Experts' Choice Award McNay Art Museum
What the experts agree on
The McNay's world-class collection of 19th and 20th-century European and American art—featuring Van Gogh, Picasso, and other masters—is beautifully housed in a Spanish Colonial revival mansion with equally impressive grounds.
“The house... and the surrounding grounds make for a beautiful visit, even before you lay eyes on the growing collection.”
– Afar Magazine
Fodor's "A collection of Postimpressionist and modern paintings and sculpture, along with an arts library." Full review
Lonely PlanetTop 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 ""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.
Where "This impressive museum offers an extensive collection of 19th- and 20th-century European and American works of art." Full review
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"A world-class collection of 19C and 20C European and American art occupies this 24-room Spanish Mediterranean-style manor." Full review
Frommer's "The focus of the holdings, comprising 20,000 works, is modern art, but Medieval and Renaissance works are represented too. You’ll spot big names like Van Gogh, Manet, Gauguin, O’Keeffe, Hopper" Full review
Afar Magazine "Cool, quiet, and set inside a Spanish colonial–style mansion, it was one of my favorite places in the city to beat the Texas heat. San Antonio isn’t exactly known for its museum scene...."
New York Times "Gaze at contemporary Latino and Native American artwork in a 1950s Spanish-Colonial-inspired mansion at the McNay Art Museum. Stroll by the sculptures scattered throughout the front lawn..."
National Geographic "The McNay Art Museum is the first modern art museum founded in the state of Texas, the result of a 1950 bequest by local painter and oil heiress Marion Koogler McNay, who donated an..."
Rough Guide "Art lovers will want to see the McNay Art Museum, with its striking collection and otherworldly architecture"
