San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts

The San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts is a modern limestone building with three exhibition galleries and 40-foot ceilings overlooking the Concho River. The building houses a research library with Texas art resources and ceramic studios for educational programs.

The museum was founded in 1981 by local residents and initially operated in Fort Concho before moving to its present location on the riverbank in 1999. The move allowed for a new building with expanded capacity for exhibitions and educational programs.

The collection focuses on Texas artists and displays works that reflect the region's artistic identity. Rotating exhibitions also present pieces from the Spanish Colonial period and Latin America, giving the galleries an international perspective.

The building connects to downtown via a pedestrian bridge, making it easy to explore the museum and surrounding area together. The spacious ceilings and multiple galleries offer plenty of room to walk around without feeling crowded.

The roof of the building features a distinctive curved design incorporating Texas mesquite wood as a design element. This deliberate choice of local materials connects the architecture directly to the region's identity.

Website: http://samfa.org

GPS coordinates: 31.45705,-100.43273

Latest update: December 14, 2025 13:01