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For Additional options, visit www.keymagfw.com/things-to-do 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 (19062005), 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 Sat. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. General admission $7, students 6 to 16 $2, veterans & seniors 60+ $5, 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.-6 p.m. Ticket prices are $12 adults ages 16-64, $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
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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 when it reopens. Explore with the FWMS&H today for an unforgettable memory for the entire family! Hrs. Sat. 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Sun. noon-4 p.m. 1600 Gendy St., 817-255-9300, www.fortworthmuseum. 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.-10 p.m. daily. Information: 817-392-7111; reservations 817-392-5718.
FORT WORTH ZOO - Ranked the No. 1 zoo in North
America 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 2021. Visitors can also explore Texas Wild!, a turn-of-the-century complex featuring six regions of the state. Open 365 days a year! Hrs. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. daily. See web site for holiday hours. Admission $16 13+, $12 seniors 65+ and children 3-12, children 2 & under free. Parking is $5 per vehicle. Halfprice tickets on Wednesdays. 1989 Colonial Pkwy., 817-759-7500, 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 weav-
