The Amon Carter museum hits the road this summer

The Amon Carter museum is on the road this summer while the main location is closed until September 14. Check out the fun happenings this season including  book clubs to happy hours!

 

Midsummer Mingle @ Magdalena’s

Friday, June 21, 7–10 p.m.

Magdalena’s, 502 Grand Avenue, Fort Worth
Public: $60
Carter Members: $45

The Amon Carter’s Society 1949 invites you Midsummer Mingle on Friday, June 21 at Magdalena’s in Fort Worth. Raise your glass to the longest day of the year with delicious food, craft cocktails, and dance the day away with DJ Ronnie Heart. Soak up the sun and celebrate the Summer Solstice at Magdalena’s in Fort Worth. Let’s make this summer an unforgettable one. Tickets available online.

#MidsummerMingle


Book Club @ BREWED

Thursday, June 27, 6–8 p.m.

BREWED, 801 W. Magnolia Avenue, Fort Worth

FREE

Kickoff your summer reading and learn more about the Carter’s collection at the next Book Club held at BREWED in Fort Worth with a hauntingly true murder mystery about one of the most wicked crimes in American History; Killers of the Flower Moon by New York Timesbestseller David Grann.
Killers of the Flower Moon recounts the story of the Osage Indian Reservation murders and the birth of the FBI. We’ll connect these sinister secrets to images of the Osage Nation from the 19th and 20th century in the Carter’s collection. #CarterBookClub

Reservation for the free event available online.

BREWED, also known as the “Locals Living Room,” has a wide selection of amazing food, drink, and desserts available for purchase. Bring your book and an empty stomach.

Happy Hours

Various Thursdays through August, 5–8 p.m.
FREE

Escape those hot summer days with the Carter as we host happy hours all over Fort Worth. This summer we’ll be bar hopping all over the community giving you the perfect chance to discover your new favorite hangout and enjoy some creative art activities. Beverages will be available to purchase. #CarterHappyHours

 

Find Amon Carter for delicious drinks and creative crafts at the following breweries this summer:
July 11: HopFusion Ale Works, 200 E Broadway Ave, Fort Worth

July 25: Locust Cider, 710 S. Main St, Fort Worth
August 22: Cowtown Brewing Company, 1301 E. Belknap Street, Fort Worth
August 29: World of Beer, 3252 W. 7th Street, Fort Worth

Party on the Porch @ the Amon Carter Museum of American Art

Saturday, September 14, 2019

10 a.m. to 10 p.m.

FREE (food and drinks available for purchase)

The party never stops at the Carter. Celebrate the reopening of the museum all day. Beginning at 10 a.m., visitors are invited to explore the museum’s new galleries and exhibitions, and to participate in an array of new programming, including art-making in the galleries, themed self-guided tours, and a Family Pop-up Space. Celebrations continue outdoors beginning at 6 p.m. with live music, local food trucks, and more. #PartyonthePorch #POP2019 #ChangingViews

 

Stay up-to-date on all of their summer events via the website and on social media (@theamoncarter).