North Texas Modern Weekend

North Texas, once a frontier of cattle drives and railroads, transformed into a major cultural and economic hub in the 20th century. Fueled by oil wealth, aviation, and postwar growth, Fort Worth and Dallas embraced bold architectural visions that define their skylines today. This three-day weekend tour explores the region’s 20th-century architectural legacy, beginning in Fort Worth. Highlights include visits to the Cultural District’s renowned museums: the Amon Carter Museum of American Art by Philip Johnson; the serene, concrete-and-glass Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth by Tadao Ando; and Louis Kahn’s celebrated Kimbell Art Museum, widely regarded as one of the world’s finest museum designs. 

On the final day, the tour heads east to Dallas to explore the city’s key modernist landmarks. The day begins at Temple Emanu-El, a striking 1957 synagogue that unites modern design and spiritual symbolism. Guests will then visit NorthPark Center, a mid-century retail icon by E.G. Hamilton that integrates modern architecture with world-class art. The afternoon includes a walk through the Dallas Arts District, featuring works by Renzo Piano, I.M. Pei, and Edward Larrabee Barnes. The tour concludes at Pei’s iconic, Brutalist Dallas City Hall, its dramatic cantilevered form serving as a powerful civic statement and a testament to North Texas’s enduring architectural vision.

PROGRAM RATE*

Weekend Tour (Fri–Sun)

Members: $995* per person  
Non-Members: $1295* per person 

Registration deadline: Oct. 2, 2025

* Includes: $500 non-refundable deposit; a comprehensive educational land program; entrance to all locations and sites, as detailed; transport between the preferred hotel and daily sites; one lunch and one reception. Guests are responsible for airfare, accommodations, drinks and meals unless specified, and transportation to/from airport unless otherwise provided.