Many cities claim to be the birthplace of the West, but without San Antonio and South Texas, the West as we know it wouldn’t exist. Step inside the Briscoe Western Art Museum to experience the art and artifacts that bring the stories that shaped the West to life.
Western art shares the stories of the cowboy, the vaquero, Native Americans, and the vast beauty of the Western landscape through drawings, sketches, paintings and sculptures. As the culture shifts, so does our interpretation of Western art, but the stories remain the same.
Nestled on the banks of the San Antonio River Walk, the museum’s main building served as San Antonio’s original public library in the 1930s, followed by the Hertzberg Circus Collection and Museum in the 1980s. After an extensive renovation, the Briscoe Western Art Museum opened in 2013. A branch of the San Antonio Public Library can be found on the first floor, honoring the building’s origins. The museum is named in honor of Texas Governor Dolph Briscoe, Jr., and his wife Janey Slaughter Briscoe, who envisioned a museum that would share the story of Western heritage and the people behind that story.
Through the preservation of the art, history and culture of the American West, the Briscoe Western Art Museum inspires and educates the public with engaging exhibitions, educational programs and public events reflective of the region’s rich traditions and shared heritage.
INTEGRITY – We value honesty, fairness and transparency with our stakeholders, colleagues and members of the community and strive for the highest level of excellence.
RESPECT – We value mutual respect in our relationships with stakeholders, staff, and the community at large, as well as with the art and artifacts under our stewardship.
CREATIVITY – We value creativity in the art and culture of the American West, as demonstrated in our collections, programs and exhibitions.
LEADERSHIP – We value leadership and will demonstrate the highest standards and best practices with all professional endeavors — both internally as an institution and in our personal relationships with the community.
To contact any of our staff members, please call 210.299.4499
Liz Jackson | President & CEO |
Gracie Burciaga, PHR | Director of Human Resources & Museum Operations |
Cindy Gardner | Administrative Assistant |
Carolyn Erickson | Director of Finance |
Sylvia Hernandez | Bookkeeper |
Amber Phifer | Director of Development & External Affairs |
Cristina Godinez-Post | Development Manager |
Carl Bradtmiller | Grants & Data Specialist |
Elizabeth Paul | Membership & Donor Relations Coordinator |
Jason Kirkland | Director of Exhibitions, Collections & Education |
Aidan Furey | Exhibitions Manager |
Kristen Rowell | Museum Preparator |
Kate Callahan | Registrar & Collections Manager |
Melanie Schwebke | Head of Education |
Robin Davis | Community & Family Programs Coordinator |
Eduardo Gutierrez | Adult Programs, Volunteer & Docent Coordinator |
Marisol Abrego | Marketing Coordinator |
Maria Edwards | Director of Facilities and Protective Services |
Jason Burch | Protective Services Manager |
Sandra Vara | Safety Officer |
VACANT | Safety Officer |
Kevin Eisenbarger | Facilities Manager |
Ruben Cardenas | Facilities Assistant Manager |
Valerie Burciaga | Director of Pavilion Sales & Operations |
Lucy Rodriguez | Sales & Administrative Associate |
Daniel Gomez | Event & Venue Associate |
Marcos Lopez | Venue & Banquet Associate |
Caitlin Brown-Clancy | Retail & Visitor Services Manager |
James Keeling | Retail & Visitor Services Assistant Manager |
Lynnsey McReynolds | Retail & Visitor Services Associate |
Timothy Edwards | Retail & Visitor Services Associate |
Kayla Reyna | Part-time Retail & Visitor Services Associate |
Nicole Leconte | Part-time Retail & Visitor Services Associate |
The Briscoe Western Art Museum would like to thank our Board of Directors and Advisory Directors for their vision and tireless dedication in launching the Museum and bringing the art, history, and culture of the American West to the people of San Antonio and South Texas.
Barry Hendler
Chair of the Board
Rob McClane
Vice Chair
Jessica Elliott Middleton
Secretary
Jane Macon
Treasurer
Reed Williams
Finance Chair
John T. Montford
Immediate Past Chair
Jack Guenther
At Large
Dolph “D.B.” Briscoe IV
At Large
William “Bill” Kleese
At Large
McLean Bowman
Daniel Briggs
Dolph “D.B.” Briscoe, IV
Jay Clingman
Robert A. Dullnig
Jessica Elliott Middleton
Erika G. Gonzalez
Henry B. Gonzalez III
Brandon Grossman
Jack Guenther
Valerie Guenther
Jose “Che” Guerra
Barry Hendler
Derrick Howard
William “Bill” Klesse
Howard “Hal” Lenox
Nancy Loeffler
Jane Macon
Kenneth J. Maverick
Rob McClane
Debbie Montford
John T. Montford
John Phillip Santos
Mike Sohn
Reed Williams
Bradford Wyatt
J. P. Bryan
Laura Gill
Hollie Hendler Gilleland
Marcie Ince
Mark Johnson
Janell Kleberg
Ricardo Romo
Lionel Sosa
Fully Clingman
Enrique Guerra
Mark E. Watson, Jr.
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Governor Dolph Briscoe and his wife Janey envisioned a Museum that would preserve the stories and traditions of the American West.
Open Thursday through Monday
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Closed to the public on Tuesdays and Wednesdays
Open all holidays except Easter Sunday, Battle of Flowers, Thanksgiving, and Christmas
$14 Adults (12+)
$12 Seniors (65+), Retired Military/Veterans, Students *with ID
$8 Military Dependents *with ID
FREE for Children 12 & under and Active Military *with ID
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FREE Recipients of SNAP, WIC, and MAP receive free admission through Museums for All, a cooperative which encourages families of all backgrounds to visit museums. Simply present an EBT card and a photo ID.
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