san antonio musueum of art Review

I am glad to see they are continuing the exhibits and there is continued public interest while everyone is adjusting to the "new norm". Sanitizer stations in a variety of places.

Incredibly diverse exhibitions! A good place to take the kids to learn about art!

The collection of the Egyptian, Roman, and Greek art was more impressive than in some museums in big European cities. Don't miss it out.

We got free general admission tickets for the day when we visited, and were impressed by their collection of historical artifacts and artwork ranging from B.C. to the modern era. I particularly enjoyed their Roman exhibit. The staff was friendly and helpful.

Very nice exhibitions specially the Japanese collection

The museum is great, I have some favorite floors: 4th floor left wing, oceanic and 3rd floor right wing, ceramic also don't miss all their Hindu and Buddhists god sculptures they are spectacular. Tuesday night is free night! I think from six to 9.

For a modest sized museum they had some really beautiful pieces. Only negative was because we had small children with us we continually were followed by security making us feel unwelcome

I went a year ago, and comeback again last week. Management is valuable, attention, reception is good. Galleries are beautiful and the best, is that this museum is not reduced to the fancy European art, they include Asian, Aegyptian, Mesopotamian, Greek and Roman galleries, and also Latin American. It is crazy to have many aesthetic-cultural contributions from many times and spaces in one single place.

Great place to go to see art. A good selection from various artists.

The collection here is not something I expected of San Antonio. The marble statues are like something you find in larger and more prestigious museums and you can walk right up to them displaying a high level of trust towards the community. You can find sarcaphogi and absolutely exquisite paintings. It's a medium size for a museum and usually not very full. It was a low price considering the quality of the art. There were great examples of Mexican and Catholic art.

Wish we had more time to look at everything a little longer

Nice artwork. Contrasting styles made it thoroughly enjoyable.

Great museum with an extensive collection, difficult to navigate though.

Lovely museum, quite a few floors of awesome art! Good atmosphere and cheap to go at certain times

Wonderful global collection. Interesting space, interior and exterior. A destination must-see when in SAT, easy to find and can enjoy a variety if works and styles in a couple of hours.

Diverse abd beautiful collection, a must go if you are in town!

Wonderful museum with a lot of ancient art. There is a scavenger hunt of sorts in the pamphlet and a lot of ancient statues. The statues in greek area are naked as per their custom but not all and alot. There is an elevator and a gift shop.

I took a group here for a guided tour. The docents were very accommodating to the needs of our population, knowledgeable and interactive. The museum has a good variety of different art styles and periods. It is handicap accessible.

"Seek an ye shall find..." is a partial Biblical appropriate for this museum venue. If you want a general museum with a variety of artifacts you will find it. However if you are looking for a Latino or Central American specialist something will spark your interest.

Will always have a special spot in my heart. Much history learned and beautiful pieces to be seen

I have attended a number of programs at SAMA focusing on children and adults. They have all been creative and well planned. While their permanent collection is not as large as other art museums in big cities, what they do have is unique and diverse. Temporary collections have always been thoughtful and worth seeing. The new(ish) cafe is a great addition and makes SAMA a place where one could spend all day. Consider a membership as it is well worth the money.

I always like to visit the museums wherever I travel. This one is fantastic. It is 3 stories with two wings. Very well laid out and map is easy to interpret. The Hispanic culture exhibits span pre-Columbian, colonial and modern eras. The East Asia exhibits are extensive. Greek, Roman, Egyptian have great examples of art and relics fo the period. The glass elevator is fun to ride and watch from the outside. Museum shop is way too expensive. Admission is $14 for seniors and worth it. Right on a bus stop. Modern artists from Mexico, Latin and South America are well represented. Unfortunately they do not have a single Freida Kahlo painting. Strongly recommend this Museum if you go to San Antonio.

It was a wonderful place to go, relatively inexpensive.

Thought we were going to the museum of modern art. This musuem is interesting but not what we were looking for. Glass elevator is scary

Homey and Impressive:


It's real charm though is how you feel at home here. You can sit and look at the art, chat with a friend, or go on a charming tour that will leave you friends with your guide. The place is warm and familiar, and its laid back atmosphere is why I've taken my toddler here repeatedly. He loves to run around and point at the brightly colored paintings (no, I don't let him touch anything). Many museums have lost the ability to welcome people, to help them explore and appreciate beautiful things, this is not one of those museums (and, if you have kids, they even have special kid day tours).

The museum manages an exquisite balance between the formal world of art and the beauty of nature. Huge windows flood the space in natural light and continually invite you to admire the lush grounds and old oak trees that frame a path to the river. There is a lovely restaurant overlooking the water with both indoor and outdoor dining. The food is fairly good but the atmosphere is lovely. After looking at art and lunching at the restaurant, head down to the beautifully landscaped river for a stroll to complete your study of art.

A pretty decent collection. Good visiting exhibits.

The collection of art from world wide cultures covering thousand of years is complimented with changing exhibits that are insightfully displayed. Lost one star because elevator not working in their 4 story building.

Great museum but they are not pet friendly. Not even in their outside areas or even ON THE SIDEWALK! Their staff is so rude.

The museum is always a great experience for the whole family. I took the family on a Sunday morning because there's free general admission as well as on Thursdays. We paid to go see the Spain exhibit and it was amazing. Beautiful pieces and it wasn't too crowded when we got there. It did fill up quickly though. After an hour I sent my kids off to explore the museum and find something they liked there. What fun is an art museum if there isn't a bit of adventure involved? We spent at least 3-4 hours exploring the museum. There are some pieces being installed so there were certain floors and areas closed off. I can't wait to see the new exhibits.

Did you know they have free times for Bexar County residents? Pretty cool place.

Peaceful with a great collection. I see something new or differently with each visit.

Another great place to see and surrounding shops and eatery

Great collection of Art and statues going back 4,500 years. $20 per adult. Less for Veterans, Seniors

Not only is the SAMA's collection worth your time and effort, but the hard working employees are more than willing to help if asked (even when it's cold af and you locked yourself out of your car).

Love the free days but guards are rude and always on phones. I guess they don't care.

Very interesting layout. There could be a bit more directional signage or a better floor map to help those who want a self guided tour. Otherwise, this collection is wonderful and varied. I look forward to visiting again!

Very good collection covering ancient civilization from various parts of the world

What a great museum!! This is far bigger than I thought it was and well worth it! (It's free on certain days btw... ;) They had "rooms" for various cultures when we were there. Egyptian, Greek, Roman, American, Islands, China, Japan and more. Plenty of spots to sit and relax in between. Elevators available. In fact, they also have wheelchairs in case someone in your party isn't able to walk the whole way.

This is better than sitting for a movie or watching tv all day long. It's like Disney for your brain. Stop on by. You will love it.

Nan was excellent guiding our class on a field trip thru the museum! Lots of wonderful art and history!!

Huge museum, well worth the visit. Bring comfortable shoes.

Well, first let me say, that the museum is a very nice place to visit. Love the art, and artifacts. But, the one complain I have, was that my family, and I, were being harassed by one of the employees ( a fat little white, bearded guy with glasses) never thought I d have to go through that, I really had to restrain myself, as my daughters, and my granddaughter were with me. That s my one complaint.

i love this museum for all of the "extra" stuff it offers like art in the yard. they also have a great social media staff who know how to have fun with art and make you want to experience it. in a great part of town. easy/free parking right across the street.

Underrated museum! One of the best museums we've been to in a very long time! Amazing collection of Egyptian, Asian, and Latino art! If you have an afternoon, a must go to!

Beautiful, good displays with context and historical background.

Not much that's local, but a decent range of international stuff that's probably more interesting if you're from the area than a tourist.

Massive collection. Expect to spend some time here enjoying it all.

Friendly staff and interesting collections. Area near SAMA is being developed and a new restaurant has been added nextdoor.

Great museum. Set aside at least three hours to SPEED through every floor. 5-6 hours if you want to thoroughly enjoy all of their offerings.

The Spain exhibition is fabulous! Then spend sometime checking out the rest of the museum. Oh don't forget to stop in to Tre Trattoria restaurant, in the Hops house. Yummy food, love the pizzas, and beautiful views of the SA river from the patio.

Especially loved the Egyptian exhibit. Wonderful selection.

Beautiful art pieces, there's an elevator, and the sections are well made.