AD EX
ARCHITECTURE WALKING TOURS
TAKE A STROLL THROUGH THE ARCHITECTURE OF DALLAS.
Discover the Arts District Walking Tour
sat, december 07, 2024 // 10am – 11.30am
sat, december 21, 2024 // 10am – 11.30am
The AD EX Dallas Arts District Architecture Walking Tour examines buildings and developments from the 1890’s to the present day. Led by a trained tour guide, you will explore the architectural detail of the District (including the designs of four Pritzker Prize laureates) as well as the institutions, individuals, and visionaries who are a part of the neighborhood’s fascinating story.
Tours are held on the first and third Saturdays of each month, beginning at 10:00 a.m. at the ceremonial entrance to the Dallas Museum of Art (at Flora and Harwood streets). The tour lasts approximately 90 minutes and is held rain or shine.
Cancellations must be made 24 hours in advance of the tour time in order to receive a refund.
Special tours can be scheduled outside of the normal Saturday scheduled times, subject to docent availability. Please give at least two weeks lead time and e-mail info@DallasADEX.org.
Pricing
- $15 for adults
- $12 for Dallas Arts District and AIA Dallas members
- $8 for seniors 65 and over and students with valid ID
- Children under 12 are free when accompanied by an adult
Explore the Main Street District
sat, december 14, 2024 // 10am – 12pm
sat, january 11, 2025 // 10am – 12pm
Beginning at Main Street Garden and its panoramic view of a time capsule of some of Dallas’ most important buildings, your trained tour guide will lead you on a walk and discussion of a variety of architectural icons, including the Adolphus Hotel, the Magnolia Building, the Statler Hilton, and the Wilson Building. Along the way, you’ll take a look at examples of Beaux Art, Art Deco, Post-Modern, Renaissance Revival and Victorian designs and how they were adapted specifically for a rapidly growing metropolis. Additionally, you’ll hear about some of the visionaries who made it all happen.
Tours are held on the second and fourth Saturdays of each month, beginning at 10:00 a.m. at Main Street Garden (Main Street and St. Paul). The tour lasts approximately two hours and is held rain or shine.
Reservations and payment must be made in advance. Due to the necessity of scheduling docents, we are unfortunately unable to accommodate walk-ups. To purchase a ticket, click here.
Cancellations must be made 24 hours in advance of the tour time in order to receive a refund.
Pricing
- $15 for adults
- $12 for AIA Dallas members
- $8 for seniors 65 and over and students with valid ID
- Children under 12 are free when accompanied by an adult
AD EX Walking Tours are sponsored by Downtown Dallas, Inc.
