Program Calendar
Any person needing a disability-related accommodation in order to participate in a museum program should contact the Education Coordinator (museumaccess@smu.edu) at least one week prior to the program to arrange for the accommodation. For more information and to view a list of accommodations, please visit our accessibility page.
PLEASE NOTE: Many different organizations use our public spaces for their programs; this calendar lists only museum programming. If the event you seek is not listed here, please visit the web site of the sponsoring organization for more information.
All program attendees are required to following the Meadows Museum’s Visitor Code of Conduct.
Canceled SPANISH CINEMA NOW+ 2025 IN DALLAS | Un Amor
Bob and Jean Smith AuditoriumNow in its second year, Spanish Cinema Now+ 2025 in Dallas presents a showcase of films reflecting the breadth of styles and talent at work in Spain today, including established […]
Children’s Drawing from the Masters
Beginning in January, Children's Drawing from the Masters is moving to the third Saturday of each month at 10:30am and welcoming a brand new instructor! Artist and educator Desireé Vaniecia […]
Drawing from the Masters
Meadows Museum 5900 Bishop Blvd., Dallas, TX, United StatesEnjoy afternoons of informal drawing instruction with artist Ian O’Brien. Each session provides an opportunity to explore a variety of techniques and improve drawing skills. Designed for adults and students […]
Open Studio: Polychrome Wood Painting
Education StudioDrop by the Education Studio each month for the opportunity to explore materials and create art projects inspired by works on view at the museum. A new project is offered […]
Open Studio: Polychrome Wood Painting
Education StudioDrop by the Education Studio each month for the opportunity to explore materials and create art projects inspired by works on view at the museum. A new project is offered […]
Drawing from the Masters
Meadows Museum 5900 Bishop Blvd., Dallas, TX, United StatesEnjoy afternoons of informal drawing instruction with artist Ian O’Brien. Each session provides an opportunity to explore a variety of techniques and improve drawing skills. Designed for adults and students […]
Connections
The Gates 5900 Bishop Blvd., Dallas, TX, United StatesThis informal program is designed for individuals with early-stage dementia and their care partners or family members. Participants explore the galleries through interactive discussions; experiment with different materials to create […]
Public Guided Tour
Explore our galleries on a guided tour with one of the museum’s trained docents. The docent will offer context and insights into the works of art on view, and the […]
Preschool Playdate – Shrinky Dink® Pendants
Jake and Nancy Hamon GalleriesCalling all little ones and their grown-ups! This program welcomes children ages 2–5 and their adults into the museum before it opens to explore art together. This program focuses on […]
Members’ Exhibition Preview Day
Members at the Individual level and above are invited to an exclusive sneak peek at Roaming Mexico: Laura Wilson and Manuel Álvarez Bravo: Visions of Mexico one day before the […]
Public Guided Tour
Explore our galleries on a guided tour with one of the museum’s trained docents. The docent will offer context and insights into the works of art on view, and the […]
Members’ Exhibition Preview Reception
Gene and Jerry Jones Great Hall 5900 Bishop Blvd., Dallas, TX, United StatesRaise a glass to our newest exhibitions, Roaming Mexico: Laura Wilson and Manuel Álvarez Bravo: Visions of Mexico. Exclusively for members at the Dual Plus level and above, includes light […]
Spotlight Talk: Power Couples | Archduke Albert and Archduchess Infanta Isabella Clara Eugenia
Jake and Nancy Hamon GalleriesThis fall, Spotlight Talks feature “power couples” from the museum’s permanent collection. Join a docent for a 20-minute talk that brings the stories behind these powerful duos to life. Talks […]
Connections
The Gates 5900 Bishop Blvd., Dallas, TX, United StatesThis informal program is designed for individuals with early-stage dementia and their care partners or family members. Participants explore the galleries through interactive discussions; experiment with different materials to create […]
Spotlight Talk: Power Couples | Archduke Albert and Archduchess Infanta Isabella Clara Eugenia
Jake and Nancy Hamon GalleriesThis fall, Spotlight Talks feature “power couples” from the museum’s permanent collection. Join a docent for a 20-minute talk that brings the stories behind these powerful duos to life. Talks […]
LECTURE | Photographing Evita and Juan Domingo Perón: A Tale of Image Branding
Bob and Jean Smith AuditoriumIliana Cepero, Assistant Professor of Modern/Contemporary Art History and Visual Studies, The New School Photography played a pivotal role in the construction of the political personas of Juan and Eva […]
Children’s Drawing from the Masters
Enjoy afternoons of guided looking and informal drawing instruction with artist and educator Desireé Vaniecia. Each session offers the chance to carefully observe artworks, explore different techniques, and develop drawing […]
SENSORY CART
Stop by the Sensory Cart in the galleries to explore art through multiple senses. Visitors are invited to feel a variety of materials, experience specific scents, and listen to recordings […]
Public Guided Tour
Explore our galleries on a guided tour with one of the museum’s trained docents. The docent will offer context and insights into the works of art on view, and the […]
SENSORY CART
Stop by the Sensory Cart in the galleries to explore art through the multiple senses. Visitors are invited to feel a variety of materials, experience specific scents, and listen to […]
Open Studio: Cyanotypes
Education StudioDrop by the Education Studio each month for the opportunity to explore materials and create art projects inspired by works on view at the museum. A new project is offered […]
Drawing from the Masters
Meadows Museum 5900 Bishop Blvd., Dallas, TX, United StatesEnjoy afternoons of informal drawing instruction with artist Ian O’Brien. Each session provides an opportunity to explorea variety of techniques and improve drawing skills. Drawingmaterials will be available, but participants […]
ARTafterDARK: SMU College Night
Since 2018, the Meadows Museum celebrates the start of SMU’s academic year with ARTafterDARK: SMU College Night. This social event invites SMU students into the museum to enjoy a late […]
Luis Martín Lecture Series in the Humanities: The History and Practice of Photography in the United States and Mexico
Bob and Jean Smith AuditoriumIn conjunction with the exhibitions featuring the work of Laura Wilson and Manuel Álvarez Bravo, this series of four lectures (September 26, October 3, 10 & 17) will investigate the […]
Public Guided Tour
Explore our galleries on a guided tour with one of the museum’s trained docents. The docent will offer context and insights into the works of art on view, and the […]
Drawing from the Masters
Meadows Museum 5900 Bishop Blvd., Dallas, TX, United StatesEnjoy afternoons of informal drawing instruction with artist Ian O’Brien. Each session provides an opportunity to explorea variety of techniques and improve drawing skills. Drawing materials will be available, but […]
Homeschool Workshop
In this exclusive program for homeschool families, learners will step into the world of sound with special guest TJ Callaway, sound designer and audio engineer. We’ll begin by exploring works […]
Connections
The Gates 5900 Bishop Blvd., Dallas, TX, United StatesThis informal program is designed for individuals with early-stage dementia and their care partners or family members. Participants explore the galleries through interactive discussions; experiment with different materials to create […]
Public Guided Tour
Explore our galleries on a guided tour with one of the museum’s trained docents. The docent will offer context and insights into the works of art on view, and the […]
Movies with the Meadows: Spain in the Sixties | Atraco a las tres
Bob and Jean Smith AuditoriumAtraco a las tres (Robbery at Three O’Clock), 1962 Directed by José María Forqué In honor of the Meadows Museum’s sixtieth anniversary, Movies with the Meadows will present three films […]
GALLERY TALK | Saints: The Great Cloud of Witnesses
Virginia Meadows GalleriesMeadows Museum gallery talks feature art research and perspectives from local guest speakers. Today's presenter is Father Gregory Schweers, O. Cist., Our Lady of Dallas Abbey and Cistercian Preparatory School. […]
Patron Salon
Gene and Jerry Jones Great Hall 5900 Bishop Blvd., Dallas, TX, United StatesIn honor of the 150th anniversary of Georges Bizet’s beloved opera Carmen, Meadows Museum patrons at the Fellow’s Circle level and above are invited to an exclusive salon and reception […]
artsLAB: Exploring the Mind, Body, & Heart Connection
Meadows Museum 5900 Bishop Blvd., Dallas, TX, United StatesThe Meadows Museum, in collaboration with Meadows School of the Arts, Dedman College of Humanities & Sciences, SMU Film & Media Arts, Dr. Bob Smith Health Center, SMU Project Poëtica, […]
Spotlight Talk: Power Couples | King Philip IV and Queen Mariana of Austria
Jake and Nancy Hamon GalleriesThis fall, Spotlight Talks feature “power couples” from the museum’s permanent collection. Join a docent for a 20-minute talk that brings the stories behind these powerful duos to life. Talks […]
Preschool Playdate
Jake and Nancy Hamon GalleriesCalling all little ones and their grown-ups! This program welcomes children ages 2–5 and their adults into the museum before it opens to explore art together. This program focuses on […]
Connections
The Gates 5900 Bishop Blvd., Dallas, TX, United StatesThis informal program is designed for individuals with early-stage dementia and their care partners or family members. Participants explore the galleries through interactive discussions; experiment with different materials to create […]
