Research

Mildred R. and Frederick M. Mayer Library
An art research facility, the Mildred R. and Frederick M. Mayer Library collection focuses on the art of the Dallas Museum of Art while providing general information about art and art history of all periods.
 

Appointments are recommended and can be made by e-mail or phone.

For more information, please call the Reference Desk at 214-922-1277 or contact a librarian.

	Research Resources Search the catalog, make an appointment, or contact a librarian. Research an Art Object Pointers for getting started. Writing About Art Objects Guidance for researching the Museum's collections.		Library Use Frequently asked questions.
Archives and Special Collections The Dallas Museum of Art Archives was established to preserve and administer the Museum's permanent institutional records and special collections. The mission of the archives is to support the goals of the Dallas Museum of Art by identifying, collecting, preserving, and making available for staff the public records of enduring value created or received by the Museum and its employees.
	History of the Dallas Museum of Art Read a brief history and timeline of key events. Museum Directors and Locations Find names and dates of directors and Museum locations during our 106-year history. The Vasari Award Annual award sponsored by the Mayer Library and the Dallas Museum of Art from 1985 to 2008. Our First 100 Years Use our award-winning interactive program including unique documents and information from the Dallas Museum of Art Archives.		Archival Research Resources View descriptions of our holdings. Archives Use Read procedures for use or contact the archivist.

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