Everything seems more expensive these days, but going to the museum doesn\u2019t have to be. <\/p>\n
In North Texas, a number of museums offer free admission on select days or year-round. That means you can experience the arts with your family, friends or a date without paying an entry fee. <\/p>\n
Here\u2019s a list of museums that offer free admission: <\/p>\n
Dallas Museum of Art<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n News Roundups<\/p>\n Every first Sunday of the month, visitors can get free admission to one of Dallas\u2019 most popular museums. This includes access to its permanent collection and rotating exhibitions. Plus, stop by from 2 to 3 p.m. to get docent-led collections tours. <\/p>\n Details: First Sundays of the month, Dallas Museum of Art, 1717 N. Harwood St., Dallas, TX 75201 <\/p>\n Nasher Sculpture Center <\/b><\/a><\/p>\n Interested in seeing some contemporary sculpture? Every first Saturday of the month, visitors can tour the Nasher museum and sculpture garden for free. There\u2019s also family programming from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. <\/p>\n From March through October of this year, visitors can join \u2019Til Midnight at the Nasher every third Friday of the month. The late-night event includes outdoor concerts, film screenings and opportunities to view art. Guests can also grab a drink from the bar and order from a Wolfgang Puck catering menu. <\/p>\n Details: First Saturdays of the month from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., and family programming from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. \u2019Til Midnight at the Nasher is every third Friday of the month, March through October, 2001 Flora St., Dallas, TX 75201<\/p>\n The Crow Museum of Asian Art <\/b><\/a><\/p>\n The museum\u2019s two locations in the Dallas Arts District and The University of Texas at Dallas in Richardson are free to the public. Visitors can experience ancient to contemporary art from Asia through permanent and rotating exhibitions. <\/p>\n Details: Free when open Tuesday through Sunday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. UTD location: 800 W. Campbell Road, Richardson, TX 75080. Dallas Arts District location: 2010 Flora St., Dallas, TX 75201<\/p>\n Related:Over 35 years later, African American Museum of Dallas continues Black history classes<\/a><\/p>\n The African American Museum of Dallas <\/b><\/a><\/p>\n In the heart of Fair Park, general admission to The African American Museum of Dallas is free when it\u2019s open from Tuesday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Visit the museum\u2019s permanent exhibitions to learn about the Freedman\u2019s Cemetery and African American folk art. <\/p>\n Details: Free when open Tuesday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., 3536 Grand Ave., Dallas, TX 75210<\/p>\n Amon Carter Museum of American Art <\/b><\/a><\/p>\n In the heart of Fort Worth\u2019s cultural district, visitors can experience American art at the Amon Carter for free. The Carter offers free docent-led tours Fridays through Sundays. And on the second Thursday of every month from 5 to 8 p.m., the museum hosts an event at which guests can mingle with other art enthusiasts and meet artists with a cocktail in hand. <\/p>\n Details: Free admission year-round. 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd., Fort Worth, TX 76107<\/p>\n Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth <\/b><\/a><\/p>\n At the Modern, TGIF takes on a new meaning because the museum offers free admission on Fridays. Visitors can check out the permanent collections or just marvel at the serene beauty of the building itself, designed by Japanese architect Tadao Ando.<\/p>\n Details: Free admission on Fridays, 3200 Darnell St., Fort Worth, TX 76107<\/p>\n Related:Let me see your grill: New exhibition shows artistry behind custom jeweled mouthpieces <\/a><\/p>\n The Dallas Contemporary <\/b><\/a><\/p>\n A hidden gem inside Dallas\u2019 Design District, The Dallas Contemporary is always free to the public when it\u2019s open from Tuesday through Sunday. The Contemporary has previously featured work by artists including Shepard Fairey, Jose D\u00e1vila and Gabrielle Goliath.<\/p>\n Details: Free when open from Tuesday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday 12 p.m. to 5 p.m., 161 Glass St., Dallas, TX 75207<\/p>\n