FREE PUBLIC PROGRAMS

The calendar of events below is accurate as of June 4, 2026. The most current information can always be found at kimbellart.org/calendar.

Ongoing Programs

In addition to the free programs listed below, the museum also offers a range of regular, free Public Tours exploring the museum’s permanent collection, special exhibitions, and architecture.

Kimbell Kids Drop-In Studios introduce children (ages 12 and younger) and their adult companions to fun and inspiring ways to enjoy art through gallery explorations and related studio-art projects on selected Saturdays from 1 to 1:45 p.m. The themes are VIPs in June and FUNctional Art in July and August. Sign-up begins at noon in the Kahn Building.

Happy Hours on Fridays from 5 to 7 p.m. in the Kimbell Café feature live music and a selection of beverages and snacks available for purchase. No reservations are required. Members receive a 10% discount on beverages during Happy Hours. Note: The Kimbell Café will not be open for Happy Hour on Friday, June 19, in observance of the Juneteenth holiday, or on July 3, in observance of the Fourth of July holiday.

For Adults

Films

Documentary films feature expert commentary and high-quality cinematography to complement special exhibitions, architecture, and the Kimbell’s permanent collection.

SECOND SUNDAYS, 2 p.m.

Piano Pavilion, Auditorium

No registration required

Space is limited.

JUNE 14

Picasso: A Rebel in Paris (2024, 52 min.)

JULY 12

Munch: Love, Ghosts and Lady Vampires (2022, 90 min.)

AUGUST 9

Modigliani and His Secrets (2020, 53 min.)

Kimbell Casual Fridays

Bring friends and a sense of adventure for interactive gallery experiences that mingle Friday night vibes, collaboration, and creative expression. This free, forty-five-minute program occurs once a month during the Kimbell Café’s regular Happy Hour.

SELECTED FRIDAYS, 5:30–6:15 p.m.

Kahn Building, West Lobby

No registration required

JUNE 26

Muses

JULY 17

Nature Walk

AUGUST 21

Dynasties and Destinies

Fête Nationale Française Happy Hour Celebration

Join the Kimbell and Fort Worth Sister Cities International to celebrate French art and culture. Highlights will include live music by String Theory Manouche, a French-themed scavenger hunt with prizes, and an art-making activity.

FRIDAY, JULY 10, 5–7 p.m.

Kahn Building

No registration required

For Kids and Families

Pictures and Pages

Join us for stories, art, and creative play! This free program is designed for children (ages 4–6) and their adult partners. Spanish-language facilitation is available with advance notice.

FIRST TUESDAYS, 10:30–11:30 a.m.
Kahn Building, Galleries

Registration required

Space is limited.

JULY 7

Parade of Colors

AUGUST 4

Catch of the Day

Photo courtesy of the Kimbell Art Museum

First Thursday Sketching Tours

Designed for homeschool students (K–8 grades), these free programs explore selected themes through sketching and writing activities in the Kimbell’s permanent collection. All materials are provided.

10:30–11:30 a.m.

Kahn Building, Galleries

Registration required

Space is limited.

JUNE 4

Geography Games

AUGUST 6

If These Walls Could Talk: Museum Models

Second Saturdays

Experience dynamic and diverse forms of creative expression during afternoon events hosted in conjunction with the special exhibition The Holy Sepulcher: Treasures from the Terra Sancta Museum, Jerusalem.

Piano Pavilion, Auditorium

No registration required

Space is limited.

JUNE 13, 1–2 p.m.

Texas Camerata presents Echoes of the Holy Sepulcher: 18th-Century Music for Church and Chamber

Sensory Hour / Hora Sensorial

Enjoy a calming, sensory-friendly visit to the Kimbell prior to general public hours. Sensory Hour accommodations include lower light levels, reduced attendance capacity, and quiet zones. Communication boards, social narratives, fidgets, and noise-reduction headsets will be available at the Welcome & Information Table.

Ice Cream Sunday

SUNDAY, JULY 19, 11 a.m.–noon
Kahn Building and Piano Pavilion
Registration required

Family Festival / Fiesta de la Familia

Beat the heat at this event featuring art making, gallery activities, live music, and complimentary Melt Ice Cream (while supplies last).

Photo courtesy of the Kimbell Art Museum

Ice Cream Sunday

SUNDAY, JULY 19, noon–5 p.m.
Kahn Building and Piano Pavilion
No registration required

Teen Summer Studio

Teens interested in developing their studio skills and creative practice are invited to apply to participate in immersive studio workshops led by professional artists. Students will participate in both the morning and afternoon sessions.

MONDAY–FRIDAY, JULY 27–31, 9:30 a.m.–4 p.m.

Piano Pavilion

Applications are due June 15, 2026.

Space is limited.

SUPPORT

The Holy Sepulcher: Treasures from the Terra Sancta Museum, Jerusalem is supported in part by the Fort Worth Tourism Public Improvement District. Promotional support for the Kimbell Art Museum and its exhibitions is provided by American Airlines, the Fort Worth Report, and NBC 5. Additional support is provided by Arts Fort Worth and the Texas Commission on the Arts. Special thanks to the Nuestro Kimbell committee for their support of our community programs.

VISITOR INFORMATION

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