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San Antonio and its surrounding areas are culturally rich and diverse, and offer a wonderful variety of art experiences for your family.  Some museums offer regular family activities, so check around and take advantage of as many as you can!

The McNay Museum

This museum, on absolutely gorgeous grounds, has an exciting new building opening June, 2008.
Although the McNay used to be free to the public, there is now an admission of $8.00/adult and $5.00/child.
Their permanent collection features artwork by Picasso, Monet, and O’Keeffe, to name a few.
Special exhibits often include sessions with the artist, in which the artist will discuss their work and its inspirations.
The McNay also offers a family program often held on the last Sunday of the month.  This program usually includes hands-on art activities for children that are based on a current exhibit.  A word of advice:  call ahead to see if space is limited, as sometimes they only have a specific number of spaces available.
Visit the McNay online at www.mcnayart.org or call them at 824-5368.
 
 

The San Antonio Museum of Art (SAMA)

Located downtown in a restored brewery, SAMA is truly a comprehensive lesson in art history.  Artworks from ancient civilizations to present day are represented from sites around the globe.  SAMA also has opportunities for family activities on the first Sunday of each month.  SAMA is closed on Mondays and does charge an admission fee.  See what they have to offer at www.sa-museum.org or call them at 978-8100.
 
 

Southwest School of Art and Craft

This campus is located along the river downtown, and is really a school.  It has wonderful historic grounds that are also picturesque, and student work is exhibited regularly.  They offer an extensive selection of classes for children and adults.
Check out their summer schedule!
During the school year, SWSAC offers Saturday explorations which are free,month-long sessions,
but you must register in order to attend.
Find them online at www.swschool.org or call them at 224-1848.
 
 

Witte Museum

The Witte has some exhibits that have been there since I was in elementary school, but it does offer special exhibits as well.
This summer, an outstanding exhibit on Leonardo da Vinci is scheduled.
The Witte  is primarily a Science/Social Studies based collection, offering many hands-on exhibits and a special Science Treehouse along the San Antonio River which is included in the entrance fee.  Admission is free on Tuesdays after 3:00 p.m.  See what’s going on at the Witte online at www.wittemuseum.org or call them at 357-1900.