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. DMA serves the city of Dallas and its over 1.2 million residents as well as the North Texas region by presenting 15 exhibitions, publishing two to three catalogues, and offering over 5,800 engaging educational programs. In 2007, the Museum achieved record attendance with over 641,000 visitors; over 276,000 of those visitors participated in a learning program.