Celebrate art and community during free events that feature live performances, art making, gallery explorations, and more! In addition to enjoying family activities, you can beat the summer heat with complimentary ice cream, while supplies last.
Admission for special exhibitions is waived during Family Festivals.
Special thanks to the Nuestro Kimbell committee for their support of our community programs.
In the Galleries | When | Where | Building |
|---|---|---|---|
Lives of the Gods: Divinity in Maya Art Free admission today | Noon–5 pm | South Gallery | Piano Pavilion |
Art from Africa and the Ancient Americas Free admission | Noon–5 pm | North Gallery | Piano Pavilion |
Asian Art Free admission | Noon–5 pm | North Gallery | Kahn Building |
European Art Free admission | Noon–5 pm | South Gallery | Kahn Building |
The Kimbell at 50 Free admission | Noon–5 pm | East Gallery | Kahn Building |
Sensory Tours: Sight, Smell, Taste, Touch Explore artworks with multisensory connections! | 1:30 and 3:30 pm 2:30 pm | Meet in the West Lobby Meet in the Lobby | Kahn Building Piano Pavilion |
Book Baskets Please enjoy our bilingual book selection wherever you are comfortable. | Ongoing | North and South Galleries North Gallery | Kahn Building Piano Pavilion |
Art Making | When | Where | Building |
|---|---|---|---|
| Made by Hand: Clay Vessels | Noon–5 pm | Education Studios | Piano Pavilion |
| Animals of the Maya World: Art Wire Sculpture | Noon–5 pm | Lobby | Piano Pavilion |
| Flower Power: Printmaking | Noon–5 pm | West Lobby | Kahn Building |
Featured Guest Artists & Community Partners | When | Where | Building |
|---|---|---|---|
Fort Worth Botanic Garden Souvenir Selfie Station | Noon–5 pm | Lobby | Piano Pavilion |
Blue Zones Project Fort Worth Picture Perfect Pieces: DIY Puzzles | Noon–2 pm | West Lobby | Kahn Building |
| Sketching Expeditions with Guest Artist Sarah DePetris | 1 and 3 pm 2 and 4 pm | Meet in the Lobby Meet in the West Lobby | Piano Pavilion Kahn Building |
| Face Painting | Noon–4:30 pm | West Lobby | Kahn Building |
Performances | When | Where | Building |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ballet Folklórico de Fort Worth | 1:30 and 3:15 pm | Lobby | Piano Pavilion |
| Grupo Pakal: Mayan Performing Arts | 2:30 and 4 pm | Auditorium | Piano Pavilion |
Food | When | Where | Building |
|---|---|---|---|
Complimentary Ice Cream While supplies last | Noon–5 pm | Lobby | Piano Pavilion |
Kimbell Café In-house and to-go lunch options available | Noon–2 pm | Kimbell Café | Kahn Building |
Visit Studio A | When | Where | Building |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drop in anytime during regular museum hours to enjoy this colorful learning environment. Designed for ages 5 and younger; space is limited. | Noon–5 pm | Education Studios | Piano Pavilion |
To request an accessibility accommodation for a Kimbell program, please email us as far in advance as possible.
Youth education programs are supported by the Lowe Foundation Endowment for Kimbell Kids. Family Festivals / Fiestas de las Familias are supported in part by the Texas Commission for the Arts and by the Nuestro Kimbell committee.
