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The McNay

The McNay Art Museum, located in San Antonio and named for founder Marion Koogler McNay, is the first modern art museum in Texas.

From painting and sculpture to works on paper and more, the McNay offers a unique art museum experience filled with moments of surprise, inspiration, and beauty throughout our 25-acre campus.

There’s always something new to discover. Enjoy eight new exhibitions and hundreds of modern and contemporary artworks from our renowned Permanent Collection during your visit.

Art Pace

Artpace San Antonio is a nonprofit residency program which supports regional, national, and international artists in the creation of new art.

San Antonio Art League

Home for the San Antonio Art League & Museum (SAALM) is a venerable building in the heart of the King William Historic District.    Built in 1896,  this  intimate house-turned-museum and gallery now houses over 600 works in its permanent collection, which focuses on Texas artists.  Works in all media – including paintings, drawings, prints and photographs, ceramics and sculpture – are available for public viewing.  Revolving contemporary exhibits highlight both local and regional artists, and represent the unique work of diverse Texas talent.

Notable Texan artists such as Robert and Julian Onderdonk, José Arpa, Emma Richardson Cherry, E. G. Eisenlohr, Martha Mood, Charles Umlauf, and Amy Freeman Lee are represented in the league’s diverse and highly respected collection.

Ripley's San Antonio

Founded in 1918 by cartoonist and adventurer Robert Ripley. Dubbed by many “The Modern Marco Polo”, Ripley became America’s most popular celebrity of his time. The collection of odd, unique and incredible artifacts, art, photographs, and stories of the 200+ countries he visited are the foundation of today’s Ripley’s Believe It or Not! brand.

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The Briscoe Western Art Museum, located on the banks of the historic San Antonio River Walk, brings to life the vibrant culture and heritage of the Western United States. The Museum offers a permanent collection of Western art and artifacts related to the American cowboy, American Indian, the Vaquero, pioneering women and the many diverse groups that forged the American West.
Highlights of the museum include Pancho Villa’s last known saddle, an interactive diorama of the Alamo conflict, a restored chuck wagon, and Santa Anna’s ceremonial sword.
Holocaust Museum

The HMMSA teaches the dangers of hatred, prejudice, and apathy, and promotes good citizenship, democratic values, and respect for human dignity.

Fire Museum

The San Antonio Fire Museum is, as many visitors say, one of San Antonio’s hidden gems. What began as a dream of five firefighters assigned together at old #19’s station in 1997, has become one of the most notable Fire Museums in the country. Today, the Museum is located at San Antonio’s original Central Fire Headquarters at 801 E. Houston Street next door to the world famous Alamo.

At the San Antonio Fie Museum, visitors will see antique fire trucks and fire-fighting equipment, artifacts dating back to the mid-1800s and beautifully archived documents and photos. A 1953 International fire truck, built by the Simms Fire Equipment Company, is available for kids to climb on and dress up in authentic replicas of firefighters’ turnout gear!

The Buckhorn
The Buckhorn Saloon is where it all began—where history was made and legend lives. It is where Teddy Roosevelt recruited Rough Riders and Pancho Villa is rumored to have planned the Mexican Revolution. Many of the original furnishings still grace today’s Buckhorn Saloon, including the back-bar which was hand-crafted of marble and cherry wood.
The bar features locally brewed beers on draft. You might also like one of our delicious and icy Prickly Pear Margaritas; it’s a Texas favorite!
Texas Transportation Museum

The Texas Transportation Museum is open! Please come by to walk though our many exhibits and take a train ride!

Barney Smith's

The Legacy of Barney Smith. 1,400 pieces of Artwork made with love and collaboration from locals and visitors.

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The DoSeum Is Much More Than A Children’s Museum.

It’s a place where interactive fun and hands-on learning come together—a place where minds are always at play. The DoSeum offers exhibits, programs, camps, classes, and field trips designed for all learners, encouraging young minds to explore the joy of learning through connections to STEM, the arts, and literacy. Originally founded as San Antonio Children’s Museum, The DoSeum has grown over the past 25 years to become a premier leader in informal education, while still staying true to the mission of connecting families and transforming communities.

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1830 Simond Avenue, Austin, TX, USA

Little ones and their caregivers alike love Austin’s, hands-on, play-based children’s museum – Thinkery!

A short drive from San Antonio, Thinkery’s flagship museum – the Meredith Learning Lab is nestled in Austin’s Mueller neighborhood next door to family-friendly restaurants, playgrounds, and the beautiful Mueller Lake Park.

Offering 40,000 square feet of joyful learning space it houses 11 STEAM-focused galleries geared to spark young learners’ creativity, curiosity, and wonder. From discovering connections between water and sound in our Currents gallery to exploring the laws of motion in our newest gallery Notion of Motion, there is something for everyone!

For updated hours and pricing, visit thinkeryaustin.org/visit-us.

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