The Museum of Western Art in Kerrville, Texas, is a museum devoted to the art and heritage of the American West. From Junction, the drive is about an hour, making it a regional day-trip option for exploring Western paintings, sculpture and artifacts.
- Location: 1550 Bandera Highway, Kerrville, TX 78028.
- Drive from Junction: Route-planning results give a distance of about 52–54 miles and a drive time of about one hour.
- Regular hours: Tuesday–Saturday, 10 a.m.–4 p.m., or by appointment.
- Admission: Prices range from free to $7, depending on age and category.
Where the Museum of Western Art Is
The Museum of Western Art stands at 1550 Bandera Highway in Kerrville. Founded in 1983, it focuses on the art and heritage of the American West.
Junction is the starting point for this regional outing. For practical context before setting off, the Junction guide to getting around covers the town’s layout.
What to Expect from a Museum Visit
The museum’s permanent collection includes paintings, sculptures and artifacts by Western artists. Its facilities include three indoor galleries, a Western research library, the Journey West Children’s gallery and a museum store.
Small bags are allowed in the galleries. Bags larger than a standard backpack should stay in your vehicle or can be left with an attendant in the gift shop. You may take photos inside, but keep flash off; ask staff or security before using professional equipment. During regular business hours, food and drinks are not allowed in the galleries.
Custom tours are available by arrangement; call (830) 896-2553 for information and scheduling.
How do you get from Junction to Kerrville?
Route-planning results put the drive between Junction and Kerrville at about one hour, with reported distances of 52 or 54 miles. Neither result gives a museum-specific travel time.
Sun Valley Motel Junction is a 2-star hotel in Junction, the starting town for the drive.
Hours, Admission and Visitor Access
The museum gives these admission prices: free for members and children 8 and under, $5 for children ages 9–17, $7 for adults and seniors, and $5 for college students with ID.
Online tickets have an additional service fee of $0.13 on $5 tickets and $0.18 on $7 tickets. Admission is also free for American Alliance of Museums members, Texas Association of Museums members, active-duty and former military, first responders, and museum professionals who show proof of employment.
Parking is free. The onsite lot can accommodate cars, trucks and smaller recreational vehicles, and has multiple electric-vehicle charging stations.
Accessible restrooms are on the first floor, and wheelchairs are available at no charge on a first-come, first-served basis. They cannot be reserved, but staff can have one at the entrance if you give advance notice.
The lot is single-level with variations in gradient; unmarked spaces nearest the entrance are available to visitors with mobility, sight or other concerns. A marked ramp to the right of the main entrance is somewhat steep.
Before you go: Hours, admission and access details can change, so check the official site before you go.
Making the Outing Work as a Day Trip
The drive time makes a museum visit a possible day trip from Junction. You can plan around the museum’s gallery and collection, then allow time for the other facilities on site without relying on an unlisted itinerary or visit duration.
For a visit outside regular hours, the museum offers appointments. Holiday closure details include New Year’s Eve, New Year’s Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, with July 4 also included among the closure dates.
FAQs
What does the Museum of Western Art focus on?
It focuses on the art and heritage of the American West, with a permanent collection of paintings, sculptures and artifacts by Western artists.
Can you visit the museum by appointment?
Yes. The museum’s regular hours also include visits by appointment.
Are bags and photography allowed inside?
Small bags are allowed, and photography is permitted with flash off. Ask staff or security before bringing professional equipment.