Located on a 2.4-acre site in the vibrant Dallas Arts District, adjacent to the Dallas Museum of Art, the Nasher Sculpture Center is a world-class destination for modern and contemporary art lovers. Opened in 2003, this museum houses the impressive collection amassed by Patsy and Raymond Nasher starting in the 1950s. You will discover remarkable masterpieces by iconic artists such as Pablo Picasso, Auguste Rodin, Henri Matisse, Alexander Calder, Henry Moore, and Joan Miró, displayed across regularly changing rotating exhibitions.
The center itself is an architectural marvel. Designed by Pritzker Prize-winning architect Renzo Piano, the 55,000-square-foot facility features four ground-level indoor galleries seamlessly integrated with outdoor spaces. Outside, you can explore a serene two-acre garden crafted by landscape architect Peter Walker, which gently terraces downward to an open-air theater and auditorium.
Beyond the stunning physical space, you can experience a rich lineup of dynamic monthly programs. Depending on when you visit, you might enjoy family activities during Target First Saturdays, attend twilight strolls with live bands and outdoor movies during Til Midnight events, or hear inspiring talks from world-renowned creators through the center's distinguished speaker series.
What to see at Nasher Sculpture Center
- Modern and contemporary masterpieces by artists like Picasso, Rodin, Matisse, and Calder
- A 55,000-square-foot museum building designed by Pritzker Prize winner Renzo Piano
- A two-acre garden designed by Peter Walker featuring a terraced open-air theater
- Rotating indoor and outdoor exhibitions drawn from the Patsy and Raymond Nasher collection
- Monthly events such as Til Midnight featuring live bands, movies, and al fresco dining
Visiting tips
Plan your visit around a Til Midnight event to experience al fresco dining, twilight garden strolls, live bands, and outdoor movies.
How long: 1-2 hours · Best time: Event evenings or First Saturdays
How to get there & what’s nearby
Nasher Sculpture Center is easy to reach on Dallas’s public transport, and pairs naturally with Dallas Museum of Art and Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza. For where to stay, the weather and full itineraries, see our Dallas travel guide.
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