Crow Collection of Asian Art

Beautiful museum with lots of different types of artwork, all Asian inspired, based or artists. It’s cleanly kept and employees are helpful. It is so peaceful and calm inside. Also, I read they do yoga classes, which is awesome.
Biggest PRO: it is free! I’m all for the art and creative content community. I love the fact that amazing content is out for the public.
Only four stars, due to parking. I know… It’s downtown, but it is bad. Garage parking is right behind it, but it’s poorly lit. And the exit to the museum is out of the way, and leads straight into the road (no sidewalk). There are no signs leading you to the museum. So it can be confusing. Also, there is a turn only lane, that isn’t a turn. You might accidentally turn into the pavilion, very dangerous! I hope they remove it.

Free admission and phallic mirrors? Say no more, I’m there.
I came to Crow Collection for the Alexander Gorlizki ‘Variable Dimensions’ exhibit, and it did not disappoint. His work is pure fun & imagination. Part drawing, part sculpture, part installation, part video — Gorlizki’s mixed media dream world is a combo of Dr. Seuss-​ness and psychedelic erotica. I found myself taking a step forward, a step back, asking ‘is that a ahhhh???’ and laughing out loud as I enjoyed his installation.
The name ‘Gorlizki’ may not immediately scream ‘Asian art,’ however his entire cross-​cultural collection has been inspired by or created in Jaipur, India. Several pieces are actually collaborations with Indian miniature painter Riyaz Uddin, who adds a whole other interesting layer to the project.
Crow Collection’s curators must be pretty amazing to tie in some work by Gorlizki. While the rest of the museum holds the more expected Asian art elements, I’ll definitely return to explore the rotating exhibits.

Crow Collection is probably the smallest museum I’ve ever visited, but size doesn’t matter — this museum is a must-​visit. They have very high-​quality artifacts including beautiful murals, statues, and a lot more. Check out the details of each item, because most are intricate and full of interpretation and meaning. My favorite display, and possibly the favorite of many visitors, was the windowed bride with many paper cranes hanging from the ceiling. It’s quite a surprise that this place is free (but they do accept donations, so I suggest you do so).
Make sure to visit the gift shop (the Lotus Shop) across the street, because they have some pretty cool gifts and personal items you might really enjoy.

Big surprises does come in small packages! Even though Crow Collection is one the smallest museums I have been, it also has one of the finest Asian art collection I have seen.
Crow Collection of Asian Art is an excellent example that quality matters more than quantity in an exhibit. From the full Edo-​era samurai armor to the minutely detailed jade ornament, from the Hellenistic-​inspired Buddha head to today’s modern art, Crow Collection showcases remarkable items of historic and artistic values. Although the focus is mainly on East Asian art, the museum also has few impressive Indian pieces such as a full wooden ornate temple wall!
The museum is small enough to finish in an hour and the admission is free, though donation is encouraged. I highly recommend you take a look at one of the best Asian art collections especially in Texas!

Great museum! I’m not the biggest art fanatic, but I did find a lot of the things in this museum interesting. There were different parts of Asia, spread across three floors. Also scattered around the museum are little DIY stations where you can create are of your own. Definitely a great way to keep children and adults engaged. My absolute favorite is the paper cranes hallway on the second floor though. Something so simple but yet so intriguing. We only stayed for maybe 20 minutes, but there’s a lot to see. Stop by if you’re in Dallas for some culture!

It was so the bomb that bombs, in retrospect, seem unintimidating. It’s a compact but historically and stylistically eclectic collection of about 1,000 years of Asian art, including incredibly intricate hand-​carved jade figurines, carpentry, murals, vases, and, of course, the awesome bridge of paper cranes. Regardless of the chosen materials and media, the level of detail in some of these remarkably tiny representations reflects untold hours of mentoring and practice, and makes one look back a little nostalgically to the high art of previous Asian cultures. The third-​floor rotating exhibit on our visit was found-​object connoisseur Jean Shin, doing remarkable things with spools of thread.
I’m not hugely educated about art, and so this review takes me out of element to the point where I don’t feel like I’m doing the Crow Collection justice. But hey, you know what? It’s free. So don’t take my word for it; go check it out.

I think the «main» attraction for this museum has to go to the window walkway full of cranes. This is a very nicely air conditioned and clean museum. I don’t think the people of Dallas are taking advantage of the fact that there are SO MANY free art museums around the area. Or maybe we just went on a slower day?
Anywho…I absolutely loved the Asian artifacts that were at the museum. The place was nicely designed, but it is just a small museum with 2 floors. They even had a small sitting area with kid books about Asian culture which I thought was very nice, since kids can learn about the Asian culture in an easier way.
Overall, how can you go wrong with a free art museum? Never! So check it out if you have time, you’ll love all the picture opportunity that you can have in the museum (yes you can take pictures in the museum).

After my visit to the museum gift shop, I walked next door to the Crow Collection of Asian Art’s entrance. The front desk person greeted me and informed me of the museum’s current exhibits. Apparently, the second floor has the most artifacts, so I went upstairs after previewing the first floor’s large wall paintings and sculptures.
The museum, named after the Crow family that maintained an extensive home collection, has gorgeously maintained a trove of East Asian art that is quite incredible for ongoing learners. I appreciated learning more about the social or cultural history of the arts displayed there. This is a great place to take children during a summer getaway, or it’s a great opportunity for a school field trip.
As a young adult, I am constantly learning, and I appreciate museums no matter where I am. I wouldn’t mind visiting this museum again when I am in downtown Dallas again. Parking can be a challenge, so come early to find a spot one block away! I had an enjoyable experience and would recommend anyone to try a visit at least once.

The Crow Collection is large for a personal collection of art and artifacts (which it used to be) and on the small side for a museum (which it is now), but such a fun place to spend a relaxing afternoon. It’s completely free (although donations are encouraged) and they have three levels of gorgeous pieces, including silk screens, jade carvings, vases, paintings and sculptures from China, Japan, Korea and India. It’s a beautiful gallery and every item is unique, but my favorite part was the bridge, decorated in hundreds of multicolored paper cranes. Just lovely.
Be sure not to miss the third floor, the staircase is easy to overlook and that’s where they keep their rotating exhibits. When I visited, it was a fascinating multimedia installation from a contemporary Korean artist. Very different from the ancient pieces that make up the rest of the gallery.

So in love with this place! The architecture is so beautiful, as soon as you walk in you feel calm and a sense of serenity due to the building’s design. It may be small, however they employ the space beautifully.
My absolute favorite part is the sky bridge, they hang origamis on a string and your able to view the beautiful water fountain from above. That and the magnificent jade collection, located inside a circular gallery on the second floor.
Make sure you don’t miss their sculpture garden, it wraps around the Tramell Crow Center. I believe you may enter from the second floor, theirs plenty of stuff to see and experience out there.
The Crow museum also offers free mediation sessions. Both on the weekends and weekday, it would be really neat to work close by and stop every morning before work. Plus they offer tai chi and yoga classes at the Klyde Warren Park across the street, plus various of activities for kids.
Oh yes! Their gift shop (The Lotus Shop) is located next door. A little out of the way but SO worth stopping by!

Great collection of interesting pieces from various areas. Also had some sand mandalas being created and a great little garden area outside. Definitely worth a look!

What a remarkable collection! We spent hours in here exploring and taking in all the pieces they had in here. Admission is free, but as always donations are appreciated and deserved! The staff upfront was hospitable, checked our coats and answered many of our numerous questions. This is a do not pass up collection! I found it to be my favorite over the sculpture garden and DMOA. Make sure to give yourself plenty of time so you don’t have to rush.

Great collection of Asian historic arts. The architecture is amazing great place to have a wedding or event. Love that they are real into the community and always participate in event’s.

I love art! The Crow Collection is no exception! I also love it when art becomes interactive. We enjoyed origami and Japanese flower arranging called Ikebana. It is a simplistic and minimalist way of floral design and takes years to master all the ways. But we did pretty well in such a short time. I donated my origami back to the museum and I gave my arrangement to my Mom. We also enjoyed a Kenpo demonstration as well as various Samurai artifacts. At the time, they hadn’t quite finished the new exhibit of The Mary Baskett Collection of Japanese Fashion but it is open now and is free. Take a day or two to enjoy the museum. You will feel cultural rich once you do!

This is a very small museum. I would budget 1 to 2 hours for it, max! It does open earlier than the Dallas art so this place should be your first stop in your list if you happen to get here early. This is probably one of the first rare time where I was the only one in the entire museum. I love the quiet cozy feeling of it

I saw the The Mary Baskett Collection of Japanese Fashion which explores the fashion revolution of the 80s and features Japanese designers Issey Miyake, Yohji Yamamoto and Rei Kawakubo (of Comme des Garcons) who used asymmetry, unconventional construction, raw edges, oversized proportions. Go upstairs through the glass bridge and get an overhead view of the Buddha’s Fountain.
Admission is FREE. Park down the street. There are public lots or metered parking.
The gift shop called the Lotus Shop is at a new location in the Belo Pavilion across Olive Street. There are really unique bags, small purses and books there. The museum gave up at 25% off anything in the store coupon to use until the end of Dec 2014.

I read about this museum here and we visited. I can’t be happier for have been there. I highly recommend it. If you are in Dallas and have the change you should go.

A really beautiful, creative exhibit in the heart of downtown Dallas. If you plan on taking kids check the website for a certain Saturday that they host crafts and activities. It was refreshing to find out that this exhibit is free, and all of the activities were also free. There was a children’s reading area inside one of the exhibit areas. Outside is a giant bell that can be rung for good luck. They had terra cotta pots that the kids could stamp and paint, then they strung a small washer inside with a small rope to make a mini bell. They had other art areas, and Disney music was there with dancing and singing. All in all I would say a great place to walk around a check out.

A gorgeous respite and cultural gem in the heart of Dallas, and what’s more, it’s totally free!
This collection is on the compact side, which helps if you’re on a tight schedule, but if you have the time to peruse more deeply, you’ll find a lot of quality here. I brought my parents here once and, being of Chinese heritage, they found the Chinese collections particularly exquisite, enjoyable, and meaningful. The Japanese, South Asian, and Southeast Asian collections are also compelling and thought-​provoking.
A world-​class cultural offering that’s not only free, but is also usually quiet, peaceful, uncrowded, and unhurried. What’s not to like?

I came here the other night for my friends’ event — The NAAP Women’s Leadership Symposium. What a great event and what a beautiful and perfect venue it was for this event.
The Crow Collection of Asian Art is just magnificent. The art pieces were beautiful. I especially liked the entrance hall to the place where the Chinese Zodiac character heads were displayed in gold and also the glass hallway that overlooked the Buddha fountain was calming. Most of all, I loved the hallway where gold and black origami crane birds were hanging from the ceiling.
The Crow Collection of Asian Art is a must-​see!
As you can tell from our photos — we had a blast!

I’ve been here a couple of times. I love how the people here spend the time to tell you about the artwork/​artifacts. They’re not just standing around guarding the exhibits. You can tell by the way they talk that they’re truly passionate about the exhibits and very knowledgable.
One of my girlfriends had her wedding at the museum. We had a blaaaaast! The ceremony was outdoors, just behind the fountain upstairs. The weather was beautiful (spring wedding). Cocktail hour was inside and the wedding guests were able to walk around to enjoy the museum. The buffet line was outdoors and (strategically placed) and we ate inside. The dance floor was set up outside where the wedding ceremony was held. It was a beautiful and very sweet wedding. I am so glad that the museum was very cooperative and made it a great experience for the bride, the groom and the wedding party/​guests! So if you’re engaged or looking for a venue for a private party, CONSIDER THIS PLACE!

I love love love visiting The Crow. It is a beautifully maintained museum and it is FREE! Recently, we saw the China Through the Lens of John Thomson exhibition. It was the most gorgeous and touching exhibit I’ve seen at The Crow and I would go back and see it again in a heartbeat. The docents placed around the museum are full of knowledge and politely tell you about any piece you’re admiring. I’ve never left without feeling like I’ve learned something new.
Whoever runs their social media is super in touch with the community and great at getting the word out about all of the happenings in the Arts District. They offer free yoga in the gallery and host ‘after dark’ events regularly. This is the perfect Dallas date night or Sunday Funday pit stop. I’ll happily be back again and again!