Free or Low Cost Cultural opportunities in the Dallas/Fort Worth Area

While discussing academic concerns, a common thread was discovered by my peers.  This opportunity for growth pointed towards a need to expand vocabulary and enrich schema.  Although this wasn't an epiphany, it did get us to thinking of ways to improve upon this area.   I began thinking of all of the free/inexpensive opportunities in this great metroplex and thought that maybe, if parents were made aware of all of the awesome discounts at cultural venues, they might be interested in taking advantage of some of them.  That's what prompted me to create this list.  I intend to add to it as I make discoveries.  While researching, I ran across multiple exhibits with special discounts that I hadn't yet found.  I guess my boys will be enjoying some additional enrichment in the near future.  Feel free to share this link as you see fit.   

Free admission to the Museum of Modern Art in Fort Worth on every first Sunday of the month.  1/2 price admission every Wednesday. http://www.yelp.com/biz/modern-art-museum-of-fort-worth-fort-worth

The Kimbell Art Museum also offers discounted rates: Admission to the Museum’s permanent collection is always free. There is a charge for special exhibitions. Half-price exhibition admission is offered on Tuesdays (all day) and on Fridays from 5–8 p.m.  https://www.kimbellart.org/MuseumInfo/Museum-Information.aspx

Amon Carter Museum of Art admission is ALWAYS free.  http://www.cartermuseum.org/

The Fort Worth Botanical Gardens: $4.00 for adults and $3 for children 4-12.  http://www.yelp.com/biz/fort-worth-botanic-garden-fort-worth

1/2 price admission to the Fort Worth Zoo on Wednesdays which makes the price $6 for adults and $4.50 for kids 3-12.  http://www.fortworthzoo.org/plan-a-visit/visitor-information/

Dallas Museum of Art: Adults: $10
Seniors (65+) $7
Military personnel (with a current ID): $7*
Students (with a current school ID): $5
Children under 12: FREE
FREE First Tuesday of each month (Special ticket prices may apply to exhibitions)
Thursday Nights, 5–9 p.m., are FREE for students and educators with a current school ID.
http://www.dallasmuseumofart.org/Visit/PlanYourVisit/index.htm#Hours

 Dallas Holocaust Museum-Although there weren't any discounted rates offered, I'm listing this museum simply because I wasn't even aware of its existence until doing this research.  Adults - $8
Seniors - $6
Students (6 - 18) - $6
Active Military - $6
Groups of 15 or more - $2 off admission ticket prices ($4 for students, $6 for adults)
http://www.dallasholocaustmuseum.org/index.php/plan-your-visit/general-info/

The Womens Museum in Dallas.  http://www.thewomensmuseum.org/
Adults: $5.00
Senior Citizens and
Students 13-18: $4.00
Students 5-12: $3.00
Children under 5: Free


The Monnig Meteorite Gallery of Fort Worth has FREE admission EVERY DAY!
http://dallas.about.com/gi/o.htm?zi=1/XJ&zTi=1&sdn=dallas&cdn=citiestowns&tm=3&gps=267_305_1276_801&f=10&su=p554.18.336.ip_&tt=3&bt=0&bts=1&zu=http%3A//monnigmuseum.tcu.edu/

The Crow Collectin of  Asian Art in Dallas has FREE admission EVERY DAY as well!
http://dallas.about.com/gi/o.htm?zi=1/XJ&zTi=1&sdn=dallas&cdn=citiestowns&tm=49&gps=260_196_1276_801&f=10&su=p554.18.336.ip_&tt=3&bt=0&bts=1&zu=http%3A//www.crowcollection.org/default.aspx


Free Tours at the U.S. Bureau of Engraving in Fort Worth.  They are really interesting tours and are completely free! 
http://www.moneyfactory.gov/tours/fortworthtxtours.html

Non-Peak Season HoursAugust - May

During the months of August through May, the Tour and Visitor Center is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. with group and general public tours being conducted every 30 minutes from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Peak Season

June - July

In the months of June and July only, the Tour and Visitor Center is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. with group and general public tours being conducted every 30 minutes from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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