Welcome to the DMA Archives

The Dallas Museum of Art (DMA) Archives collects, preserves and provides access to materials of enduring historical and research value. The DMA Archives consists of museum archives that document the activities and operations of the DMA; and special collections related to the Dallas arts community, museum collections, and curatorial research. Collections include documents, photography, and graphic materials in physical and digital format; museum publications; audiovisual resources; and artifacts.

See https://dma.org/art/research/archives for more information and contact archives@dma.org with questions.

Please note that the contents and descriptions of some archival collections may contain historic language that reflects the culture and time period of its creation and is now outdated and/or offensive. This language is mostly found in official titles or names of past exhibitions, publications, and organizations, and is retained in these contexts. If you have questions, feedback, or find outdated and offensive language in other collection descriptions, please contact the DMA Archives at archives@DMA.org.