Tue–Thu 10am–5pm, Fri noon–8pm, Sat 10am–5pm, Sun noon–5pm (closed Mon, New Year's Day, Juneteenth, July 4, Thanksgiving, Christmas)
Kimbell Art Museum · Fort Worth
Admission to the Kimbell Art Museum's collection in Fort Worth's Cultural District is always free. Open Tuesday to Sunday, with late hours on Fridays (noon–8pm). Special exhibitions are ticketed: Photography's First Century runs October 4, 2026 to January 17, 2027.
Mon–Thu 10am–5pm, Fri 10am–8pm, Sat 10am–5pm, Sun noon–5pm (closed major holidays)
Sid Richardson Museum · Fort Worth
The Sid Richardson Museum in downtown Fort Worth's Sundance Square holds one of the largest private collections of Western art, and admission is always free. Open daily (Sundays from noon), with late hours to 8pm on Fridays. Free public tours are offered.
BEP Western Currency Facility Tour and Visitor Center · Fort Worth
The Bureau of Engraving and Printing's Western Currency Facility in north Fort Worth has a free self-guided tour, plus a theater film and exhibits. Open Tuesday to Friday, 8:30am to 3:30pm, last tour at 2:30pm. Groups of 10 or more should schedule ahead.
The Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth is free every Friday, and stays open until 8pm that day. Regular adult admission is $16. Sundays are half price, and under-18s are always free.
Bank of America's Museums on Us program gives its cardholders free general admission to participating museums on the first full weekend (Saturday and Sunday) of every month. Fort Worth Museum of Science and History is on Bank of America's official Museums on Us participant list. Eligibility: Bank of America cardholders. Check the program's eligibility and terms page before you go: the partner page says some venues adjust their admission procedures.
Verified Oct 27 · about.bankofamerica.com
Catch: Bank of America cardholders only · General admission only; check the venue's Museums on Us terms first
Downtown Fort Worth's lighted holiday parade rolls Sunday, Nov 22 at 6pm. Watching from the curb is free; reserved street seats are sold separately. Downtown streets start closing at 3pm, so arrive early. TEXRail is the easiest way in, with free parking at most stations (North Side and T&P stations suggested).
Verified Oct 27 · fortworthparadeoflights.org
Catch: Free from the curb; reserved seats cost extra
Fort Worth Public Library cardholders can borrow a free admission pass to the Fort Worth Botanic Garden. Each pass admits two adults plus their household's children 17 and under, for one week. Pick one up at any branch or borrow a digital pass in the Libby app.
Verified Oct 27 · fortworthtexas.gov
Catch: Fort Worth Public Library card required (non-residents pay $50 a year for a card) · Admits two adults plus children 17 and under from the same household · One pass per card per one-week loan; no renewals · Not valid at special events or educational programs
Borrow a free general admission pass to the Fort Worth Nature Center & Refuge with a Fort Worth Public Library card. One pass covers a party of up to four. Pick it up at any branch or check out a digital pass in Libby.
Verified Oct 27 · fortworthtexas.gov
Catch: Fort Worth Public Library card required (non-residents pay $50 a year for a card) · One pass covers a party of up to 4 · One pass per card per one-week loan; no renewals · General admission only: not group tours or program fees
Fort Worth Public Library cardholders can borrow a free general admission pass to Log Cabin Village. One pass covers a party of up to five, for a one-week loan. Reserve a physical pass or borrow a digital one in the Libby app.
Verified Oct 27 · fortworthtexas.gov
Catch: Fort Worth Public Library card required (non-residents pay $50 a year for a card) · One pass covers a party of up to 5 · One pass per card per one-week loan; no renewals · General admission only: not group tours or program fees
SCORE pairs small business owners and people starting a business with volunteer mentors, free for as many sessions as you need, in person through a local chapter or by video. SCORE Fort Worth is SCORE's local chapter. Eligibility: Anyone starting or running a small business.
Verified Oct 27 · score.org
Catch: For small business owners and would-be owners · Mentoring is free; some SCORE workshops and courses charge a fee
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