Dallas Museum of Art Free Days

Updated 2026-09-04 · Free · No sign-up

Dallas Museum of Art is always free — general admission never costs anything. None required for FREE First Sundays; timed-entry vouchers recommended for general visits on busy weekends Verified on Dallas Museum of Art's own page, last checked 2026-09-04.

At a glance

Free dayAlways free
Who qualifiesOpen to everyone
ReservationNone required for FREE First Sundays; timed-entry vouchers recommended for general visits on busy weekends
What's includedPermanent collection (always) plus ticketed special exhibitions (First Sundays), Open Studio, docent tours, family guides, scavenger hunts
Regular adult pricePermanent collection free; special exhibitions normally ticketed (described as up to a $40 value on First Sundays)
Sourcecms.dma.org · checked 2026-09-04

Upcoming free days

Dallas Museum of Art doesn't need a calendar — general admission is free every day it's open.

The fine print

Eligibility: Open to everyone. Permanent collection (always) plus ticketed special exhibitions (First Sundays), Open Studio, docent tours, family guides, scavenger hunts. Skipping the ticket window here saves Permanent collection free; special exhibitions normally ticketed (described as up to a $40 value on First Sundays) per adult.

Worth knowing: DMA's permanent collection has been free since 2013; the newer First Sundays program extends that to normally-ticketed special exhibitions too.

Also free in Dallas

Perot Museum of Nature and Science (no regular free day) — or see the full free museum days in Dallas guide.

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FAQ

When is Dallas Museum of Art free?

General admission to the permanent collection has been free since 2013. Separately, 'FREE First Sundays: Access for All' (funded by the Art Bridges Foundation) gives free access to normally-ticketed special exhibitions on the first Sunday of each month through the end of 2026, alongside programs like Open Studio, docent-led tours, and family guides. No reservation is required for First Sundays.

Do I need a reservation for Dallas Museum of Art's free days?

None required for FREE First Sundays; timed-entry vouchers recommended for general visits on busy weekends

What does a free day at Dallas Museum of Art include?

Permanent collection (always) plus ticketed special exhibitions (First Sundays), Open Studio, docent tours, family guides, scavenger hunts

How much is Dallas Museum of Art normally?

Permanent collection free; special exhibitions normally ticketed (described as up to a $40 value on First Sundays). That's what a well-timed visit saves you.

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