Explore 5,000 Years of Art, People, and Culture A visit to the San Antonio Museum of Art (SAMA) takes you around the world and through five thousand years of art in a complex of buildings that …
Explore 5,000 Years of Art, People, and Culture A visit to the San Antonio Museum of Art (SAMA) takes you around the world and through five thousand years of art in a complex of buildings that once housed the Lone Star Brewery. SAMA is renowned for the most comprehensive ancient Greek, Roman, and Egyptian art collection in the southern United States. The Nelson A. Rockefeller Latin American art wing spans the ages from the ancient Americas to the present and includes an outstanding collection of popular art. In the contemporary galleries, works of internationally recognized artists share prominence with notable Texas and regional art. The comprehensive Asian art wing displays works from Korea, India, and Japan.
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Jul 27, 2024
The San Antonio Museum of Art is a treasure -- wonderful permanent collection (particularly the Latin American collection), excellent temporary exhibits and spacious galleries that encourage a leisur… Full review by Sydney R
Oct 13, 2023
Loved it. Good sized museum but not overwhelming. Local to worldwide art. Right off the Riverwalk and a courtyard to relax in if you need it. Full review by Laura L
May 26, 2023
Expansive museum with a massive collection covering everything from ancient Rome and Egypt up until present day. You could easily spend all day here. Full review by thewanderingmeatball
Is Thanksgiving a good weather time to come for the River Walk?
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Certainly, it might be a bit chilly, if you are from the northern US, you'll do fine, if you are from the south, a jacket should do it... You'll be looking at 65-75F temperatures.
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