Join us at the Briscoe as we celebrate Paniolos one last time before Aloha Vaqueros closes!

Enjoy Hawaiian bites, cocktails and special performances from Na Mamo!

Nā Mamo Pacific Islander heritage group will give a performance to welcome everyone. Guests will be able to enjoy food and drinks before being invited to explore the exhibition. Na Mamo will conclude the event with a special fire performance. 

📅August 28, 2025 | 6-8pm

👤All ages are welcome!

🎟️ $35 Members | $50 Non Members

Food will be catered by AlohaSA!

Locals Day: FREE Admission for Bexar County Residents
The Briscoe Western Art Museum is happy to welcome all residents of San Antonio and Bexar County to come and experience the culture and art of the West for FREE! Our neighbors can enjoy a FREE day of art and culture on the first Sunday of each month.

📅 June 7, 2026 | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

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Scout the Briscoe: FREE Scavenger Hunt
Visitors of all ages can learn about the American West with a FREE monthly scavenger hunt during Locals Day. Embark on a delightful adventure navigating the museum’s 1.4 acre campus and 14 permanent galleries. Solve the clues to uncover the answers to our monthly questions and receive a special discount at our Hendler Family Museum Store.
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Full STEAM Ahead: Hands-On Education
Families and visitors are also invited to learn about the American West in the Briscoe’s monthly education series, “Full STEAM Ahead” during Locals Day. Work together and engage in hands-on, STEAM – Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts and Mathematics- learning experiences. The education program features hands-on activities and workshops all ages will enjoy every first Sunday of the month during Locals Day, 1 – 3 PM.

📅 June 7, 2026 | 1:00 – 3:00 PM

Locals Day: FREE Admission for Bexar County Residents
The Briscoe Western Art Museum is happy to welcome all residents of San Antonio and Bexar County to come and experience the culture and art of the West for FREE! Our neighbors can enjoy a FREE day of art and culture on the first Sunday of each month.

📅 July 5, 2026 | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

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Scout the Briscoe: FREE Scavenger Hunt
Visitors of all ages can learn about the American West with a FREE monthly scavenger hunt during Locals Day. Embark on a delightful adventure navigating the museum’s 1.4 acre campus and 14 permanent galleries. Solve the clues to uncover the answers to our monthly questions and receive a special discount at our Hendler Family Museum Store.
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Full STEAM Ahead: Hands-On Education
Families and visitors are also invited to learn about the American West in the Briscoe’s monthly education series, “Full STEAM Ahead” during Locals Day. Work together and engage in hands-on, STEAM – Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts and Mathematics- learning experiences. The education program features hands-on activities and workshops all ages will enjoy every first Sunday of the month during Locals Day, 1 – 3 PM.

📅 July 5, 2026 | 1:00 – 3:00 PM

Full STEAM Ahead – Battling Nature! 

Families are invited to join the Briscoe and learn about hardships and natural disasters of the west!  After a short presentation, families will be able to build a home from found and recycled materials.

See how well your building will hold up during a natural disaster! This family program is great for all ages and all are welcome to participate.  

📅 September 7, 2025 | 1:00 – 3:00 PM

👤 Families and People of all ages

🎟️ Free for Members | Free with General Admission

Families are invited to join the Briscoe to learn how food can be an important part of our culture. 

After a short presentation, families will have the opportunity to make and eat their own tortillas. This family program is great for all ages, and all are welcome to participate. 

📅 August 3, 2025 | 1:00 – 3:00 PM

👤 Families and People of all ages

🎟️ Free for Members | Free with General Admission

Full STEAM Ahead – What’s Your Brand, Partner?

Families are invited to join the Briscoe in learning how and why cowboys brand their animals. After a short presentation, families will have the opportunity to shape their own brand. This family program is great for all ages and all are welcome to participate.

📅 July 6, 2025 | 1:00 – 3:00 PM

👤 Families and People of all ages

🎟️ Free for Members | Free with General Admission

Full STEAM Ahead – Build the West

Families are invited to join the Briscoe to get imaginative at the Lego creation station and build your own western scenes. You can create your own stop motion video with your own phone or device to take as a memory of the event.

This family program is great for all ages and all are welcome to participate.

📅 June 1, 2025 | 1:00 – 3:00 PM

👤 Families and People of all ages

🎟️ Free for Members | Free with General Admission

Join us at the Briscoe where Jack Daw will lead a workshop in creating your own linoleum cutting art and use it to make your very own prints!

Participants will create their own bison-themed linocut print, with the freedom to customize their background. Everyone will take home their original artwork, linoleum block and linocutting tool to continue printing at home.

No experience necessary and all materials are provided.

📅 May 18, 2025 | 2:00 – 5:00 PM

🎟️ $35 Non-Members | $20 Members

Space is limited, so register today to make your mark!

What is Linoleum Cut?

Linoleum Cut, also known as linocut, is a type of relief printmaking.

Linoleum is used as an alternative to wood because it is softer and much easier to carve.

Once the surface is carved, it gets inked and paper is pressed onto it using a baren. 

A barren is a hand held tool used to apply pressure to the back of paper to transfer image from the linoleum to the paper.

Jack Daw is a Fort Worth printmaker who specializes in linoleum-cut block prints. He uses pop-culture imagery and texana motifs as a common language to create new metaphors and narratives that are sure to make you smile. Drawing inspiration from history, culture and identity, Daw’s work blends bold visuals with meaningful narratives.

SAVE THE DATE! This summer, the Briscoe Western Art Museum invites visitors to explore an extraordinary chapter of the American West that spans the Pacific Ocean.

Aloha Vaqueros, on view June 13 – September 1, highlights the unexpected yet powerful ties between Mexico’s legendary vaqueros and Hawaii’s storied paniolo cowboys. Presented in conjunction with Museo del Vaquero de las Californias (MuVaCa), Aloha Vaqueros illustrates the far-reaching influence of Mexican vaqueros and the deep, abiding traditions they imparted on the American West.

Developed by the Museo del Vaquero las Californias (MuVaCa) in El Triunfo, Baja California Sur, the exhibition challenges the traditional geographic boundaries of the American West, expanding and illustrating the influence of the vaquero way of life. By tracing the vaquero’s influence across the Pacific, Aloha Vaqueros broadens the scope of what defines the West and emphasizes the enduring legacy of vaquero traditions.

Accompanied by a hands-on educational area featuring the traditional arts and crafts of the island vaqueros, the exhibition will help visitors discover and celebrate this enduring testament to cross-cultural collaboration and resilience.

Experience Fiesta at the Briscoe Western Art Museum

Join us for an unforgettable evening at the 2026 Fiesta River Parade Viewing Party! Located on the picturesque San Antonio River Walk, the Briscoe offers the perfect setting to enjoy the vibrant Texas Cavaliers River Parade.

Celebrate Fiesta in Style:

The Texas Cavaliers River Parade is a one-of-a-kind event featuring colorful, decorated floats gliding along the river, accompanied by lively music and a joyous atmosphere. Be part of the tradition at the Briscoe, where the river’s charm and the spirit of Fiesta come together for an evening to remember.

With delicious food, refreshing drinks, Mariachis, and Folklorico dancers this is the best way to experience one of Fiesta’s most beloved traditions.

Event Details:
📅 Date: Monday, April 20, 2026
⏰Event Begins: 6:00pm
💃Mariachis and Folklorico Dancers begin: 6:00pm
🎊Cavaliers River Parade Begins: 7:00pm

**This is an exclusive member event!**

To Purchase tickets please contact Elizabeth Paul at 210.299.4499 or email epaul@briscoemuseum.org

Not A Member?

What’s Included:

A delectable Tex-Mex buffet
Margaritas, beer, wine, and sodas
Live Mariachi music and Folklorico dancers before the parade
Spectacular, direct views of the Texas Cavaliers River Parade

Doors open at 6:00pm, but feel free to arrive early to beat the traffic and get a good parking spot. We recommend parking at the Riverbend parking garage across the street. Early Fiesta guests are welcome to come to explore the museum before the festivities begin.

🎟️ Check-In for those who have already purchased tickets:
No need for tickets, we have you on the guest list. Simply come to the check in table, and we will show you to your table.

✨ Fiesta Flair Encouraged!
Come dressed in your Fiesta finest! Think bright colors, flower crowns, and medals. Don’t be shy about celebrating in style.