The Kimbell Art Museum in Fort Worth has announced two major exhibitions for 2026. From March 15 to June 28, the museum will host "The Holy Sepulcher: Treasures from the Terra Sancta Museum, Jerusalem," featuring over 60 silver, gold, and bejeweled objects gifted by Holy Roman Emperors and European monarchs to the Church of the Holy Sepulcher. In the fall, from October 4, 2026, to January 17, 2027, the Kimbell will present "Photography's First Century: Masterworks from the Bibliothèque nationale de France," its first-ever photography exhibition, showcasing more than 150 early images from pioneers like Henri Le Secq, Gustave Le Gray, and Félix Tournachon.
These exhibitions matter because they offer rare access to historically significant works—the Holy Sepulcher treasures are shown at only two North American venues, and the photography show draws from one of the world's largest photographic collections. The Kimbell continues its tradition of presenting once-in-a-lifetime opportunities for American audiences, following recent shows on German modern art under Nazi rule and ancient Roman sculptures from a private collection.