Sid Richardson Museum facts for kids
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| Established | 1982 |
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| Location | 309 Main Street Fort Worth, Texas 76102 (United States) |
| Type | Art Museum |
The Sid Richardson Museum is a special art museum located in historic Sundance Square in Fort Worth, Texas. It's a great place to explore the art and history of the American West. The museum features many paintings by famous artists like Frederic Remington and Charles M. Russell. These artists captured what life was like in the American West in the late 1800s and early 1900s.
The paintings you see here were once part of the personal collection of Sid Williams Richardson (1891-1959). He was an oilman and a generous person who loved Western art. He bought most of these paintings between 1942 and 1959. Besides Remington and Russell, the collection also includes works by other talented artists such as Oscar E. Berninghaus, William Gilbert Gaul, Peter Hurd, Frank Tenney Johnson, and William R. Leigh.
About the Museum
The Sid Richardson Museum first opened its doors in 1982. It is housed in a building that looks just like one from 1895, fitting right into the historic feel of downtown Fort Worth. The people who manage the Sid Richardson Foundation chose this spot because it's easy for visitors and workers in downtown Fort Worth to reach, and it has a wonderful old-time atmosphere.
What You Can Do at the Museum
The museum offers lots of fun and educational activities for everyone, including kids and families. You can take tours to learn more about the art, watch movies, or even try hands-on art projects. They also have special talks and events. School groups and community groups are welcome to visit and take tours. If you can't visit in person, you can even take a virtual tour on the museum's website! The best part is that admission to the museum is always free.
Museum Renovations
In 2006, the museum got a big makeover. It reopened with more space for showing art, more room for educational programs, and a larger gift shop. Then, in 2020, the gift shop area was updated again to create a new gallery. This new gallery helps visitors get a great introduction to the amazing art collection.
Gallery
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Interior of Sid Richardson Museum Gallery
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Interior of Sid Richardson Museum Gallery
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The Bucker by Charles M. Russell, 1904, Watercolor, pencil & gouache on paper
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Cowpunching Sometimes Spells Trouble by Charles M. Russell, 1889, Oil on canvas
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When Cowboys Get in Trouble (The Mad Cow) by Charles M. Russell, 1899, Oil on canvas
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A Taint on the Wind by Frederic Remington, 1906, Oil on canvas
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Buffalo Runners-Big Horn Basin by Frederic Remington, 1909, Oil on canvas
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The Love Call by Frederic Remington, 1909, Oil on canvas
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The Luckless Hunter by Frederic Remington, 1909, Oil on canvas
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The Sentinel by Frederic Remington, 1889, Oil on canvas
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