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.
SPANISH CINEMA NOW+ | El cuarto pasajero
Bob and Jean Smith AuditoriumSpanish Cinema Now+ presents a showcase of films that reflects the breadth of styles and talents at work in Spain today, including both established auteurs and emerging filmmakers from the […]
OPEN STUDIO | Kitchen Lithography
Education StudioDrop by the Education Studio each month for the opportunity to explore materials and create art projects inspired by the works on view at the museum. A new project is […]
OPEN STUDIO | Kitchen Lithography
Education StudioDrop by the Education Studio each month for the opportunity to explore materials and create art projects inspired by the works on view at the museum. A new project is […]
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 […]
Children’s Drawing from the Masters
Enjoy afternoons of informal drawing instruction with artist and elementary art teacher Ian O’Brien. Each session provides children with the opportunity to explore a variety of techniques and improve drawing […]
Connections
The Gates 5900 Bishop Blvd., Dallas, TX, United StatesThis informal program is designed for individuals with early-stage dementia, their care partners, and family members. Participants explore the galleries through interactive activities; experiment with different materials to create individual […]
MOVIES WITH THE MEADOWS: THE FILMS OF CARLOS SAURA | ¡Ay Carmela!
Bob and Jean Smith AuditoriumCarlos Saura (1932–2023) was one of Spain’s most celebrated and prolific directors. He is known for films that offer social and political commentary and use allegory to explore Spanish identity. […]
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 […]
CONNECT & CREATE: Preschool Playdate
Jake and Nancy Hamon GalleriesCalling all little ones and their grown-ups! This program welcomes children ages two to five and their adults into the museum before it opens to explore art together. Look at […]
Members’ Preview Day
Members at the Goya Friend/Individual level and up are invited to an exclusive sneak peek at “The Legacy of Vesuvius: Bourbon Discoveries on the Bay of Naples” before the exhibition […]
Members’ Preview Reception
Raise a glass to our newest exhibition, “The Legacy of Vesuvius: Bourbon Discoveries on the Bay of Naples.” This special preview reception is exclusively for members at the Goya Friend/Dual […]
The Legacy of Vesuvius: Bourbon Discoveries on the Bay of Naples
Virginia Meadows GalleriesThis exhibition looks at the groundbreaking archaeological excavations sponsored by the Bourbon King Charles VII of Naples (r. 1734–1759)—the future king of Spain. Comprised of nearly 50 objects, the exhibition’s […]
Unearthing the Legacy of Islamic Spain
Lady Tennyson d'Eyncourt Works on Paper Gallery 5900 Bishop Blvd., Dallas, TX, United StatesSpain’s Islamic heritage became a focal point in the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, as the country grappled with political upheaval and issues of national identity. In their efforts to […]
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 […]
Children’s Drawing from the Masters
Enjoy afternoons of informal drawing instruction with artist and elementary art teacher Ian O’Brien. Each session provides children with the opportunity to explore a variety of techniques and improve drawing […]
Connections
The Gates 5900 Bishop Blvd., Dallas, TX, United StatesThis informal program is designed for individuals with early-stage dementia, their care partners, and family members. Participants explore the galleries through interactive activities; experiment with different materials to create individual […]
ARTafterDARK: SMU College Night
Meadows Museum 5900 Bishop Blvd., Dallas, TX, United StatesSince 2018, the Meadows Museum has celebrated the start of SMU’s academic year with ARTafterDARK: SMU College Night. This social event invites SMU students into the museum after hours to […]
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 […]
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 […]
New Member Orientation
New to the Meadows Museum or want a refresher on who we are and what we do? Curious about how to make the most of your membership? We’ve got you. […]
OPEN STUDIO
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 […]
MOVIES WITH THE MEADOWS: THE FILMS OF CARLOS SAURA | Cría cuervos
Bob and Jean Smith AuditoriumCarlos Saura (1932–2023) was one of Spain’s most celebrated and prolific directors. He is known for films that offer social and political commentary and use allegory to explore Spanish identity. […]
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 […]
CONNECT & CREATE: Preschool Playdate
Jake and Nancy Hamon GalleriesCalling all little ones and their grown-ups! This program welcomes children ages two to five and their adults into the museum before it opens to explore art together. Look at […]
Connections
The Gates 5900 Bishop Blvd., Dallas, TX, United StatesThis informal program is designed for individuals with early-stage dementia, their care partners, and family members. Participants explore the galleries through interactive activities; experiment with different materials to create individual […]
LECTURE | Lady Hamilton, Naples, and Neoclassical Fashion in the Eighteenth Century
Bob and Jean Smith AuditoriumAmelia Rauser, Professor of Art History, Franklin & Marshall College This talk will explore how the heady atmosphere of eighteenth-century Naples fueled the fashion for neoclassicism, including the high-waisted white […]
GALLERY TALK | Portrait of Sir Arthur Hopton
Jake and Nancy Hamon GalleriesMeadows Museum gallery talks feature art research and perspectives from local guest speakers. Today's presenter is Patricia Manzano Rodríguez, Curator, Meadows Museum. The program is free with regular museum admission: […]
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 […]
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 […]
LUIS MARTÍN LECTURE SERIES IN THE HUMANITIES | The Alhambra and Beyond: Tracing Spain’s Islamic Legacy
Bob and Jean Smith AuditoriumThis four-part lecture series (October 18 & 25, November 1 & 8) accompanies the exhibition "Unearthing the Legacy of Islamic Spain," which explores the profound impact of Islamic architecture and […]
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 […]
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 explore a variety of techniques and improve drawing skills. Designed for adults and students […]
FAMILY DAY | Trick-or-Treat
Join us for the annual Meadows Museum Trick or Treat! Kids are invited to come to the museum in costume, trick-or-treat with works of art that have come to life, […]
Children’s Drawing from the Masters
Enjoy afternoons of informal drawing instruction with artist and elementary art teacher Ian O’Brien. Each session provides children with the opportunity to explore a variety of techniques and improve drawing […]
Connections
The Gates 5900 Bishop Blvd., Dallas, TX, United StatesThis informal program is designed for individuals with early-stage dementia, their care partners, and family members. Participants explore the galleries through interactive activities; experiment with different materials to create individual […]
Member Meetup
Bob and Jean Smith AuditoriumWhat does a monkey have in common with a teacup? In the Bourbon palaces of eighteenth-century Naples, both could be made of porcelain. Join Agnieszka Anna Ficek, the Meadows Museum’s […]
OPEN STUDIO
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 […]
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 […]
OPEN STUDIO
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, their care partners, and family members. Participants explore the galleries through interactive activities; experiment with different materials to create individual […]
MOVIES WITH THE MEADOWS: THE FILMS OF CARLOS SAURA | Goya en Burdeos
Bob and Jean Smith AuditoriumCarlos Saura (1932–2023) was one of Spain’s most celebrated and prolific directors. He is known for films that offer social and political commentary and use allegory to explore Spanish identity. […]
GALLERY TALK | The Legacy of Vesuvius: Bourbon Discoveries on the Bay of Naples
Virginia Meadows GalleriesMeadows Museum gallery talks feature art research and perspectives from local guest speakers. Today's presenters are P. Gregory Warden, Mark A. Roglán Director of the Custard Institute for Spanish Art […]
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 […]
CONNECT & CREATE: Preschool Playdate
Jake and Nancy Hamon GalleriesCalling all little ones and their grown-ups! This program welcomes children ages two to five and their adults into the museum before it opens to explore art together. Look at […]
LECTURE | Double Lecture on New and Old Discoveries at Herculaneum
Bob and Jean Smith AuditoriumIn this double lecture, sponsored by the Custard Institute for Spanish Art & Culture, we delve into the discoveries at the ancient site of Herculaneum. Kenneth Lapatin, Curator of Antiquities, […]
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 […]
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 […]
Children’s Drawing from the Masters
Enjoy afternoons of informal drawing instruction with artist and elementary art teacher Ian O’Brien. Each session provides children with the opportunity to explore a variety of techniques and improve drawing […]
Connections
The Gates 5900 Bishop Blvd., Dallas, TX, United StatesThis informal program is designed for individuals with early-stage dementia, their care partners, and family members. Participants explore the galleries through interactive activities; experiment with different materials to create individual […]
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 […]
OPEN STUDIO
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 […]
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 […]
OPEN STUDIO
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 […]
LECTURE | An Eruptive History of Mount Somma-Vesuvius
Bob and Jean Smith AuditoriumHeather DeShon, Professor of Earth Sciences, SMU The 79 CE eruption of Mount Vesuvius continues to capture our imaginations, but modern Vesuvius is only the tip of a more complex […]
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 […]
Meadows Museum Holiday Party
Gene and Jerry Jones Great Hall 5900 Bishop Blvd., Dallas, TX, United StatesThe holidays are brewing! Celebrate the season with crafts, coffee, cocoa, and confections. By invitation only to members at the Goya Friend/Individual level and up. To join, call 214.768.2765.
CONNECT & CREATE: Preschool Playdate
Jake and Nancy Hamon GalleriesCalling all little ones and their grown-ups! This program welcomes children ages two to five and their adults into the museum before it opens to explore art together. Look at […]
Connections
The Gates 5900 Bishop Blvd., Dallas, TX, United StatesThis informal program is designed for individuals with early-stage dementia, their care partners, and family members. Participants explore the galleries through interactive activities; experiment with different materials to create individual […]
GALLERY TALK | Unearthing the Legacy of Islamic Spain
Meadows Museum gallery talks feature art research and perspectives from local guest speakers. Today's presenter is Cristina Aldrich, 2023–25 Center for Spain in America (CSA) Curatorial Fellow, Meadows Museum. 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 explore a variety of techniques and improve drawing skills. Designed for adults and students […]
Children’s Drawing from the Masters
Enjoy afternoons of informal drawing instruction with artist and elementary art teacher Ian O’Brien. Each session provides children with the opportunity to explore a variety of techniques and improve drawing […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
