Second Thursday | Members Corner – November 2026

Thursday, November 12, 2026

6:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Covered patio outside the Semmes Lobby & McNay Grounds

Free for Members

Second Thursday | Members Corner – November 2026

Thursday, November 12, 2026

6:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Covered patio outside the Semmes Lobby & McNay Grounds

Free for Members

Register

An exclusive gathering space for Members, Members Corner takes place during each Second Thursday community event. Connect with fellow Members, mingle throughout the evening, and take in the festivities on the lawn.


November Featured Guests

Celebrate Modern Paris: A Century Begins at a casual meet-and-greet with the curators and staff behind the exhibition:

  • Matthew McLendon, Ph.D., Director and CEO, and curator of Modern Paris
  • Mia Lopez, Curator of Latinx Art

Members can also mingle with Cruz and Olivia Ortiz, whose portraits and paintings are on view alongside works from the McNay’s collection in Collection Conversations: Cruz Ortiz and the Modern Portrait

Complimentary wine and snacks provided by:

Registration is required.

Register

Outdoor Activities

Starting at 6 pm, ending at 8pm.

Art Activities: 

    • More information to come.

More Outdoor Activities:

    • Live music by lluvii
    • Food trucks
    • Relax on the lawn with blankets and chairs
    • Dog-friendly outdoor areas

Community Partners: 

    • More coming soon

 

Step Inside: Explore the McNay

  • FREE gallery admission from 4 to 9 p.m., courtesy of H-E-B
  • On View

Getting Here & Parking

Limited free parking is available at the McNay:

  • Behind the Jones Building (off Emporia Blvd)
  • Off N New Braunfels Ave

Events

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.