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McNay Art MuseumvsSan Antonio Museum of Art
Both are endorsed by professionals. On balance, McNay Art Museum is the choice of most writers compared to San Antonio Museum of Art. McNay Art Museum ranks #4 in San Antonio with accolades from 6 publications such as Fodor's, Where and Frommer's.
McNay Art Museum
Fodor's
Lonely Planet
Frommer's
Afar Magazine
Where
Michelin Guide Frommer's
6000 N New Braunfels Ave, San Antonio, TX 78209
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Fodor's "A collection of Postimpressionist and modern paintings and sculpture, along with an arts library." Full review
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"In addition to seeing paintings by household names such as Van Gogh, Picasso, Matisse, Renoir... half the fun is wandering the spectacular Spanish Colonial revival-style mansion." Full review
Frommer's ""The McNay," as locals call it, has been the pride of San Antonio and a favorite museum of visitors to South Texas." Full review
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Be sure to leave time to stroll the grounds and experience the sculpture.
Afar Magazine "The house... and the surrounding grounds make for a beautiful visit, even before you lay eyes on the growing collection." Full review
Where "This impressive museum offers an extensive collection of 19th- and 20th-century European and American works of art." Full review
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"A world-class collection of 19C and 20C European and American art occupies this 24-room Spanish Mediterranean-style manor." Full review
Frommer's "The focus of the holdings, comprising 20,000 works, is modern art, but Medieval and Renaissance works are represented too. You’ll spot big names like Van Gogh, Manet, Gauguin, O’Keeffe, Hopper" Full review
San Antonio Museum of Art Fodor's Lonely Planet Michelin Guide Where
U.S. News & World Report Frommer's
200 West Jones Ave., San Antonio, TX 78215
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Fodor's "Houses choice collections of pre-Columbian, American Indian, and Spanish colonial art, as well as the Nelson A. Rockefeller Center for Latin American Art." Full review
Lonely Planet "Housed in the original 1880s Lone Star Brewery, which is a piece of art itself." Full review
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"This large, bright, thoroughly remodeled museum... has impressive collections of Egyptian, Greek and Roman antiquities in its west wing." Full review
Where "The Museum’s global collection represents 5,000 years of history and cultures from around the world." Full review
U.S. News & World Report6.0
"Although it may not be as large as other art museums, the San Antonio Museum of Art is a cultural gem that's not to be missed." Full review
Frommer's "Exhibits range from early Egyptian, Greek, and Asian collections to 19th- and 20th-century American artworks, but the jewel of the collection is the Nelson A. Rockefeller Center for Latin American Art" Full review
