Best Museums in Grand Prairie

"1717 North Harwood Street, Dallas, TX 75201(214) 922-1200Distance from the hotel 7.9 mi. The Dallas Museum of Art is a major art museum located in the Arts District of downtown Dallas, Texas, along Woodall Rodgers Freeway between St. Paul and Harwood. In 1984, the museum moved from its previous location in Fair Park to the Arts District."

"Head to the Dallas Arts District, home to some of Dallas' most significant cultural landmarks, including the Dallas Museum of Art. The Nasher Sculpture Center and The Crow Collection of Asian Art. If you like architecture, Flora Street features 5 buildings designed by Pritzker-Prize winning architects."

"The Kimbell Art Museum is a little intimate and unorthodox, but that doesn’t stop it from being one of the best that Fort Worth, Texas has to offer in terms of places to visit!. With a building designed meticulously by the great Louis I. Khan, it is known for its eye-catching design and the silvery sunlight that naturally enters the building and its galleries from outside. Relatively small, the Kimbell Art Museum is home to 350 pieces of art, numerous educational program offerings, and a prolific library of and for research."

"For art outside the U.S., the Kimbell Art Museum contains paintings and sculptures from the best of the best, including Michelangelo, Picasso, Frida, Van Gogh and Monet. You won’t believe it!. And the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth holds a vast collection of artwork that will blow your mind. I highly recommend checking out all three if you have time."

"Yet another one of the points of interest in the city dedicated to art, the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth is concentrated on works from the end of World War II until modern times. More than 3,000 different display items are exhibited, mostly dating from 1945 to now, ranging from sculptures to prints and from paintings to photographs. The building of the Modern Art Museum itself is unique, with five glass and concrete pavilions that all overlooking a reflecting pond, terrace, and sculpture garden."

"The Kimbell Art Museum houses a collection spanning various time periods and art styles while the Modern Art Museum showcases more recent pieces, created after World War II. Another option is the Amon Carter Museum, which exhibits American artwork. Another must-see spot is the National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame, which honors many impressive women from the West."

"Art Forum called it “the most elegant museum in the entire country”. Experience the world-renowned architect Tadao Ando’s “Arbor for Art” in Fort Worth. The Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth maintains one of the foremost collections of international modern and contemporary art in the country."

"Formally known as the Crow Collection of Asian Art, this stunning museum in Dallas' Arts District features over 1,000 masterworks, hailing from Japan, China, India and Southeast Asia, many of which have been assembled from the private collection of local real estate mogul Trammel Crow and his wife Margaret. Here, visitors can explore a series of galleries showcasing art objects, paintings, scrolls and large architectural pieces, some of which dates to the 10th century. Highlights include a collection of Chinese jade objects and a suit of Samurai armor from the Edo period."

"Housed in a modern building in Dallas’ downtown Arts District, this small but exquisite museum allows visitors to follow a winding course through a choice collection of sculptures and artworks from China, Japan,..."

"The Fort Worth Museum of Science and History got its start as the city's children's museum, before expanding in 1968. Today, permanent collections include DinoLabs, an area with fully-articulated dinosaur skeletons and replica dig site; Energy Blast, an exhibition dedicated to showcasing the science behind alternative energy sources; the Fort Worth Children's Museum; and the Cattle Raisers Museum, a 10,000-square-foot "museum within a museum" that highlights Texas's long history as a cattle hub. The museum is also home to the Noble Planetarium."

"Opened in 1945, the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History features many excellent hands-on educational exhibits related to science, technology, and natural history. Really five museum collections under a single (large) roof, it includes highlights like the Fort Worth Children's Museum, a place for kids under eight to play and learn. Also of interest for families is the DinoLabs and DinoDig exhibit, portraying the story of dinosaurs in the state, complete with a replica of a dig site."

"Inside the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History, people will find themselves exploring not only the exhibits, but the innovation studios, the Omni Theater, and the Noble Planetarium. There are multiple shows throughout the day and people will love the opportunity to see more than one of them during their visit. Address: 1600 Gendy St, Fort Worth, TX 76107"

"Fort Worth has a long aviation history—it's the home of American Airlines and a massive Lockheed Martin aeronautics plant, after all. Embrace the city's unique history at the Fort Worth Aviation Museum. Plane nerds can get up close and personal with more than 25 warbirds, including an F-18 Hornet and an F-4 Phantom II."

"Next up is the Northside's Fort Worth Aviation Museum, situated at 3300 Ross Ave. With five stars out of 10 reviews on Yelp, the museum has proven to be a local favorite. The museum is home to dozens of historical aircraft units that you can walk right up to and touch yourself."

"The Fort Worth Aviation Museum tells the history and accomplishments of aviation in North Texas. The museum houses indoor and outdoor displays along with cockpit and flight simulations. A tour guide will be happy to assist all visitors with a personalized tour of the property."

"The Economy in Action exhibit in Downtown Dallas lets visitors learn about the ins and outs of the Federal Reserve. Explore interactive exhibits, examine historical currency and learn about how the Fed moves money from around the world on this free self-guided tour."

"Tours are temporarily halted and visitors are currently not allowed. Watch for any updates here. Tour the regional bank and walk through the Economy in Action exhibit to learn about Federal Reserve Banks across the U.S."

"Tour the U.S. regional bank and walk through the Economy in Action exhibit to learn about the other Federal Reserve Banks across the U.S."

"It did not even exist before 1975, and we have a very wise man to thank for making this exist now. Professor Ulrich Herrmann was the one who said that the University of Texas should have a planetarium. And, fortunately, there was a building with a round global top that fit the role of being a planetarium quite well."

"Come explore the unexplainable at Ripley’s Believe It Or Not!. With 5 unique attractions, there is something for everyone of all ages!. Take selfies with the stars in our Louis Tussauds Palace Of Wax, see unique artifacts and artwork from all over the world in our Ripley’s Odditorium, get lost in our Enchanted Mirror Maze, test your senses in our new 7D Moving Theater, and duck under lasers to beat the clock in our Impossible Laser Race."

"20 km from city center 20 out of 244 places to visit in Dallas. The Ripley’s Believe It or Not is an absolutely amazing franchise started by Robert Ripple. The park at Grand Prairie is one of the largest franchises that was to be opened."

"One of the longest-lasting restaurants in the Crockett Row at West 7th development, Terra Med still attracts huge crowds for its sidewalk patio and bar, affordable lunch buffet and stellar cocktails. Despite a menu heavy on the Greek, don't ignore its brilliant hybrids; you won’t find a better lamb burger anywhere in the city. 2973 Crockett St., terramediterranean.com"

"Skillman’s Wok in Chimney Hill, Go Fish Poke in Devonshire, Lin’s Asian Buffet in Bent Tree, Chef Wang in Downtown, and Kuai Asian Kitchen in Inwood are some of the less expensive places to order from in Dallas for Asian Fusion delivery, based on menu pricing."

"But if you're in the mood for fusion Chinese-slash-American cuisine, then this trendy Greenville Avenue eatery will be right up your alley. Dive into everything from pastrami bao buns, rock sugar-glazed nine-spice ribs and chargrilled pork sandwiches to rice bowls of crack chicken (fried nuggets tossed in fermented chile and mala sauce) and wagyu New York strips. Equally innovative is the beverage list, which includes large-format cocktails like the Hello King Kong with vodka, yuzu sake, plum brandy, raspberries, lemon and lemongrass."

"Your local Fort Worth Subway® Restaurant, located at 3524 B Alta Mesa Blvd brings delicious ingredients and mouth-watering flavors in billions of sandwich, salad and wrap combinations to you. An alternative to traditional fast food, we offer freshly cut veggies, toppings, protein and freshly-bake..."

"Restaurants on Lamar's Cafe Herrera is celebrating #NationalTequilaDay in a big way Saturday, July 24!. Join the Cafe Herrera team as they welcome Casamigos Tequila and pair each varietal with tasty tacos on the patio, all while listening to live DJ Latin mixes and documenting the evening at the photo station. $45 + tax per person."