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Top Dallas Museums

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There is certainly no shortage of attractions in Dallas. Visitors to the 'Big D' will find the city also offers a variety of diverse, entertaining and informative museums.

1. Sixth Floor Museum

This museum is dedicated to preserving and celebrating information on John F. Kennedy's life, career, assassination and death. Located on the sixth floor of the Texas School Book Depository building - the very spot the sniper's gun was found - the Sixth Floor Museum let's you gain a feel for how things happened in 1963.

2. Amon Carter Museum

Originally established by Amon Carter Sr. to hold his extensive collection of paintings, Ft. Worth's Amon Carter Museum is dedicated to collecting, preserving and exhibiting American art.

3. Dallas Museum of Art

Established in 1903, the Dallas Museum of Art offers one of the most extensive art exhibits to be found in the Lone Star State.

4. Old City Park - Dallas Heritage Village

Dallas' Old City Park is a living history museum portraying life in North Texas from 1840-1910.

5. National Cowgirl Hall of Fame

A one of a kind museum, Fort Worth's National Cowgirl Hall of Fame features exhibits and memorabilia honoring the 'gals of the west.

6. West Texas Music Hall of Fame

Located in Ft. Worth, the West Texas Music Hall of Fame preserves the history of Texas music and tells the story of Texas' influence on music.

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