“dedicated to the arts and cultures of China”
Located in the Arts District of downtown Dallas, The Crow Collection is a permanent set of galleries dedicated to the arts and cultures of China, Japan, India and Southeast Asia. The museum offers a serene setting for quiet reflection and learning. Trammell and Margaret Crow bought their first piece of Asian art in the mid-1960s, and from that initial purchase has evolved a distinguished collection featuring pieces from China, Japan, India and Southeastern Asia, spanning 3500 B.C. to the early 20th century. The Trammell and Margaret Crow Collection of Asian Art opened to the general public as a permanent museum in December 1998, at 2010 Flora in the Arts District of downtown Dallas. The Crows have traveled extensively throughout the world, but Asia is a favorite destination. "Our first visit to China came in 1976 right before Chairman Mao Tse-tung died," Mrs. Crow said. "Very few foreigners were allowed inside China at that time, but we received permission because of Dallas Market Center’s involvement with the Canton Trade Fair." Tight restrictions on exports from China prevented the Crows from making many direct buys of art during their 14 subsequent visits to the country. The majority of their collection has been obtained from individual purchases through private dealers and auction houses, as well as through the acquisition of major collections, such as the highly respected Morrie A. Moss collection. In total, the Crow family has amassed more than 4,000 pieces of Asian art, among which the 569 best were selected, after extensive analysis, by a noted curator for inclusion in The Crow Collection.
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A short five-minute drive from the Samurai Collection down Olive Street will bring you to another exemplary collection of Asian art collections. The Crow Collection of Asian Art has a more diverse collection than The Ann & Gabriel Barbier-Mueller Collection, spanning artwork and artifacts from Thailand to Cambodia to the Philippines.
Its gorgeous sculpture garden is perhaps the most unique and enchanting part of the Crow Collection. The garden is a serene courtyard featuring vibrant trees, carefully tended landscaping, Qin Feng’s marble-and-glass temple lions, Jain temple columns, and the quiet trickle of glittering fountains.
Inside the Crow Collection, you’ll find stunning displays of Chinese Jade, Buddhist sculptures, and other Asiatic artwork. The museum also hosts rotating exhibits throughout the year on topics related to the artifacts and cultures reflected in the museum.
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The Crow Collection of Asian Art
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- Sun, Wed, Thu, Sat: 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
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- Fri: 10:00 am - 9:00 pm
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