The Power Station, Dallas

#266 among attractions in Dallas

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The Power Station is a not-for-profit contemporary art space in Exposition Park, Dallas. It is housed in a former Dallas Power & Light building which was constructed in 1920, and hosts large scale exhibitions which complement the building's raw architecture. For each of its international exhibitions, The Power Station works with the artists to produce a publication in conjunction with their project. Its programming also includes a summer exhibition and additional events each year. The building includes an apartment where artists can live as they create and build their installations. "The building and garden relate to one another gently through the careful manipulation of crisp architectural elements that are then intentionally eroded by more informal, lush plant material." ()

Established: 2011 (13 years ago)Coordinates: 32°47'4"N, 96°46'16"W

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East Dallas (Deep Ellum)Dallas United States

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The Power Station – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: The Bomb Factory, Dallas Farmers Market, Children's Aquarium at Fair Park, Cotton Bowl Stadium.

0.7 miW
Dancing, Nightlife
The Bomb Factory, Dallas
19 min walk • The Factory in Deep Ellum, formerly The Bomb Factory, is an American live music venue and event space located in the Deep Ellum district of downtown Dallas, Texas. It originally operated from 1993 to 1997 and was reopened in March 2015 under new management.
1.2 miSW
Market, Shopping, Farmer's market
Dallas Farmers Market, Dallas
30 min walk • The Dallas Farmers Market is a large public market located at 1010 S. Pearl Expressway in the Farmers Market District of downtown Dallas, Texas.
0.8 miSE
Aquatic animal exhibits
Children's Aquarium at Fair Park, Dallas
21 min walk • The Dallas Children's Aquarium is an aquarium located in Fair Park, Dallas, Texas, USA. It opened in 1936 as part of the Texas Centennial Exposition, becoming the first Public Aquarium in the state of Texas. And received an $8 million renovation in 2010. The Aquarium has six exhibit areas.
0.8 miSE
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Cotton Bowl Stadium, Dallas
20 min walk • The Cotton Bowl is an outdoor stadium in Dallas, Texas, United States. Opened in 1930 as Fair Park Stadium, it is on the site of the State Fair of Texas, known as Fair Park.
0.5 miW
Entertainment district, Nightlife, Dancing
Deep Ellum, Dallas
14 min walk • Deep Ellum is a neighborhood composed largely of arts and entertainment venues near downtown in East Dallas, Texas. The name is based on a corruption of the area's principal thoroughfare, Elm Street. Older alternative uses include Deep Elm and Deep Elem.
0.6 miSE
Museum, Architecture
Hall of State, Dallas
17 min walk • The Hall of State is a building in Dallas's Fair Park that commemorates the history of the U.S. state of Texas and is considered one of the best examples of Art Deco architecture in the state. It was designed and built for the Texas Centennial Exposition.
~1960 ftSE
Park
Fair Park, Dallas
10 min walk • Fair Park is a recreational and educational complex in Dallas, Texas, United States, located immediately east of downtown. The 277-acre area is registered as a Dallas Landmark and National Historic Landmark; many of the buildings were constructed for the Texas Centennial Exposition in 1936.
1.1 miSE
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
Starplex Pavilion, Dallas
28 min walk • The Dos Equis Pavilion is an outdoor amphitheatre located in Fair Park, Dallas, Texas.
~1960 ftE
Museum
The Women's Museum, Dallas
10 min walk • The Women's Museum: An Institute for the Future was a museum located inside Fair Park in Dallas, Texas. On October 5, 2011, the museum announced it would close on October 31, 2011, due to lack of funds.
0.5 miSE
Museum, Art museum, Specialty museum
African American Museum, Dallas
14 min walk • African American Museum is an American art museum located at 3536 Grand Avenue in Fair Park, Dallas, Texas. The museum was founded in 1974 and has operated independently since 1979.
0.5 miSE
Monuments and statues
Big Tex, Dallas
14 min walk • Big Tex is a 55-foot tall figure and marketing icon of the annual State Fair of Texas held at Fair Park in Dallas, Texas. The figure has become a cultural icon of Dallas and Texas. Since 1952 Big Tex has served as a cultural ambassador to visitors, and the figures prime location in the fairgrounds serves as a traditional meeting point.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to The Power Station?

Nearby attractions include The Dallas Firefighters Museum, Dallas (8 min walk), The Women's Museum, Dallas (10 min walk), Fair Park, Dallas (10 min walk), Undermain Theatre, Dallas (10 min walk).

How to get to The Power Station by public transport?

The nearest stations to The Power Station:

Light rail

Fair Park • Lines: Blue, Green, Orange, Red (9 min walk)
Baylor University Medical Center • Lines: Blue, Green, Orange, Red (17 min walk)