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The Kimbell Art Museum in Fort Worth, Texas, hosts an art collection as well as traveling art exhibitions, educational programs and an extensive research library. Its initial artwork came from the private collection of Kay and Velma Kimbell, who also provided funds for a new building to house it.
The Kimbell Art Museum is internationally renowned for both its collections and for its architecture. The Kimbell's collections range in period from antiquity to the 20th century and include European masterpieces by Fra Angelico, Michelangelo, Caravaggio, Poussin, Monet, Picasso and Matisse.
- A History of The Kimbell Art Museum
- Reflecting on 50 Years of The Kimbell Art Museum in Fort Worth
- “The Kimbell at 50”
The Kimbell Art Foundation, which oversees the museum, was established in 1936 by entrepreneur Kay Kimbell and his wife, Velma, together with Kay’s sister and her husband, Dr. and Mrs. Coleman Carter. During those early years, the focus was on collecting British and French portraits of the 18th and 19th centuries. At the passing of Kay in 1964, 260...
To commemorate the museum’s momentous golden anniversary, a call was put out for those involved with the organization (staff, former and present; volunteers; donors; and guests who make frequent pilgrimages) to submit their own personal stories about the museum. Eighty-four devotees of the beloved institution submitted, and five were then filmed an...
The ongoing exhibition “The Kimbell at 50” runs through October 4, 2023. You can learn more about the museum through archival materials and photographs that chronicle many of the memorable events throughout its history. An interactive digital presentation is also available to onsite guests as well as those exploring from outside the museum. It revi...
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. Explore the Digital Exhibition.
Located in Fort Worth’s celebrated Cultural District, 30 minutes from DFW Airport. 3333 Camp Bowie Boulevard Fort Worth, Texas 76107
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