Plan Your Visit
Gautier Exhibition Hours
Special Gaultier Programming
Exhibition Audio Tour
Groups and Docent Tours
Accessibility
Family Visits and Explicit Content
Map and Directions
Parking
Hotels
Dining
Area Attractions and Discounts
Frequently Asked Questions
Gaultier Exhibition Hours
The Museum and the Jean Paul Gaultier exhibition will operate under normal Museum hours (Tuesday through Sunday). To accommodate the expected crowds, extended hours may be instituted.
Extended exhibition hours throughout the closing weekend! From Friday, February 10, through Sunday, February 12, the critically acclaimed international exhibition will be on view from 11:00 a.m. through 11:00 p.m.
Extended exhibition hours throughout the closing weekend! From Friday, February 10, through Sunday, February 12, the critically acclaimed international exhibition will be on view from 11:00 a.m. through 11:00 p.m.
The Fashion World of Jean Paul Gaultier exhibition admission includes general admission to the Museum's collection (usually a $10 fee). We encourage visitors to explore the entire Museum.
Exhibition Hours: Tuesday–Sunday 11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. with the last Jean Paul Gaultier tickets sold for the 3:30 p.m. time slot. Thursday 11:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. with the last Jean Paul Gaultier tickets sold for the 7:30 time slot.
Museum Hours: Tuesday–Sunday 11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., Thursdays until 9:00 p.m. The Museum is closed Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
Inclement Weather: During the winter months, the Museum may close or choose to open late in order to protect the safety of our staff and patrons. If you pre-purchase a ticket and encounter inclement weather during your scheduled day, check the website for Museum closures. Ticket holders affected by inclement weather will be accommodated with exhibition entry as soon as weather permits. No refunds are available due to inclement weather.
Special Gaultier Programming
Along with the exhibition, the Museum has planned a variety of special programs and events that relate both to the exhibition and to the Museum’s own collection. Be sure to check our calendar for The Fashion World of Jean Paul Gaultier related programs and events that might be scheduled during your visit to the exhibition.
Thursday Night Live!
The Museum will continue to host its popular live music program and related events each Thursday night. The entire Museum, including the Jean Paul Gaultier exhibition, will remain open until 9:00 p.m. each Thursday, with the last ticket sold to the exhibition at 7:30 p.m. Click here to view a schedule of programs and performances during Thursday Nights.
Late Nights
The popular Late Nights series will continue on the third Friday of each month (except in December). The entire Museum will remain open until midnight on these evenings, including the Jean Paul Gaultier exhibition, with the last ticket sold at 10:30 p.m. Click here to view a schedule of programs and performances during Late Nights.
Exhibition Audio Tour
There is no audio or smARTphone tour of the exhibition.
Groups and Docent Tours
Docent highlight tours are offered for the exhibition. Docent tours are for groups of ten or more and are $5 per person. Docent tours must be booked through the Group Sales department. To book a reservation for your group of ten or more, including a docent tour of the Jean Paul Gaultier exhibition, call 214-922-1222 or click here to learn more about scheduling your group.
Special and Private Events
Book your holiday event now. Bring family and friends to see The Fashion World of Jean Paul Gaultier and include an amazing exhibition themed lunch or private dinner. If you would like to book a special event including exhibition admission, contact the Museum’s in-house hospitality department. Events can include exhibition entry and may be booked during or even after Museum hours (additional security and hospitality fees may apply). For more information about scheduling your event, click here.
Accessibility
Wheelchairs are permitted inside the exhibition. A limited number of wheelchairs are available on a first-come, first-served basis for visitors to borrow during their visit. These can be requested at the Visitor Services Desk.
Both the exhibition and the Museum are accessible to patrons with special needs. Wheelchairs, elevators, and ADA accessible bathroom stalls accommodate visitors requiring assistance.
Family Visits and Explicit Content
The Fashion World of Jean Paul Gaultier contains adult themes and language and may not be suitable for younger audiences. Please consult with a Visitor Services representative if you have questions about the exhibition. Catalogues are available for viewing prior to exhibition entry.
Maps and Directions
The Dallas Museum of Art is located in the heart of the Dallas Arts District and is easily accessible from several area roads and highways and nearby public transportation stops.
Dallas Museum of Art
1717 North Harwood
Dallas, Texas 75201
214-922-1200
214-922-1200
Parking
Due to the large crowds expected in the Arts District during the holiday season, many surface lots may be full. To avoid parking frustrations, the Museum encourages visitors to use Dallas's DART rail system. Parking is available at any of DART's outlying lots, and visitors can ride the DART train to the St. Paul rail station and walk north to the Museum's Ross Avenue entrance.
Limited parking is available in the Dallas Museum of Art's underground parking garage, located between Harwood and St. Paul adjacent to Woodall Rodgers Freeway, for a flat rate. The parking garage accepts cash and credit cards. Above-ground parking is also available in various surface lots throughout the Arts District. Please note that DMA members do not receive parking benefits at off-site lots. Click here for a map.
Hotels
Click here for a list of official partner hotels. Our partner hotels offer a variety of exciting Jean Paul Gaultier room packages. Room packages from the Museum's official hotels include VIP tickets to the exhibition and other special amenities. The VIP tickets are untimed and undated and allow guests priority entry into the exhibition through a VIP entry line.
For travel and hotel packages, as well as information on local restaurants, shopping, and other arts and cultural attractions, visit the Dallas Convention and Visitors Bureau website at DallasCVB.com.
Dining
The Cafe is located near the Museum’s Main Entrance and features table service and a full menu. It is open for lunch and extends service on Thursday evenings and Late Night Fridays.
Click here for a Cafe menu.
Seventeen Seventeen, the Museum’s daytime meeting space, is available for private events and catered lunches.
Seventeen Seventeen, the Museum’s daytime meeting space, is available for private events and catered lunches.
Area Attractions and Discounts
The following area attractions are offering Jean Paul Gaultier discounts:
The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza
411 Elm Street
Dallas, Texas 75202
214-747-6660
The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza chronicles the assassination and legacy of John F. Kennedy with documentary films, photographs, and artifacts. Audio tours are available. Open every day but Thanksgiving and Christmas, Tuesday–Sunday 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m., Monday noon–6:00 p.m. jfk.org. Present your Gaultier ticket stub and receive $2-off admission the the Sixth Floor Museum.
Crow Collection of Asian Art
2010 Flora Street
Dallas, Texas 75201
214-979-6430
Located in the Arts District of downtown Dallas, the Crow Collection is dedicated to the arts and cultures of China, Japan, India, and Southeast Asia. Open Tuesday-Sundays 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. with extended hours on Thursdays until 9:00 p.m. Closed Mondays and New Years Day, July 4th, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day. Admission is free. crowcollection.org. Present your Jean Paul Gaultier ticket stub and receive a 10% discount when you make a purchase in the Lotus Shop.
Nasher Sculpture Center
2001 Flora Street
Dallas, Texas 75201
214-242-5100
The Nasher Sculpture Center is one of the few institutions in the world devoted to the exhibition, study, and preservation of modern sculpture. Indoor and outdoor exhibitions are held in the elegant building designed by Renzo Piano and the spacious garden created by Peter Walker. nasherscupturecenter.org. Receive $2-off General Admission to the Nasher Sculpture Center when you present your Gaultier ticket stub.
Frequently Asked Questions
For details about the exhibition, tips on Museum etiquette, or general Museum information, check our frequently asked questions or contact the Museum at 214-922-1200.