McNay Art Museum is an art museum in San Antonio, Texas, located at 6000 N New Braunfels Avenue. The museum identifies itself as the first modern art museum in Texas and traces its beginnings to founder Marion Koogler McNay. Its historic setting began as a 24-room Spanish Colonial Revival house designed by San Antonio architects Atlee and Robert Ayres; the property and McNay’s collection were left to establish the museum, which opened to the public in 1954. Today, the McNay presents collection-based and changing art experiences alongside programs for visitors, schools, and the wider community.
The museum’s mission is to engage a diverse community in the discovery and enjoyment of the visual arts. Its collection has grown to more than 22,000 works and includes Medieval and Renaissance art; 19th- through 21st-century European and American paintings, sculpture, and photographs; prints and drawings; theatre arts; art glass; and art of New Mexico. The campus also includes the Jane and Arthur Stieren Center for Exhibitions, which expanded gallery, lecture, garden, and classroom capacity for exhibitions and educational programs.
Visitors can use the museum’s official website to review current tickets, exhibitions, events, learning resources, accessibility details, and visitor information before making plans. The McNay is a useful stop for travelers and residents looking for modern and historical visual art in a landmark San Antonio setting. For current opening hours, admission options, gallery availability, and event schedules, check the official McNay website or contact the museum directly before visiting.
