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Ticketing

Visiting the Museum’s collection is always FREE and open to the public. Free general admission tickets are recommended for entry and, for your convenience, can be reserved online in advance or obtained when you arrive.  

General admission includes viewing the Museum’s collection galleries. Some special exhibitions may require a paid ticket.  

To reserve a paid special exhibition ticket online, please first reserve a free general admission ticket on your selected date, and then select the special exhibition ticket. Walk-ups to the Guest Services Desks are welcome. 

• DMA Members can reserve free tickets online.

• Children 11 and under are free but still require a ticket.

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Visitor Guidelines

• Effective Friday, October 29, 2021, face coverings are no longer required indoors for fully vaccinated visitors and staff; however, face coverings are recommended to maximize protection from the Delta variant per CDC guidance.

• Visitors must have a general admission ticket for entry.

• Photography without a flash is allowed in the galleries unless otherwise indicated. To protect the artwork, tripods, monopods, and selfie sticks are not allowed.

• Smoking and vaping are not permitted anywhere in the DMA, including outdoor Museum spaces, the DMA parking garage, and in front of the entrances.

• Outside food and drink are not permitted in the DMA galleries, in the DMA Cafe, or at Socca. Visitors may bring picnics to eat on the lawn of Eagle Family Plaza, in the Sculpture Garden, and in Fleischner Courtyard. Please be considerate of those around you, and keep personal belongings, feet, and legs off seating. Outside alcohol and glass containers are prohibited.

• Sketchbooks and pencils (no other art supplies) are permitted in the galleries. 

• For safety and health reasons, visitors should wear attire appropriate to a public facility, including shoes and shirts.

• Please do not touch any work of art, including outdoor sculptures. When visiting the galleries with small children, please maintain supervision.

• Fragile objects are often placed behind Plexiglas or ropes. Please refrain from touching the Plexiglas casing. If you see tape on the floor near a work of art, the tape indicates how far away you should stand from the object. A good general rule is to stand at least three feet away from a work of art.

• For outside spaces: 

  • Pets on a leash are allowed on Ross Avenue Plaza and Eagle Family Plaza. Please clean up after your pet. 

  • Sports equipment, including soccer balls, footballs, and Frisbees, are not permitted on Eagle Family Plaza or in the Museum's outdoor gallery spaces. The use of bicycles, skateboards, and rollerblades is prohibited except on perimeter sidewalks.

  • Please keep the Eagle Family Plaza clean. Place all recyclables and waste in the appropriate receptacles.

We appreciate your help in protecting the art for future generations to enjoy.

As a public museum, we reserve the right to use photography of any individual in our education or promotional materials displayed in print or on the internet.
 

Directions

DART to the Art

The Museum encourages visitors to use Dallas's DART rail system. Parking is available at any of DART's outlying lots. Visitors can ride the DART train to the St. Paul Station and walk north to the Museum's Ross Avenue Entrance. Plan your visit to the DMA using DART. 

Downtown Dallas track improvements will affect weekend DART rail travel as of March 30, 2019. Plan ahead and learn more at DART.org/Plus.

Public Garage Hours

Monday–Sunday, 10:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m. (may exclude special events)
Closed Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day

For emergencies, call 214-922-1266.

Underground parking is available in the Museum’s 400-space garage on a first-come, first-served basis for a flat fee of $15. Major credit cards are accepted. Garage parking for DMA Members and Nasher Sculpture Center Members is free during respective museum hours, pending availability. Clearance in the underground parking garage is 6 feet, 8 inches high.

The DMA has converted to a new automated garage parking system. See our FAQs about automated parking. DMA Members click here to view a quick video out our parking system.

Access to the DMA’s underground parking garage is located off Harwood Street (one way, south).

Handicap-access parking spaces are located on Levels P1, P2, and P3 of the Museum’s parking garage.

In the event the DMA Garage is full, please review the map of nearby surface lots and garages that have reserved parking for Museum visitors. In addition to these locations, other parking exists throughout the downtown area.

For alternative parking options, visit the Dallas Arts District website.    

Group and School Tours and Visits 

We are currently offering very limited Group Visits and Tours. We look forward to phasing the full range of Group Visits and Tours back in soon. We also invite you to explore our digital resources at virtual.dma.org, including virtual tours, behind-the-scenes videos, the Uncrated blog, online access to the complete collection, and additional resources for more context on the art on view. 

Accessibility

The Museum is equipped for visitors of all ages and abilities. Need some tips for a great visit? See our Visitor Accessibility page.