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Museums |
University of Texas Institute
Meet the pioneers of Texas through exciting, creative
displays featuring the 27 ethnic groups that built the Lone Star State. A party
at the Institute can include typical foods, music and entertainment, all
creating an "International" theme and ambiance. Number of guests:
exhibit floor, 1,000; patio area, 2,000.
210-458-2300, Fax: 210-458-2205
McNay Art Museum
Mediterranean
mansion with patio, gardens and an impressive collection of post-impressionist
paintings. Number of guests: 112 seated Brown Gallery; 32 Sculpture Gallery; 400
reception using interior garden.
210/824-5368, Fax: 210-824-0218
San Antonio Children’s Museum
A multi-story building with a vibrant cityscape inside. It
also contains more than 80 interactive multi-sensory exhibits designed to foster
a greater understanding of the working society and the physical world. Bar and
food stations are available throughout the museum on grounds and mezzanine
levels. Number of guest: 400.
210-212-4453 ext. 1306, Fax: 210-242-1313
San Antonio Museum of Art
A castle-like building housing a collection ranging from
ancient art to Mexican folk art. Original home of Lone Star Brewing Company.
Elegant setting for indoor/outdoor themes. Number of guests: 60, indoors; 1,000
outdoors.
210-978-8158, Fax: 210-978-813
Witte Museum
San Antonio’s premier museum, the Witte brings history,
science and culture to life. With an extensive collection, nationally acclaimed
traveling exhibits, the H-E-B Science Treehouse and beautiful grounds where
historic homes and log cabins reside, the Witte Museum offers something for
everyone, including unique and memorable settings for special events. Auditorium
has stage, dance floor and removable seating. Number of guests: 300, theatre;
160, sit-down dinner, indoor; 500, sit-down dinner (indoor-outdoor); and up to
1,500 for entire museum and grounds.
210-357-1886, FAX 210-357-1883.
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Art Galleries |
| Art
Incorporated Gallery
9401 San Pedro (78216)
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Harry
Halff Fine Art
7726
Broadway (78209)
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| Artists’
Gallery
(Contemporary)
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J.R.
Mooney Galleries
(Realism
and Impressionism)
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| Monte
Wade Fine Arts
(Contemporary, southwest)
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Nueva
Street Gallery
(Local
contemporary)
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| Finesilver
Gallery
(Contemporary)
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Gallery
of the Southwest
(Southwestern
Art, Indian Jewelry)
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