The McNay Art Museum

The McNay Art Museum is at 6000 N. New Braunfels Ave. Housed in the 24-room Spanish Colonial Revival-style mansion of philanthropist Marion Koogler McNay, the museum showcases 19th- through 21st-century American and European paintings, photography, drawings and sculpture. The collection features works by Paul Gauguin, Edward Hopper, Joan Mitchell, Alice Neel, Georgia O’Keeffe, Pablo Picasso, Jackson Pollock and Vincent van Gogh. Rotating exhibitions can be viewed in the Jane and Arthur Stieren Center.

The 25 acres include fountains, broad lawns and a Japanese-inspired garden and fish pond. The Tobin Collection of Theatre Arts includes rare books, prints and stage-design drawings. Interactive exhibits are featured in the Studio.

Note: Free general admission every Thursday from 4-9 p.m. and first Sunday of the month from noon-5 p.m. Pets must be on a leash and are welcome on the outdoor grounds only, however service animals are permitted throughout.

Guided tours are available. Pet friendly (call for restrictions/fees.). Picnicking is permitted. Time: Allow 2 hours minimum.