San Antonio's dynamic, diverse heritage and talented community makes for a city that boasts vivid colors and cultures, talented performances, and an untouchable arts & culture scene. No wonder we're a must-visit destination for art enthusiasts and culture aficionados!

Moreover, most of these happen to be indoors - so expect to find cooling escapes when you need a break from the bright San Antonio sunshine!

Get ready to immerse yourself in a world of marvels and captivating charm all summer long! Let's not waste any more time, here are some of the top summer art and culture exhibits, galleries, and events to check out this summer!

Museums & Galleries

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Ruby City

Exhibit: Celia Álvarez Muñoz, "Los Brillantes" (The Brilliant Ones)
Exhibit End Date: January 19, 2025

Check out "Los Brillantes" (The Brilliant Ones) at Ruby City. This exhibit features portraits of 18 San Antonio Latinx artists by artist Celia Álvarez Muñoz and celebrates the city's vibrant arts scene. The exhibit runs until January 19th, 2025.

Briscoe Western Art Museum

Exhibit: "Survival of the Fittest: Envisioning Wildlife and Wilderness with the Big Four, Masterworks from the Rijksmuseum Twenthe and the National Museum of Wildlife Art"
Exhibit Date: June 14 - September 8, 2024

Coming soon to Briscoe Western Art Museum, "Survival of the Fittest" will showcase the works of the Big Four, a group of influential wildlife painters active in the late 1800s and early 1900s. Their 50 masterworks capture the beauty of wilderness and continue to inspire artists today. The Big Four include Carl Rungius (US), Richard Friese and Wilhelm Kuhnert (Germany), and Bruno Liljefors (Sweden).

Outdoor view of Briscoe Western Art Museum Briscoe Western Art Museum
Briscoe Western Art Museum along the River Walk
Artwork of Astronaut by Large Sculpture of head
Colonial Atmosphere, 2002 | Mixed Media Courtesy of Einar & Jamex de la Torre and Koplin del Rey Gallery | Photo Courtesy of McNay

McNay Art Museum

Exhibit: "de la Torre Brothers: Upward Mobility"
Exhibit End Date: September 15, 2024 

Several exhibits are running throughout the summer at the McNay Art Museum, but you a visit to the "de la Torre Brothers: Upward Mobility" exhibit is a must. Explore both American and Mexican cultures through this exhibit that highlights the artists' love of maximalist aesthetics through glass sculptures, lenticular prints, videos, and installations.

Centro de Artes

Exhibit: "Millennial Lotería: The LatinXperience" by Mike Alfaro & Gerardo Guillén
Exhibit End Date: June 30, 2024

Inside Historic Market Square you'll find Centro de Artes - with not one but two must-see exhibits! The first is "Millennial Lotería: The LatinXperience" by artists Mike Alfaro & Gerardo Guillén whose artistic parody of the traditional Lotería game provide insight into modern Latinx life.

On the second floor, don't miss "Permanencia Voluntaria" by Efedefroy (Froy Padilla Aragón). This exhibit blends pop culture icons from the 1980s with figures from Mexico's Golden Age of Cinema, creating a unique blend of postmodern pop art for an urban environment.

Gallery with loteria artwork on walls
"Millennial Loteria: The LatinXperience" by Mike Alfaro and Gerardo Guillén | Photo Courtesy of City of San Antonio Department of Arts & Culture

San Antonio Museum of Art

Exhibit: "Samurai Spirit: Swords, Accessories, and Paintings"
Exhibit End Date: January 26, 2025

At the San Antonio Museum of Art, explore the fascinating world of the samurai, where the skills of the swordsmith produced both works of art and instruments of war. Learn more about two swords that held incredible importance to samuari - the wakizashi and the katana, among additional weapons and objects throughout this exhibit.

The Carver Gallery

Exhibit: Rotating exhibits all summer long
Exhibit End Date: rotating closing dates

Depending on when you visit this summer, you can find many exhibits at the Carver Gallery at the Carver Community Cultural Center.

Will you catch the exhibit highlighting Carmen Cartiness Johnson's work of vivid paintings, poems, songs, and more? Or will you be here to view Laurel Gibson's artwork, which she believes is a vehicle of expression to say what words cannot? Later this summer, Cody Vance will be on display to showcase abstract artwork inspired by how he coped with childhood hospitalization.  

Interactive Gems

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The Witte Museum

Exhibit: "Surviving Space: Astronauts & Asteroids"
Exhibit End Date: September 2, 2024

Science, nature, and culture come alive at the Witte Museum. Explore dinosaur bones, get a history lesson, and then explore their latest exhibit, Surviving Space: Astronauts & Asteroids! This science exhibit explores asteroid impacts! Learn about the Texas crater that wiped out dinosaurs and how San Antonio scientists are working to prevent future disasters. See real meteorite fragments and touch a piece of space!

 

The DoSeum

Exhibit: "Dogs! A Science Tail"
Exhibit Dates: June 1 - September 2, 2024

Unveiling the science behind our love for dogs! "Dogs: A Science Tail" at The DoSeum is an interactive exhibit perfect for all ages. Explore a dog's world through sight, smell, and hearing with fun activities. Learn about dog evolution, communication, and their unique bond with humans.  

 

Hopscotch

Exhibit: Interactive exhibits all year long
Exhibit End Date: Exhibits running all year long

Explore art in a whole new way at Hopscotch! This immersive experience features unique installations by a variety of artists. Be prepared to be surprised and delighted by interactive exhibits! Plus, five new exhibits were recently added - so even if this one has been marked off your to-do list, it's time for another visit now!   

Performances and Events to Check Out

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Stay in Style at the Art and Culture Hub of Texas

Lobby with seating area Canopy by Hilton San Antonio Riverwalk

This summer in San Antonio will bring about a host of exciting events and experiences that you cannot get anywhere else. While you are here, be sure to find accommodations that suit your individual needs. There is no shortage of excellent hotels that will give art enthusiasts something to enjoy while relaxing before enjoying more sights and sounds of the Alamo City.