Free art in Dallas!

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The Dallas Museum of Art is doing away with its $10 admission fee, recognizing that admission fess are only about 2% of the museum's revenue but a hindrance to many people who may want to visit. In a somewhat more revolutionary move, it's also making museum memberships free. The new director says that the museum "values participation over cash." Major special exhibits will still be ticketed, but members who come to the museum often can earn points toward discounts to those exhibits.

Growing up in Dallas I went to the DMA often, especially when I was in high school. I would have gone much less often if there were an admission fee each time--it was free back then. I'm happy to see it free again.