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McNay Art Museum vs Institute of Texan Cultures

Both are rated highly by writers. Overall, McNay Art Museum scores slightly higher than Institute of Texan Cultures. McNay Art Museum is ranked #4 in San Antonio with recommendations from 6 reviews including Frommer's, Fodor's and Michelin Guide.

McNay Art Museum
McNay Art Museum
8 / 10
6000 N New Braunfels Ave, San Antonio, TX 78209
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Fodor's Fodor's
"A collection of Postimpressionist and modern paintings and sculpture, along with an arts library." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"In addition to seeing paintings by household names such as Van Gogh, Picasso, Matisse, Renoir... half the fun is wandering the spectacular Spanish Colonial revival-style mansion." Full review
Frommer's Frommer's
""The McNay," as locals call it, has been the pride of San Antonio and a favorite museum of visitors to South Texas." Full review
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Be sure to leave time to stroll the grounds and experience the sculpture.
Afar Magazine Afar Magazine
"The house... and the surrounding grounds make for a beautiful visit, even before you lay eyes on the growing collection." Full review
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"This impressive museum offers an extensive collection of 19th- and 20th-century European and American works of art." Full review
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Institute of Texan Cultures
Institute of Texan Cultures
8 / 10
801 E. Cesar E. Chavez Blvd., San Antonio, TX 78205
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Fodor's Fodor's
"This interactive museum affiliated with the University of Texas focuses on the 25 ethnic groups who have made Texas what it is today." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Thirty cultures have made Texas what it is; explore them at the museum of the Institute of Texan Cultures." Full review
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"This University of Texas San Antonio museum is devoted to the preservation and progression of Texas culture through science, education and history." Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
1 Star
"Twenty-seven distinct ethnic and cultural groups are profiled at this HemisFair Park heritage museum. An outdoor interpretive area replicates a 19C pioneer village." Full review
Frommer's Frommer's
"Much like an upside-down pyramid rising from the grounds of HemisFair Park, this 182,000-sq. ft. complex houses a museum, library, and archive." Full review