Interested in museum exhibits in San Antonio? Now that public spaces have started opening up with appropriate safety precautions, a good way to spend your free time is to visit a museum. Many of these cultural spaces in San Antonio have a number of interesting events lined up for you to attend and participate in.
A smart way to see the Witte Museum, the Buckhorn Museum as well as a number of other attractions around San Antonio is to buy the POGO pass.
The POGO pass gives you access to 35 different entertainment venues in San Antonio, Austin and Waco for just $39.98!
Upcoming Museum Exhibits and Virtual Museum Events In April 2021 in San Antonio
McNay Art Museum: Contemporary paintings by women artists
What: A recently acquired collection of paintings by women artists such as Letitia Huckaby and Yayoi Kusama which showcases several generations of 20th century painters. The exhibit invites you to gaze into the perspectives of women who were painting over a span of 100 years and thinking way outside the box.
When: The exhibit will run till 19 September 2021
Where: 6000 N New Braunfels Ave., San Antonio, TX 78209
How much: Tickets are $20 for adults, $10 for teens, $15 for seniors and $15 for college students. (It is recommended to make reservations in advance for the Kusama mirror room in exhibit, Limitless! Five Women Reshape Contemporary Art)
Witte Museum: Planet Protectors Day Camp
What: A day-long camp marking Earth Day for kids and young adults which takes the assembled group through the ropes of what it means to be a planet protector, helps them to connect with nature and teaches how to make a positive impact on the environment.
When: Friday, 23 April 2021, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Where: 3801 Broadway, San Antonio, TX 78209
How much: Tickets are $95 for members and $115 for non-members
DoSeum: Weekly Maker’s Workshop
What: A drop-in program for kids which is all about enjoying a fun but productive time at the children’s museum – creating, innovating, thinking and sparking their innate curiosity.
When: Fridays 3 April, 10 April, 17 April, 24 April, 3 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Where: 2800 Broadway, San Antonio, TX 78209
How much: Free admission
San Antonio Museum Of Art: Poetry Reading
What: A virtual meet up to mark the exhibit No Ocean Between Us. The event will have a number of cultures and perspectives coming together from Latin America to the Caribbean with Julia Wong Kcomt, Rajiv Mohabir, JR Mahung among the featured poets.
When: Wednesday, 14 April 2021, 6 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Where: Zoom
How much: Pay what you wish
Holocaust Memorial Museum of San Antonio: Holocaust Remembrance Day
What: An event that marks the Yom HaShoah, observed by the Jewish community every year in remembrance of the victims who lost their lives in the Holocaust.
When: Wednesday, 7 April 2021, 6 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Where: Virtual on YouTube
How much: Free viewing
Blue Star Contemporary: Talking Art
What: A talk with Jacqueline Saragoza McGilvray which explores the artist’s work and exposes the audiences to the different mediums that she uses to express herself. The event is part of the Texas Talks Art series.
When: Tuesday, 20 April 2021, 12 p.m. – 12.30 p.m.
Where: Virtual
How much: Free admission
World Heritage Office: Open House
What: A virtual event this time around owing to the restrictions brought forth by the pandemic, this annual affair is a look at all the various projects going on in the World Heritage Area such as street name changes, signage and lots more.
When: Tuesday, 20 April 2021, 6 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Where: Virtual
How much: Free viewing
Another fun activity for April is enjoying the state flower of Texas – Bluebonnets! Check out our guide for the best places to see bluebonnets in and around the San Antonio area.
