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.
Adults
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, Associate Curator of […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
