Dallas Contemporary

332 reviews

161 Glass St, Dallas, TX 75207

www.dallascontemporary.org

+12148212522

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Dallas Contemporary is a Museum located at 161 Glass St, Dallas, TX 75207. It has received 332 reviews with an average rating of 4.7 stars.

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Hours

Monday11AM-6PM
Tuesday12-5PM
WednesdayClosed
Thursday11AM-6PM
Friday11AM-6PM
Saturday11AM-6PM
Sunday11AM-6PM

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  • The address of Dallas Contemporary: 161 Glass St, Dallas, TX 75207

  • Dallas Contemporary has 4.7 stars from 332 reviews

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  • "I love this place so much"

    "The contemporary set up a great day for my wife and my friends today! They held a yoga and sound bath session in the gallery and later had a talk with the artist Natalie Waddlington"

    "Such a cool experience coming here! The online ticketing worked perfectly and the three galleries were gorgeously informative"

    "Our daughter invited us to Dallas Contemporary just before Halloween"

    "Made a ticket reservation for 2pm today on their website/eventbrite"

Reviews

  • Tashyra O

I love this place so much. I enjoy bringing all my friends here that are new to town. However today a white lady with reddish hair came to the door and was so bothered we walked up to the door to see if they were open and had the nastiest attitude with us. Very unnecessary. It was blocked off with tape but as when we looked on Google it stated open so she proceeds to go back and forth with me on how I didn’t need to walk up to the door because it states closed on the website . I do not understand the negative energy behind her letting us know because it could’ve been handled more professionally. I don’t think you guys should treat guest as such! Keep the positive energy flowing please for people to want to come back!

  • Greg Kurka

The contemporary set up a great day for my wife and my friends today! They held a yoga and sound bath session in the gallery and later had a talk with the artist Natalie Waddlington. Her work is on display right now and it is absolutely fantastic. The works are about finding wonder in your own backyard. The color pallettes are wonderful. The Texas sky plays a big role in these works. Her stylized people and animals are amazing, and capture a lot of complex emotions and feelings. She answered many insightful questions from the curator. The spot is also by a bunch of great places to have lunch. Great day, great art.

  • John Dlabal

Such a cool experience coming here! The online ticketing worked perfectly and the three galleries were gorgeously informative. Birds was incredible as I expected, but my favorite was the Borders gallery by Liu Xiaodong. Talk about a completely immersive art experience, the first gallery has the finished paintings, the second shows his creative genius at work and the third is a documentary explaining it all. I had such a fun time imagining the meaning behind his work and then being able to watch the film describing his thoughts about his own pieces. I highly recommend getting in to see this before it's gone!!

  • Lisa MacKay

Our daughter invited us to Dallas Contemporary just before Halloween. What wonderfully eclectic exhibitions of perspectives. The installations ran the gamut of human emotions from Renata Morales' multimedia experience of love and horror to Peter Halley's brightly colored grid work. The most intriguing were the Kabakov duo's interactive painting retrospectives of the Soviet Union and Shilpa Gupta's multilingual homage to unsung poets. Both immersive installments were enriching and enlightening. Thank you, Dallas Contemporary, for an extraordinary experience.

  • Michael Pedroza

Made a ticket reservation for 2pm today on their website/eventbrite. But upon getting here I was informed that there was a members only event today and we could not go inside. Unbelievable that they would not post this anywhere on their page or block tickets from being reserved. We drove 30 min out of the way for this. Edit: after receiving a reply from the museum on my review, I went ahead and submitted the information requested for the membership. It has been about 3-4 weeks now and I have not heard back from them!

  • Allen

Art is in the eye of the beholder and the exhibitions at this museum showcase that so well. Art should be accessible and this museum does a good job of make sure of it. The exhibitions were very intriguing and I made it a point to read every description. It’s free to enter but I highly recommended donating (museum recommends $5) using a card or cash. The greeter at the door was very knowledgeable and willing to answer any question. I will definitely be back to check out the next exhibits.

  • Lauren Fuller

It looks like the exhibits switch relatively frequently but when I went In May 2018 it was just plain weird. Entry was free but we paid the suggested donation and it was not worth it. Lots of nudity in the art which is fine if you’re looking at like beautiful oil paintings or something but these were photographs and made me feel icky. I guess a lot of people are into this stuff but if you’re just a casual art enjoyer there are several great museums in Fort Worth.

  • Flint O'Brien

It’s free, but upon entering you have to register online for a “ticket”. Name & email are required. For an art gallery, it’s just too strange for me. I really hate giving out my email. So I didn’t proceed further. Up to you whether it’s worth the hassle.
Visited on
Weekday
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
No
Price for adult entry
Free

  • Leah Shelton

Beautiful space with art so thoughtfully displayed. This would be a great date spot! We went with a small group, and it was easy to spread out since the space isn’t too huge. Admission is free, but make sure to book your tickets in advance. There is a free parking lot connected to the museum and another free lot directly adjacent to the museum.

  • John Sparks

Went to see the MARY KATRANTZOU exhibit, it is definitely a must see for anyone but if you are into fashion you can't miss this opportunity! The facility is nice and the art educator was very informational and knew a lot about the exhibit! I would definitely recommend this museum and will be going back for more exhibits!

  • Christina Madera

The Dallas Contemporary is always a blast to go to with a huge variety of different artists from around the world. They have no permanent collection, so the work is always changing, and best of all it's free! The Contemporary runs off just memberships and donations. If you're in the area be sure to pop in for a visit!

  • scott brown

Probably the best museum in Dallas. I love the location, the building, the staff, etc. Opening nights are super fun if you’re a member. The exhibits never miss. I hope one day they can expand the museum, as it is smaller. But this may add to the charms I’ve mentioned. Check it out and donate when you do.

  • Thuy-Mi

I love the Dallas contemporary so much! They always have great exhibits, and the people who work there are so friendly. The museum is free, but they appreciate donations- even if you don't carry cash they have a really handy credit card donation machine that will auto-donate $5 if you swipe your card.

  • Stephen Flores

Absolutely love coming to the Dallas Contemporary Museum! This museum always steals my heart with its fashion exhibits and unique art! The phenomenal simplicity aesthetic completes every exhibition to the max!!! I’m always excited to see a new exhibit at this location in Dallas! …

  • Erin Daniel (Erin)

Great experience at this museum. It was our first visit and the staff was super friendly and answered our questions. The exhibits were fantastic and I loved the variety of styles. I wish there had been a paper bio or description of the pieces but otherwise fantastic.

  • Meghna Jayakumar

This free museum is small but usually has at least one exhibit that will make you feel things and/or ask questions. Because the art is so unique it's better to go with a friend or someone to talk through your thoughts with, in my opinion. True art fans may disagree.

  • Ashley Stimpson

I love this place and the fact that they change it their artist every so often and makes the space completely new to fit the artists needs. They also have a nice education program where they try and work closely with schools to show and give them a love for art.

  • Jenu

Dallas Contemporary is a captivating intersection of art, innovation, and social commentary. Nestled within an industrial backdrop, this gallery serves as a dynamic canvas for contemporary artists to express their ideas on the ever-evolving

  • Mario Cinquemani

Great place in a kind of industrial area, the two girls that work in the front desk very helpful and knowledgeable, always good to have people that truly know about the artists and their oeuvre, also love the fact that you had on one side

  • Isaiah Drake

Wonderful. Contemporary industrial vibe. One of the best galleries I have ever visited. Highly recommend to anyone! DC shows respect to each artist on view by generously spacing the work out. Peaceful atmosphere. Many rooms with hallways.

  • Joseph

Your experience varies greatly depending on what exhibitions are on display, but objectively the Dallas Contemporary is a great gallery. Its a fairly large gallery space with ample area provided between pieces. It wasn’t very busy when I

  • MeSha McClanahan

Amazing gallery with rotating collections. They are having a day/night series right now that has pop up shops where you can get books, local art or even adopt puppies! One of my favorite galleries in Dallas. I'll post a few pictures but

  • Anna Lanza

I visited on a Saturday in the early afternoon. Absolutely lovely. Quiet, not too crowded, not in a very busy area, free admission. Overall, great space with great art and very helpful staff. I highly recommend it and will be back soon!

  • elva

Good lighting and use of space to display work. I especially loved seeing the use of space for the Margarita Cabrera exhibition. My eyes were very satisfied and I felt so many emotions. Looking forward to visiting again soon for more.

  • Priscilla M

i love alllll their exhibits and the fact that they're donation based. almost like going to the library but with art. they're starting to do some new things like after hours events too!

  • Anna Jasmine Guaderrama

Such a fun experience! If you love art and want a more modern or fun style I would absolutely recommend this place!! Very calm atmosphere and not overly crowded like some other places!

  • Andrea S.

This place is worth visiting, specially for art lovers. The three exhibitions were great, parking is easy and the gallery staff is very nice. Jeremy Scott exhibit was amazing!

  • Tiffany H.

Jill was super awesome. Super outgoing and informational. Definitely knowledgeable about a lot of things inside of the museum. Definitely made the visit fun. Thank you! More

  • Brooklynne Clark

My absolute favorite museum in Dallas. I love the location, staff, and atmosphere. It’s my favorite bc they are more focused on the actual art rather than name recognition!

  • Brigitte Briceno

It was lovely. Came with my sister. It's not very big but they had a lot of neat art.
Visited on
Weekend
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
Yes

  • Jennifer Rao

Phenomenal Contemporary Art Museum - Stunning Seasonal Exhibits - Informative Guides - Located in Design District - Free Admission with Donations Accepted - Just Go!

  • Dustin Sweeney

Great space for rotating contemporary work in the heart of the design district. The curator does a wonderful job with the exhibits and I always enjoy coming back.

  • Konrad Shields

I was denied admittance unless I provided my name and email address. I chose not to. First time and last time .there. Too bad., as it looks like a nice venue.

  • Brock Turner

This place has never been a let down. The art always amazes me and is so memorable. I always have an amazing experience here and I always come back for more.

  • Alison McClelland

Weird welcome. There was no one there, and we had to request a time slot online. Difficult app. Just strange. Cool facility and art, though. Not much there.

  • Taryn Talley

Every time I've gone to Dallas Contemporary I've had a good experience. I really enjoy the events they do with other galleries and museums in the area

  • Chris G.

Had a great time seeing their latest installment. Definitely worth a trip and it being free (donations accepted) it's a fun experience

  • rodney alejandro

Wonderful space in Dallas’s design district. The venue supports local artist events and has nice clean lines and airy space about it.

  • Shirley Duong

This place is awesome! It’s definitely a place to go with your friends and support artists. It’s always cool seeing what’s there.

  • Ann Vaughn

Dallas Contemporary houses a well curated collection of contemporary artists. Staff were knowledgeable. I had a nice visit!

  • Andre Ramos-Woodard

amazing exhibitions + the staff was incredibly nice and all of em were dripped out. i should’ve asked them for outfit tips.

  • Lisa Burke-Mata

Fantastic Art displays! Had a wonderful time with my kids and it was free to get in and view the unique Art pieces ❤️

  • Kelly Curran

The whole family had a great visit! While it still has some fleshing-out to occur, I can't wait to see it happen!

  • Brit

My daughter was chosen to display her art work tonight. There were also so many others having a great evening.

  • DUANE J Holloway

Very interesting. I'm glad we went. My kids called the sculptures "creepy " but, I'm sure they won't forget.

  • Jeff H

Really great modern art exhibitions with no entry fee (donations encouraged). Nice spot for a (brief) date.

  • Lorenzo Sands

Excellent exhibits and wonderful staff - very gracious kind and knowledgeable. Great place to get inspired.

  • Zvy D

Amazing art gallery! If you can donate $10.00 please do because I know these people be working hard!

  • Marilisa Soto Gonzalez

It has some nice art pieces. I enjoy walking around and looking at the art and documentary.

  • Logan Fish

Great space with interesting pieces! Got some great conversations going. Will come back!

  • Svitlana Malyukova

Bianca Bondi exhibit was amazing!
Visited on
Weekend
Wait time
No wait

  • Temarra Allen

Beautiful place! The exhibit was nice and the regular showroom was very interesting!

  • Uriah Andersen

It is worth a visit, i recommend it. The staff were a bit cold, on the edge of rude.

  • Martha Diaz

Awesome exhibits . Great art
Visited on
Weekend
Wait time
No wait

  • Deanna Van Besien-Kozacek

Great open space for contemporary exhibits. The Fairey exhibit was very nice.

  • Anthony Bettanin

Fab exhibition from Shepard Fairey, the artist who created the brand Obey.

  • Caroline López-Martínez

Knowledgeable front desk staff and beautifully curated exhibits!

  • Jennifer Hyman

Great exhibit. We will be back when the Spring exhibit opens.

  • Lan Nguyen

Exceptionally curated, love every chance I get to go here.

  • Ruben Padilla

A perfect place to escape the heat and see some cool art!

  • Will Lovell

Great gallery and excellent exhibit by Lonnie Holley!

  • Jacqueline Smith

Always thought provoking art from fantastic artists

  • Maxwell T

Worth checking out.
Visited on
Weekend…
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  • Marie Green-Ylui

Nice Every interesting art pieces around the world

  • Jose Guerra

Love this idea and hope you enjoy this project too

  • Ziesook You (유지숙)

Awesome. Large space and well curated collections.

  • Alexander Hernandez

Great space for contemporary work.

  • Homewherewepark Wildlife

Nice place to see Art …

  • Grant Wissler

Wonderful place to visit.

  • Voloshyn Gallery

Very good museum!!!

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