Current exhibits, galleries, and museum shows in Desoto. Art, history, science, and interactive exhibits.
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This informal program is designed for individuals with early-stage dementia and their care partners or family members. Participants explore the galleries through interactive discussions; experiment with different materials to create individual and group projects; and discover works of art through...
This symposium brings together scholars who will present recent research on the sixteenth-century painter Fernando Yáñez de la Almedina, subject of the current exhibition Yáñez: Saint Sebastian Revealed. Space is limited, register online in advance. Friday, April 17 | 6:00–7:00 p.m. Keynote Lecture.
Kathryn Piña, soprano; Josefina Maldonado, mezzo-soprano; José Miguel, tenor; Rey Winn, baritone; Astrid Morales, pianist; and Camila Urquiza-Hernández, cello Art and music converge in this celebration of Hispanic creativity and heritage. Presented in collaboration with the Santelices Foundation...
Calling all little ones and their grown-ups! This program welcomes children ages 2–5 and their adults into the museum before it opens to explore art together, focusing on the making and the doing rather than the final product. We will enjoy songs and story time led by Highland Park Library, look at.
Bring your family to our annual Meadows Museum Family Day! Enjoy FREE art-making, gallery activities, story time, and more as you explore the museum. Strollers are welcome, changing tables will be available, and parking in the museum’s underground garage is free. This is not a drop-off program;...
For this spring’s Gallery Talks, local and international speakers will bring fresh perspectives on artworks on view at the Meadows. Today’s presenter is Patricia Manzano Rodríguez, Curator, Meadows Museum. The program is free with regular museum admission: $12 for adults, $10 for seniors 65 and...
According to an old adage, before you leave the house you should look in the mirror and remove one accessory. This spring, Spotlight Talks will focus on the accessories that made the cut and what they convey about their wearers. Join a docent for a 20-minute talk exploring these accoutrements and...
11 exhibit halls with dinosaurs, gems, space, engineering, and 3D theater.
Taste of Dallas - Feb. 11th at the Frontiers of Flight Museum, this all-inclusive experience everyone can enjoy the best cuisine in Dallas paired with exciting cocktail creations, wine, bourbon, and more!
Museum with rotating contemporary art exhibitions in the entertainment district.
Andrew Schulz, Professor of Art History, University of Arizona The eighteenth century witnessed new interest in Spain’s Islamic heritage. The most significant example of this fascination with the Islamic past is a suite of thirty-one prints entitled Antigüedadesárabes de España (Arabian Antiquities.
Students are invited to come to the Education Studio for a weeklong (June 1–5, 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. daily) summer camp where they can make artworks of their very own. Chisel and carve. Model and mold. We’ll explore the different materials used to create three-dimensional works of art, including...
Join Meadows Museum Curator Patricia Manzano Rodríguez for a casual coffee break in the Custard Institute Reading Room to discuss Raimundo de Madrazo. Get an insider’s peek at how the works were selected and the collections they came from. After coffee, we will visit the galleries to take a closer..
Step into the vibrant heart of Madrid at this year’s Celebrate Spain festival, where you can sample paella while shopping artisanal goods at a bustling mercado and visit the Education Studio for a hands-on art project. Members are welcome to join us two hours before the festival opens to the...
It’s a Printmaking Palooza! Students are invited to come to the Education Studio for a weeklong (June 22–26, 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. daily) summer camp where they can make artworks of their very own. This camp will introduce students to a variety of techniques, such as monoprint, screen printing,...
The Meadows Museum’s Book Club Tours bring art and literature together. Read our 2025–26 selection, Attribution by Linda Moore, either with your book club or on your own. Then visit the museum for a docent-led tour that connects the novel to works on view in our galleries. You can join this...
According to an old adage, before you leave the house you should look in the mirror and remove one accessory. This spring, Spotlight Talks will focus on the accessories that made the cut and what they convey about their wearers. Join a docent for a 20-minute talk exploring these accoutrements and...
Explore our galleries with one of the museum’s trained docents, who will offer historical context and insights into selected works of art. The content of the tour varies according to what’s on view and the docent’s particular expertise, and it may include a combination of works in the permanent...
This program invites children to enjoy mornings of guided looking and informal drawing instruction. Each session is focused on a different work of art and offers the chance to carefully observe and explore different drawing techniques in a fun, hands-on environment. Drawing materials will be...
Experience the sights, sounds, and flavors of Spain without leaving Dallas! Celebrate Spain invites everyone to enjoy authentic Spanish cuisine, a bustling marketplace, and art-making for all ages. Join us for an evening of discovery and merriment where the traditions and energy of Spain come alive.
Enjoy afternoons of informal drawing instruction with artist Ian O’Brien. Each session is focused on a different work of art and provides an opportunity to explore a variety of techniques and improve drawing skills. Drawing materials will be available, but participants are encouraged to bring their.
All members are invited to enjoy exclusive early access to the museum galleries one hour before we open to the public.
Stop by the Sensory Cart in the galleries to explore art through the multiple senses. Visitors are invited to touch different textures, smell distinctive scents, and listen to sounds that bring a featured work of art to life. The cart will feature a new work of art every other month. The program is.
Life-size wax figures of celebrities, historical figures, and pop culture icons in Grand Prairie.
Drop by the Education Studio each month for the opportunity to explore materials and create art projects inspired by works on view at the museum. A new project is offered each month, so families are encouraged to return frequently. All materials are provided. This program is designed for children...
Ripley's Odditorium at the Palace of Wax complex in Grand Prairie with exhibits and attractions.