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1. Dallas of Art • 1717 N. Harwood St., Dallas, TX 75201 • 214-922-1200 • 214-922-1803 • (FREE) • The Dallas Museum of Art's broad collection of art embraces everything from European paintings to Pacific Island sculptures. In fact, more than 23,000 items represent ancient times to the present. Frederic Church's "The Icebergs" and classic impressionist works by masters like Edouard Manet and are part of the large collection. Limestone galleries spiral from a central area, making for easy navigation and outstanding viewing. • Open Thursday 11 am – 9 pm 2. Crow Collection of Asian Art • 2010 Flora, Dallas, TX 75201 • 214-979-6430 • (FREE) • The Crow Collection of Asian Art is nestled like a small jewel in , offering visitors a glimpse of a world possessing serene beauty and tranquility in the heart of the bustling city. The museum features a variety of spaces and multiple galleries focused on the arts of China, India, Japan, Korea and Southeast Asia drawn from cultures, both ancient and contemporary. Just 16 years in operation, this lovingly curated, always- free museum offers a calm setting for quiet reflection and learning in the Dallas Arts District. • Open Thursday 10 am – 9 pm 3. Perot Museum of Nature & Science • 2201 N. Field St., Dallas, TX 75201 • 214-428-5555 • ($17 Adults) • Chock full of amazing artifacts and exhibits, the Perot Museum of Nature & Science in Dallas mesmerizes visitors as it allows them to explore geology, natural history, space, the human body and more. Along with informative exhibits and interactive displays, the facility features an IMAX theater and a planetarium where dramatic, beautifully rendered shows bring the wonders of the world closer. The children's museum within the Perot ensures that young folks are happily engaged as well. • Open Thursday 10 am – 5 pm (Location of Banquet-Thursday 7 pm) 4. Sixth Floor Museum at • 411 Elm St., Dallas, TX 75202 • 214-747-6660 • 888-485-4854 • ($16 Adults) • The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza, located in the former School Book Depository building, examines the life, times, death and legacy of President John F. Kennedy. Nearly 400 photographs, interviews, artifacts, interpretive displays and award-winning videos chronicle the historic chain of events that preceded and surrounded his assassination on November 22, 1963. • Open Thursday 10 am – 6 pm 5. • 1801 N Griffin St., Dallas, TX 75202 • 214-720-2224 • ($21 Adults) • The Dallas World Aquarium is a for-profit aquarium and zoo located in West End Historic District of downtown Dallas, Texas. The zoo aids conservation and education by housing many animals that are threatened or endangered as part of a cooperative breeding program with other zoos around the world. The largest feature of the facility is a fully enclosed multi-story rainforest that takes visitors from the canopy all the way underwater while birds and monkeys roam free amongst the visitors. • Open Thursday 9 am – 5 pm 6. • 2012 Woodall Rodgers Freeway, Dallas, TX 75201 • 214-716-4500 • (FREE) • Klyde Warren Park serves as a central gathering space for Dallas and its visitors. The 5.2-acre deck park, designed by The Office of James Burnett, is an urban green space built over the recessed Woodall Rodgers Freeway between Pearl and St. Paul streets in downtown Dallas. Klyde Warren Park is a highly active space, providing daily free programming for the public ranging from yoga to book signings to outdoor concerts and films. The park is privately operated and managed by the Woodall Rodgers Park Foundation 7. Crow • 2001 Flora St., Dallas, TX 75201 • 214-242-5100 • 214-242-5118 • ($10 Adults) • The Nasher Sculpture Center is a carefully planned museum in Dallas that seamlessly blends indoor and outdoor galleries. While it's reminiscent of an archaeological site, it is thoroughly modern, producing a fascinating dichotomy. The fabulous collection includes works by greats like Pablo Picasso, , Jean Arp, Constantin Brancusi, Max Ernst, Willem de Kooning, , , , Henry Moore and Frank Stella--the list goes on and on. • Open Thursday 11 am - 5 pm Downtown Dallas Attractions

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