Kimbell Art Museum 🇺🇸

Located in Fort Worth’s Cultural District, the Kimbell Art Museum offers an extraordinary cultural experience housed in a legendary masterpiece of modern architecture. Designed by acclaimed architect Louis I. Kahn, the main building is internationally celebrated for its 16 vaulted concrete galleries, travertine-faced walls, glass-walled courtyards, and a famous wash of silvery natural light cascading across its vaulted ceilings.

You will also discover an additional separate building across the street designed by Renzo Piano, which opened in 2013 on the west lawn. Rather than focusing on sheer size, the museum prioritizes definitive excellence, housing an intimate collection of roughly 350 exceptionally high-quality artworks. As you explore, you can view Michelangelo’s first known painting, The Torment of Saint Anthony—the only Michelangelo painting on exhibit in the Americas—alongside masterworks by Rembrandt, Velázquez, Monet, Cézanne, and Picasso.

The European collection is accompanied by impressive classical antiquities, Asian sculptures and bronzes, Precolumbian jade and ceramic works, and West and Central African sculptures. Complete with traveling exhibitions, educational programs, and an extensive art research library of over 59,000 items, this landmark institution provides you with an unforgettable, world-class journey through art history.

What to see at Kimbell Art Museum

• See Michelangelo's first known painting, The Torment of Saint Anthony, the only one on exhibit in the Americas.
• Admire Louis Kahn's iconic architectural design featuring vaulted concrete ceilings infused with silvery natural light.
• Explore a world-class collection of about 350 high-quality works, including European masterpieces, Asian sculptures, and Precolumbian art.
• Experience the Renzo Piano-designed building, which opened on the west lawn in November 2013.

Visiting tips

As you approach the main entrance from the lawn, listen for the sound of your footsteps echoing along the gravel walkway near the Yaupon Holly trees and entry porch.

How long: 1-2 hours · Best time: Daytime

How to get there & what’s nearby

Kimbell Art Museum is easy to reach on Fort Worth’s public transport. For where to stay, the weather and full itineraries, see our Fort Worth travel guide.