Things to do in West Fort Worth

Even among the many highly regarded museums in the Fort Worth Cultural District, the Kimbell Art Museum is something very special. Travel through thousands of years of art history at this world-famous museum and spot masterpieces by some of the biggest names from many different art movements.

Explore more than 100 acres (40 hectares) of immaculate gardens at the Fort Worth Botanic Garden. The stunning green space in the heart of Fort Worth features formal gardens, verdant arboretums and conservatories bursting with exotic flora. Roam throughout each one of the numerous gardens that make up the attraction to experience flowers and trees from all around the world.

The Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth is one of the top highlights of the city’s cultural district. This wonderful art museum is the oldest in the state and is also among the oldest in the entire western region of the U.S. Spend a few hours here and you can expect to see major artworks by 20th-century icons of art, as well as pieces by contemporary artists still working today.

The Fort Worth Museum of Science and History offers a colorful, fun and educational day out, especially for those visiting with children. Come here to learn about everything from the cattle raisers of the past to the way energy works. Afterward, visit other family-friendly attractions found in the leafy Fort Worth Cultural District.

Discover the nation’s rich cultural heritage at the Amon Carter Museum of American Art. This fascinating gallery displays a wide collection of American art from the 19th and 20th centuries. Spend a few hours here getting acquainted with the country’s lively cultural history. Leave time to explore some of the other museums and galleries in this very artistic area, the Fort Worth Cultural District.

One of the highlights of the Fort Worth Botanic Garden is its Japanese Garden. This stunning pocket of serenity recreates the colors and sensations of Japan at its most vivid and romantic. Wander along its winding paths, pausing on its arched bridge, to take in this gorgeous site. Visit the garden throughout the year and you could attend one of its entertaining and informative events.