San Antonio Museum Unearths Ancient Artworks For First Ever Public First floor, nancy brown negley west towerthe ewing halsell wing. the san antonio museum of art houses the largest collection of ancient egyptian, near eastern, greek, etruscan, and roman art in texas. the egyptian collection represents nearly 4,000 years of civilization, from the predynastic through roman periods. Some kingly treasures from an ancient civilization are now on display as part of an exhibition at the san antonio museum of art that constitutes the first time the works of art are on public view.
San Antonio Museum Unearths Ancient Artworks For First Ever Public The san antonio museum of art (sama) has some of the most impressive exhibits in the southern half of the united states. it is known for its ancient greek, roman, and egyptian artifacts, as well as its extensive collection of art from latin america. sama houses more than 30,000 pieces from cultures throughout history. Samuseum.org. the san antonio museum of art (sama) is an art museum in downtown san antonio, texas, usa. the museum spans 5,000 years of global culture. the museum is housed in the historic former lone star brewery (1886) on the museum reach of the san antonio river walk. following a $7.2 million renovation, it opened to the public in march. Upcoming exhibitions. amalia mesa bains: private landscapes and public territories, 1998 2011 2018; mixed media installation including painted and mirrored armoire, found objects, moss, dried flowers, faux topiaries, family photographs, miniature jeweled trees, painted wooden hedges; 120 x 240 x 300 in.; courtesy of the artist and rena bransten. Closed now. 10:00 am 5:00 pm. write a review. about. the san antonio museum of art is housed in a historic brewery along the banks of the museum reach of the riverwalk. the museum offers important permanent collections of egyptian, greek and roman antiquities, asian art, latin american art, contemporary art and american paintings.
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