Mission

Established in 1903, the Dallas Museum of Art (DMA) Museum collects, preserves, presents, and interprets works of art of the highest quality from diverse cultures and many centuries, including that of our own time. We champion the power of art, embracing our responsibility to engage and educate our community, to contribute to cultural knowledge, and to advance creative endeavor. DMA features an outstanding collection of more than 23,000 works of art from around the world, from ancient to modern times. The DMA's primary program is providing a public art museum to over two million residents of Dallas and the surrounding areas. In 2006, over 255,000 visitors partook of the Museum's varied educational programs.