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art museumEIN: 75-0800720 • Form 990 Filings

Dallas Museum of Art

Free General Admission in the Nation’s Largest Contiguous Arts District

1717 N Harwood St, Dallas, TX 75201
Median Dwell: 2.6 hrs
Official Website
Bang-for-Buck Index
95.8/100
Rank #7 NationallyDedicated Crowd Forecast →
100% Free General Admission$310M Civic EndowmentDallas Arts District Anchor
Adult Admission100% FreeEndowed public access
Net Endowment (990)$310.0M73.8x Annual Op Revenue
Annual Attendance700K4.8 ★ (18,400 reviews)
Philanthropic Subsidy$42.14 / visitUnderwritten by donors & trusts

Curatorial Scope & Collection Architecture

Located in the heart of the Dallas Arts District, the DMA holds more than 25,000 works of art spanning 5,000 years of human creativity, offering 100% free general admission to all visitors.

Civic Free Days & Community Policy

100% Free General Admission every single day. Special exhibitions carry an optional ticket.

30-Day Forward Crowd Forecast

Predictive hourly density curves combining search intent, seasonal trends, and local mobility

Low Moderate Busy Peak
Tuesday, 2026-09-01Busy Density (73/100)

Recommended Entry Window: Before 11:00 AM or after 3:30 PM

Forecast StatusClear / Climate Controlled

Hourly Crowd Density Curve (10 AM – 5 PM)

29%
10 AM
55%
11 AM
69%
12 PM
73%
1 PM
67%
2 PM
58%
3 PM
40%
4 PM
22%
5 PM

Total Cost of Visit Calculator

Itemized expense simulation factoring admission tiers, concession markups, parking fees, and pass discounts.

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Estimated Total Visit Outlay
$69for 3 people
Admission Tickets$0
Parking$15
Onsite Dining$54
Cost / Person:$23
Cost / Dwell Hour:$26.50/hr
💡 Cost Optimizer Tips

• Take advantage of 100% Free General Admission every single day. Special exhibitions carry an optional ticket..

IRS Form 990 & Endowment Transparency

EIN: 75-0800720 • Fiscal Year 2024 Filings

501(c)(3) Verified
Endowment Size$310.0M73.8x Program Revenue
Philanthropy & Grants$29.5M87.0% Support Ratio
Admissions Revenue$4.2MOperating Gate Intake
Donor Subsidy / Visit$42.14Philanthropic Underwriting
Total Operating Expenses: $34.5MFiscal Surplus: $1.2M

Dallas Museum of Art’s endowment covers approximately 108 months of operating overhead. Every visitor admission is offset by $42.14 in contributed donations, grants, and investment yields.

Institutional Elasticity & Gate Revenue Simulator

Empirical demand curve simulation calibrated to elasticity coefficient (-0.15)

Elasticity: -0.15
Modeled Adult Admission Ticket Price$15
Free ($0)Current: $0Premium ($90)
Price Adjustment
+100%
vs. $0 baseline
Projected Attendance
553K(-21%)
Annual Foot Traffic
Projected Net Gate Revenue
$8.3M(+$8.3M)
Annual Ticket Gross
Moderate Risk — Volume Churn

May disrupt free-tier civic access and broad community goodwill.

Frequently Asked Questions & Visit Logistics

How much does admission cost?

General admission is 100% free daily for all visitors.

Are there civic free days or discounts?

100% Free General Admission every single day. Special exhibitions carry an optional ticket.

How long should I plan to visit?

Mobility data indicates visitors spend a median dwell time of 2.6 hours to explore the full permanent collection and grounds.

What are the parking and dining options?

On-site garage/lot parking is approximately $15. Dining is serviced by DMA Cafe & Socca Pavilion ($18/meal).

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