Best Museums in Eagle Mountain Lake

"My 2 favorite art museums are the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth and the Kimball Art Museum. Both museums do a nice job of making the art relatable to children with children’s scavenger hunts and on site docents. My children enjoyed the Modern’s exhibits as they were so unique & different. They have works by Pablo Picasso, Jackson Pollock, Mark Rothko, & Andy Warhol."

"Closed Mondays, New Year’s Day, July 4, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day. Fort Worth has several great museums, but the Kimbell is probably the best-known. In fact, it’s routinely called one of the best small museums in the country."

"Housed in a stunning Tadao Ando building, the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth opened in 2002 and is dedicated to international modern and contemporary art. The 53,000-square feet of exhibition space typically shows off up to 150 works at a time—you can expect to see big names like Gerhard Richter, Pablo Picasso, Cindy Sherman, or Richard Serra on any given day. The museum is also home to an excellent restaurant."

"Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth features a collection of international art pieces from contemporary to modern. It leads to displaying and collecting art from 1940 to the present day. The museum has elegant glass, steel, and concrete- designed architecture."

"This building was designed in 2002 by world-renowned Japanese architect Tadao Ando. It has a 1.5 acre pond and a 53,000-square-foot gallery. The modern style relies on geometric shapes, minimal materials and the use of the environment."

"Recommended for families with younger children, the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History is a great way to spend a morning or afternoon. The museum has an outdoor dinosaur dig, a 10,000-square-foot exhibit celebrating the cattle industry, a 9/11 Tribute Exhibit, a giant sized Lite Brite and a 30-foot model of a drilling apparatus to help teach little learners about regional and alternative energy sources. Time Needed: 2 hoursRecommended for: Tweens or younger"

"If you are looking for family trip plans in Fort Worth with children who enjoy hands-on activities, then you must stop at the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History. This location offers a children’s museum and Innovation Studios for elementary-age children. This Fort Worth activity caters to your children’s curiosity and allows you to make a stop in the museum’s 3,000 square-foot stores for educational souvenirs."

"This fascinating museum was constructed with the idea of honoring women of the American West who had displayed extraordinary pioneering courage through the difficult and challenging growth of this amazing State. Think of names like Annie Oakley, Georgia O’Keeffe, Patsy Cline and more; all independent brave ladies whose statues you’ll find here, along with 33,000 sq ft devoted to rare photos, interactive exhibits, captivating artifacts, a traveling exhibit gallery and theater presentations. The grand rotunda, situated within the multi story space is worth a visit alone!"

"The National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame is a museum and association which honors women of the American West who have displayed courage or spirit and who have distinguished themselves while exemplifying the pioneer spirit. The girls were very excited to visit the National Cowgirl Museum in Fort Worth, TX. We arrived right when they opened at 10 am and were the only ones there. The museum is nice, but not very big."

"A must for art lovers, as well as fans of the Wild West, the Sid Richardson Museum displays artwork compiled by collector Sid Richardson between 1942 and 1959. Housed in a replica of an 1880s building, the museum consists primarily of works by American artists Frederic Remington and Charles M. Russell, who famously captured the spirit of the west in their late 19th- and early 20th-century paintings. The collection's pieces show the action, drama, and scenes of daily life in the historical west, including many fine examples by lesser-known artists."

"Fort Worth is serious about its Western art, as the Sid Richardson Museum can attest. Situated just off Sundance Square, this small museum houses the collection of late oilman and philanthropist, Sid Richardson. The collection focuses on the works of Frederic Remington and Charles Russell but includes pieces from other notables of the American West, such as Peter Hurd and Frank Tenney Johnson."

"While browsing Sundance Square, hit up this free museum that is full of art from the American West. Sid Richardson Museum has both a permanent art collection and special exhibits that all feature Western artists and art like paintings and sculptures."

"Fort Worth has a long aviation history—it's the home of American Airlines and a massive Lockheed Martin aeronautics plant, after all. Embrace the city's unique history at the Fort Worth Aviation Museum. Plane nerds can get up close and personal with more than 25 warbirds, including an F-18 Hornet and an F-4 Phantom II."

"Next up is the Northside's Fort Worth Aviation Museum, situated at 3300 Ross Ave. With five stars out of 10 reviews on Yelp, the museum has proven to be a local favorite. The museum is home to dozens of historical aircraft units that you can walk right up to and touch yourself."

"This is a fascinating museum and one in which to learn so much about the Civil War. It is actually the largest Civil War museum west of the Mississippi River, its galleries sharing many fascinating artifacts with exhibits that are on loan from the Texas Division of the United Daughters of the Confederacy. There are three separate galleries to explore, displaying many items relative to the war, including an amazing Victorian dress collection, uniforms, rifles, flags, cannon artillery, and much more."

"The Texas Civil War Museum provides an impartial and in-depth look into the nation’s bloody war. While the southern United States carry the reputation of romanticizing the loss of the Civil War, this museum holds both Union and Confederate artifacts and details each side’s history. The collection includes over 3,000 items, ranging from uniforms and weapons to amputation kits."

"It did not even exist before 1975, and we have a very wise man to thank for making this exist now. Professor Ulrich Herrmann was the one who said that the University of Texas should have a planetarium. And, fortunately, there was a building with a round global top that fit the role of being a planetarium quite well."

"Let’s get back into the city center and check out a few aesthetic places. If you want to have a quiet afternoon appreciating and looking at different art styles, then we got the Arlington Museum of Art for you!. The object of the focus of the Arlington Museum of Art is mainly the different contemporary arts of Texas."

"Formerly known as Chimera Brewing Company, Fort Brewery & Pizza pairs their expertly brewed beers with homemade pizzas created from generational family recipes—take your pick between potato & rosemary, Diavola (shredded mozzarella and spicy salami), the Woodsman (roasted garlic, rosemary, mushrooms, potatoes, goat cheese, and a fresh-cracked egg), and more yummy pies. Beer-wise, opt for the Grey Eagle (a Hefeweizen featuring hints of clove, banana, vanilla, and bubble gum), the Clara (a Kolsch), or the Moonrider, a full-bodied, roasty, malty oatmeal stout. Laid-back and friendly, Fort Brewery is the best place in town to indulge your beer and pizza cravings."

"Fort Brewery and Pizza was recently voted in the top 5 brewpubs in Texas by Texas Monthly. Not only have they tailored the environment to a standard of excellence, they brew beers to match it. Fort Brewery and Pizza is another spot on our list that serves up incredible food to match their beer."

"From the yummy pizza and pretzels to the awesome patio space and video games, this is a great place for families. Kids will love playing Mortal Combat and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, and you'll love the fresh brews and food. Online: fortbrewery.com"

"One of the newest additions to the Fort Worth beer scene, Turning Point Beer focuses on producing high-quality hazy New England IPAs, along with a number of other cool, experimental brews. There’s also a robust events calendar with weekly trivia nights and bingo games, while the taproom is open all week. Continue to 9 of 9 below."

"Housed in a stunning Tadao Ando building, the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth opened in 2002 and is dedicated to international modern and contemporary art. The 53,000-square feet of exhibition space typically shows off up to 150 works at a time—you can expect to see big names like Gerhard Richter, Pablo Picasso, Cindy Sherman, or Richard Serra on any given day. The museum is also home to an excellent restaurant."

"Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth features a collection of international art pieces from contemporary to modern. It leads to displaying and collecting art from 1940 to the present day. The museum has elegant glass, steel, and concrete- designed architecture."

"This building was designed in 2002 by world-renowned Japanese architect Tadao Ando. It has a 1.5 acre pond and a 53,000-square-foot gallery. The modern style relies on geometric shapes, minimal materials and the use of the environment."

"Let’s get back into the city center and check out a few aesthetic places. If you want to have a quiet afternoon appreciating and looking at different art styles, then we got the Arlington Museum of Art for you!. The object of the focus of the Arlington Museum of Art is mainly the different contemporary arts of Texas."

"Gallery 414 offers an art space for contemporary art exhibitions in various media and subject matter. They offer a non-commercial art space for new and known artists. The gallery provides an avenue for them to showcase their masterpieces."

"Born and raised in Jamaica, Chef Barbara Renfro will send your taste buds straight to the island with a menu of classic Caribbean recipes. The place was featured on Food Network’s Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives — and with menu faves like fried plantains, Jamaican patties, jerk chicken, and steamed whole fish along with live reggae music every Friday and Saturday night, it’s no wonder. There’s also an Island lunch buffet for a delicious getaway during the day."

"While it’s not necessarily a traditional brunch spot, a visit to Fort Worth is not complete without a stop at Ol’ South Pancake House. The restaurant has been family-owned since 1962, and offers up a straightforward menu that has been labeled Fort Worth’s ‘best breakfast’ 6 years running. Give the famous German pancakes a try, or fill up on a biscuits’n’gravy skillet."

"Those looking for an old-school breakfast at a small-town, traditional diner should venture a couple of miles away to Ol’ South Pancake House. This cheap yet delicious spot offers German pancakes, Swedish crepes, a build-your-own skillet, chicken fried steak, breakfast tacos and much more."