Founder’s Day 2024: Celebrating Marion Koogler McNay’s Birthday

Thursday, February 8, 2024

As part of the McNay’s 70th anniversary, we begin a year-long celebration As part of the McNay’s 70th anniversary, we begin a year-long celebration honoring our founder, Marion Koogler McNay (February 7, 1883–April 12, 1950), and our legacy of being San Antonio’s place of belonging. We invite the community to enjoy a day of events that honor our history and our founder: the educator, the artist and the collector.
honoring our founder, Marion Koogler McNay (February 7, 1883–April 12,
1950), and our legacy of being San Antonio’s place of belonging. We invite
the community to enjoy a day of events that honor our history and our
founder: the educator, the artist and the collector.

Architecture Tour of the McNay Residence

Docent-led tour with Dan Wigodsky, Architect
Throughout Museum
1:00 – 2:00 pm
$30 nonmember fee (includes Museum admission), free for members

Marion's Art: Watercolor Painting Workshop

Education department-led workshop
Leeper Auditorium
2:30-3:30 pm
Included with admission price, free for members

Marion's Collecting and Beyond

Talk with Lyle Williams,
Curator of Prints and Drawings, Curator of Modern Art

Chiego Lecture Hall
6:00 – 7:00 pm
$15 nonmember fee, free for members