Kimbell Art Museum

3333 Camp Bowie Blvd, Fort Worth, TX 76107, USA

Address:	3333 Camp Bowie Blvd, Fort Worth, TX 76107, USA
Phone:	+1 817-332-8451
Site:	kimbellart.org
Rating:	4.7
Working:	Closed 10AM–5PM 10AM–5PM 10AM–5PM 12–8PM 10AM–5PM 12–5PM

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brandie Narrin

Extremely disappointed in our visit. Of course the grounds and inside were beautiful. I found Kimbell on may various websites that stated the museum was child friendly. Mind you I have exceptionally well behaved children. My husband and I like to inspire our children to know the arts, history and science. Upon our arrival the employee who opened the door for us was friendly, welcomed us etc. Once we entered the museum it did not seem as warm and welcoming. The staff in the room to the left of the entrance kept watching us like hawks. Our children were in a double stroller and very quite. As I read each plaque to our daughter and explained the art exhibition I felt very uncomfortable with every eye on us. At one point my husband pointed at an exhibit and I thought the staff was going to jump all over him. As we looked at one of the last exhibits in that room, an older staff lady came over and said our daughter could not have her refreshments in the museum. It was her bottle. A bottle for a child, a baby. She was extremely rude to us. Even speaking directly to my 2 year old telling her to put her bottle away???? Like a 2 year old is going to understand her. I cannot believe in a society that is "dumbing down" our children that they cannot go into a establishment to learn even with a bottle! It is not as though she was spulling it or throwing it. As i said my children are well behaved. .The snootiness of the employees was baffling! As if only a certain "kind" was allowed to experience what the museum had to offer.

Pebbles Lee

The Kimbell Art Museum is always a wonderful, beautiful experience. The docents have never been anything, but gracious and friendly on our many visits through the years, and the art has always been world class. In March of 2013, I took my three daughters and one daughters boyfriend to the Kimbell. It was my middle daughters senior year of high school, and I took some beautiful photos of that daughter in the Kimbell. We asked permission first, and they gave us permission, and some docents even gave us ideas of places they thought would be great photo areas. We were very careful to stay out of peoples way, and to not be any trouble, and the staff was so sweet to us the whole time. We took some beautiful photos. Later that same day we went to the Modern Art Museum which is next door to the Kimbell, and asked permission to take photos just like we had done at the Kimbell. We were not allowed to take any photos and were treated so rudely, you really wouldnt believe it. Our family will never forget the contrast of how we were treated and the difference in atmospheres at the two museums. Super sweet people at the Kimbell, and just the opposite at the Modern. Thank you Kimbell Art Museum for being genuinely gracious, and completely professional in all things. Forever Big Fans of the Kimbell, The Lee family of Abilene, TX (P.S. We are not related in any way to Eric Lee, current director of the Kimbell, but we wish we were, because we love the Kimbell.)

Lindsay Lee

I am a tourist from China; I went to the Kimbell Art Museum in Fort Worth TX on the 8th of April with a friend who is an African American. The experience I had at the Kimbell Art Museum was very unpleasant. The atmosphere on the second floor of the museum was very unwelcoming, with the staff rudely staring at us the entire time. So much so did our presence distract them, that they appeared uninterested in monitoring the other visitors. I noticed we were the only minority visitors at that time. I smiled and greeted a couple of the staff members and they did not respond. It was very uncomfortable being watched so closely, as if we were dangerous. It is notable to mention that, of all the staff members on the second floor, only one of them later greeted my friend in a friendly manner. That staff member happened to be the only African American we noticed on the second floor. I have visited many museums in Europe, and I have never received such special negative attention. I expected a welcoming atmosphere filled with educated people. Instead, I found the majority of the staff unfriendly and judgmental. Id like to hope that a public institution doesnt have a policy or disposition of making visitors--no matter what they look like or where they come from--feel unwelcome.

Angel Sanchez

The sophistication of the Kimball art museum, from its exterior to its interior design, compliments the artwork it displays. Unfortunately, some of the staff who overlooks the artwork deteriorate the efforts taken by its founders. I frequent the Dallas Art Museum a lot as a resident, and was inclined on visiting the Kimball again to view the Caillebotte exhibit. It is a misfortune the sign was missed to not take a photo...understood, but to call ones attention from across the room to give notice is unsuitable for the museums atmosphere. It is more proper to walk up to the guest and request no photos be taken. It didnt end there though, I apologized and had kindly remarked I had not known. With an air of agitation the staff member said it was at the "front". Of the entrance? Before or after? The area were a large group of people had gathered at the entrance? Needless to say, my experience was marred by the individuals poor knowledge in service and manners. The DMA neither makes such uncomfortable scenes or places glass over any painting (if the piece is behind glass, it is not a painting), but it is possible the owners preferred it this way - though tragic. The trip will be reconsidered next time, which pains me to say, having enjoyed it since childhood.

Anna Hautzinger

We went to the Kimbell to see the Impressionist portraits from the Musee DOrsay. The exhibit itself was quite good, since you can wander through the room and revisit things without disturbing anyone. The audio tour was also insightful. The museum consists of 2 building, The new addition by Renzo Piano is great looking, and houses the special exhibits and an auditorium. There is a cafe and you can wander around, even up on the grass covered roof. The older portion is dramatically different on the 2 floors. The lower floor with entrance is a little bit compressive. The upper opens out very nicely, even though it is poured concrete. There is an interesting variety of art in the 2 wings. The newer art is varied in complexity. The older art has some great stuff, including a Caravaggio. There are 2 Bellinis, one from the beginning and one from the end of his career, and provide great visual contrast in terms of art development after the Gothic period. Great stop in the museum district of Fort Worth.

bradford case

The permanent collection is free to visit but Ive only ever been to special exhibits here. All have been well worth the full price ($18) but its half-off on Tuesdays. The exhibitions are the perfect size for me. You can make it through in one hour or take your time and read every placard, plus listen to the audio tour (usually included free with your admission) and be done in 2:00-2:30. Be sure to check out the gift shop inside the Piano Pavilion before heading to the main shop because this one will have more items specific to the exhibit. Parking is usually easy in the free adjacent lot but if its really crowded, just find street parking in a nearby neighborhood and walk 5 minutes. The current exhibit of early works by Monet should not be missed. Its really well put together and many these pieces are almost never exhibited, while many others rarely leave Europe.