Fort worth is home to a number of museums and cultural attractions. Art lovers know that they are fortunate to live in a city so rich in culture. One of the best museums in Fort Worth is the Amon Carter Museum. Learn about what makes this museum so special by reading this article.

The Amon Carter museum in Fort Worth Texas is a magnificent place. The museum recently, in 2001, underwent a major expansion for the price of $39 million . The expansion greatly improved what was already a world class museum. The museum has a large variety of permanent exhibitions. One of the most popular is the Frederick Remington and Charles Russell collection. It contains over 100 different paintings and sculptures by the two artists who are considered to be the two most notable artists of the American West. Some would consider that collection the cornerstone of the museum. In addition to the permanent exhibitions, the museum also often plays hosts to a number of touring collections. For example, the museum had the honor of hosting the “Regarding the land” exhibition. This collection of work by Eliot Porter and Robert Ketchum includes photos which let you experience the incredible beauty of natural landscapes. Another past collection was the “Eye of the Beholder” exhibition. It featured the works of artists from the war between the US and Mexico in 1846.

Hopefully you have decided to pay the museum a visit on our next trip to Fort Worth. You can find the museum at 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd. For information on current ticket prices and hours you should call the information line before your visit. The number is 817-738-1933.