change out upstairs. Every once in a while, the permanent exhibit will get changed up in order to keep it fresh and exciting. There are selections of Russells, Remingtons, O'Keefes, and so much more. The museum also boasts sculptures as well as paintings. Since the museum is free, there is no reason not to visit. Of course they accept donations. Don't miss out on this cultural and iconic museum.

If you only have time for one Fort Worth art museum, pick the Amon Carter. In my opinion it's the best Fort Worth art museum. The Carter focuses on American art. They had a whole section of art of the Western part of the US, which I really enjoyed. It took us about 2 hours to walk through the museum. The museum is two stories with the majority of the art being on the second floor. They have a few temporary exhibits on display, so you can visit the museum regularly and see new things. They have a decent amount of free parking in front of the museum. From the outside of the Carter you can get a really great view of downtown Fort Worth. They have a really cute gift shop that I got a few things from. They don't have a cafe but they have some little drinks and snacks for sale.

It has been several years since my last visit here. The Amon Carter Museum of American Art is a real jewel in the DFW area crown of museums. It is a large museum that is free to the public along with free parking so what's keeping you from attending?The museum has several fixed exhibits along with visiting exhibits so there is always a good reason to come by. It consists of two floors and has a very nice gift shop to browse through. On this visit I purchased a reproduced print of a bluebonnet field that was very reasonably priced. One of this museums fixed exhibits is of beautiful original western paintings by Remington, Russell and others and this collection is on par with what you can see at the Sid Richardson Museum in downtown Fort Worth. The paintings, sculptures and other artifacts here are excellent! Budget about an hour or maybe more when you visit. Closed on Mondays.

Visited on a Saturday around 2 pm. Parking was a bit of a challenge since it was quite limited but I was completely fine with that aspect since entry to the museum is free.I truly enjoyed my time at this museum!The rainbow display made out of string is pretty phenomenal and caught my eye upon entry. Additionally, the art collection was extensive for such a small museum and did not disappoint. I particularly enjoyed the Anila Quayyum Agha exhibit that is on view through January 9, 2022. Her pieces spoke to me the most and were beautifully crafted and well displayed.I highly recommend this museum for anyone looking for a quiet retreat or reflective time away from the hustle and bustle of life.

I loved my experience at Amon Carter. I had read that they were staying open late on a Friday evening, and just decided to go. I love museums at night. It is just a different experience, to me. I nearly had the place to myself and was free to meander at will. The collection was varied and interesting. I was also informed of the light installation going on at Will Rodgers that weekend. Fort Worth is really undervalued as an art scene and constantly surprises me every time I visit any of the museums in the area.

overall would recommend this free museum! has 2 floors and a decent variety in art. the parking lot isn't huge directly attached.

The Amon Carter collection started with western art.Carter's love of the American West and landscape art includes major works of Frederic Remington & Charles Russell - probably the two greatest artists of the "Old West."In recent years the museum has become widely known for its contemporary photography and American Art.Beautiful grounds with sweeping views of downtown Fort Worth.Amon Carter Museum of American Art is a hidden gem.Free to visit / donations encouraged.