Highlights: The Dallas Museum of Art (TheDallasMuseumofArt, abbreviated as DMA) is located in the art district of downtown Dallas, Texas, USA. In 1984, the museum moved from its former location in Beautiful Park to the Dallas Arts District, Texas. The new pavilion was designed by 2007 American Institute of Architects Gold Medal winner Edward L. Barnes (EdwardLarrabeeBarnes). The Dallas Museum of Art has a collection of more than 24,000 works of art, dating from 3000 BC to the present, covering everything. The museum is also known for its flexible exhibition policy and acclaimed educational program. The Mildred R. and M. Mayer Library (a non-circulating research library within the museum) houses 50,000 volumes for the museum and the public to read.