Kimbell Art Museum
Art museum in Fort Worth, Texas
The Kimbell Art Museum in Fort Worth, Texas, hosts an art collection as well as traveling art exhibitions, educational programs and an extensive research library. Its initial artwork came from the private collection of Kay and Velma Kimbell, who also provided funds for a new building to house it.
Established | 1972 |
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Location | Fort Worth, Texas, USA |
Coordinates | 32°44′54″N 97°21′55″W / 32.74833°N 97.36528°W / 32.74833; -97.36528 |
Type | Art museum |
Collections | European Old Masters |
Collection size | 350 |
Director | Eric M. Lee |
Nearest car park | On site (no charge) |
Website | www |
The building was designed by architect Louis I. Kahn and is widely recognized as one of the most significant works of architecture of recent times. It is especially noted for the wash of silvery natural light across its vaulted gallery ceilings.
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