KIMBELL ART MUSEUM’S FREE COMMUNITY PROGRAMS THIS SPRING
Gallery discussions, interactive experiences, art making, and lectures, plus fun ways to engage with the special exhibition The Holy Sepulcher: Treasures from the Terra Sancta Museum, Jerusalem, connect visitors of all ages to the works on view at the Kimbell this April and May.
April 8, 2026
FORT WORTH, TX—The Kimbell Art Museum will host free programs for the entire community this spring, including gallery discussions and activities, art making, lectures, and more. Many programs offer interesting ways to learn more about the current special exhibition The Holy Sepulcher: Treasures from the Terra Sancta Museum, Jerusalem.
FREE PUBLIC PROGRAMS
The calendar of events below is accurate as of April 8, 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 Spring Fever in April is and Delicious or Suspicious? in May. 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. The live music lineup includes Allegro Guitar Society, Maddy Montes, Erin Kendell, and more. No reservations are required. Members receive a 10% discount on beverages during Happy Hours.
For Adults
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
APRIL 10
MAY 8
What does the art of the past mean to the artist of the present? In this ongoing program, moderated by Kimbell staff, artists and architects discuss works in the museum’s collection, share the special insights of the practicing professional, and relate older art to contemporary artistic concerns, including their own.
SELECTED SATURDAYS, 11 a.m.–noon
Kahn Building, Galleries
No registration required
APRIL 18
MAY 16
Wednesday Series: Art in Context
These lectures, part of a continuing series, introduce the permanent collection and selected exhibitions on view at the Kimbell.
SELECTED WEDNESDAYS, 12:30–1:30 p.m.
Piano Pavilion, Auditorium
No registration required
Space is limited.
APRIL 22
Martin Schongauer, Michelangelo, and the Torment of Saint Anthony
Emily Friedman, Allen and Kelli Questrom Assistant Curator of Prints and Drawings, Dallas Museum of Art
MAY 13
Taking Care: Preservation of Textiles in Historic Collections
Annette Becker, director, Texas Fashion Collection, College of Visual Arts & Design, University of North Texas, Denton
Evening lectures by distinguished guest speakers address a range of topics relating to the appreciation and interpretation of art.
Piano Pavilion, Auditorium
No registration required
Space is limited.
FRIDAY, MAY 15, 6–7 p.m.
Baroque Goldsmith’s Work: The Kingdom, the Power, and the Glory
Ellenor Alcorn, independent curator and acclaimed specialist in the history of metalwork
Films
Documentary films feature expert commentary and high-quality cinematography to complement special exhibitions, architecture, and the Kimbell’s permanent collection.
Piano Pavilion, Auditorium
No registration required
Space is limited.
SUNDAY, MAY 24, 2–3 p.m.
Explorer Special: Secrets of Christ’s Tomb (2017, 47 min.)
In 2017, a team of religious leaders, architects, scientists, and historians participated in an extremely rare collaboration to restore the Edicule, the structure protecting what many believe is Christ’s tomb, inside the Church of the Holy Sepulcher in Jerusalem. This program offers a behind-the-scenes look at the restoration process and explores theories about the tomb’s origins.
ARTsense
Join guest artist John Bramblitt and Kimbell staff for an interactive discussion that highlights multi-sensory experiences, storytelling, tactile sketching, and opportunities to engage with Bramblitt’s original works. This public program is open to all but designed for adults who are blind or have low vision.
SUNDAY, MAY 17, 2–3:30 p.m.
Kahn Building
Registration required
Space is limited
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.
MAY 7, 10:30–11:30 a.m.
Kahn Building, Galleries
Registration required
Space is limited.
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.
TUESDAY, MAY 5, 10:30–11:30 a.m.
Kahn Building, Galleries
Registration required
Space is limited.
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.
SELECTED SATURDAYS, 2–3 p.m.
Piano Pavilion, Auditorium
No registration required
Space is limited.
APRIL 11
Light and Glory: Sacred Music performed by the University of Dallas Chorale
MAY 9
Students and faculty from area colleges and universities are invited to explore the current special exhibition, participate in gallery and studio activities, enjoy light refreshments, and win trivia game prizes.
The Holy Sepulcher: Treasures from the Terra Sancta Museum, Jerusalem
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 8, 4–6 p.m.
Piano Pavilion
Registration required
Connect with other teens, share experiences, and discover art during free events hosted by the Kimbell Teen Council.
Chalices, Challenges, and Charms
FRIDAY, APRIL 17, 5:30–7:30 p.m.
Piano Pavilion
No registration required
Calling all Daisies! Join us for a free workshop to explore art in nature. Participants will earn their Outdoor Art Maker badge. All materials are provided.
Outdoor Artist
SATURDAY, APRIL 25, 10:30 a.m.–noon
Kahn Building
Registration required
Space is limited.
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.
Permanent Collection Open House
SUNDAY, MAY 3, 10 a.m.–noon
Kahn Building
Registration required
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. Lecture programs are supported in part by the Marlene and Spencer Hays Foundation.
VISITOR INFORMATION
Admission to the museum’s permanent collection is always free. Admission 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.
ABOUT THE KIMBELL ART MUSEUM
The Kimbell Art Museum, owned and operated by the Kimbell Art Foundation, is internationally renowned for both its collections and its architecture. The Kimbell’s collections range in period from antiquity to the twentieth century and include European paintings and sculptures by artists such as Michelangelo, Caravaggio, Artemisia Gentileschi, Bernini, Velázquez, Gainsborough, Monet, Cézanne, Picasso, and Matisse, as well as important examples of Egyptian and classical antiquities. Also included are significant works of Asian art from China, Japan, the Himalayas, and South and Southeast Asia; notable African sculptures primarily from West and Central Africa; and a wide range of ancient American art representing cultures across Mexico and Central and South America.
The museum’s 1972 building, designed by the American architect Louis I. Kahn, is widely regarded as one of the outstanding architectural achievements of the modern era. A second building, designed by Italian architect Renzo Piano, opened in 2013 and now provides space for special exhibitions, dedicated classrooms, and a 289-seat auditorium with excellent acoustics for music. For more information, visit kimbellart.org.