Fort Worth, Juneteenth

‘A beacon of light’: National Juneteenth Museum secures land in Fort Worth
More than three years after a plan for a National Juneteenth Museum was hatched, developers have secured land in Fort Worth.
Fort Worth City Council approves land for National Juneteenth Museum
Museum officials hope to have the grand opening in 2026, when Opal Lee, the grandmother of Juneteenth​, turns 100 years old.
New vision for Fort Worth's National Juneteenth Museum unveiled as city approves land deal
The National Juneteenth Museum has unveiled new renderings as Fort Worth City Council voted to approve a land deal and financial support for the project.
Fort Worth confirms plan to lease city property, contribute $15M for Juneteenth museum
Nearly three years after Fort Worth officials first pledged support for the National Juneteenth Museum, council members officially confirmed plans to lease city property for the construction of the project.
New Looks Unveiled as Fort Worth Approves Land for National Juneteenth Museum
New architectural renderings by the Copenhagen-based Bjarke Ingels Group "reflects the resilience and richness of African American culture and aims to foster education, growth, and connection within the community,
‘It is going to be a beacon of light.’ City approves National Juneteenth Museum’s new site
With Opal Lee, the “grandmother of Juneteenth” in attendance, the Fort Worth City Council unanimously approved a resolution Tuesday night to develop and lease land to the National Juneteenth Museum.
Fort Worth city council approves location plan for National Juneteenth Museum
The Fort Worth City Council voted to demolish the Southside Community Center to build the National Juneteenth Museum.
Visit Fort Worth celebrates tourism’s impact. Here’s how much visitors bring to the city
Fort Worth’s tourism economy has doubled over the past decade. The city saw 11.5 million visitors in 2024, generating $3.5 ...
Fort Worth police confirm seizure of Sally Mann photos from museum, a move rarely seen
The four photos, by artist Sally Mann, were taken down from the show Diaries of Home weeks ago. But neither police nor museum ...
Fort Worth Museum of Science and History steps into the future with state-of-the-art theater
FORT WORTH, Texas — Sometimes the best way to appreciate history is by looking to the future. “We are literally the only one ...
Fort Worth’s 78-foot dome theater to show Taylor Swift music videos for Galentine’s Day
Fans of all ages are welcome at the event that will have activities inspired by Taylor Swift’s different eras.