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	== History ==		== History ==

	Amon G. Carter Sr. (1879–1955) was a defining figure in the development of Fort Worth, most notably as the ~~founder and~~ publisher of the ''Fort Worth Star-Telegram''. He actively promoted the city's growth and cultivated personal relationships with prominent artists, including Frederic Remington and Charles M. Russell, whose works formed the initial core of what would become the museum's collection. Carter's collecting was driven less by systematic acquisition strategy than by personal enthusiasm — he acquired art that reflected his deep appreciation for the American West and the rugged individualism he associated with it.		Amon G. Carter Sr. (1879–1955) was a defining figure in the development of Fort Worth, most notably as the long-time publisher of the ''Fort Worth Star-Telegram'', which he acquired in 1908 and built into the dominant newspaper of the region. He actively promoted the city's growth and cultivated personal relationships with prominent artists, including Frederic Remington and Charles M. Russell, whose works formed the initial core of what would become the museum's collection. Carter's collecting was driven less by systematic acquisition strategy than by personal enthusiasm; he acquired art that reflected his deep appreciation for the American West and the rugged individualism he associated with it.

	Following Amon Carter's death in 1955, his daughter Nina Carter Bowden ~~and~~ the trustees of the Amon G. Carter Foundation worked to establish a permanent public institution for the collection. The formal establishment of the Amon Carter Museum of American Art was made possible by a substantial endowment from the Carter estate, along with a commitment from the City of Fort Worth to provide a suitable site in the Cultural District. The original museum building, designed by Philip Johnson in a refined modernist style featuring a loggia of open arches facing the city, opened on January 21, 1961.<ref>{{cite web \|title=About the Carter \|url=https://www.cartermuseum.org/about \|publisher=Amon Carter Museum of American Art \|access-date=2025-04-01}}</ref> Johnson returned to expand the building in 1964 and again in 1977, each time extending the structure while preserving the character of the original design.		Following Amon Carter's death in 1955, his daughter Nina Carter Bowden together with the trustees of the Amon G. Carter Foundation worked to establish a permanent public institution for the collection. The formal establishment of the Amon Carter Museum of American Art was made possible by a substantial endowment from the Carter estate, along with a commitment from the City of Fort Worth to provide a suitable site in the Cultural District. The museum was originally known as the Amon Carter Museum of Western Art, a name that reflected the founding collection's emphasis; it was subsequently renamed the Amon Carter Museum of American Art to reflect the institution's broadening scope. The original museum building, designed by Philip Johnson (1906–2005) in a refined modernist style featuring a loggia of open arches facing the city, opened on January 21, 1961.<ref>{{cite web \|title=About the Carter \|url=https://www.cartermuseum.org/about \|publisher=Amon Carter Museum of American Art \|access-date=2025-04-01}}</ref> Johnson returned to expand the building in 1964 and again in 1977, each time extending the structure while preserving the character of the original design.

	A more substantial expansion followed in 2001, ~~adding~~ significant underground gallery space and a new entrance ~~building~~. The museum continues to operate as a non-profit institution, supported by endowments, donations, and grants. In early 2025, the Carter announced the acquisition of nearly 50 works spanning photography, painting, drawing, and prints — one of the largest single-year acquisition efforts in its recent history. The acquisitions included works by Chuck Ramirez, courtesy of Ruiz-Healy Art, and a range of pieces reflecting a broader diversity of perspectives in American art.<ref>{{cite web \|title=The Carter Announces 2025 Acquisitions Reflecting a Multiplicity of Perspectives in American Art \|url=https://www.cartermuseum.org/press-release/carter-announces-2025-acquisitions-reflecting-multiplicity-perspectives-american \|publisher=Amon Carter Museum of American Art \|date=2025}}</ref><ref>{{cite news \|title=Amon Carter Museum announces diverse art acquisitions \|url=https://www.star-telegram.com/entertainment/fort-worth/article312590884.html \|work=Fort Worth Star-Telegram \|access-date=2025-04-01}}</ref>		A more substantial expansion followed in 2001, designed by Japanese architect Tadao Ando. The Ando addition introduced significant underground gallery space and a new entrance pavilion that connected to Johnson's original structure, and it stands as one of Ando's most prominent works in American museum architecture. The museum continues to operate as a non-profit institution, supported by endowments, donations, and grants. In early 2025, the Carter announced the acquisition of nearly 50 works spanning photography, painting, drawing, and prints — one of the largest single-year acquisition efforts in its recent history. The acquisitions included works by Chuck Ramirez, courtesy of Ruiz-Healy Art, and a range of pieces reflecting a broader diversity of perspectives in American art.<ref>{{cite web \|title=The Carter Announces 2025 Acquisitions Reflecting a Multiplicity of Perspectives in American Art \|url=https://www.cartermuseum.org/press-release/carter-announces-2025-acquisitions-reflecting-multiplicity-perspectives-american \|publisher=Amon Carter Museum of American Art \|date=2025}}</ref><ref>{{cite news \|title=Amon Carter Museum announces diverse art acquisitions \|url=https://www.star-telegram.com/entertainment/fort-worth/article312590884.html \|work=Fort Worth Star-Telegram \|access-date=2025-04-01}}</ref>

			== Architecture ==

			The original museum building, completed in 1961, was designed by Philip Johnson and is widely regarded as one of his finest works in Texas. Johnson clad the structure in honey-colored Cordova Cream shellstone quarried in Texas, giving the building a warmth and regional specificity that distinguishes it from the more severe modernist buildings of the same era. The south-facing loggia — a row of five open arches spanning the building's primary facade — creates a sheltered transitional space between the exterior landscape and the galleries within. Johnson conceived the building to sit in conversation with the gentle slope of the site rather than to dominate it, and the result is a structure whose scale feels measured and human even as its formal vocabulary is clearly monumental. Reflecting pools and open terraces extend the architectural composition into the surrounding grounds. Johnson returned to the building twice — adding a wing in 1964 and a further addition in 1977 — each time working to preserve the proportional logic and material palette of the original.

			The 2001 expansion, designed by Tadao Ando, represents a significant architectural intervention in its own right. Ando's addition is largely subterranean, placing new gallery space below grade and capping it with a new entrance pavilion that mediates between his characteristically spare concrete aesthetic and the shellstone warmth of Johnson's earlier work. The underground galleries allow for the display of light-sensitive works, particularly photographs, under carefully controlled conditions. The ensemble of Johnson's 1961 structure and Ando's 2001 addition is frequently cited in discussions of American museum architecture as an example of successfully layering the work of two major architects across decades without undermining either.

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	== Collection ==		== Collection ==

	The permanent collection numbers more than 50,000 objects and is organized around several areas of sustained institutional strength.<ref>{{cite web \|title=Collection \|url=https://www.cartermuseum.org/collection \|publisher=Amon Carter Museum of American Art \|access-date=2025-04-01}}</ref> The Western American holdings — built on Carter's personal acquisitions of Remington bronzes and Russell paintings — remain among the finest anywhere, with works that document the mythology and material reality of life in the 19th-century American West. The 19th-century landscape collection includes paintings by Thomas Cole, Albert Bierstadt, and Winslow Homer. American modernism is well represented through works by Georgia O'Keeffe, Stuart Davis, and their contemporaries.		The permanent collection numbers more than 50,000 objects and is organized around several areas of sustained institutional strength.<ref>{{cite web \|title=Collection \|url=https://www.cartermuseum.org/collection \|publisher=Amon Carter Museum of American Art \|access-date=2025-04-01}}</ref> The Western American holdings — built on Carter's personal acquisitions of Frederic Remington bronzes and Charles M. Russell paintings — remain among the finest anywhere, with works that document both the mythology and the material reality of life in the 19th-century American West. The 19th-century landscape collection includes paintings by Thomas Cole, Albert Bierstadt, and Winslow Homer, situating the Carter as a significant repository of the Hudson River School and its successors. American modernism is well represented through works by Georgia O'Keeffe, Stuart Davis, and their contemporaries; the museum has developed particular expertise in the relationship between O'Keeffe's practice and the landscapes of the American Southwest, a connection that informs both its collection and its public programming.<ref>{{cite web \|title=Guided Tour: Georgia O'Keeffe and the Carter \|url=https://www.cartermuseum.org/events/guided-tour-georgia-okeeffe-and-carter-032926 \|publisher=Amon Carter Museum of American Art \|access-date=2025-04-01}}</ref>

	Photography is arguably the collection's most distinctive strength. The Carter holds ~~tens of thousands of~~ photographs, covering the full history of the medium in America from its daguerreotype origins through contemporary practice. The collection includes landmark holdings in 19th-century survey photography, early pictorialism, and mid-20th-century documentary work. The museum's Photo Forum program, which pools resources from a consortium of supporting members, has funded significant acquisitions annually for decades and continues to add works that ~~push~~ the collection ~~forward~~.<ref>{{cite news \|title=Amon Carter boosts art collection in 2025 \|url=https://www.nbcdfw.com/entertainment/the-scene/amon-carter-museum-of-american-art-acquires-nearly-50-works-in-2025/3950183/ \|work=NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth \|access-date=2025-04-01}}</ref>		Photography is arguably the collection's most distinctive strength. The Carter holds more than 40,000 photographs, covering the full history of the medium in America from its daguerreotype origins through contemporary practice. The collection includes landmark holdings in 19th-century survey photography — including work produced for the great geological and geographical surveys of the American West — as well as early pictorialism and mid-20th-century documentary work. Among the photographers represented in depth are Laura Gilpin, whose archive the museum holds, as well as works by Roy DeCarava, whose 1956 photograph ''Dancers, NYC'' (accession number P1991.13.3) exemplifies the collection's strength in mid-century American documentary photography. The museum's 2013 exhibition ''Color! American Photography Transformed'' drew on these holdings to trace the history of color photography in America, demonstrating the interpretive range the collection supports. The museum's Photo Forum program, which pools resources from a consortium of supporting members, has funded significant acquisitions annually for decades and continues to add works that extend the collection's historical and contemporary reach.<ref>{{cite news \|title=Amon Carter boosts art collection in 2025 \|url=https://www.nbcdfw.com/entertainment/the-scene/amon-carter-museum-of-american-art-acquires-nearly-50-works-in-2025/3950183/ \|work=NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth \|access-date=2025-04-01}}</ref>

	In 2025, the museum's acquisitions reflected a deliberate effort to expand the range of voices represented in the collection. New works brought in artists whose practices engage with race, gender, identity, and memory alongside more traditional subjects in American art history. The Star-Telegram reported that the 2025 group was among the most diverse in the museum's acquisition history.<ref>{{cite news \|title=Amon Carter Museum announces diverse art acquisitions \|url=https://www.star-telegram.com/entertainment/fort-worth/article312590884.html \|work=Fort Worth Star-Telegram \|access-date=2025-04-01}}</ref>		In 2025, the museum's acquisitions reflected a deliberate effort to expand the range of voices represented in the collection. New works brought in artists whose practices engage with race, gender, identity, and memory alongside more traditional subjects in American art history. The ''Fort Worth Star-Telegram'' reported that the 2025 group was among the most diverse in the museum's acquisition history.<ref>{{cite news \|title=Amon Carter Museum announces diverse art acquisitions \|url=https://www.star-telegram.com/entertainment/fort-worth/article312590884.html \|work=Fort Worth Star-Telegram \|access-date=2025-04-01}}</ref>

	== Culture ==		== Culture ==

	The Amon Carter Museum of American Art occupies a significant position in the cultural life of Fort Worth and the wider North Texas region. The museum's education programs include guided tours, lectures, workshops, and family activities designed to reach audiences well beyond the traditional museum visitor. These programs are generally tied closely to whatever is on view in the galleries, giving visitors context that the objects alone ~~don't~~ always supply.		The Amon Carter Museum of American Art occupies a significant position in the cultural life of Fort Worth and the wider North Texas region. The museum's education programs include guided tours, lectures, workshops, and family activities designed to reach audiences well beyond the traditional museum visitor. These programs are generally tied closely to whatever is on view in the galleries, giving visitors context that the objects alone do not always supply.

	The museum supports scholarly research through fellowship programs and a robust publication record. Its research library holds archival materials, artist files, and rare books relevant to American art history, and ~~it's~~ open to qualified researchers. The Carter also hosts temporary exhibitions drawn from other institutions and private collections, a practice that regularly brings works to Fort Worth that ~~wouldn't~~ otherwise be seen in the region.		The museum supports scholarly research through fellowship programs and a robust publication record. Its research library holds archival materials, artist files, and rare books relevant to American art history, and is open to qualified researchers. Among the institution's notable publications is ''The Allure of Paper: Watercolors and Drawings from the Amon Carter Museum of American Art'', which documents the museum's holdings in works on paper and reflects the scholarly standard the Carter applies to its permanent collection. The Carter also hosts temporary exhibitions drawn from other institutions and private collections, a practice that regularly brings works to Fort Worth that would not otherwise be seen in the region.

	In early 2025, the museum presented an exhibition examining four decades of excellence in Black photojournalism — a show that drew attention for both its historical scope and its timeliness, arriving at a moment of renewed public interest in documentary photography and its social function.<ref>{{cite news \|title=Capturing 40 Years of Excellence in Photojournalism \|url=https://www.papercitymag.com/arts/black-photojournalism-the-amon-carter-museum-of-american-art-fort-worth/ \|work=PaperCity Magazine \|access-date=2025-04-01}}</ref> The exhibition exemplified the museum's ongoing effort to connect its historic photography holdings with living practice and contemporary conversation.		In early 2025, the museum presented an exhibition examining four decades of excellence in Black photojournalism, a show that drew attention for both its historical scope and its timeliness, arriving at a moment of renewed public interest in documentary photography and its social function.<ref>{{cite news \|title=Capturing 40 Years of Excellence in Photojournalism \|url=https://www.papercitymag.com/arts/black-photojournalism-the-amon-carter-museum-of-american-art-fort-worth/ \|work=PaperCity Magazine \|access-date=2025-04-01}}</ref> The exhibition exemplified the museum's ongoing effort to connect its historic photography holdings with living practice and contemporary conversation.

	The museum's digital presence includes an online collection database that allows users to search and browse holdings remotely~~. It doesn't replace the experience of seeing the work in person~~, ~~but it does make~~ the collection ~~far~~ more accessible to researchers and the general public than a physical-only model would allow.		The museum's digital presence includes an online collection database that allows users to search and browse holdings remotely, making the collection substantially more accessible to researchers and the general public than a physical-only model would allow.

	== Visiting ==		== Visiting ==

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	The Amon Carter Museum of American Art is situated in the Cultural District of Fort Worth, Texas. This district is a concentrated area of museums, theaters, and cultural venues, making it a significant destination for arts and culture in the region. The museum’s location at 3501 Camp Bowie Boulevard places it in close proximity to other major institutions such as the Kimbell Art Museum, the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth, and the Fort Worth Botanic Garden. The Cultural District’s development has been a deliberate effort by the City of Fort Worth to establish a vibrant and accessible arts community. <ref>{{cite web \|title=City of Dallas \|url=https://www.dallascityhall.com \|work=dallascityhall.com \|access-date=2026-02-25}}</ref>		The Amon Carter Museum of American Art is situated in the Cultural District of Fort Worth, Texas. This district is a concentrated area of museums, theaters, and cultural venues, making it a significant destination for arts and culture in the region. The museum’s location at 3501 Camp Bowie Boulevard places it in close proximity to other major institutions such as the Kimbell Art Museum, the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth, and the Fort Worth Botanic Garden. The Cultural District’s development has been a deliberate effort by the City of Fort Worth to establish a vibrant and accessible arts community. <ref>{{cite web \|title=City of Dallas \|url=https://www.dallascityhall.com \|work=dallascityhall.com \|access-date=2026-02-25}}</ref>

	The museum grounds themselves are notable for their landscaping and integration with the surrounding environment. The 2001 expansion, designed by Tadao Ando, features a minimalist aesthetic that emphasizes natural light and open space. The building’s design incorporates reflecting pools and native plants, creating a serene and contemplative atmosphere. The museum’s location within the broader urban landscape of Fort Worth also contributes to its accessibility and visibility, making it a landmark destination for both local residents and visitors.		The museum grounds themselves are notable for their landscaping and integration with the surrounding environment. The 2001 expansion, designed by [https://biography.wiki/a/Tadao_Ando Tadao Ando], features a minimalist aesthetic that emphasizes natural light and open space. The building’s design incorporates reflecting pools and native plants, creating a serene and contemplative atmosphere. The museum’s location within the broader urban landscape of Fort Worth also contributes to its accessibility and visibility, making it a landmark destination for both local residents and visitors.

	== Culture ==		== Culture ==

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	Amon G. Carter (1877–1957) was a key figure in the development of Fort Worth, notably as the publisher of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram. He actively promoted the city’s growth and cultivated relationships with prominent artists, including Frederic Remington and Charles M. Russell, whose works formed the initial core of the museum’s collection. Carter’s collecting habits were not systematic in the traditional sense; rather, he acquired art that appealed to his personal tastes and reflected his appreciation for the American spirit, particularly the rugged individualism associated with the West. <ref>{{cite web \|title=Dallas Morning News \|url=https://www.dallasnews.com \|work=dallasnews.com \|access-date=2026-02-25}}</ref>		Amon G. Carter (1877–1957) was a key figure in the development of Fort Worth, notably as the publisher of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram. He actively promoted the city’s growth and cultivated relationships with prominent artists, including Frederic Remington and Charles M. Russell, whose works formed the initial core of the museum’s collection. Carter’s collecting habits were not systematic in the traditional sense; rather, he acquired art that appealed to his personal tastes and reflected his appreciation for the American spirit, particularly the rugged individualism associated with the West. <ref>{{cite web \|title=Dallas Morning News \|url=https://www.dallasnews.com \|work=dallasnews.com \|access-date=2026-02-25}}</ref>

	Following Amon Carter’s death, his sister Nina Carter Bowden continued to add to the collection. The formal establishment of the Amon Carter Museum of American Art was solidified by a substantial endowment from the Carter estate, as well as a commitment from the city of Fort Worth to provide a suitable location and ongoing support. The original museum building, designed by Philip Johnson, opened in 1961 and was subsequently expanded in 2001 with an addition designed by Tadao Ando. This expansion significantly increased the museum’s exhibition space and enhanced its ability to accommodate its growing collection and diverse programming. The museum continues to operate as a non-profit institution, supported by endowments, donations, and grants.		Following Amon Carter’s death, his sister Nina Carter Bowden continued to add to the collection. The formal establishment of the Amon Carter Museum of American Art was solidified by a substantial endowment from the Carter estate, as well as a commitment from the city of Fort Worth to provide a suitable location and ongoing support. The original museum building, designed by Philip Johnson, opened in 1961 and was subsequently expanded in 2001 with an addition designed by [https://biography.wiki/t/Tadao_Ando Tadao Ando]. This expansion significantly increased the museum’s exhibition space and enhanced its ability to accommodate its growing collection and diverse programming. The museum continues to operate as a non-profit institution, supported by endowments, donations, and grants.

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The Amon Carter Museum of American Art, located in Fort Worth, Texas, holds a preeminent collection of American art, spanning from the early 19th century to the present. Founded in 1961, the museum was established through the substantial bequest of Amon G. Carter, a prominent Fort Worth businessman and philanthropist, and his sister Nina Carter Bowden. The museum’s focus remains on American paintings, sculpture, and works on paper, with particular strengths in 19th-century landscape and genre painting, early 20th-century American modernism, and the art of the American West.

== History ==

Amon G. Carter (1877–1957) was a key figure in the development of Fort Worth, notably as the publisher of the *Fort Worth Star-Telegram*. He actively promoted the city’s growth and cultivated relationships with prominent artists, including Frederic Remington and Charles M. Russell, whose works formed the initial core of the museum’s collection. Carter’s collecting habits were not systematic in the traditional sense; rather, he acquired art that appealed to his personal tastes and reflected his appreciation for the American spirit, particularly the rugged individualism associated with the West. <ref>{{cite web |title=Dallas Morning News |url=https://www.dallasnews.com |work=dallasnews.com |access-date=2026-02-25}}</ref>

Following Amon Carter’s death, his sister Nina Carter Bowden continued to add to the collection. The formal establishment of the Amon Carter Museum of American Art was solidified by a substantial endowment from the Carter estate, as well as a commitment from the city of Fort Worth to provide a suitable location and ongoing support. The original museum building, designed by Philip Johnson, opened in 1961 and was subsequently expanded in 2001 with an addition designed by Tadao Ando. This expansion significantly increased the museum’s exhibition space and enhanced its ability to accommodate its growing collection and diverse programming. The museum continues to operate as a non-profit institution, supported by endowments, donations, and grants.

== Geography ==

The Amon Carter Museum of American Art is situated in the Cultural District of Fort Worth, Texas. This district is a concentrated area of museums, theaters, and cultural venues, making it a significant destination for arts and culture in the region. The museum’s location at 3501 Camp Bowie Boulevard places it in close proximity to other major institutions such as the Kimbell Art Museum, the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth, and the Fort Worth Botanic Garden. The Cultural District’s development has been a deliberate effort by the City of Fort Worth to establish a vibrant and accessible arts community. <ref>{{cite web |title=City of Dallas |url=https://www.dallascityhall.com |work=dallascityhall.com |access-date=2026-02-25}}</ref>

The museum grounds themselves are notable for their landscaping and integration with the surrounding environment. The 2001 expansion, designed by Tadao Ando, features a minimalist aesthetic that emphasizes natural light and open space. The building’s design incorporates reflecting pools and native plants, creating a serene and contemplative atmosphere. The museum’s location within the broader urban landscape of Fort Worth also contributes to its accessibility and visibility, making it a landmark destination for both local residents and visitors.

== Culture ==

The Amon Carter Museum of American Art plays a vital role in the cultural landscape of Fort Worth and the wider North Texas region. The museum’s collection and exhibitions are designed to promote an understanding and appreciation of American art and its historical context. The museum offers a range of educational programs, including guided tours, lectures, workshops, and family activities, aimed at engaging diverse audiences. These programs are often designed to complement the museum’s exhibitions and provide deeper insights into the art on display.

Beyond its core collection, the museum actively supports contemporary artists through exhibitions and acquisitions. It fosters scholarly research through fellowships and publications, contributing to the broader field of American art history. The museum also hosts temporary exhibitions featuring works from other institutions and private collections, providing opportunities to showcase a wider range of American art. The museum’s commitment to accessibility extends to its digital presence, with a comprehensive website and online resources that allow audiences to explore the collection and learn about American art from anywhere in the world.

== Attractions ==

The museum’s permanent collection is a major draw for visitors, featuring iconic works by artists such as Frederic Remington, Charles M. Russell, Thomas Cole, Winslow Homer, Georgia O'Keeffe, and Stuart Davis. The collection of Western art, reflecting Amon Carter’s initial interests, is particularly renowned, with numerous paintings and sculptures depicting scenes of the American West and its inhabitants. The museum’s holdings of American modernism are also significant, showcasing the diverse artistic movements that emerged in the early 20th century. <ref>{{cite web |title=Dallas Morning News |url=https://www.dallasnews.com |work=dallasnews.com |access-date=2026-02-25}}</ref>

In addition to the permanent collection, the Amon Carter Museum of American Art regularly hosts temporary exhibitions that explore specific themes, artists, or periods in American art history. These exhibitions often feature works that have not been previously displayed, providing visitors with new opportunities to engage with American art. The museum’s architecture, particularly the Tadao Ando addition, is itself an attraction, offering a unique and visually striking space for experiencing art. The museum’s grounds and gardens also provide a peaceful and inviting environment for visitors to relax and reflect.

== Getting There ==

The Amon Carter Museum of American Art is readily accessible by car, with ample parking available on-site. The museum is located near major highways, including Interstate 30 and Camp Bowie Boulevard, making it easily reachable from various parts of Fort Worth and the surrounding areas. Public transportation options are also available, with bus routes serving the Cultural District. Information regarding specific bus routes and schedules can be found on the Trinity Metro website. <ref>{{cite web |title=City of Dallas |url=https://www.dallascityhall.com |work=dallascityhall.com |access-date=2026-02-25}}</ref>

For visitors traveling from Dallas, the museum is approximately 45 miles east of downtown Dallas. Depending on traffic conditions, the drive typically takes between 45 minutes and an hour. Ride-sharing services, such as Uber and Lyft, are also available and provide a convenient option for transportation. The museum’s location within the Cultural District makes it easy to combine a visit to the Amon Carter with other cultural attractions in the area.

== See Also ==

[[Cultural District (Fort Worth)]]
[[Kimbell Art Museum]]
[[Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth]]

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