The Crow Museum of Asian Art, part of The University of Texas at Dallas (UT Dallas), will unveil its new campus location in Richardson with a series of celebratory events starting on Sept. 24.
The museum opens to the public starting at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 25 with normal hours set from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. A family-friendly community day is also set for Sept. 28.
Designed by the internationally renowned architectural firm Morphosis, the new Crow Museum facility is the first cultural building to be completed as part of the O’Donnell Jr. Athenaeum, which benefits from a $32 million gift from the O’Donnell Foundation.
When finished, the 12-acre cultural district will feature three buildings: the Crow Museum of Asian Art’s new location and additional galleries, a performance hall and music building, a planned additional museum and a dedicated parking garage. These will all encircle a central plaza and gathering space.
As the gateway to the UT Dallas campus, the O’Donnell Athenaeum is set to become a prominent destination for fostering engagement in the arts and learning, benefiting college students, faculty, staff and the surrounding communities, as well as Texans and visitors from around the world.
The Crow Museum is among the few museums in the U.S. exclusively dedicated to Asian art and is the largest of its kind in the Southwest. The original downtown location will continue to operate permanently, maintaining its vibrant presence on Flora Street in the Dallas Arts District.
Founded in 1998, the Crow Museum of Asian Art at The University of Texas at Dallas aims to inspire and foster dialogue about Asian arts and cultures. Through its exhibitions, research and preservation efforts, educational programming and visitor engagement, the museum adheres to the highest professional standards and collaborates with diverse audiences and community partners locally and globally.
Open and free to the public, the museum celebrates the arts and cultures of Asia, from ancient to contemporary times, with a range of permanent and traveling exhibitions showcasing art from various countries.
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