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Museum History

Public Tour: Museum History

Apr 11, 4:30 PM–5:30 PM

Great Hall

Ticket Price: Free with Museum admission

Ticket Price Members: Free

Join SAMA’s knowledgeable and passionate docents on a guided tour of the Museum’s permanent collections. We have a variety of themed tours that rotate on a monthly schedule. Whether you’re a long-time member or visiting for the first time, there’s something for everyone!     

Founded as the Lone Star Brewery in 1884, SAMA’s historic building now houses over 30,000 works of art representing 5,000 years of cultural history. Find out how the Museum got where it is today on our new Museum History tour.  

Public tours are free with museum admission and are offered most Sundays and Tuesdays. Check the online event calendar for availability. 

Image Credit: The Milwaukee Lithographing and Engraving Company (American, 1852-1920). Lone Star Brewing Co., San Antonio, 1903. Colored lithograph on paper. 27 x 41 1/2 in. (68.6 x 105.4 cm). Museum purchase, 74.9 

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