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Hall of sculptures and art in Museum of Western Art, Kerrville, Texas

where the legend lives

PRESERVING AND PROMOTING THE HERITAGE OF THE AMERICAN WEST

The Museum of Western Art is dedicated to excellence in the collection, preservation, and promotion of Western Heritage and the education and cultural enrichment of our diverse audiences. The Museum is located in Kerrville, TX, only a short drive northwest from San Antonio, and sits on prime real estate in the heart of the famed Texas Hill Country. This outstanding facility provides the opportunity for one and all to relive Western heritage through great Western Art.

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Number One Western Art Museum in the country for 2025

The Museum of Western Art in Kerrville has been honored by True West Magazine as the Number One Western Art Museum in the country for 2025. The award was announced at an evening wine reception on Wednesday, September 3rd in the Museum’s outdoor pavilion. The prestigious award Is awarded following an in-depth selection process, said Johnny D. Boggs, Publisher. “We evaluate based on a museum’s exhibits, facilities, multimedia and online accessibility, events, and promotion of historic/cultural resources.”

No place for a Guntsel - Bill Owen at The Museum of Western Art, Kerrville, Texas

CURRENT & UPCOMING EXHIBITIONS

Exterior picture of The Museum of Western Art, Kerrville, Texas

PROGRAMS & EDUCATION

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Children's Summer Art Camp Scholarship Fund 

Sponsor a flood-impacted Child's week at MoWA's 2026 art camp

$50 covers full tuition for one week for one child affected by the July 4th flood.

VIRTUAL TOUR

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If you are unable to visit our museum in person, or would like a preview of what we have in store for you when you arrive, see our virtual tour. Our thanks to GoThereVirtualTours of Kerrville, for helping to make this 3D tour happen.

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PODCAST

It’s Art, Let’s Talk About It

Museum Executive Director Darrell Beauchamp visits with the artists who work in this western heritage to talk about their work, the legacy of Western Art and why talking about it is so important today.

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Your support of The Museum of Western Art helps us to preserve western heritage and fine art, and shape the future and share this legacy with the public.

Experience the West as it was and as it is at the Museum

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