Sketch the McNay: Leaf Motif, No. 2 by Georgia O’Keeffe

Join educator Emma Ryan for the McNay’s monthly drawing group! On the first Wednesday of each month, we come together to study a different artwork on display in the museum’s galleries. Inspired by centuries of artist replicating the work of the masters, this group will help you sharpen your artistic eye through critical discussion and … Continued

Sketch the McNay: The Head of Christ by El Greco.

Join educator Emma Ryan for the McNay’s monthly drawing group! On the first Wednesday of each month, we come together to study a different artwork on display in the museum’s galleries. Inspired by centuries of artist replicating the work of the masters, this group will help you sharpen your artistic eye through critical discussion and … Continued

Sketch the McNay: Jeanne and Irving Mathews Collection of Art Glass

Join education intern Deja Coleman for the McNay’s monthly drawing group! On the first Wednesday of each month, we come together to study a different artwork on display in the museum’s galleries. Inspired by centuries of artist replicating the work of the masters, this group will help you sharpen your artistic eye through critical discussion … Continued

Sketch the McNay

Join educator Emma Ryan for the McNay’s monthly drawing group! On the first Wednesday of each month, we come together to study a different artwork on display in the museum’s galleries. Inspired by centuries of artist replicating the work of the masters, this group will help you sharpen your artistic eye through critical discussion and … Continued

Weekend Artist Workshop: Curating with René Paul Barilleaux

Join René Paul Barilleaux, former Head of Curatorial Affairs at the McNay, for an inside look at his career and the vision behind untitled: 20 Years of Collecting Contemporary Art. Then step into the role of curator yourself! Each participant will receive a scale model of the McNay’s galleries along with miniature reproductions of works … Continued

Sketch the McNay

Sketch the McNay takes place on the first Wednesday of every month. Guided by an educator, participants engage in a brief conversation about the selected artwork, followed by short drawing exercises. The session ends with a long, observational drawing of the artwork. Drawing pencils, paper, sharpeners, erasers, and clipboards provided. Guests are welcome to bring … Continued

¡Más Museos! Museum Day for Educators

Learn about exhibitions and programs at the McNay Art Museum, the Witte Museum, the San Antonio Museum of Art, and The DoSeum and earn six hours of continuing professional education credit! Educators provide their own transportation and circulate through all four museums in 90-minute sessions. Teachers earn 6 hours of continuing education credit for attending the … Continued

Sketch the McNay: Redoubt

Sketch the McNay takes place on the first Wednesday of every month. Guided by an educator, participants engage in a brief conversation about the selected artwork, followed by short drawing exercises. The session ends with a long, observational drawing of the artwork. Drawing pencils, paper, sharpeners, erasers, and clipboards provided. Guests are welcome to bring … Continued

Sketch the McNay: Woman and Sheep

Sketch the McNay takes place on the first Wednesday of every month. Guided by an educator, participants engage in a brief conversation about the selected artwork, followed by short drawing exercises. The session ends with a long, observational drawing of the artwork. Drawing pencils, paper, sharpeners, erasers, and clipboards provided. Guests are welcome to bring … Continued

SOLD OUT – McNay Summer Art Camp 2026

Spark Creativity. Explore Art. Make Memories. Building on the success of last year’s sold out McNay Summer Art Camp, 2026 will feature three one-week options filled with opportunities for learning.  Give the young artist in your life a summer filled with creativity, exploration, and connection at Texas’ first modern art museum. Each week, young artists … Continued

Due to a private event, the McNay will close at 5:00 PM on Friday, May 1.

Due to severe weather conditions, the McNay will be closed on Sunday, January 25 and Monday, January 26.

 

We will be open on Saturday, January 24 until 4:00 PM.

Due to maintenance, the museum will close at 5pm on July 15.

 

Normal hours resume on July 16.

Support the McNay’s Community Through Art annual fund.