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Briscoe Western Art Museum

Briscoe Western Art Museum: Western art, history, and family-friendly experiences along the River Walk

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Briscoe Western Art Museum presents a diverse permanent collection of Western art and artifacts in a beautiful old post office building along the San Antonio River Walk. The site features themed galleries, an outdoor sculpture garden (free), a gift shop, and family events. Temporary exhibits include maps of Texas and the West and a display on Baja California cowboys who went to Hawaii. Parking nearby makes for a convenient visit.

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210 W Market St, San Antonio, TX 78205, USA

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210 West Market Street
San Antonio, TX, 78205
(210) 299-4499www.briscoemuseum.org/

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Permanent Western Art Collection

Explore themed rooms showcasing paintings, sculptures, and historical artifacts that celebrate the American West.

Temporary Exhibits

Rotating displays, such as maps or cultural stories, offering fresh perspectives on Western history and art.

Outdoor Sculpture Garden

A free-access garden with stunning sculptures, perfect for a leisurely stroll along the Riverwalk.

Family Events and Programs

Engaging activities and educational events designed for all ages to enjoy Western culture.

Gift Shop

A curated selection of unique items, books, and souvenirs related to Western art and history.

Event Venue Rental

Host private events in a historic setting with beautiful architecture and riverfront views.

5.00 · 5 reviews

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William B

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· 7 months ago

Amazing collection of Western Art arranged by theme in various rooms and buildings. There's a parking garage across the street, so it's possible to park very close to the museum to avoid walking long distances to reach the site. Friendly staff with a scrupulously clean facility and nice bathrooms that have diaper changing tables. There's also a gift shop with some interesting items. The model of the Alamo battle that's extremely impressive as well as the outstanding sculptures. Right now there is a temporary exhibit featuring maps of Texas and the West. One of the maps displayed areas controlled by various Mexican leaders during the 1910 revolution.

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Jenny Borter

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· 7 months ago

We thoroughly enjoy our trips to the Briscoe Museum. It is housed in a beautiful old building next to Riverwalk. The outdoor area is lovely although parking downtown is never easy. So it's worth it to stay awhile and go on a walk after the museum or enjoy a nearby restaurant to make the aggravation worthwhile. The Briscoe has wonderful family events that I highly recommend. The staff and volunteers are friendly and kind.

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Veronica Valdez

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· 8 months ago

It's definitely a place to visit! It's a little smaller than I thought. But it has some beautiful art! It's right off the Riverwalk also so is great alone or for a day full of events. Great for Texas history.

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Jeff Lewis

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· 8 months ago

Visited mid afternoon on a weekday and had no crowds at all. Really doesn't matter if you are into "Western" art specifically or not. The pieces and exhibits were interesting and visually stunning. Outdoor sculpture garden is free and that alone is worth stopping in to see. Adjacent to one of the River Walk spurs do very easy to make it a past of your downtown visit.

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Cotty Lowry

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· 11 months ago

The Briscoe is a must visit when in San Antonio! Built in a lovely old post office, right on the river, it’s a beautiful example of adaptive reuse. The permanent collection is diverse with paintings, sculpture and western paraphernalia. The current temporary exhibit about the Spanish/Mexican Baja California cowboys who went to Hawaii is very well done and was a complete surprise to me. If you are choosing between the Fine Art Museum and the Briscoe, go western

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