KIMBELL ART MUSEUM’S FREE COMMUNITY PROGRAMS THIS SUMMER
Films, Happy Hours for Adults; Festivals, Activities, Performances and More for Kids & Families
June 4, 2026
FORT WORTH, TX—The Kimbell Art Museum will host free programs for the entire community this summer, including films, happy hours, performances, and more. The museum’s signature summer event, the free Family Festival/Fiesta de la Familia, takes place on National Ice Cream Sunday, July 19, and includes free ice cream from Melt. And many programs throughout the summer 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 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.)
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
JULY 17
AUGUST 21
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
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
AUGUST 4
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
AUGUST 6
If These Walls Could Talk: Museum Models
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
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).
SUNDAY, JULY 19, noon–5 p.m.
Kahn Building and Piano Pavilion
No registration required
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
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.
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