Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
MAP
GOOGLE MAP
(
www.dallasmuseumofart.org
;
1717 N Harwood St;
11am-5pm Tue-Sun, to 9pm Thu;
; light rail St Paul)
This museum is a high-caliber world tour of decorative and fine art. Highlights in-
clude Edward Hopper's enigmatic
Lighthouse Hill
and Rodin's
Sculptor and his Muse.
The Spanish Colonial art section is extraordinary. Overall, the museum's collection con-
tains over 22,000 works of art spanning 5000 years. Kids (and parents) will appreciate the
Young Learners Gallery, with fun projects for kids.
Trammell & Margaret Crow Center for Asian Art
MAP
MUSEUM
GOOGLE MAP
( 214 -979-6430;
www.crowcollection.com
; 2010 Flora St; 10am-9pm Tue-Thu, 10am-6pm Fri & Sat,
noon-6pm Sun; light rail St Paul)
Enter another world in this calm, pagoda-like oasis of a
museum that's nearly as remarkable for its ambience as for its rich collection of artworks
from China, Japan, India and Southeast Asia, dating from 3500 BC to the early 20th cen-
tury. Don't miss the gorgeous sandstone facade from North India. There are free guided
tours at 1pm on Saturdays.
Nasher Sculpture Center
MAP
MUSEUM
GOOGLE MAP
(
www.nashersculpturecenter.org
;
2001 Flora St; adult/child $10/free; 11am-5pm Tue-Sun; light rail St Paul)
Modern-art installations shine at the fabulous glass-and-steel Nasher Sculpture Center.
The Nashers accumulated what might be one of the greatest privately held sculpture col-
lections in the world, with works by Calder, de Kooning, Rodin, Serra and Miró, and the
divine sculpture garden is one of the best in the country.
Klyde Warren Park
MAP
PARK
GOOGLE MAP
(
www.klydewarrenpark.org
;
btwn Pearl & St Paul Sts)
New in 2013, this innovative 5.2-acre
park is an urban green space built over the recessed Woodall Rodgers Freeway. It has its
own programming and, besides outdoor areas for chess, yoga and other activities, it offers
performances, book signings and more.
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