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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Dec 9, 2024
I'd asked the desk how many hours typically it took to go through the Museum, and was told: "generally 1-1/2 - 3 hours" The draw, for me was the current Egyptian, Greek, Roman spaces. I started at t… Full review by RolandJ_11
Nov 29, 2024
This place is big! Difficult to see all of it in a single day. Nicely divided into different geographical regions of the world. Had a lot of artifacts, such as pottery, in addition to paintings and s… Full review by Darryl G
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
Is Thanksgiving a good weather time to come for the River Walk?
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There is a chance it will be chilly at night but it is seldom cold so I think it would be a good time to come (except for the expensive airfare and busy airports).
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