Irving's Department of Arts and Culture oversees the Irving Arts Center Opens a New Window. , the city's historical archives and the city's museums:
- The Irving Archives and Museum
- The Jackie Townsell Bear Creek Heritage Center
- The Ruth Paine House Museum
- The Mustangs of Las Colinas Museum
The department is under the supervision of the Executive Director of Arts and Culture.
The Irving Arts Board was created by the City Council in 1980 and charged with the responsibility of encouraging and supporting local arts activities and with the development and oversight of the Irving Arts Center and Irving Museums and Archives. The work of the 11-person board is funded through a portion of the local hotel room occupancy tax.
