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McNay Art Museum

6000 N New Braunfels Ave, San Antonio, TX 78209
210 824 5368
As featured in 3 days in San Antonio
Ranked #10 of 159 attractions in San Antonio
4.5 of 5 stars 71 Reviews
Type: Art Museums
Activities: Group tours/walking tour
Fee: Yes
Description: A huge Mediterranean-style mansion that houses over 10,000 paintings, sculptures and prints.
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Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States
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66 reviews 66 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 27, 2012 NEW

This is a wonderful uses of the old McNay Mansion. The grounds are beautiful with many wonderful exhibtion spaces in this 1900's mansion belonging to Marion McNay a stylist San Antonio matron. Allow a half a day to tour this site More

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Temple, Texas
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60 reviews 60 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 26, 2012 NEW

The McNay is a truly special museum! It has an amazing permanent collection plus outstanding special exhibits--all on 30+ acres of incredible landscaping. The museum itself was the home of Marion Koogler McNay--and the house ifself is well worth the trip. The home, patio, and gardens are incredibly beautiful! Ms. McNay amassed an incredible art collection, and the museum has... More

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San Francisco, California
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49 reviews 49 reviews
Reviews in 24 cities Reviews in 24 cities
46 helpful votes 46 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 23, 2012 NEW

Loved wandering around this beautiful mansion viewing a variety of contemporary art from Mrs. McNay's and other private collections. Fortunate to see the special exhibit of Andy Warhol as well. Also interesting to learn about Mrs. McNay in the process. Friendly and helpful museum volunteers and staff to answer questions. More

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San Antonio, TX
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25 reviews 25 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 19, 2012

Not the size of major art museums in other cities, but very worth while visiting. More

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Gray Summit, Missouri
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 18, 2012

The house was beautiful and the courtyard too. Great selection of artwork. More

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Austin, Texas
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 12, 2012

I enjoy the grounds of the McNay so I try and visit when the weather is nice and during the week when it's not crowded. Great setting for a fine arts museum. More

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Los Angeles
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 11, 2012

Touring the McNay Art Museum is wonderful way to spend a couple hours on a hot & humid San Antonio afternoon. Located on North New Braunfels Avenue the museum is nestled on a 23 acre estate with whimsical & monumental sculpture as well as beautiful gardens, fountains and pathways. A visit to the museum costs $15 with discounts for students,... More

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Atlanta, GA
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68 reviews 68 reviews
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26 helpful votes 26 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 9, 2012

There are three museums which emphasize art in San Antonio and, flip a coin, my wife and I chose the McNay. The McNay is located on North New Braunfels Avenue and contains around 15,000 works of contemporary art in a 23 acre estate. There is also a space for visiting collections – when I visited the on-loan exhibit was by... More

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Auburn, California
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29 reviews 29 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 5, 2012

The grounds are beautiful, the house interesting, and the art likewise. More

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Dallas, Texas
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10 reviews 10 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 1, 2012

What a great museum. The building is great and the Warhol exhibit was amazing. More

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