Key Points of Interest

Key Pointsof Interest

AMON CARTER MUSEUM OF AMERICAN ART - Located in the heart of Fort Worth’s Cultural District, the Amon Carter Museum of American Art explores the breadth and complexity of American creativity through an important and dynamic art collection. The Carter opened in 1961 to benefit its community by sharing the wonder of American art, fostering the growth of a vibrant cultural spirit, and stimulating everyone’s artistic imagination. Housed in a building designed by Philip Johnson (1906- 2005), the Carter features one of the great collections of American art including masterworks of painting, sculpture, and works on paper by artists such as Georgia O’Keeffe, Jacob Lawrence, John Singer Sargent, Frederic Church, Thomas Eakins, Grant Wood, Alexander Calder, and Stuart Davis. The Carter is also home to a worldrenowned photography collection that spans the history of the medium from the 19th century to today. It is also home to Amon G. Carter Sr.’s collection of nearly 400 works by Frederic Remington and Charles M. Russell, two of the most significant artists of the American West. Admission is free. Open Tues., Wed., Fri. & Sat. 10 a.m.- 5 p.m., Thurs. 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Sun. noon-5 p.m. Closed Mondays and select holidays. www.cartermuseum.org.

FORT WORTH AVIATION MUSEUM’S motto is Preserve- Inspire- Educate. Designed as a community education resource, FWAM features 24 Warbird Airplanes, including OV-10A Broncos, an F-14D Tomcat, an F-5E Tiger II, a BT-13 Valiant, a QF-45 Phantom II, an A-7B Corsair II, a TF-102 Delta Dagger and a RF-8 Crusader. In addition to the air park with its 24 planes, FWAM has two museums, the B-36 Peacemaker Museum and the Forward Air Controller’s Museum holding more than 100 years of Fort Worth aviation history. In addition, there are cockpit simulators, an OV-10 Bronco Ready Room as well as historic aviation preservation projects. FWAM’s mission is to preserve and honor “the aviation heritage belonging to North Texas.” Hours are Wed. 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Sat. 9 a.m.-5 and Sun. 11 a.m.-5. General admission $7, students 6 to 16 $2, children under 6 free. Families $15. FWAM is located at 3300 Ross Ave. southwest of I-35 and I-820, three blocks west of Main St. on Long Ave. at the far end of Meacham Field. For more info call 855-733-8627 or visit www.fortworthaviationmuseum.com.

FORT WORTH BOTANIC GARDEN - 3220 Botanic Garden Blvd. The Rose Garden was started in 1933. It now has more than 3,400 roses with peak blooming times from April to October. Walk into the Fragrance Garden for the visually impaired, stroll through the Japanese Garden with its waterfalls, pools and Koi fish, smell the herbs in the Perennial Garden, examine the large collection of begonias in the Exhibition Greenhouse, and go into the Conservatory to see orchids and bromeliads. The main gardens are open daily from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Ticket prices are $12 adults, $6 ages 6-15, $10 ages 65+. Docent tours are offered for one additional dollar to regular admission prices and the tour takes about an hour. 3220 Botanic Garden Blvd., 817-392-5510 or www.fwbg.org.

THE FORT WORTH HERD-TEXAS LONGHORNS - Daily cattle drives through the Stockyards National Historic District recall Fort Worth of the late 1800s. Twice daily, weather permitting, and it’s not a major holiday, cowhands, dressed in 19th century ranching gear, drive 10 to 15 Texas longhorn steers down Exchange Ave. Best viewing areas for the 11:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. drives are the front lawn of the Livestock Exchange Building

14 K E Y M A G A Z I N E M a r c h 2 0 2 0 or across the street near the RFD TV’s Gift Store. The Herd also offers education programs based on the trailing life of a cowboy for school groups and other organizations by appointment only. 817-336-4373, www.fortworthherd.com.

FORT WORTH MUSEUM OF SCIENCE & HISTORY provides hands-on learning experiences for all ages. Discover the cosmos in the Noble Planetarium, unearth ancient fossils in DinoDig, imagine Jurassic creatures with DinoGlow, adventure in the Fort Worth Children’s Museum and immerse yourself in a giant screen adventure in the Omni Theater, an IMAX dome. Explore with us today for an unforgettable memory for the entire family! Hrs. Tue.- Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun. noon-5 p.m. 1600 Gendy St., 817-255-9300, www.fortworthmuseum.org.

FORT WORTH WATER GARDENS - Built in 1974, Philip Johnson and John Burgee’s design for the Fort Worth Water Garden was to be a “cooling oasis in the concrete jungle.” The main elements of the design are three pools of water: the meditation pool; the aerating pool and the active pool where water runs over layers of rocks and steps to a small pool 38 feet below. Special lighting makes the night sparkle. Numerous plants and trees also decorate the Water Gardens. The site was used as the backdrop for some scenes from the film Logan’s Run in 1976. 1502 Commerce St. Hrs. 7 a.m.-11:30 p.m. Information: 817-392-7111; reservations 817-392-5718.

FORT WORTH ZOO - Ranked the No. 4 zoo in the nation by USA Today, a trip to the Fort Worth Zoo is an adventure where you’ll see animals from around the world that all seem at home in their lush, natural habitats. In many settings, visitors are only separated from the animals by a river or waterfall, and are often face-to-face with them through large viewing windows! Home to more than 7,000 animals, the Zoo is in the second of a four-phase, $100-million master plan. The first phase, African Savanna, opened in April 2018. The second, Elephant Springs, will open in 2020. Visitors can also explore Texas Wild!, a turn-of-the-century complex featuring seven regions of the state. Open 365 days a year! Hrs. Mon.-Fri. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sat. & Sun. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. See web site for holiday hours. Gen. Ad. $16, Seniors 65+ & children 3-12, $12, 2 & under free. Parking is $5 per vehicle. Half-price tickets on Wednesdays. 1989 Colonial Pkwy., 817-759-7555, www.fortworthzoo.org.

KIMBELL ART MUSEUM - One of the outstanding art museums in the U.S. The award-winning building was the last completed work under personal supervision of architect Louis I. Kahn. As well as an excellent permanent collection, the museum offers a full program of changing exhibitions, lectures, concerts, films, workshops and tours. Bookstore, lunch and snack bar (The Buffet). Open Tues.-Thurs. & Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Fri. noon-8 p.m. & Sun. noon-5 p.m. Closed Mondays. 3333 Camp Bowie. 817-332-8451, www.kimbellart.org.

LOG CABIN VILLAGE - 2100 Log Cabin Village Ln. (off University Dr. across from the Ft. Worth Zoo)- Set on 2.5 acres in historic Forest Park, Log Cabin Village consists of seven log homes dating back to the mid-1800s. Pioneer history comes to life through the authentic log homes and artifacts, a blacksmith shop, a one-room schoolhouse, a water powered gristmill and an herb garden. See historical interpreters demonstrate various pioneer chores such as candle making, spinning and weaving. Special tours avail

able. Hrs. Tues.-Fri. 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Sat. & Sun. 1 p.m.-5 p.m. Closed Mondays. Gen. Ad. $5.50, Seniors and youths, $5. 817-392-5881, www.logcabinvillage.org.

MODERN ART MUSEUM OF FORT WORTH - Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth - Designed by the world-renowned architect Tadao Ando, this striking building is composed of 5 pavilions of concrete and glass arranged around a 1.5 acre reflecting pond. The Modern maintains one of the foremost collections of postwar art in the central United States, consisting of more than 3,000 significant works of modern and contemporary international art, including pieces by Anselm Kiefer, Robert Motherwell, Pablo Picasso, Jackson Pollock, Gerhard Richter, Susan Rothenberg, Richard Serra, Andre Serrano, Cindy Sherman, and Andy Warhol. Visitors to the museum can also enjoy lunch in Café Modern’s elliptical dining room set on the reflecting pond or shop for unique gifts at The Modern Shop. Educational programming and the Museum’s film series, Magnolia at the Modern, take place in the Museum’s state-of-the-art auditorium. Located in the Cultural District at 3200 Darnell St. Gen. Ad. adults 18+ $16, seniors 60+ $12, students with an ID, $10, & youths under 18, free. Half-price on Sundays. Admission is free on Fridays. Access to the Grand Lobby, Café Modern, and The Modern Shop is free. Hrs. Tues. 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Wed., Thurs., Sat. & Sun. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Fri.10 a.m.-8 p.m. Closed Mondays, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Day & Independence Day. 817-738-9215, www.themodern.org.

NATIONAL MULTICULTURAL WESTERN HERITAGE MUSEUM - Filling in the gaps of history is easy to do at the National Multicultural Western Heritage Museum. Through artifacts, artwork, historical records, and current events, this collection offers a true perspective and a fuller and richer cultural view of the people and activities that contributed to the building of the historical American West. The mission of the National Multicultural Western Heritage Museum is to offer the visitor a complete recognition of this historical process. The museum has been committed to its vision of giving recognition to the outstanding pioneers who played a role in settling the early American western frontier since its founding in 2001 by Jim and Gloria Austin. The museum’s Hall of Fame also acknowledges individuals that have contributed to the western culture and the tradition who still play a part in keeping this important piece of American history alive. Hrs. Wed.-Fri. noon-4 p.m., Sat. noon-5 p.m. Closed major holidays. Gen. Ad. $10, seniors 62 +, students with an ID $8, & children under 5, free. Group rates are available. 2029 N. Main St., 817-534-8801, e-mail: gaustin@ cowboysofcolor.org, web site: www.cowboysofcolor.org.

NATIONAL COWGIRL MUSEUM & HALL OF FAME - Women of the American West are honored here. Not only those who have lived and worked on ranches or who have sat on a horse in a rodeo arena, but also the woman who led an expedition to the Pacific Ocean, or the ones who have stood on a stage, sat at an easel, stood before a classroom, sat to put words on paper, aimed a rifle and hit the bulls eye, or sat on the highest court in the land, all these are celebrated for their spirit and determination. The museum with its more than 5,000 artifacts and information on over 400 women is located in Fort Worth’s Cultural District next to the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History. The Museum, whose motto is “The Women Who Shape the West…Change the World” also has an award winning gift shop you will not want to miss. Hrs. Tues.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun. noon-5 p.m. Closed Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve Day, Christmas Day, & New Year’s Day. Gen. Ad. $12 for adults, $9 for seniors 65+, $6 for children 4-12, children 3 & under free with paid adult. $10 for parking.1720 Gendy St., 817-336-4475, 800- 476-3263, www.cowgirl.net.

SID RICHARDSON MUSEUM - The museum’s focus exhibition, “A Fortune in Oils: Sid Richardson’s Personal Collection” presents a personal look at the museum’s namesake by interweaving Sid Richardson’s Collection of Western masterworks with rarely seen artifacts including letters, objects, photographs and articles published during his lifetime. “This unique exhibit transcends the walls of our gallery, taking our visitors inside the life and times of Sid Richardson,” says Sid Richardson Foundation President and CEO Pete Geren. Plainspoken and unpretentious, Richardson was once described by the Ladies Home Journal as the wealthiest man in America with an estimated worth of more than $700 million. He amassed his wealth from West Texas petroleum and used it to pursue his interests. This exhibition reveals a rich narrative of Sid’s life with four areas of emphasis: the oil business, ranching, collecting art and philanthropy. Hrs. Mon.-Thurs. 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Fri. & Sat. 9 a.m.-8 p.m., Sun. noon-5 p.m. Free admission and free tours. Free valet parking in Sundance Square. For information, visit www.sidrichardsonmuseum.org or call 817-332-6554. 309 Main Street in Sundance Square.

STOCKYARDS & STOCKYARDS STATION are unique places in Texas: an exciting blend of old and new. The livestock industry began to develop here in the 1880s. There were cattle, sheep, hog pens, and horse and mule barns. The original wooden barns burned in 1911 and were replaced with concrete and steel buildings. Stockyards Station is proudly dedicated to the preservation of the livestock industry. Evidence of that is the twice daily cattle drives at 11:30 a.m. & 4 p.m. Refurbished livestock pens and sheds, some with the original brick floors, now house 25 shops including restaurants offering everything from roasted suckling pig to enchiladas. This is also where you can go to Billy Bob’s, the world’s largest honky tonk, historic Cowtown Coliseum and the Livestock Exchange Building. Stockyards Station’s event calendar is at www.stockyardsstation.com. Along Exchange Ave., 817-625-9715, www.fortworthstockyards.org.

STOCKYARDS MUSEUM - is located in the historic Livestock Exchange building. Displays include cattlemen and cowboy photographs and equipment, photographs and artifacts of meat packers Swift & Co. and Armour & Co. and their employees. A Native American exhibit features artifacts from several tribes with special emphasis on Commanche Chief Quannah Parker. An electric light bulb first turned on in 1908 at the Byers Opera House in Fort Worth is still burning at the museum. The North Fort Worth Historical Society sponsors the Stockyards Museum. Hours are Mon.- Sat. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission $2. Free for children 12 and under. 131 E. Exchange Ave., 817-625-5082, www.stockyardsmuseum.org.

THE TEXAS COWBOY HALL OF FAME - housed in the renovated Exhibits Building in the Stockyards national Historic District, honors over 140 Cowboys and Cowgirls who have excelled in and out of the rodeo arena. Honoring all areas of western heritage, the Hall of Fame is home to world champion rodeo stars, ranchers, western entertainers, business men & women and more! Honorees include Lane Frost, Tuff Hedeman, Larry Mahan, Red Steagall, George Strait, Ricky Bolin, Charmayne James, Billy & Pam Minick, Chris Cox, Ty Murray, Trevor Brazile – just to name a few. Display booths for each honoree contain memorabilia and a video highlighting their careers and accomplishments. Also featured is the John Justin Trail of Fame. The TCHoF is currently located in a temporary space as they continue their capital campaign for their new home. Be sure to ask about the future plans during your visit! Hrs. Mon.-Thurs. 10 a.m.-5 p.m, Fri. & Sat. 10 a.m.- 7 p.m. & Sun. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Gen. Ad. $4 per person, free for children 4 and under. 2515 Rodeo Plaza. 817- 626-7131, www.texascowboyhalloffame.org.