August 23, 2010
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth Receives Highest National Recognition
Awarded Reaccreditation from the American Association of Museums

The Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth has again achieved accreditation by the American Association of Museums (AAM), the highest national recognition afforded the nation’s museums. Accreditation signifies excellence to the museum community, to governments, funders, outside agencies, and to the museum-going public. All museums must undergo a reaccreditation review at least every 10 years to maintain accredited status.

The Accreditation Commission commended the Modern for the “sophisticated manner in which exhibitions and accompanying interpretive programs incorporate diversity [showing] a commitment to respond to the needs of the community.” The Commission also noted that the Modern’s “environmental stewardship plan is a model that is both ecologically and economically responsible.”

Of the nation’s estimated 17,500 museums, 775 are currently accredited. The Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth is one of 39 museums accredited in Texas.

 

LOCATION
Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth
3200 Darnell Street
Fort Worth, Texas 76107
Telephone 817.738.9215
Toll-Free 1.866.824.5566
Fax 817.735.1161
www.themodern.org

Museum Gallery Hours
Tue 10 am–7 pm (Sep–Nov)
Wed–Sat 10 am–5 pm
Sun 11 am–5 pm

General Admission Prices (includes special exhibition)
$4 for students with ID and seniors (60+)
$10 for adults ($13+)
Free for children 12 and under
Free for Modern members
Free every Wednesday and the first Sunday of every month

CAFÉ MODERN
Café Modern will be closed for renovations August 16 through the end of September 2010.
Lunch
Tue–Fri 11 am–2:30 pm
Sat 11 am–3 pm
Sunday Brunch 11 am–3 pm
Coffee bar
Serving Starbucks coffee, snacks, sandwiches, beer, wine, and dessert
Tue–Sat 10 am–4:30 pm
Tue (Oct–Nov) 5–7 pm
Sunday 11 am–4:30 pm
For reservations, call 817.840.2157

The Museum is closed Monday and holidays including New Year’s Day, Independence Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, and Christmas.

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