Off the Wall: From China to San Antonio: The Story of a Collection
Schedule
Tue May 12 2026 at 05:30 pm to 06:30 pm
UTC-05:00Location
200 West Jones Ave, San Antonio, TX, United States, Texas 78215 | San Antonio, TX
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How did the San Antonio Museum of Art become one of the most important collections of Chinese art in the southern United States?From Han dynasty stoneware to Tang and Liao sancai figures, and the iconic blue-and-white porcelains of the Yuan and Ming dynasties. Follow Docent Anita Guajardo discover works once prized by European nobility and experience the richness of Chinese culture through its ceramics.
Off the Wall is a curated tour series that explores special topics across SAMA’s collections. Each session is developed and facilitated by passionate docents who can’t wait to share the stories behind SAMA’s most captivating artworks and hidden gems.
Check the online event calendar for specific tour topics.
In order to ensure an optimal experience, Off the Wall tours are limited to 25 participants. Places are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Please check in at the front desk to secure your place on the tour
Free with Museum admission
More information: https://www.samuseum.org/events/event/off-the-wall-from-china-to-san-antonio-the-story-of-a-collection/?year=2026&month=5&day=12&hour=22&minute=30&second=0
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