San Antonio Museum of Art
Saturday. March 1. 2025
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After Steven and I had a wonderful time in Houston, we drove to San Antonio, which was the second city on our trip through Texas. Our first stop in San Antonio was the San Antonio Museum of Art. Since the museum is located near downtown, we decided to park and enjoy a short walk along the River Walk to get there. The River Walk was calm and peaceful, with the sound of the water and birds making the walk feel relaxing and refreshing. It was a lovely way to start the day.
As we approached the museum, we were impressed by the building’s grand and castle-like appearance. Its large stone walls and tower structures made it feel like we were entering a historic fortress. That made me even more excited to explore what was inside.
The main entrance of the museum
The check-in sticker
“Indian Camp, Yosemite Valley” by Albert Bierstadt
“Time of Growing Shadows” by John William Hilton
“At the Fair” by Roberto de la Selva
Latin American Popular Art Gallery
“Portraits of a Man and a Woman” by Unknown Artist
“El Pollo Loco” by Cecilia Basilio Felipe
A quick photo of me :)
The museum has two main sections, the West Tower and the East Tower. Inside, we discovered a wide range of artwork from many different cultures and time periods. There were ancient sculptures and pottery from Rome, colorful and detailed paintings from India and Mexico, and interesting contemporary pieces on the upper floors. Each floor had its own theme, so walking through the galleries felt like taking a journey through different parts of the world and different times in history.
“The Siesta” by Diego Rivera
“Death Portrait of Mariano Francisco de Cardona” by Unknown Artist
“Departure: Braceros Departing Mexico City for California, 1943” by Carlos Francisco Jackson
“love seat” by Sarah Cain
“Eden Revisited” by Helen Frankenthaler
“David Lyon” by Kehinde Wiley
“Señora Dolores Treviño” by Jesse Treviño
“Spanish Governor's Palace, San Antonio, Texas” by Dawson Dawson-Watson
“Figures from a Monkey Orchestra” by Meissen Porcelain Manufactory
Skybridge between the East and the West Towers
One of the highlights of our visit was spending time in the museum’s outdoor spaces. We really enjoyed walking through the Sculpture Garden, where we saw large modern sculptures placed among plants and trees. The Courtyard was also peaceful and beautifully designed, allowing us to rest and take in the atmosphere. Overall, the museum offered not just art, but a full experience of beauty, history, and calm moments in nature, which created an unforgettable memory of the city of San Antonio.
A beautiful and peaceful walking path along the River Walk
Enjoyed lunch at “KK Thai Lao & Sushi” in San Antonio, Texas :D
