About
The Kimbell Art Museum sits at 3333 Camp Bowie Boulevard in Fort Worth, Texas, in a leafy area west of downtown. It is a museum of modest size, and that is part of its appeal: a visitor can take in the whole collection at an unhurried pace rather than feeling overwhelmed by it.
The collection
The museum is known for a small but carefully chosen group of masterpieces. Its holdings include works by Michelangelo, Monet and Picasso, alongside pieces by other masters. Because the collection is compact, many visitors find it easier to linger with individual works than they would in a larger institution.
The building
The building itself is one of the main reasons to visit. It was designed by the architect Louis Kahn, and it is widely admired for the way it handles natural light and space. Walking through its galleries is as much an experience of architecture as of painting and sculpture, and many people come as much for the building as for the art inside it.
Planning a visit
- Location: 3333 Camp Bowie Blvd, Fort Worth, TX 76107
- Phone: +1-817-332-8451, if you want to check details before you go
- Best for: a focused visit of an hour or two, or a longer stay for those who enjoy architecture and fine art
Fort Worth itself is a useful base for a day or more, with its historic Stockyards district and downtown streets close by. Combining a morning at the Kimbell with time in the wider city makes a relaxed and rewarding outing.
