This fall, the Kimbell Art Museum is celebrating the opening of the special exhibition Myth and Marble: Ancient Roman Sculpture from the Torlonia Collection with events including lectures, films, and more. Other events and programs include free public tours and activities specially planned for children and families, students, and the entire community.
FREE PUBLIC PROGRAMS
The below calendar of events is current as of September 19, 2025. The most current information can always be found at kimbellart.org/calendar.
Ongoing Programs
In addition to the free programs listed below, the museum also offers a range of regular, free Public Tours exploring the museum’s permanent collection, special exhibitions, and architecture.
Kimbell Kids Drop-In Studios introduce children (ages 12 and younger) and their adult companions to fun and inspiring ways to enjoy art through gallery explorations and related studio-art projects on selected Saturdays from 1 to 1:45 p.m. The theme for September and October is Fantastic Beasts, and November’s is Fruit Punch. Sign-up begins at noon in the Kahn Building.
Happy Hours on Fridays from 5 to 7 p.m. in the Kimbell Café feature live music and a selection of beverages and snacks available for purchase. The live music lineup includes Allegro Guitar Society, String Theory Manouche, The Furgos, Paul Metzger, Yeeun Kim, Andrew Skates, and more. No reservations are required. Members receive a 10% discount on beverages during Happy Hours.
Fri, Sep 19 5:30–6:15 p.m. Kahn Building, Kimbell Café Free; no registration required |
Kimbell Casual Friday: Raise A Glass Enjoy different ways of looking at art during staff-led discussions that mingle Friday night vibes and fresh perspectives. This forty-five-minute program occurs once a month during the Kimbell Café’s regular Happy Hour. |
Sun, Sep 21 2–5 p.m. Piano Pavilion, Auditorium Free; no registration required Space is limited. | Film: You're Missing the Point (Ahí está el detalle)(1940, 112 min.) Starring Mexican icon Cantinflas, this film represents the golden age of Mexican cinema and its enduring influence on working-class identity and Latin American humor. A post-screening panel discussion with the Reel House Foundation and William Girón, executive director of Artes de la Rosa, will explore this film’s impact and cultural resonance. The next screening and panel discussion in this series will feature Santo and Blue Demon vs. the Monsters (Santo y Blue Demon contra los monstruos) (1970, 85 min.) on October 12. Offered in conjunction with Hispanic Heritage Month. |
Thurs, Oct 2 10:30–11:30 a.m. Kahn Building, Galleries Free; registration required Space is limited. | First Thursday Sketching Tour: Creepy & Crawly Designed for homeschool students (K–8 grades), these free programs explore selected themes through sketching and writing activities in the Kimbell's permanent collection. All materials are provided. |
Fri, Oct 3 6–7 p.m. Piano Pavilion, Auditorium Free; no registration required Space is limited. | You Look Divine: Deifying Women in the Roman Empire C. Brian Rose, James B. Pritchard Professor of Archaeology and curator-in-charge, Mediterranean section, University Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia |
Sun, Oct 5 2–3 p.m. Piano Pavilion, Auditorium Free; no registration required Space is limited. | Film: Treasures of Ancient Rome Warts ’n’ All (2012, 60 min.) In this three-part series, art critic Alastair Sooke journeys from the heart of Rome to the farthest corners of the empire for fresh insights into the monumental stonework and delicate frescoes that eventually became benchmarks of Western art. |
Tue, Oct 7 10:30–11:30 a.m. Kahn Building, Galleries Free; registration required Space is limited. | Pictures and Pages / Fotos y Libros: Look Up! Join us for stories and creative play, with flexible options for learning in English, Spanish, or both! This free program is designed for children (ages 4–6) and their adult partners. Maximum two children per adult. |
Fri, Oct 10 5:30–6:15 p.m. Kahn Building, Kimbell Café Free; no registration required | Kimbell Casual Friday: Mysteries and Enchantments Enjoy different ways of looking at art during staff-led discussions that mingle Friday night vibes and fresh perspectives. This forty-five-minute program occurs once a month during the Kimbell Café’s regular Happy Hour. |
Sat, Oct 11 2 p.m. Piano Pavilion Free; no registration required | Ballet Frontier presents Echoes of Eternity Special presentations by local creatives explore themes inspired by the exhibition Myth and Marble: Ancient Roman Sculpture from the Torlonia Collection. |
Sun, Oct 12 2–5 p.m. Piano Pavilion, Auditorium Free; no registration required Space is limited. | Film:Mexican Cinema Pop Culture Icons Santo and Blue Demon vs. the Monsters (Santo y Blue Demon contra los monstruos) (1970, 85 min.) This vibrant, genre-defying production features film star Santo in a playful blend of lucha libre, horror, and folklore. A post-screening panel discussion with the Reel House Foundation and Miguel Calera, director of retail marketing, La Gran Plaza de Fort Worth, will explore this film’s impact and cultural resonance. Offered in conjunction with Hispanic Heritage Month. |
Sun, Oct 19 Noon–5 p.m. Piano Pavilion, Auditorium Free; no registration required Space is limited. | Recent documentary films selected for the Arkhaios Cultural Heritage and Archaeology Film Festival highlight international efforts to preserve cultural heritage and promote understanding through ethnological and archaeological research. The complete schedule will be available in mid-September. |
Wed, Oct 22 12:30–1:30 p.m. Piano Pavilion, Auditorium Free; no registration required Space is limited. | Wednesday Series: Art in Context Reframing Roman Marble: Gabii, Visconti, and the Torlonia Connection Zoe R. Ortiz, assistant professor, department of history, University of North Texas, Denton |
Sun, Nov 2 2–3 p.m. Piano Pavilion, Auditorium Free; no registration required Space is limited. | Film: Treasures of Ancient Rome Pomp and Perversion (2012, 60 min.) In this three-part series, art critic Alastair Sooke journeys from the heart of Rome to the farthest corners of the empire for fresh insights into the monumental stonework and delicate frescoes that eventually became benchmarks of Western art. |
Tue, Nov 4 10:30–11:30 a.m. Kahn Building, Galleries Free; registration required Space is limited. | Pictures and Pages / Fotos y Libros: Textures that Talk Join us for stories and creative play, with flexible options for learning in English, Spanish, or both! This free program is designed for children (ages 4–6) and their adult partners. Maximum two children per adult. |
Thurs, Nov 6 10:30–11:30 a.m. Kahn Building, Galleries Free; registration required Space is limited. | First Thursday Sketching Tour: Rock Stars Designed for homeschool students (K–8 grades), these free programs explore selected themes through sketching and writing activities in the Kimbell's permanent collection. All materials are provided. |
Sat, Nov 8 2 p.m. Piano Pavilion Free; no registration required | Inspired by the Antique: Master Studies with the Texas Academy of Figurative Art Special presentations by local creatives explore themes inspired by the exhibition Myth and Marble: Ancient Roman Sculpture from the Torlonia Collection. |
Wed, Nov 12 4–6 p.m. Piano Pavilion Free; registration required | Students and faculty from area colleges and universities are invited to explore the current special exhibition, participate in gallery and studio activities, enjoy light refreshments, and win trivia game prizes. |
Fri, Nov 14 10 a.m.–2 p.m. Piano Pavilion Free; registration required | Join educators from the Kimbell Art Museum and the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth to explore contemporary creative practice in conversation with traditional art forms. This immersive gallery and studio-art experience will highlight works from the Modern’s special exhibition Jenny Saville: The Anatomy of Painting and Myth and Marble: Ancient Roman Sculpture from the Torlonia Collection at the Kimbell. |
Fri, Nov 14 6–7 p.m. Piano Pavilion, Auditorium Free; no registration required Space is limited. | Caravaggio and His Legacy Letizia Treves, global head of research & expertise, Old Masters, Christie’s, London |
Sat, Nov 15 11 a.m.–noon Kahn Building, Galleries Free; no registration required | Natasha Bowdoin Moderated by George T. M. Shackelford, deputy director, Kimbell Art Museum |
Sun, Nov 16 2–3:30 p.m. Piano Pavilion, Auditorium Free; no registration required Space is limited | Film: Caravaggio (2025, 90 min.) Multi-award-winning filmmakers Phil Grabsky and David Bickerstaff delve into the life and art of the legendary Baroque master who has captivated generations with his dramatic light effects and evocative storytelling. Featuring masterpiece after masterpiece and with first-hand testimony from the artist himself on the eve of his mysterious death, this beautiful new film reveals Caravaggio as never before. |
Fri, Nov 21 5:30–6:15 p.m. Kahn Building, Kimbell Café Free; no registration required | Kimbell Casual Friday: Brushstrokes and Besties Enjoy different ways of looking at art during staff-led discussions that mingle Friday night vibes and fresh perspectives. This forty-five-minute program occurs once a month during the Kimbell Café’s regular Happy Hour. |
Fri, Dec 5 6–7 p.m. Piano Pavilion, Auditorium Free; no registration required Space is limited. | Masks of Honor: Ancient Roman Male Portraiture in Context P. Gregory Warden, Mark A. Roglán Director, Custard Institute for Spanish Art and Culture, University Distinguished Professor of Art History Emeritus, Southern Methodist University, Dallas |