This museum is wonderful. Have family in town and wanted to get them out to see the San Antonio sites but also have been very good and staying home this year due to Covid. With that being said this is a wonderful place to go to stay safe during this crazy time. We went on a Tuesday around 1 pm (San Antonio residents are free starting at 4p) and there was no one there and so, so much to see.Currently exhibiting Greek, Roman and Egyptian art as well as a the “Exquisite Adornment - Turkmen and Miao jewelry” which let me tell you is impressive.There is even work by Kehinde Wiley.Was so captivated by some of the work I purchased a print in the gift shop. Again, will definitely be returning.

I didnt think I would enjoy this place as much as I did. If youre in San Antonio, and have nothing better to do, you should consider coming here. I was impressed with their collection of Egyptian and Asian artifacts. I spent 2.5 hours there which is quite a bit of time for a museum in a small town. Parking is free in the lot across the street, if youre visiting the museum ($10 if youre not visiting the museum). If you get cold easily you should bring a sweater because their A/C works very well. You can bring your water bottle in as long as you keep it in the purse. The restroom closest to the entrance (past the gift shop to the left), offers free sanitary napkins and tampons in the womens restroom.

I love the calm and quiet atmosphere that comes with roaming the museum. Art has always been a love of mine.

Museum is huge! The building is beautiful and it is right on the river walk and walking distance to The Pearl. Art was nicely displayed and their featured exhibit was great!

Overall great experience, more people allowed in building than expected though with covid

Everything is beautiful. A great family friendly experience that will enrich your knowledge about diverse cultures.

Surprisingly good museum with tons of Egyptian works and American artists. The Cafe is brilliantly delicious.

Ok so over all this is a good place and I went many many many times. So that leads to why it’s only 4 stars to me. It seems like they rarely had anything new to see. It’s great for a mid size city but for one the size of San Antonio, it should be more. And that’s not the fault of the museum, it’s just not the kind of town that cares.

I went a year ago, and comeback again last week. Management is valuable, attention, reception is good. Galleries are beautiful and the best, is that this museum is not reduced to the fancy European art, they include Asian, Aegyptian, Mesopotamian, Greek and Roman galleries, and also Latin American. It is crazy to have many aesthetic-cultural contributions from many times and spaces in one single place.

Absolutely love this place. Ive been a member for the past 2 years and renewed for my 3rd year. Its where I come to distress and just enjoy. Definitely worth the visit, youll find something new every single time you visit. Staff is extremely friendly.

Underrated museum! One of the best museums weve been to in a very long time! Amazing collection of Egyptian, Asian, and Latino art! If you have an afternoon, a must go to!

Love SAMA! Love the jewelry of Chinese ethnic minorities collection! Gorgeous! Wonderful place. As a member, I can stop by for shorter, manageable visits.

Great collection of Egyptian and Greek antiquities. Enjoyed the view of San Antonio Skyline from 4th floor Sky Bridge

Great collection of Art and statues going back 4,500 years. $20 per adult. Less for Veterans, Seniors

This places is huge, we went to see the exhibit of Texas women, something similar and it was so interesting. They had great art, you have to go with a different mindset to enjoy the pieces. I really enjoyed the ones that I have attached to my review.

Awesome museum, on all the bus tours we took, nobody got off here which is a shame. The Asian galleries were fantastic.

We go to a lot or art museums when we are traveling and a lot of times were disappointed. This one was one of the best weve seen.

Thoughtful art museum with some unique pieces, and some interesting medium like bone dice, crayon drawings, and shellac dipped kaftans. Lots of school groups were visiting while we were there.

This place is great! It is multi-story and has all types of artwork here, from ancient Egyptian reliefs, to Greek/Roman sculptures, oil paintings and carvings, and modern and contemporary art pieces. It is a little pricey, but they have discounts for students, vets, etc.

Good with company, also the skybridge is warm, this is your warning. Their are numerous exhibits from different cultures and different time periods. Great to visit every once and while. Decent inspiration for artists of different types.

Didnt know what to really expect coming here, but enjoyed myself. Theyve handily got a plan to see interesting items in each gallery in under an hour, but theres plenty to spend your day on observing. Theres art from all times and locations, from medieval Asia and Europe to ancient Egypt to modern Texas. Really impressive

Leaving the best for last, the Latin America Folk art was the best. Love it will go back

Clean, quiet for reflection. Staff was attentive and helpful.

I was fortunate enough to go during the 500 Years of Spain exhibit and it was truly a once in a lifetime opportunity. The paintings displayed were extraordinary. And the regular collection is impressive. I love the variety of paintings and artifacts that can be seen in this 8 level museum. Technically its four levels but there are two wings so 8 feels truer. On the Japan floor is one of my favorite pieces, a vase with cranes, the intricacies and craftsmanship are quite remarkable. Honestly, there are too many pieces that spoke to me and really stood out. I havent been to all of San Antonios museums yet but so far this one is my favorite.

This museum is okay but after going to museums in large cities this museum is kind of sad. I really wish it had more impressive art pieces and less art leftovers. San Antonio is a large city and should have a better museum. The superhero exhibit really couldve used actual art from comics, some figure drawings and concept art. Disappointed

Clean, beautiful and educational. Very safe and the ability to social distance is great.

I like that this museum always seems to be in a state of transition. They appear to always be working on the next art installation. Bonus round fun that Sundays from 10 to Noon and you get in free! FREE! Free and art are the two best words in the human language (except, of course for words Free beer) Anyway, on one side they have amazing Egyptian, Roman, Greek, Chinese, Japanese and Pacific Islander art. The other side features Texas art and modern art. I love the reuse of the historic building, the cool glass elevators and the all around vibe of the collection.

Awesomeness. Not enough time to see everything. Will be back soon!

Great museum with several levels. Many different exhibits. Its located right on the river walk and its very peaceful. I loved the Mummys and Egyptian artifacts. They offer free admission on Tuesdays and Sundays ( specific hours).

Fabulous museum! The layout is unique, and the exhibits are both ancient and contemporary. Allow yourself plenty of time to see everything. We we were there for just under three hours, and I felt we had to rush to see everything. $20 each to get in, but well worth it.

I’m not from San Antonio, so I decided to stop here during my visit, and I loved it! I don’t get how people can give it 4 stars? It has so many galleries, there’s just so many things to see, and they have student discounts! One of the best museums I’ve ever been to!

Free for students on certain days, better than expected, worth the visit.

Great place, my favorite was the Egyptian and Greek/Roman stuff, but theres lots more than just that.

Wonderful museum with lots of historic artifacts and modern art. Loved it, especially the Roman and Japanese artifacts.

Plan on spending the entire day there! So much to see and learn about old world, nothing is going to prepare you for what was and forever will be beautiful culture, art and customs practiced by societies past.

A journey through history.. a place where you can relax and learn and enjoy

We went for the Spain special exhibit and it was marvelous! I suggest coming to enjoy the beautiful art. Even with a 30 minute line it was well worth the wait. I will consider a membership here in hopes that I can see new exhibits before the longer lines build up. Great facility that is clean and spacious. Wonderful floor layout, and nice little giftshop as well!

Great place and definitely must visit if you are in San Antonio!Large exposition covering Asia, Europe and America arts. All pieces were preserved in amazing condition!

Absolutely ️ beautiful!

Easy to find...free parking...staff was friendly and helpful...exhibits were well maintained!

Great place to go and spend a few hours. The littles enjoyed it too. They were able to so relics that theyve only read about.

I took a group here for a guided tour. The docents were very accommodating to the needs of our population, knowledgeable and interactive. The museum has a good variety of different art styles and periods. It is handicap accessible.

The museum of art is very beautiful. It has two towers ,the east and west towers. It covers history all accross the globe.The Chinese , Oceania,Asia, America, the museum summarize all of the cultures. It also has a modern art gallery which is a treat for eyes.The sovernier shop in museum is good.Its on the route of San Antonio hop on hop off. A through tour of museum takes 2-3 hours.

Spent a great Saturday afternoon here. There are very good Ancient Egyptian, Classical, and East Asian collections here. The European art collection is somewhat sparse. Especially recommend for those with an interest in Buddhist art of East Asian ceramicware.

Amazing museum but staff profiles you if you have kids . The supervisor of security, a young woman reprimanded me for giving 3 creamies to my well behaved toddler on a bench . After that incident we noticed we were being followed by several security members. Did not enjoy the rest of museum after that...side note: Marc was thoughtful and helpful.

I loved this museum! It has a great selection and the location is easy to get to and park. This is a great stop if your in San Antonio. The map is a bit confusing but aside from that it is a wonderful.

Went in expecting a generic experience but then I got the opportunity to see all the exibets and explored for 2 more hours. There are some beautiful sets and Peaces with Peaces of art that cant be explained but only experienced. I highly recommend this museum.

I wish that I had been able to spend more time here. The exhibits were very relevant to my interests. There was a special exhibit that I was interested to see, but when I got there, it was a much more limited exhibition than I expected. To be fair, I didnt read very extensively about the exhibit before I went, so perhaps that was my fault. I really enjoyed my time there, some great sculpture and art, particularly the Asian wing which was my primary focus.

We had a wonderful experience. Friendly staff and very clean. Beautiful art.

I really like how the museum focuses a lot on Texas and Latin American art. It is great to see a museum focusing on its own region. Also the building and grounds are gorgeous

A wonderful collection of art from all over the world! My husband and I had a great time. Make sure to wear your walking shoes!

The San Antonio Museum of Art is nicely located in a repurposed industrial facility (the Lone Star Brewing Company) along the famous Riverwalk. It has a rather excellent collection of recent art - in particular very impressive the Asion collection. Very much worthwhile of your visit, on equal footing with the McNay in terms of attractiveness in my opinion.

Beautiful collections of antiquity items from Greece, China, the pacific, Mexico, as well as old American paintings. Also shows contemporary exhibitions alongside its permanent collection. Multiple floors and hundreds of objects will keep you occupied for hours in this wonderful museum on the river.

The collection here is not something I expected of San Antonio. The marble statues are like something you find in larger and more prestigious museums and you can walk right up to them displaying a high level of trust towards the community. You can find sarcaphogi and absolutely exquisite paintings. Its a medium size for a museum and usually not very full. It was a low price considering the quality of the art. There were great examples of Mexican and Catholic art.

Wonderful art museum. We visited while on a mini vacation. They are part of the Reciprocal society so our membership from our Art museum back home was accepted. FYI. There is a great restaurant right next to the museum (TRE Trattoria)

Wonderful museum plus they offer a military discount and free parking. Plan on spending a few hours. They also have a gift shop.

This place is hard to navigate if you know what exhibit you want to find but if youre just ambling around, its great. Each exhibit gets its not own nook or cranny of the museum and each new one you encounter can feel very different from the last. We went during the two-hour free entry period (Sundays 10a-12p) and had a great time checking out all the exhibits. Some beautiful, interesting, new, and old items. Would definitely come back again to explore some more.

Eclectic mix of art periods and styles housed in a concerted brewery complex. Outstanding choices of rotating exhibits ranging from portraiture, modern art to natural history. Signature Jason Dady restaurant on premises, with Riverwalk views.

What an amazing place, I love museums

The museum is always a great experience for the whole family. I took the family on a Sunday morning because theres free general admission as well as on Thursdays. We paid to go see the Spain exhibit and it was amazing. Beautiful pieces and it wasnt too crowded when we got there. It did fill up quickly though. After an hour I sent my kids off to explore the museum and find something they liked there. What fun is an art museum if there isnt a bit of adventure involved? We spent at least 3-4 hours exploring the museum. There are some pieces being installed so there were certain floors and areas closed off. I cant wait to see the new exhibits.

Another great place to see and surrounding shops and eatery

Lots of really cool exhibitsfrom ancient Rome to ancient Egypt to Italian art American art Spanish art the building is filled with wonders of the world

Very great place to view works of art. There is a huge variety of art, from paintings to pottery this place has a ton of things to see.The atmosphere is very nice as well, very clean. Nobody from the staff will be lurking around your shoulder when you look at anything either, which is very nice.Highly recommend going here! There is a lot to see and you wont regret it.

Went there for the free day over spring break. What a wonderful time we had looking through art from different cultures. Even the little ones enjoyed it. The photo section was especially impactful.

I absolutely love this Art Museum. It has a very welcoming feeling as you walk through the doors. The artwork is breathtaking. The layout is well organized. The staff is very friendly. I loved that my children loved it, I loved it. That doesnt always happen as often as Id like.

They have great works of art, well worth the price to get in. They also have senior, military/vet and student discounts.

I absolutely love this place I love coming here very cultured place

It has a lot more than I expected. The special kids events are always fun. The regular price of admission is a bit high for what you get though. Their gift shop is pretty cool. It has lots of great replica art in various forms. Parking does fill up fast during special events. There is a small parking lot across the creek from Tre, the museums restaurant and for 5 bucks the short walk is enjoyable.

Wonderful place to see San Antonios culture come alive. Had various historical era but when we went this summer level 5, 6, 7 were closed for construction. So we only got to see half of the museum , it wouldve been nice to receive a discount for the inconvenience instead, had to pay full price to see half the museum. Great place to capture the roots of culture here.

It was my first time coming, and I loved the place. Theres a lot of variety, so youre not just walking through looking at the same thing over and over. The staff are really courteous and are more than willing to help you with any recommendations or questions. Granted, you have to get here early if you want a tour guide, but either way its a pleasant experience, and a great way to spend the day.

Much more than expected! Nice global curation. Greek, Roman, Egyptian, Chinese, Oceanic, etc. The gift shop was also better than recent ones Ive visited of late.

Very good collection covering ancient civilization from various parts of the world

Beautiful place to visit an walk around Other than the over priced $20 entry fee I would def go back again

Awesome! I was very impressed . Ancient Egyptian, Roman, Asia, Europe and many more artifacts on display!

It was so fun and interesting. I got to see areas Ive never seen before and the staff were so kind and helpful. The current special exhibit (The Latino List) was fantastic. They usually are. It is always worth it.

Such an amazing experience! I learned so much of Wonder Women and Superman that I did not know.

So cool to go on a Tuesday and almost have the entire collection to myself!

So much rich history and beautiful fine art

And extravagant four-story leveled Colosseum of national art displaying thousands of genres of societal studies dating back to BC. It also has a beautiful sky fall tower bridge displaying views of the city. If you go at 4 PM, general admission is free!

A lot of nice history here.

First time visiting. Wonderful excursion in these uncertain times.

Wonderful place to visit. I have been twice and still have not read or seen everything I would like to at this museum. If you enjoy art and museum pieces this is a must visit.

Local favorite. Stop by tre trattoria for a delicious bite.

Art across different eras of time and a variety of locations. Easy to view and well kept with good explanatory labels. Learned a lot.

Very good recommend to visit you feel you will travel to all the world in one place.

First class Museum...love their permant Egyptian collection!

First time visit, and my friend and I had a wonderful time. A truly inspiring place, love, love the artwork presentation. Free parking is just iceing on the cake. Going back, because there is just to much to see on one visit.

First impressions are everything! Although the exhibits are amazing and educational we felt rushed throughout our visit. Security was constantly hovering over us. My family was visiting from out of state and I was completely embarrassed that they left with that impression of San Antonio. Compared to other museums in both larger and smaller cities, this made for a less than satisfying visit. I would highly encourage anyone to go on Tuesdays when admission is free, rather than being disappointed paying full price and not having the availability to freely enjoy the artifacts at your leisure, not to mention being treated so horribly. Truly disappointing!

Super fun event at the San Antonio Museum of Art with my significant other for a night of love, champagne, chocolates, and live music. The galleries were open for casual, self paced enjoyment of the collection. We also jumped in on a docent guided tour of select pieces elaborating on love presented with an interesting twist. Our guide spoke of love from the perspective of artwork depicting the love of chocolate, love of metal, and.the love of a caregiver to name only a few. Very enjoyable evening.

Beautiful exhibits. There are so many interesting artifacts that you must take time for each one. We only got through half the museum. Next time I visit San Antonio we will explore the other half. My favorites so far were the Egyptian, Roman, and Japanese

Very nice museum they have history of AMERICAN, ASIAN, FRENCH, LATIN, AFRICAN, EGYPTIAN GREEK,ROMAN, very ancient pottery, and statues of important people , clothes they use to make and wear. back in those centuries,

This art museum was large and absolutely amazing. Different exhibits from different periods and different locations. The information was superb and I found myself here for 2 hours looking at everything and completely entertained. My favorite art museum to date.

Great place great staff very helpful very interesting

This place has so much art its crazy.art museum or art gallery is a building or space for the exhibition of art, usually visual art. Museums can be public or private, but what distinguishes a museum is the ownership of a collection. Paintings are the most commonly displayed art objects; however, sculptures, decorative arts, furniture, textiles, costumes, drawings, pastels, watercolors, collages, prints, artists books, photographs, and installation art are also regularly shown. Art is part of out history and artists are everywhere. You can find them here or there or anywhere. In a tree or on the creek. In a bus or on a truck. They can be big or small or in a mall. Thin or fluffy. Tan or scruffy. The can truly be, here or there. They can be anywhere.

Absolute treasure, definitely worth a visit. We went to check out the Asian exhibits and very quickly realized we are going to have to come back. Definitely worth multiple trips.

Excellent collection from the ancient time period. Decent environment. Each and every stuff are well maintained. One of the best museum i ever visit.

Nice exhibits . They used to have more to see . And the price has gone up. Used to be $8 now its $20 per adult .

This place is huge. I wasnt prepared for SA having such a packed museum. The building itself was ART. Just a beautiful place to explore. Worth the money and you time. Have some food first and walk it off there.

The Classical Antiquity section is inspiring. Hard to believe that SA has so many cool artifacts. I didnt give it a starts because I was expecting the Museum to be bigger. Nonetheless, very worthy the visit. Ill be back!

Super interesting. I was amazed.