Arts District, Arts district in Downtown Dallas, United States

The Arts District is a cultural neighborhood in Downtown Dallas, Texas, covering about 118 acres (48 hectares) and home to 18 facilities and organizations. It includes major institutions such as the Dallas Museum of Art, the Nasher Sculpture Center, the Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center, and the AT&T Performing Arts Center, along with public spaces and a school for the arts.

The district began to take shape in the 1980s through local efforts to bring cultural institutions together in one part of downtown. Over the following decades, the addition of museums, theaters, and performance halls solidified its role as a cultural center.

The district is a hub for visual and performing arts, with venues that host concerts, exhibitions, festivals, and educational programs throughout the year. Visitors can often see students from the Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing and Visual Arts practicing or performing, adding a youthful energy to the area.

The district is easy to explore on foot, with wide sidewalks and open plazas connecting the main venues. Several DART light rail lines and the free M-Line Trolley stop nearby, making it simple to reach from other parts of the city.

In 2025, USA Today named the Dallas Arts District the best art district in America for a creative escape for the second year in a row. The district is also a member of the Global Cultural Districts Network, connecting it with other cultural districts around the world.