(210) 824-5368
6000 N New Braunfels Ave
San Antonio,
TX
78209
29.4851
-98.4591
Neighborhood: Terrell Heights
What People Are Saying About McNay Art Museum
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The Scene – First-time visitors are invariably struck by the beauty of the grounds: canals meander through the velvety grass; somber statues hold court at the fountain; a Japanese pagoda provides shade for graceful koi fish; smiling girls in white pose for an endless stream of quinceniera photos. – – The Collection – But stopping at the door would mean missing a surprising collection of international art. Wall space is occupied by Monets and Renoirs downstairs; upstairs finds religious art and antiques and ever-changing exhibits fill in the in-between. Also on the…
08/08/02
A complete package
by kateketner
My favorite thing about the McNay is that a visit is a full experience, not just a trip to a museum. You enter the grounds through beautiful gardens, filled with modern sculptures and fountains. Most of the art work is housed inside the hacienda-style house, and the beauty of the ambient architecture adds to your appreciation of the many modern masters hanging on the wall. The curators do a good job of rotating shows and finding the tours which reflect the spirit of the permanent collection and/or of San Antonio itself. Even if you're not normally a museum-goer, the McNay's lazy elegance can still draw you in.
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