Let your imagination roam and explore the art attractions with a diverse collection that tells the story of American history through various styles and subjects at The Amon Carter Museum. With over 700 works of art, including paintings, sculptures, works on paper, photographs, and books, this museum captures a moment in time that leaves the viewer free to fill in the story. In addition to the impressive collection of photographs by 400 photographers, the museum also features significant works in other media by artists like Georgia O'Keeffe, John Singer Sargent, and Alexander Calder. Whether you love photography or other art forms, the Amon Carter Museum is sure to impress.
If you enjoy Broadway musicals, classic stories, and fairy tales, check out Casa Mañana Theatre. This playhouse is famous for its brilliant renditions of beloved productions such as Hairspray and The Wizard of Oz. Casa Mañana Theatre has delighted audiences since 1962 with its Children's Playhouse program. In addition, the theater offers a well-regarded theater school that provides acting, musical theater, dance, and voice classes to kids aged four and above.
Head to the family-friendly event at the authentic Red Steagall Cowboy Gathering and Western Swing Festival, where they celebrate the men and women who work horseback to provide beefsteak for dinner tables across America. The program has been going strong for over 30 years, and they are proud to offer scholarship opportunities to deserving young people. You and your family will have a fun-filled weekend with exciting ranch rodeo competitions, cowboy music and poetry, chuckwagon camps, and western swing music.