Friday, September 21, 2012

A Day in the District, Fort Worth

If it's simply too gorgeous outside for you to stay at home this weekend, Fort Worth has got a great Saturday outing for you. Enjoy the Botanic Gardens, the science and art museums and staged entertainment for free.
 
National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame
9 destinations. 1 day. Free admission.
September 22, 2012,  10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Fort Worth, Texas is a city where culture and heritage thrive together. Known for its legendary western roots, this city embraces the arts and is home to some of the most beautifully designed museums in the world, with outstanding collections and a vibrant performing arts scene.

On Saturday, September 22, nine cultural destinations will offer
free admission and many of Fort Worth's cultural organizations will offer free performances in and around each destination. We welcome you to enjoy the rich cultural experiences that Fort Worth has to offer during the seventh annual Day in the District, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Free transportation within the Cultural District will be provided by The Fort Worth Transportation Authority (The T).

Bring your family out to the celebrated Cultural District and enjoy free admission to a variety of art and cultural exhibitions, family-friendly activities and live performances by some of Fort Worth’s favorite arts groups.



Participating Destinations:

Free admission to all of the following on September 22, 2012. Many of Fort Worth’s cultural organizations will offer free performances in and around the museums. We welcome you to enjoy the rich cultural experiences that Fort Worth has to offer.



Amon Carter Museum of American Art
3501 Camp Bowie Blvd. 817.738.1933
Ruth Asawa: Organic Meditations
Industrial Monuments: Photographs and Works on Paper from the Machine Age


Botanical Research Institute of Texas (BRIT)
1700 University Drive 817.332.4441
From Field to Page: The Art and Science of Botany


Fort Worth Botanic Garden
3220 Botanic Garden Blvd. 817.871.7686
(Admission to Japanese Gardens is an additional fee.)


Fort Worth Community Arts Center
1300 Gendy St. 817.738.1938
Texas Artist Coalition Featured Artist: David Gappa


Fort Worth Museum of Science and History
1600 Gendy St. 817.255.9300
Science and history exhibitions
(Omni Theater and Noble Planetarium are an additional charge.)


Kimbell Art Museum
3333 Camp Bowie Blvd. 817.332.8451
Selections from the permanent collection


Log Cabin Village
2100 Log Cabin Village Lane 817.392.5881
Nineteenth century living history demonstrations.


Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth
3200 Darnell St. 817.738.9215
Lucian Freud: Portraits


National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame
1720 Gendy St. 817.336.4475
Hard Twist: Western Ranch Women – Photographs by Barbara Van Cleve


Source: http://www.fwdayinthedistrict.org/