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 Auditorium

Now 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 […]

Free

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 […]

Free – $12

Drawing from the Masters

Meadows Museum 5900 Bishop Blvd., Dallas, TX, United States

Enjoy 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 […]

Free – $12

Open Studio: Polychrome Wood Painting

Education Studio

Drop 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 […]

Free

Open Studio: Polychrome Wood Painting

Education Studio

Drop 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 […]

Free

Drawing from the Masters

Meadows Museum 5900 Bishop Blvd., Dallas, TX, United States

Enjoy 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 […]

Free – $12

Connections

The Gates 5900 Bishop Blvd., Dallas, TX, United States

This 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 […]

Free

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 […]

Free – $12

Preschool Playdate – Shrinky Dink® Pendants

Jake and Nancy Hamon Galleries

Calling 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 […]

Free – $12

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 […]

Free

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 […]

Free – $12

Members’ Exhibition Preview Reception

Gene and Jerry Jones Great Hall 5900 Bishop Blvd., Dallas, TX, United States

Raise 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 […]

Free