The museum was originally established in 1961 through the generosity of Amon G. Carter Sr. (1879–1955), to house his collection of paintings and sculpture by Frederic Remington and Charles M. Russell. The museum continues to collect and exhibit masterworks of American art.
The collection is housed in a landmark international style building designed by New York architect Philip Johnson, blending modern materials with classical design. Johnson created a simple, elegant building that combines the warmth and richness of bronze with the creamy, intricately patterned surface of native Texas shellstone. His design was inspired by the Renaissance-style loggia---a covered, open gallery that looks out over an open court. Johnson has been involved in each subsequent expansion.
Please check the museum website for updated exhibition information. Scheduling may have been modified as a result of the temporary museum closure.
70+/- cutting-edge contemporary work by artists representing Asian American, Latino, and Indigenous perspectives
A textile-based portrait of the Museum wall mural
25 lithographs and a newly acquired sculpture
The evolution of Rufino Tamayo’s artistic technique through his works on paper
65 photographic works from throughout Bergman's 60-year career