06.23.2023

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Cowtown, a cultural capital

Time to learn: 17 museums in Fort Worth

The Livestock Exchange Building now houses the North Fort Worth Historical Society Museum. | Photo by FTWtoday

Museums are the cultural hubs of Fort Worth. Whether you’re looking to learn something new about Cowtown or plotting a way to spend your Saturday afternoon, here are 14 museums to visit in our city.

History

Stockyards Museum, 131 E. Exchange Ave. | $0-$2
Located in the 1902 Livestock Exchange Building, a collection of artifacts, photos, and exhibits document everything from Fort Worth’s Native American connections, and the Chisholm Trail, to the livestock market.

Don’t miss: Walk around the corner from the museum to see the cattle brands.

Arts

Amon Carter Museum of American Art, 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd. | Free
The Carter draws back on our Fort Worth roots, featuring world-class collections that feel like home in an architectural masterpiece by Phillip Johnson.

Don’t miss: Frederic Remington’s bronze sculpture “The Broncho Buster.”

FTW-fwmsh-front — The Fort Worth Museum of Science and History opened in the 1940s at the Fort Worth Children’s Museum.
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Science

Fort Worth Museum of Science and History, 1600 Gendy St. | $0-$16
The big colorful blocky museum was designed by Ricardo Legorreta. The museum features the first IMAX dome theater in the southwest, which is currently under construction, as well as the newly opened Noble Planetarium and Space Gallery.

Pro tip: A general ticket includes admission to the Cattle Raisers Museum.

Western sports

National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame, 1720 Gendy St. | $0-$12
The only museum in the world dedicated to honoring women in the West features not only horsewomen, but female pioneers in the arts, humanitarian efforts, business, education, and writing.

Don’t miss: The “Sergeant Reckless” horse statue in Alice Walton Park.

What did we miss? If you know a museum that’s not on the list, let us know using this survey.

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Events

Friday, June 23

Summer Dance Concert | Friday, June 23-Sunday, June 25 | 8:30 p.m. | The Shops at Clearfork, 5188 Monahans Ave., Fort Worth | Free | The Ballet Concerto will present its 41st annual Summer Dance Concert with performances from world-renowned choreographers.
Los Lonely Boys | Friday, June 23 | 10 p.m. | Billy Bob’s Texas, 2520 Rodeo Plaza, Fort Worth | $20-$35 | Jam out to “Texican Rock n’ Roll” tunes from the San Angelo-based band.

Saturday, June 24

Trinity Pride Fest | Saturday, June 24 | 6-10 p.m. | Magnolia Green, 1201 Lipscomb St., Fort Worth | Free | Celebrate with live music, food, a vendor market, and performances by Fort Worth Queer Community members.

Sunday, June 25

Hurtado Barbecue Father’s Day Cooking Class | Sunday, June 25 | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | Globe Life Field, 205 E. Front St., Arlington | $350 | Forgot Father’s Day? Gift Dad a barbecue masterclass with pitmaster Brandon Hurtado — tickets include food, drinks + a $100 swag bag.
Sunset Yoga | Sunday, June 25 | 7:30-8:30 p.m. | Bowman Springs Park, 7003 W. Poly Webb Rd., Arlington | Donation | Unwind with an all-levels yoga class overlooking Lake Arlington.

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News Notes

Weather

The National Weather Service is expecting 100º on Saturday and 104º on Sunday. Check out Medstar’s tips and tricks for heat safety for people and pets.

Coming Soon

An artisan pizza joint is headed to Mansfield. The kicker — the pizza is shaped like stars. Miami-based chain Mister 01 is set to open in the fall at 1520 E. Debbie Ln. There are two other locations in Dallas and Grapevine.

Community

Calling all artists, vendors, and musical acts — don’t forget to apply to be part of ArtsGoggle on Magnolia on Saturday, Oct. 21. Applications close Friday, July 14.

Biz

A new Lucchese-sponsored amenity is in the works just 30 minutes west of Fort Worth. The boot retailer has agreed to fund an entertainment stage in the latest phase of Wilks Development’s Willow Park North. Programming is planned to start in September. (PaperCity Magazine)

Development

Speaking of Wilks Development, the company broke ground on The Harden at the Public Market earlier this week. The project will add a new five-story senior living facility alongside the refurbished 100-year-old market, which is expected to be completed late 2024.

Civic

Tarrant County is looking for a new county administrator after GK Maenius announced his retirement earlier this month + residents want the county to recruit nationally. The commissioners will review potential recruitment firms in the Tuesday, July 11 meeting. (Fort Worth Report)

Finance

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Wellness

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Education

🏗️ Aggies take downtown

Texas A&M-Fort Worth breaks ground downtown

City and county leaders joined representatives from the TAMU System for the ceremonial groundbreaking on Wednesday, June 21. | Photo by Michael Kellett/TAMU System

The Texas A&M System broke ground on the new Texas A&M-Fort Worth campus this week.

The eight-story Law and Education building, located between Calhoun and Jones Streets, will be the first to be built and is expected to open in 2025.

The university is teaming up with the City of Fort Worth, Tarrant County, and corporate partners to construct the three-building campus downtown that will promote higher education and workforce development in North Texas.

The four-block site in the former Hell’s Half Acre will soon be home to the new law school, an engineering academy, a health science center, and a virtual reality institute, which was recently awarded $25 million in state funding.

During the groundbreaking ceremony, Chancellor John Sharp announced that Lockheed Martin is the first company to sign a memorandum of understanding to collaborate on courses, workforce training, and research with the school.

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From the editor

Yesterday, we got a sneak peek into some new and upcoming developments in the Near Southside, and we can’t wait to share the insider details with all of you in upcoming newsletters.

The least fun part of the tour was the sweltering Texas weather, but at least I had my FTWtoday hat to keep the sun off my face.

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