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Arlington Museum of Art

Arlington Museum of Art is a museum in Arlington, TX, part of the Dallas–Fort Worth guide. Cost: under $25.

1200 Ballpark Way · Arlington, TX

Why you should go…

The Arlington Museum of Art opened at its current home on Ballpark Way in Arlington's Entertainment District in March 2024, after decades in a smaller downtown building. It has no permanent collection and instead presents rotating exhibitions that combine art, technology and education, from classic masters to contemporary and experiential art. The museum is open Tuesday to Saturday 10am to 5pm and Sunday 1pm to 5pm, closed Mondays, with free parking.

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  • #exhibitions
  • #entertainment district
  • #arlington
  • #contemporary art

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