Spring into the West without ever leaving the River Walk at the Briscoe Western Art Museum!

Normally closed on Tuesday and Wednesday, the Briscoe will be open 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. each day March 9 – 13!

FREE MUSEUM DAY on Wednesday March, 11.

Unleash your inner beast with WILD crafts, butterfly bike riding, & presentations by Mitchell Lake Audobon and Bat Conservation International!

Each day features different art and craft activities!

The daily come-and-go family programs celebrate the heritage and culture of the American West, including the four pillars of the West: wildlife, Native American heritage, cowboys and vaqueros, and the Tejano pillar, recognizing the influence of Mexican and Spanish heritage. Each pillar will be brought to life in arts and crafts during the Spring Break Roundup.

Different activities will be available each day, bringing the West to life in a variety of hands-on ways.

Spring Break Roundup is included with museum admission, with no charge for craft supplies and no reservations required.

ACTIVITIES

Monday – Friday, Mar. 9 – 13: Hands-on Arts & Crafts, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Head West Monday through Friday and enjoy paper plate weaving, hand print cactus making, sugar skull pinatas, cowboy crafts and more, all while celebrating the four pillars of Western art – cowboys, Native Americans, wildlife and Tejanos!

These drop-in events are included with museum admission:

o Monday, Mar. 9:

Native American Crafts

o Tuesday, Mar. 10:

Cowboy and Vaquero Crafts

o Wednesday, Mar. 11:

FREE ADMISSION & Various Activities!

Including: Crafts, butterfly bike riding & presentations!

o Thursday, Mar. 12:

Tejano Crafts

o Friday, Mar. 13: Full STEAM Ahead, featuring arts and crafts that tie into the pillars and highlight Science, Technology, Education, Art and Mathematics (STEAM).

OTHER ACTIVITIES HAPPENING AT THE BRISCOE

Thursday, Mar. 12: Briscoe Highlights Tour, 2 p.m., included with museum admission

Enjoy a guided tour through the museum’s galleries during this weekly 45-minute tour, with stops at some of the most significant and striking pieces in the Briscoe’s collection. With frequently rotating artworks on display, this tour is ideal for both first-time visitors and long-term friends of the museum.

Thursday, Mar. 12: Painting with DiZurita!, 6:00–8:00 p.m., $35, $20 for museum members

Kick back and enjoy your spring break with energetic and charismatic international artist DiZurita. Based in San Antonio, DiZurita tells stories through her art, an everlasting transformation of life experiences.

Registration for this adults-only 21+ event is per person and includes drinks and all supplies.

Class size is limited, so register today to secure your spot.