LOCALE: McNay Art Museum

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McNay Art Museum
6000 North New Braunfels
PO Box 6069
San Antonio, Texas 78209-0069

210.824.5368

General information
info@mcnayart.org



Below is from their PDF - Photography Rules and Regulations

Photography Fees
Effective May 1, 2007 the McNay Art Museum requires a $50.00 donation for groups with 10 or more people. A $10.00 donation is required from photographers, both professional and amateur, taking formally posed, portrait-type photographs on the museum grounds. This donation, either in cash or check, is required for each separate photo shoot and will be collected by a Security Officer moving about the grounds.

Photography subjects may not wear swimwear, revealing attire, or pose nude. The McNay Art Museum does not provide changing rooms and restrooms may not be used as dressing facilities. Changing on the grounds is
strictly prohibited. Props such as tables and chairs are not allowed.
If you have any general questions or require additional information about the McNay Art Museum’s Regulations for Photography, contact the Security and Visitor Services Manager at 210.805.1725.

Portrait Photography Rules and Guidelines Brides, families, group organizations, and others being photographed must come appropriately dressed for their sitting. Photography subjects may not wear swimwear, negligees, revealing attire, or pose nude. The McNay Art Museum does not provide changing rooms and restrooms may not be used as dressing facilities. Changing on the grounds is strictly prohibited.

The museum galleries, main lobby, and Blackburn Patio are not available as sitting areas for portraits. The museum entrance and front porch areas may not be used during museum hours or when special events are scheduled.

Photographers and their clients are requested to respect the beauty and integrity of the grounds by using litter containers.
Do not block walkways and doorways. Decorative objects and sculpture on the grounds may not be moved or rearranged.
Please do not climb on any of the sculptures.

The McNay reserves the right to restrict access to photographers during museum special events. Photographers are encouraged to check with the museum when scheduling a sitting for a large group to avoid conflicts.
Grounds Photography Hours

The McNay Art Museum grounds are open seven days a week. 7:00 am – 7:00 pm during Daylight Savings Time 7:00 am – 6:00 pm the rest of the year.

Photographers are encouraged to use the grounds during the hours the museum building is not open to the public.

Museum Hours
The McNay is closed Mondays, New Year’s Day, July 4, Thanksgiving, and Christmas.
Call the museum at 210.824.5368 for special hours or closings.
10:00 am to 4:00 pm Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday
10:00 am – 9:00 pm Thursday
10:00 am – 5:00 pm Saturday
Noon to 5:00 pm Sunday

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Just to update this a little bit.

You can also view: http://www.mcnayart.org/#/photography/

Portrait Photography on the Grounds

The McNay Art Museum requires a $20.00 fee from photographers, both professional and amateur, taking formally posed, portrait-type photographs on the museum grounds. For groups of 10 or more people, the fee is $50.00. This fee, either in cash or check, is required for each separate photo session and will be collected by a security officer moving about the grounds. The McNay does not provide changing rooms, and restrooms may not be used as dressing facilities. Changing on the grounds is strictly prohibited. Props such as tables and chairs are not allowed. The grounds are open for photography 365 days a year from 7AM to 6PM during Standard Time and 7AM to 7PM during Daylight Saving Time.

Portrait Photography inside the Museum

The McNay Art Museum is pleased to make available limited opportunities for professional and amateur photographers to take formal photographs in the most beautiful and prestigious locations in the museum. Photographers can now reserve appointments to use the Main Lobby and Grand Staircase, and the Courtyard as shooting locations. These interior locations are only available on Mondays from 9AM to 4PM, and on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 4PM to 5PM. Photographers may reserve a one-hour time slot in return for a set fee of $100. On Mondays, two or more successive slots may be reserved if required. Amateur photographers must pay the fee in advance by cash or check. Professionals may pay upon arrival for the photo session. Lobby restrooms are available for changing. Photographers must make appointments at least 48 hours in advance by calling 210.824.5368 on Mon-Fri 9AM to 4PM.