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EXHIBITION

Lives of the Gods: Divinity in Maya Art

May 7-September 3, 2023

In an exhibition of nearly 100 rarely seen masterpieces and recent discoveries, Lives of the Gods: Divinity in Maya Art will depict episodes in the life cycle of the gods, from the moment of their birth to resplendent transformations as blossoming flowers or fearsome creatures of the night.

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The Kimbell at 50

Revisit outstanding acquisitions, noteworthy exhibitions, and rewarding community experiences that reflect the pillars of excellence that have endured for 50 years at the Kimbell Art Museum.

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Upcoming Events


Music

Happy Hour

A man is playing the guitar in a cafe. People are sitting at the tables enjoying drinks and snacks.
Friday, June 2, 2023, 5:00 pm–7:00 pm
Talk

Friday Evening Lecture

Maya Artists in Action: Materials and Meanings

This sculpture depicts a Maya maize god being born. The corn stalk leaves peel back to reveal the god, who has their arms crossed and is wearing jewelry and a corn silk hairdo. The sculpture is mostly shades of brown, with some remnants of a turquoise blue pigment on the head.
Friday, June 2, 2023, 6:00 pm–7:00 pm
Tour

Public Tour

Lives of the Gods: Divinity in Maya Art

A group of people on an art tour stand and listen to a man speaking by a painting.
Friday, June 2, 2023, 6:30 pm–7:30 pm
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VISIT

Dine with Us

Join us for lunch, afternoon tea, or Friday evening happy hours.
Visit the Café
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News & Stories


"Kimbell Stories" takes top honor at Fort Worth Addy Awards

The award-winning docuseries celebrates the Kimbell’s enduring impact on the community 

Alexandra en pointe in front of two Boucher paintings

The Kimbell Acquires Rare Still Life by Louise Moillon

"Still Life with a Bowl of Strawberries, Basket of Cherries, and Branch of Gooseberries" will be on public view for the first time in its history beginning November 18, 2022.

This still life painting depicts a bowl of strawberries, a wicker basket with cherries, and a small branch of gooseberries.

Three New Masterpieces Enter the Permanent Collection

On its 50th anniversary, the Kimbell Art Museum has acquired three artworks that demonstrate the institution’s dedication to collecting and exhibiting objects that speak to the transcendent power of art.

Three images of different artworks. On the far left, an all-white sculpture of virgin and child. In the middle, a dark-grey sculpture of a woman crouching while sitting on a pedestal. On the far right, a bronze vessel with green patina.
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