The New Carter

Featured Content Slides

Gallery closures

Façade of the Carter with sign and landscaping.
A detail of watercolor of a flower, a long stem of grass, and a leaf.

Carter Handbook

The all-new
A blue book with the title "Carter Handbook" sits on a table in the Carter galleries.

About the Carter

A renowned collection of American art in the heart of Fort Worth's Cultural District

Our Story

Featured event

Second Thursdays at the Carter

The second Thursday of every month!

Connect with art through cocktails, conversations, creativity, food, fun, and friends!

Learn more
"Second Thursdays at the Carter"

Helpful Visitor Links

Carter at Home

Spark creativity and connect with us from your home! Check out our videos, crafts, and art-inspired recipes.

The Collection

The Carter collection celebrates the breadth and depth of American art. Explore over 200 years of creativity.

Plan your visit

Admission is free. The experience is priceless. From parking tips to hours, start planning your visit now!

A Carter educator and an adult visitor sort through art materials.
Two toddlers play with colored string on the floor of a gallery.