All the hundreds of fun and exciting things to do in Dallas, Texas, doesn’t have to be expensive; there are many free or relatively inexpensive art, museums and sculptures sights; plus, most of them are within walking distance from all the five star hotels Dallas offers its thousands of visitor each week. Consider these, which is only a handful of what the city has:

The Art Garden, Downtown Dallas, at 2010 Flora Street; is a very enjoyable Sculpture Garden located at the base of the statuesque Trammell Crow Center. There are more than 20 statues, including a few from the French Master, Rodin. The statues reside in a peaceful setting with cascading waters and beautiful gardens. This Art Garden is free, but donations are accepted. Hours are Tuesday – Sunday 10am to 5pm and on Thursday from 10am to 9pm.

The exquisite Mustangs Sculpture in Las Colinas. There are 9 beautiful, larger than life, bronze mustangs splashing their way across a stream , which cuts through the stone and granite plaza of Williams Square. You can walk across the plaza and visit the mustangs and exhibit, including a informative 20 minute film about wild mustangs and how this breathtaking sculpture was made. The exhibit center is open on Wednesday through Saturday – 11am to 5pm and it’s located near Irving on O’Connor Road, North of Highway 114.

Spanish Art at the Meadows Museum is the Southern Methodist University’s most comprehensive collection of Spanish masters outside of Spain. Plus there’s another collection, which began in the 20s and consisted of Texas Rationalist art, including important artists like Jerry Bywaters. The collection now contains a wide array of artwork that was donated by alumni and friends of the University. Many of the works in the collection is art by former students and faculty members who have gone on to distinguished careers in the art world, such as David Bates and James Surls. The Meadow Museum also has a sculpture garden and a tree-lined SMU campus that is a real eye pleaser. This exhibit is free on Thursdays after 5pm, located at 5900 Bishop Blvd.

The African American Museum , located at 3536 Grand Avenue, has an objective to present a meaningful experience for children and adults who would not ordinarily visit a museum. The rich heritage of black art and history is housed in 4 vaulted galleries, including a great research library. Living African American culture is experienced through educational and entertaining programs presented in the theater, studio arts area and classrooms. The Museum’s permanent collections include African art; African American fine art; and historical archives. Hours are Tuesday – Friday from noon – 5pm and Sunday from 1pm to 5pm.

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