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Whether you're in Dallas or just visiting, spend your Spring Break at the DMA!
We’re open Monday and Tuesday for you to explore our special exhibitions and permanent collection, and grab a bite at the DMA Cafe. Check out our new menu items, inspired by our special exhibition Marisol: A Retrospective!
On Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, enjoy a variety of free activities for kids and families, including drop-in art making, sensory play, story time in the galleries, and more. Make the most of your break with us!
Please note, scheduled activities for all ages are available Wednesday–Friday.
March 12–14, 2025
ANYTIME ACTIVITIES
C3 Tower Takeover
11:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m., Tower Gallery
Make your way up to Level 4 to explore our temporary Center for Creative Connections space. Make your own mini-sculpture, read a book, play with toys, and more!
Family Gallery Guides
11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., Guest Services Desks
Pick up a kid-friendly guide and learn about selected works of art in the DMA’s collection.
SCHEDULED ACTIVITIES
Pop-Up Art Spot
Noon–2:00 p.m., Level 3
Visit our cart for creative games and activities in the galleries.
Build-a-Thon
1:00–4:00 p.m., Hamon Atrium
Embrace the builder within! Be inspired by artist Marisol’s signature wooden sculptures and then collaborate with others to create a larger-than-life structure.
Pop Art Studio
1:00–4:00 p.m., Tower Studio
Marisol used her own self-portrait to create art that blended reality with a dash of fantasy. In the studio, combine the real and the make believe as you use paint sticks and other drawing materials to create your own portrait with a playful twist!
Material Mashup Play Stations
1:00–4:00 p.m., Founders Room
Experiment with everyday materials in a new way! Test your problem-solving skills in a building challenge, sort through textured materials in a sensory bin, mix colors on a light projector, and more at our mixed-up materials play stations.
Sensory Haven
1:00–4:00 p.m., Level M2
Need a place to take a break? Drop in throughout the day to relax and explore quiet activities. All ages are welcome.
Story Time Tour
2:00 p.m., Meet at the main Guest Services Desk
From tall tales and legends to daring adventures and fairy tales, every work of art has a story! Join DMA Education staff for an interactive story time themed around artworks from the Museum’s collection.
Celebrate the power of creativity and all the ways we "MAKE" in this fun-filled day of free activities for the entire family. Save the date for the first Saturday in November and make it a day at the DMA! Enjoy art making, gallery activities, and live music performances, and have the chance to meet and make alongside local artists.