Library & Archives

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.
 

Research Resources

Search the catalog, make an appointment, or contact a librarian.

 

Library Use

Frequently asked questions.
 

Writing About Art Objects

Guidance for researching the Museum's collections.

Research an Art Object

Pointers for getting started.

 

The Vasari Award

Annual award sponsored by the Mayer Library and the Dallas Museum of Art.

  
  

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.

Archives Use
Read procedures for use or contact the archivist.

Archival Research Resources
View descriptions of our holdings.

History of the Dallas Museum of Art
Read a brief history and timeline of key events.

Exhibition History
Access titles and dates of all Museum exhibitions to date.

Museum Directors and Locations
Find names and dates of directors and Museum locations during our 101-year history

Our First 100 Years
Use our award-winning interactive program including unique documents and information from the Dallas Museum of Art Archives.