Dallas Museum of Art is one of The 15 Best Museums in Dallas.

1. Dallas Museum of Art

9.4
1717 N Harwood St (at Flora St), Dallas, TX
Art Museum · Arts District · 145 tips and reviews

HISTORYHISTORY: This museum holds a renowned collection of treasures and timeless exhibits. Permanent collections include Ten Treasures, highlighting the key areas of the museum's interests.

Peter S.Peter Shay: The garden area outside of the museum is free. A great place to take a break in downtown Dallas.

Robby G.Robby Gordon: I love this museum. It has a great variety of art from various periods. Personally, I enjoy the contemporary pieces.

The Sixth Floor Museum is one of The 15 Best Museums in Dallas.

2. The Sixth Floor Museum

8.7
411 Elm St (at N Houston St), Dallas, TX
History Museum · 153 tips and reviews

AngelaAngela: Go to the old red museum visitors center and pick up a coupon book. They have a $2 off admission to the Sixth Floor museum

Melissa M.Melissa Michaud Nishan: Great museum.. take your time, to see it all.

Ryan E.Ryan Eagle: A fitting and deeply moving tribute to the legacy of President Kennedy. The museum covers the life of JFK and his untimely passing in rich detail. Definitely a place to visit in Dallas.

African American Museum is one of The 15 Best Museums in Dallas.

3. African American Museum

9.1
3536 Grand Ave (in Fair Park), Dallas, TX
History Museum · 7 tips and reviews

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The GrioThe Grio: Home to one of the largest displays of African-American folk art and historic materials in the Southwest, this museum is built in the shape of a cross.

Tara C.Tara Carr: Don't take pictures in the museum!!! The old man will yell at you!

National Scouting Museum is one of The 15 Best Museums in Dallas.

4. National Scouting Museum

1329 W Walnut Hill Ln (at High Point Dr), Irving, TX
History Museum · Las Colinas · 11 tips and reviews

Bradley H.Bradley Huffman: Outstanding museum! Lots of Boy Scout history and artifacts.

Section NE-1ASection NE-1A: Learn about Scouting's rich history here at the National Scouting Museum in Irving, Texas. Read more.

CindyCindy: Bring a sweater. It is super cold throughout entire museum.

Meadows Museum is one of The 15 Best Museums in Dallas.

5. Meadows Museum

8.5
5900 Bishop Blvd (at Schlegel St & Ownby Dr on SMU campus), Dallas, TX
Art Museum · 9 tips and reviews

HISTORYHISTORY: Few cities outside of Spain have a finer collection of Spanish art than what is exhibited in this Dallas museum. The museum's permanent collection includes works by Pablo Picasso & Francisco Goya.

The Wall Street JournalThe Wall Street Journal: There is a vacant vertical spot on the wall at the Prado. That's because El Greco's masterpiece, "Pentecost," is in Dallas now—along with the rest of this museum's Spanish Masters collection. Read more.

DanielDaniel: The Meadows Museum has a wonderful collection of Spanish Art that includes works by Santiago Calatrava, Joan Miro, Martin Rico, Diego Velazquez, and many more!

Nasher Sculpture Center is one of The 15 Best Museums in Dallas.

6. Nasher Sculpture Center

9.2
2001 Flora St (at N Harwood St), Dallas, TX
Art Museum · 59 tips and reviews

DoraDora: The “roofless museum” offers free admission and special family activities on the first Saturday of each month. Powered by ParentsConnect.com

Ron R.Ron Ruggless: Enjoy the indoor-outdoor museum Read more.

Robby G.Robby Gordon: This museum is ok. I think it just depends on what exhibits are here that make this place great or just ok.

Crow Collection of Asian Art is one of The 15 Best Museums in Dallas.

7. Crow Collection of Asian Art

2010 Flora St (bt N Olive & Harwood Sts), Dallas, TX
Art Museum · 25 tips and reviews

DoraDora: Several garden patios dot the space between the museum (always free, by the way) and the Trammel Crow Building, providing a scenic break for families with kids. Powered by ParentsConnect.com

Sheilon K.Sheilon King: The museum is free to the public. It is a small museum but well-curated.

Crow CollectionCrow Collection: Admission to the museum is always free! Read more.

The Grassy Knoll is one of The 15 Best Museums in Dallas.

8. The Grassy Knoll

8.1
413 Elm St (in Dealey Plaza Historic District), Dallas, TX
Monument · 39 tips and reviews

DV G.DV Green🌀: The plaza is typically filled with tourists visiting the assassination site and The Sixth Floor Museum of the former Book Depository. Since 1989, more than 6 million people have visited the museum.

Kristine T.Kristine Tague: This is definitely a must-see on a trip to Dallas. Everyone knows the story, but it's very different to actually be there. See it in person, take the iPhone tour from the sixth floor museum.

StacyStacy: Don't be an idiot and run out onto Elm Street to take a photo where the X is.

George W. Bush Presidential Center is one of The 15 Best Museums in Dallas.

9. George W. Bush Presidential Center

8.4
2943 Smu Blvd (btwn Boedeker St & Dublin St), Dallas, TX
Library · 59 tips and reviews

Aaron H.Aaron Henry: Really interesting library & museum.

Jim T.Jim Traister: Definitely purchase tickets to visit between 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. any later amd you could be outside waiting for more than 1 hr. Park across 75 - free 2 hr parking & no traffic.

 ℋumorous ℋumorous: Look for the Weapons of Mass Destruction exhibit. — Nobody can seem to find it...

Dealey Plaza is one of The 15 Best Museums in Dallas.

10. Dealey Plaza

8.1
411 Main St (at Houston St), Dallas, TX
Plaza · 44 tips and reviews

Rev TJ C.Rev TJ Conwell: If you visit the 6th Floor Museum be advised that concealed carry is FORBIDDEN. Leave it in the car or you are gonna take the "walk of shame" back. :-) JFK Trolley Tour is WELL worth the money.

Louis M.Louis Meilink: Also visit the 6th Floor Museum.

Gina M.Gina Masullo: Absolutely worth a visit. The audio tour is well-done.

Old Red Museum is one of The 15 Best Museums in Dallas.

11. Old Red Museum

8.0
100 S Houston St (at Main St.), Dallas, TX
History Museum · 15 tips and reviews

HISTORYHISTORY: The museum serves as a symbol of Dallas heritage. Built in 1892, the beautifully restored Old Red Courthouse contains some of Dallas County’s most fascinating historical artifacts.

Victoria E.Victoria Elli: Champagne Life 2013 NYE Party at Old Red Museum, Dallas, TX, early @ Tuesday December 31 2013. Grab your tickets @ http://tinyurl.com/pqqebsz

Dominic J.Dominic Jarville: Come before noon on Sunday when it's $5. a good museum but it won't take long

Cavanaugh Flight Museum is one of The 15 Best Museums in Dallas.

12. Cavanaugh Flight Museum

8.5
10211 Perkins Dr, Addison, TX
History Museum · 10 tips and reviews

Transitions® lensesTransitions® lenses: See more FLIGHTS! This non-profit museum features a collection of vintage aircraft covering the history of aviation. #seemoresights

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Dee D.Dee Duff: The best flight museum you'll find in North Texas!

The Mustangs of Las Colinas is one of The 15 Best Museums in Dallas.

13. The Mustangs of Las Colinas

6.9
5205 N O Connor Blvd Ste 155 (in Williams Square at West Dr), Irving, TX
Outdoor Sculpture · Las Colinas · 18 tips and reviews

KatherineKatherine: If you park at one of the two garages, you can visit the museum and they'll stamp your ticket for 1 hour free parking.

Sakinah J.Sakinah James-Tahir: Check out the museum. It's great! Mary does an awesome job as curator:-)

Angel F.Angel Flores: Visit the Museum and learn the story of the 8 years it took to design and mount this piece of art that will remind us of and natural & untamed past of this area Read more.

The Joule is one of The 15 Best Museums in Dallas.

14. The Joule

9.2
1530 Main St (btwn Akard & Ervay St), Dallas, TX
Hotel · 40 tips and reviews

Catherine C.Catherine Cuellar: Look for pink dLink bus on Main Street M-Sa 11a-11:30p every ~15 minutes for free ride to museums, parks + food in Dallas Arts District. Schedules + stops @ m.dart.org route 722 on Where's My Bus?

Travel + LeisureTravel + Leisure: Present your Joule room key for complimentary access to the Dallas Museum of Art and, on Saturdays, docent-guided backstage tours of the Winspear Opera House.

Jennifer S.Jennifer Spera: right downtown, we stayed there on our wedding night, got a great price for a small suite. LOVED it, great rooftop, cool art, Charlie Palmer's was greatness... Read more.