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Dallas Museum of Art — Dallas, Texas

Dallas Museum of Art in Dallas: General admission FREE; DMA Day Pass $25 covers ticketed exhibitions plus the permanent collection.

Address1717 N Harwood St, Dallas, TX 75201
HoursWednesday-Sunday 11:00am-5:00pm; closed Monday and Tuesday, and on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and New Year's Day
PricesGeneral admission FREE; DMA Day Pass $25 covers ticketed exhibitions plus the permanent collection
Price notesFree general admission and hours per the DMA's own visit page; the $25 Day Pass figure is quoted from dma.org by current visitor guides - re-confirm on dma.org before relying on it.
Age notesNot confirmed - the DMA publishes no age banding; general admission is free and a ticket is required for every guest regardless of age (DMA visit page).
BookingTickets are required for all guests regardless of age; visitors are encouraged to reserve online in advance, or obtain tickets on-site at the Guest Services Desk (DMA visit page).
Suggested timeAbout 2.5 hours
AccessibilityNot confirmed - no accessibility statement was captured from the DMA's official pages at verification; the museum's parking information notes accessible (handicap) spaces on garage levels P1-P3.
ParkingDMA underground parking garage: flat fee $15 payable at entry, per the museum's published parking information; accessible spaces on levels P1, P2 and P3.
Hours in detailWednesday-Sunday 11:00am-5:00pm; closed Monday and Tuesday, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and New Year's Day (official visit page).
Tickets & bookingGeneral admission is FREE. Tickets are required for every guest regardless of age; visitors are encouraged to reserve online in advance, or obtain tickets on-site at the Guest Services Desk. Members need both a general admission and a special exhibition reservation for every person. School groups of 10+ must reserve and pay at least two weeks in advance.
AccessibilityThe Museum is fully wheelchair accessible; wheelchairs are available at the Guest Services Desk but are limited. Service animals are welcome; therapy/emotional support/companion animals are not considered service animals under the ADA and are not permitted.
Age notesMuseum etiquette (official visit page): children under the age of 12 must be supervised by an adult; children may not be carried on shoulders.
Family facilitiesComplimentary Coat Check at the Main Entrance for bags (bags may not be worn on the back in galleries). No food or drink of any kind is allowed in the galleries, including baby bottles, sippy cups, kids' snack cups and candy. The Tower Gallery (Level 4) is a family-friendly space available for snacks and bottle-feeding, Thursday-Sunday, noon-4:00pm. Picnics are allowed on the Eagle Family Plaza lawn, in the Sculpture Garden and in Fleischner Courtyard with prior approval; outside food/drink are not allowed in the DMA Cafe.

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Venue details last verified November 5, 2026 against official sources. Hours and prices change — check the official site before you go. FamilyDay AI is a free planning tool for parents; we list only facts we have verified, and we never invent ratings or reviews.