McNay Art Museum
Sunday. March 2. 2025
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The McNay Art Museum was our final destination in the city of San Antonio, and it was the perfect way to end our visit. We went there on a beautiful, sunny Sunday, hoping to make the most of our last day in the city. The moment we arrived, we noticed that the museum didn’t look like a typical art museum—it looked more like a grand, historic mansion surrounded by peaceful gardens and open space. It felt special and welcoming right away.
As we walked through the garden toward the entrance, we were greeted by a large and eye-catching sculpture of a deer. The sculpture stood proudly near the pathway and added a magical feeling to the space. Not far from it, we saw a couple dressed in elegant wedding clothes taking photos near a beautiful fountain. The scene felt like something out of a movie, with sunlight glowing on the water and flowers blooming all around.
“Deer” by Tony Tasset
The main entrance of the museum
Received a check-in sticker :)
“The Curtain II” by Henni Alftan
“BLACK GIRL WITH SNAKES” by vanessa german
“Koinonia” by Letitia Huckaby
“Him-a-Hero” by Roger Shimomura
“True believer” by Deborah Roberts
“My Mother was the Greatest Dancer” by Emma Amos
“Delfina Flores” by Diego Rivera
“The Accusation” by Jan Müller
The beautiful courtyard
“Un Descanso (Picnic)” by San José Workshops
When we entered the museum, the first thing that caught my attention was the Contemporary art section. The bold colors, creative shapes, and interesting materials pulled me in immediately. As we continued exploring, I started to feel like I was walking through someone’s beautifully decorated home rather than a public museum. The rooms were cozy and filled with natural light, and the warm wooden floors and vintage windows added a sense of charm.
One of my favorite parts of the McNay was the quiet courtyard in the middle of the building. A small fountain bubbled in the center, and the area was filled with fresh air and soft sunlight. We took a break there to rest and enjoy the peaceful surroundings. Sitting in the courtyard made me feel relaxed and inspired at the same time. Visiting the McNay Art Museum was not just about seeing artwork—it was about experiencing art in a calm and beautiful setting that felt like home.
“Sandia / Watermelon” by Carmen Lomas Garza
“La resistencia de los nopales hibridos / The Resistance of Hybrid Cacti” by Salvador Jiménez Flores
“Song for Margaret” by Carl Rice Embrey
“Confederate Jasmine” by Carl Rice Embrey
“I am Pretty Sure My Imagination Functions Better When I Don't Have to Speak” by Oliver Clegg
“Sock Monkeys” by Mike Monteiro
“Dump Truck Scale Model” by Wim Delvoye
Special Exhibition - “Sport and Spectator”
“Aggie Sunset” by Tyrrell Winston
“Granny Shot en kaki,” “First Base en rose,” “Granny on the Road en vert,” and “First Base en rouge” by Sophie Inard
Had a great time playing the classic NBA Jam :D
Enjoyed Korean food at “Chas Market & Kitchen” in San Antonio, Texas
Another highlight of my San Antonio journey - the Spurs game at Frost Bank Center :)
