梅多斯艺术馆

This is an absolutely beautiful museum on the impressive SMU campus. Easy to get to with plenty of underground parking. The impressive collection focuses on Spanish art and new exhibits keep it fresh. If your taste runs from Miro to Goya including some very old pieces it is a must visit. Designed with a sensitivity to the use of outside light, it is well laid out and quite fresh as museums go.

Spanish art is not my thing found it to be nice. It is a small place but is not crowed and is at SMU which is nice

The Meadows claims to have the biggest (and best) collection of Spanish art outside of Spain. I can't confirm this but it was certainly impressive. They had a fabulous exhibition of Goya etchings. These are in spark contrast to the sparkle of the city of Dallas - they portray death, war, pestilence, bloody bullfights and Goya's own "fantasies" which consist of gruesome witches, spectres and sundry walking dead. He must have had an awful life which makes sense as he lived through war, famine and the decadence and public tortures of absolutist Bourbon Spain.

This houses a spectacular collection of Spanish Art, Spanish Masterpieces. We found the museum itself is less than inspiring, perhaps it was the installation of some of the pieces. The plaza has fountains and a sculpture garden with modern and contemporary sculptures. This is the place for Spanish Art however if one had an afternoon to pick which museums to visit we would definitely recommend the variety of works in the Arts District, Downtown Museums and the Nasher Sculpture Garden over this museum. Like most museums in Dallas it is free Thursday evening otherwise about $10 per person.

All right, Spanish art is not my bailiwick, but I am generally pretty familiar with where museums are and which ones are possessed of significant collections. This one, though, was found through an advertisement in a D/FW entertainment publication my husband picked up in the hotel lobby. I can't praise this small, gorgeous, surprising, fascinating collection--and its presentation--too highly.First of all there is free parking below the museum. What is not to love about that?The permanent collection is primarily housed on the second floor and covers 15th-20th century art with an emphasis on 16th-19th centuries. There is much more painting than sculpture, but don't miss the exquisite pieces of polychromy from the 17th century. There's even a 16th century (?) pipe organ, a small thing, that the "gallery host" Richard informed me with pride was not only playable but played for the public weekly by a music professor there at SMU. I think he said Thursday evenings but don't hold me to that. The labels are simply marvelous: full of information both about the artists and the subjects of the paintings. Many of the labels include a brief discussion of provenance and how the work was acquire. This is the kind of "behind the scenes" look that so many of us love.The director is Mark Roglan and the curator is Nicole Atzbach. I don't know which of them to thank so I thank them both. And the curatorial fellows Alex Letvin and Edward Payne, the museum educators and the director of special exhibitions. What a team!Works are arranged in classical rooms ideally proportioned for display and hung against deep jewel colors. Nothing is crowded but there is sufficient proximity so that relationships between works can be seen and enjoyed. The temporary exhibition of Goya prints was overwhelming: all the series from the Capriccios to the Bordeaux lithographs of bullfighting, including the Desastres and other series. This is HUNDREDS of prints. The installations and brief explanations of the ideas behind the series as well as the reasoning for their organization of the wall were wonderful: logical and informative but brief and cogent.Finally, there is a small but wonderful modern sculpture collection outside--the "Wave" is simply a delight. Go see it. No spoiler here but I will say it's moving.I am SO grateful my husband picks up tourist brochures and actually reads them.

There wasn't very much art because it is a small museum, but the building is very elegant and well kept. Visiting the museum is free to students and wouldn't hurt if you're already in the area. However, I didn't think it was worth driving up to SMU and paying to see.

This museum is a gem! At the time we visited, a Goya exhibit of more than 200 engravings, etchings and lithographs, with a few oils to show the differences in technique, was up. We spent hours examining them! Sadly, the exhibit arrangement (in 2 rows) was such that the overhead lights made it hard to see the top row. Small detail, but even tho the museum is handicapped accessible, such an arrangement would make it difficult for people in a wheelchair to see the top row of the exhibit. The guards were very knowledgeable and friendly. The altar piece of St. Peter was breathtaking. The museum is a must-see for those interested in Spanish art. Parking was free the day we visited underneath the museum.

Loved seeing this beautiful museum! The Spanish art is some the best I've seen in many countries..& is beautifully displayed. Staff very well trained & Texas friendly! Don't forget to check on possible tours of the art displayed. KatBNC, USA

My favorite exhibit in the last year was here. They had a Sorillo exhibit that made me pretty happy, and still does when I think about it. This is always worth a visit.

If you rank anything short of expert you'll learn something here. An outstanding permanent collection gets you up to speed for the small room at the end that simply blows you away as you realize just what it is you are looking at.The rotating exhibitions either extend what you have now learned or show you something brand new, or set in a new context.Either way this is a can't miss and an antidote to the politics residing across campus. I love politics, but it wears me out; the Meadows renews me.

In many Dallas trips I have never made the time to visit. So gladI had free time and made the effort. Parking below the museum works since parking on campus can be a challenge. Staff is informed and friendly. Primarily Spanish art. Goya collection is currently on display. Although not every piece of art was my interest, one could certainly appreciate the talent and story telling. Kudos to SMU to have such an educational gem right on campus. Students always have free admission so I hope they take advantage of the resource. For other local schools and groups it is an opportunity to experience art history without being downtown!

the collections are wonderful, situated on the SMU campus-a real treat in a lovely old building. Spanish paintings make up a wonderful collection, but there are revolving exhibits.

The Meadows, on the campus of Southern Methodist University, has an extensive collection of Spanish art housed in a beautifully maintained building. It's not as well known as other attractions in the Dallas area but, as is so often the case worth a few hours of your time. The permanent collection is outstanding and the new exhibits are well thought out and curated.

Yes, it's small and the permanant collection is Spanish art, but it's atmosphere and quality of pieces can't be beat. Easy to park underground and rarely crowded, it also has interesting travelling exhibitions/collections. I love this museum and the "experience" it provides. Highly recommended.

Stop by the Meadows Museum of art located on SMU's campus. The museum is quite impressive. We really enjoyed it.