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Celebrate Hispanic History Month ’24 at the Kimbell
The Kimbell Art Museum is offering programs to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, including a film series about ancient sites in Latin America, a special Día de los Muertos Happy Hour presented in collaboration with Fort Worth Sister Cities International, new Spanish-language object labels, and more.
The Kimbell is adding QR codes to its object labels which lead to the Spanish translation of the information. Object labels for the Kimbell’s Asian collection, currently located in the Piano Pavilion West Gallery, now include codes. The Kimbell will continue to add Spanish translations for all object labels at the museum.
Details about each event is below.
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Día de los Muertos Happy Hour
Friday, November 1, 2024, 5–7 pm
Piano Pavilion Lobby
Celebrate life with the Kimbell this Día de los Muertos! This happy hour co-hosted by Fort Worth Sister Cities will include festive face painting, altars, Catrinas, and an Ancient American art scavenger hunt. Free and open to the public. Refreshments will be available for purchase.
Pictures and Pages / Fotos y Libros
Tuesday, October 1, 2024, 10:30–11:30 am
Theme: Monster Mash
Join us every month for free, dual-language story times designed for children (ages 4–6) and their adult partners. Space is limited; maximum two children per adult. Register online at kimbellart.org.
Sundays, 2 pm
Pavilion Auditorium
Free; no registration required
Space is limited.
Lost Cities with Albert Lin
This recent documentary series hosted by National Geographic explorer and scientist Albert Lin combines hi-tech archaeology, breathtaking visuals, and genuine exploration at some of the most extraordinary ancient sites in South America.
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El Dorado: City of Gold (2019, 45 min.)
September 22, 2024
Albert Lin travels to Colombia, South America, to find out the truth behind the legends of El Dorado.
Inca Island in the Sky (2019, 45 min.)
September 29, 2024
Albert Lin travels to the famous Machu Picchu where LiDAR technology reveals evidence of an even older civilization’s involvement.
Living Stones: Where Archaeology Begins
Sunday, October 6, 2024
Filmed from an archaeological perspective with computerized reconstructions, these short documentaries highlight prominent locations and consider daily life at two of ancient Mexico’s most extraordinary sites.
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Teotihuacán: The City of the Gods (2001, 28 min.)
Reputedly the first great city of the Western hemisphere, Teotihuacán is also one of the most mysterious. Who lived there? What were its inhabitants like? And why did their culture collapse? Archaeologist and site codirector Ruben Cabrera Castro traces the city’s political, religious, commercial, and artistic impact while exploring the Pyramid of the Sun and other major landmarks.
Chichén Itzá: At the Mouth of the Well (2001, 27 min.)
Archaeological footage and computer re-creations spotlight prominent locations in Chichén Itzá, including the imposing Pyramid of Kukulcán, the Temple of the Warriors, the circular observatory known as El Caracol, the largest ball court in Mesoamerica, and the Well of Sacrifice—a sacred water-filled cenote into which votive offerings and human sacrifices were cast.
SUPPORT
Promotional support for the Kimbell Art Museum and its exhibitions is provided by American Airlines, PaperCity, and NBC 5. Additional support is provided by Arts Fort Worth and the Texas Commission on the Arts.
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VISITOR INFORMATION
Admission to the museum’s permanent collection is always free. Admission to special exhibitions is half-price all day on Tuesdays and after 5 p.m. on Fridays.
The Kimbell Art Museum is open Tuesdays through Thursdays and Saturdays, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.; Fridays, noon–8 p.m.; Sundays, noon–5 p.m.; closed Mondays, New Year’s Day, Juneteenth, July 4, Thanksgiving, and Christmas. For general information, call 817-332-8451.
As a mother navigating life with my kids in a new area, I’ve been reflecting on the importance of celebrating our family’s rich heritage, especially with my husband being of Hispanic descent. It’s been an exciting journey for us to immerse ourselves in the local culture while trying to ensure our children feel connected to their roots. We rent out our basement and have carpet cleaners come every other weekend and I’m finding fun things to do to get my kids out of the house when that happens. This helped a ton!