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Museum FAQ

Tuesday - Saturday | 10 AM – 5 PM

Sunday | Noon - 5 PM

Monday | Closed

All parking lots in the Cultural District are owned by the City of Fort Worth and managed by Trail Drive Management Corp. The Museum is not responsible for parking costs associated with these lots. View the parking map here. We recommend the North Harley lot on the NE corner of Montgomery St. and Harley Ave. On busy days, some lots may fill early.

Members:
Members may receive a discounted daytime parking voucher for use at any paid Cultural District lot, on a space available basis. Discounted parking voucher only available during Museum visits and may be obtained upon check in at the ticketing counter.

Discounted member parking is on a first-come, first-served basis and is not guaranteed. Not applicable during the Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo.

General Guests:
General guests may use any paid lot in the Cultural District at their own expense. Payment for parking using a credit card is encouraged.

Entry:
Please use the main entrance for entry. The Omni entrance is closed.

The Museum is accessible via Trinity Metro. From downtown, ride Route 2 or the DASH. Both routes are accessible from DFW Airport using TEXRail or Dallas using the TRE (no Sunday service).

The Fort Worth Museum of Science and History welcomes all guests and is wheelchair and handicap accessible. A limited number of wheelchairs are available on a first-come, first-served basis. 

Limited handicap parking is available in the Will Rogers Lot east of the Museum and in the National Cowgirl Museum lot south of the Museum.

The Museum recommends following CDC guidelines to protect you and others from contracting the coronavirus. 

Looking for more information and some fun activities? Pick up a Summer 2022 Guest Guide at the admissions counter or click here to view our guide online!

The Museum is supported in part by a grant from the Fort Worth Tourism Public Improvement District.

Admission Prices

PURCHASING TICKETS
Currently, tickets are available for purchase in-person only.

EXHIBITS
Senior (age 65+): $14
Adult (age 12 – 64): $16
Junior (age 3 – 11): $12
Child (age 0 - 2): Free

CATTLE RAISERS MUSEUM
Admission to the Cattle Raisers Museum is included with your ticket purchase!

NOBLE PLANETARIUM
Tickets to the Noble Planetarium are now included with an exhibits ticket!

OMNI THEATER
Currently closed for renovation. Reopening December 2023.

EXHIBITS
Exhibits admission is always free for members!

CATTLE RAISERS MUSEUM
Cattle Raisers Museum admission is always free for members!

NOBLE PLANETARIUM
Tickets to the Noble Planetarium are now included with an exhibits ticket!

OMNI THEATER
Currently closed for renovation. Reopening December 2023.

Please note, discounts cannot be combined.

Museums for All: $3 exhibit admission per individual for up to four individuals with presentation of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) card and a valid form of photo ID.

Medicaid: $3 exhibit admission per individual for up to four individuals with presentation of Medicaid card and a valid form of photo ID.

Educators: One free exhibit admission with valid educator ID. Valid for Pre-K - 12 educators.

Blue Star Museums Program: From May 21, 2022- September 5, 2022, Active-Duty Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard as well as members of the Reserves, National Guard, U.S. Public Health Commissioned Corps, NOAA Commissioned Corps personnel will receive FREE museum admission for themselves and up to 5 family members.

Qualified members must show a Geneva Convention common access card (CAC), DD Form 1173 ID card (dependent ID), or a DD Form 1173-1 ID card for entrance into a participating Blue Star Museum.

Blue Star Museums is a collaboration among the National Endowment for the Arts, Blue Star Families, the Department of Defense, and participating museums across America. For a list of participating museums, visit arts.gov/bluestarmuseums. 

Veterans/First Responders: $2 off one adult exhibit admission ticket with valid ID.

Bank of America, Merrill or Bank of America Private Bank (U.S. Trust) credit or debit cardholders: The Museums on Us discount is available to Bank of America, Merrill or Bank of America Private Bank (U.S. Trust) credit or debit cardholders during the first full weekend of every month. Present your active Bank of America, Merrill or Bank of America Private Bank (U.S. Trust) credit or debit card with photo ID to gain one free general admission to a participating cultural institution. Cardholder only.

Cultural District Museum Employees: One free exhibit admission with proof of employment.

 

Reciprocal Organization Benefits:

Heard Natural Science Museum and Wildlife Sanctuary Members Road Runner and Higher Levels: Free exhibit admission for two adults and two juniors with valid membership card and ID.

Perot Museum Members Premium and Higher Levels: Free exhibit admission for two adults and two children with valid membership card and ID.

National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame (Member): Free exhibit admission with valid membership card.

National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame Visitor (Non-member): 50% off exhibit admission with today's Cowgirl Museum admissions ticket.

Association of Children's Museum Members: 50% off exhibit admission for up to six people.

Association of Science-Technology Centers Passport Program: Free exhibit admission for up to two adults and two juniors. View more information here.

Smithsonian Affiliate Reciprocal Membership Free general admission for member card holder (up to 2 people). View more information here.

The Museum is Open!

Stop in and beat the heat with a visit to the museum - check out a Planetarium show, explore dinosaur fossils in DinoDig, and get hands on with art in the Doodler Studio.

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