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Fair ParkvsKimbell Art Museum
Fair Park and Kimbell Art Museum are both rated very highly by experts. On balance, Kimbell Art Museum ranks significantly better than Fair Park. Kimbell Art Museum is ranked #1 in Dallas–Fort Worth with recommendations from 7 reviews such as Fodor's, Michelin Guide and Afar Magazine.
Fair Park
Concierge
Lonely Planet
Afar Magazine
Michelin Guide
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Fodor's
Frommer's
1300 Robert B. Cullum Boulevard, Dallas, TX 75210
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Concierge "Built for the 1936 Texas Centennial, this 300-acre complex of pavilions, pools, and esplanades is the world's largest collection of Art Deco architecture."
Lonely Planet "The art deco buildings of Fair Park, which were created for the 1936 Texas Centennial Exposition, today contain seven museums." Full review
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While the grounds are safe, the surrounding area is best avoided; luckily, on-site parking is plentiful and free (State Fair excepted).
Afar Magazine "Everything really is bigger, and fried, at the Fair Grounds. The Texas State Fair is not to be missed in Dallas from September through October." Full review
Michelin Guide 1 Star
"Running for 24 days of September and October, the fair attracts the lion's share of 7 million annual visitors." Full review
Where "Located just two miles east of downtown, Fair Park is the largest historical landmark in Texas and Dallas’ largest cultural center." Full review
Fodor's "In South Dallas, this 277-acre National Historic Landmark has the largest collection of 1930s Art Deco architecture in the United States." Full review
Frommer's "Fair Park, a classic conglomeration of Art Deco buildings and spacious grounds built for the 1936 Texas Centennial Exposition, is undergoing a renaissance." Full review
Kimbell Art Museum Concierge Lonely Planet Michelin Guide Afar Magazine Where Fodor's
U.S. News & World Report Frommer's
3333 Camp Bowie Blvd., Fort Worth, TX 76107
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Concierge "The anchor of Fort Worth's celebrated Cultural District, Louis Kahn's exquisitely proportioned 1972 building is on most short lists of the 20th century's greatest architectural achievements."
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"Some art aficionados say this is the country's best 'small' art museum, while others say it's one of the unqualified best." Full review
Michelin Guide 3 Stars
"A showcase building (1972) and remarkable survey collection have made the Kimbell one of the finest small public art museums in the world." Full review
Afar Magazine "The Kimbell’s masterpieces include Michelangelo's first known painting, The Torment of Saint Anthony—the only painting by the master on exhibit in all of the Americas." Full review
Where "This beautiful museum in the heart of the Fort Worth Museum District is a strong anchor with exceptional exhibits." Full review
Fodor's "Architect Louis Kahn's most famous American building was this museum, composed of six long concrete vaults with skylights running the length of each." Full review
U.S. News & World Report5.0
"One of the top small museums in the world. The facility itself is a work of art, complete with vaults and skylights...features artists ranging from El Greco and Rembrandt to Monet and Picasso." Full review
Frommer's "One of the country's (if not the world's) top small museums is this remarkable and gracious place, the jewel in Cowtown's crown." Full review
