Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth 🇺🇸

Located in Fort Worth's Cultural District, The Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth (widely known as The Modern) is a must-visit destination for post-World War II, modern, and contemporary art. Founded in 1892, this accredited museum is housed in a magnificent building designed by Japanese architect Tadao Ando. Recognized as the Best Designed Building in Texas by Architectural Digest in 2019, the structure features three long pavilions set gracefully into a reflecting pond, providing 53,000 square feet of gallery space.

When you visit, you will experience an exceptional permanent collection containing more than 3,000 works that represent major movements like abstract expressionism, pop art, minimalism, and color field painting, alongside photography, video, and digital imagery. As you wander through the expansive interior, you can admire pieces by legendaries such as Pablo Picasso, Jackson Pollock, Mark Rothko, Andy Warhol, Cindy Sherman, and Francis Bacon. You will also view exciting recent acquisitions from key international contemporary artists, including Kaws, Kehinde Wiley, Takashi Murakami, and Do Ho Suh.

Set adjacent to the Kimbell Art Museum and Amon Carter Museum, it offers you a profound artistic journey in the heart of Texas.

What to see at Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth

• Tadao Ando-designed building with pavilions set into a reflecting pond
• Permanent collection featuring more than 3,000 works of art
• Iconic pieces by Pablo Picasso, Jackson Pollock, Mark Rothko, and Andy Warhol
• Diverse contemporary works by Kaws, Kehinde Wiley, and Takashi Murakami
• 53,000 square feet of gallery space in Fort Worth's Cultural District

Visiting tips

Be sure to admire the museum's architecture from the outside, as Tadao Ando's design featuring pavilions set into a reflecting pond was named the Best Designed Building in Texas.

How long: 2-3 hours · Best time: Daytime

How to get there & what’s nearby

Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth is easy to reach on Fort Worth’s public transport, and pairs naturally with Kimbell Art Museum and Amon Carter Museum of American Art. For where to stay, the weather and full itineraries, see our Fort Worth travel guide.