The Sid Richardson Museum resides in historic Sundance Square in downtown Fort Worth. The quiet little museum houses an ever-changing selection of works from the western-themed collection of Texas oilman and philanthropist Sid W. Richardson (1891-1959). More than 50,000 people view the artworks each year.
The bulk of the collection consists of paintings by Frederic Remington and Charles M. Russell. Two rooms showcase more than fifty beautifully done paintings by these artists and others. Free guided tours are given on the second Saturday of each month and free tours are available any time for groups of up to fifty people with at least three weeks advanced scheduling. Admission to the museum is always free.
The Store:
The museum store has a wide selection of western-themed gifts and memorabilia. Reproductions of the artworks in the collection are available. Coffee table books, historical nonfiction, and cookbooks with topics from championship chili winners to Lewis and Clark expedition recipes sit on shelves with sculptures, kinetic art, jewelry, and t-shirts.
Getting There:
The Sid Richardson Museum is located at 309 Main Street in downtown Fort Worth. Take the TRE to the Fort Worth ITC station and walk up Ninth Street. Go right on Main Street and the museum is a few block down on the right side.
Hours:
Mon-Thu 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Fri-Sat 9 a.m.- 8 p.m., Sun noon-5 p.m. Closed major holidays.
Web Site:
The Sid Richardson Museum has tours and educational materials on their site.