Fort Worth institutions of higher learning include Texas Christian University (founded in 1873); University of Texas at Arlington (1895); Texas Wesleyan University (1890); Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary (1908); University of North Texas Health Science Center-Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine (1970); and several campuses of the Tarrant County Junior College system (1967).
Fort Worth's cultural attractions include the Will Rogers Memorial Center, where exhibitions, horse shows, and rodeos are held; the Amon Carter Museum; the Kimbell Art Museum; the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth; and the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History, which is the site of the Omni Theater where film and music performances dealing with science are shown. The Casa Mañana Theater stages annual musical productions and special events. Fort Worth has its own symphony orchestra and civic opera, and the city is home to the Van Cliburn International Piano Competition, held every four years.
