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Current Exhibits

Heavy Lifting by Robbie Barber

September 1 - December 16

Vestiges

Robbie Barber is an award-winning artist. His sculptures, inspired by his travels in rural America, showcase the unique buildings of agricultural communities and share the stories of the people who lived and built them.

September 22 - March 8, 2024

Don’t Forget to Write: Messages from the Archives

Travel to the past through the words of those who lived it. Using letters written by and to West Texans, this exhibit explores various topics, including the frontier experience, wartime correspondence, business and politics. 

Permanent Exhibits

Dinosaurs exhibit in the Mayer Museum.

blast from the past

Dinosaurs

From a giant Tyrannosaurus rex to trilobites that predate even the dinosaurs, the paleontologist in all of us is sure to be delighted.

Gemstones on display in a drawer

Gems and minerals

Geology

You’ll be dazzled by our extensive collection of specimens. Children can get hands on in the Kid Cave while learning about mineral characteristics.

items on display in the new K. Michael Conaway Archive and Exhibit

historical records and memorabilia

The Journey of the Public Servant: Congressman Conaway

This exhibit features former U.S. Congressman Mike Conaway’s service to our nation and West Texas, including serving as chair of both the House Agriculture and Ethics committees.

Previous Exhibits

Wearing the Blue: Buffalo Soldiers in the Frontier Army

April

Wearing the Blue: Buffalo Soldiers in the Frontier Army

Created by Congress after the Civil War, these newly formed regiments of black regulars served on posts throughout the United States. Follow these “Buffalo Soldiers” from enlistment to retirement and learn about their unique experiences, challenges, and achievements.

Made in America: Manufactured Glass from the San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts

March

Made in America: Manufactured Glass from the San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts

Featuring over one-hundred pieces of American factory-made glass, this exhibit explores the history of glass manufacturing in the United States through the major manufacturers, movements and innovators.

Then & Now

November, 2022

Then & Now

The San Angelo Cultural Affairs Council and the Mayer Museum invite you to see the works of San Angelo and area artists of the past and present.

Waterfowl of America

November, 2022

Waterfowl of America

Angelo State University’s Mayer Museum and the Angelo State Natural History Collections invite you to explore the many dabblers, divers, sea ducks, geese and swans that call North America home.

A Woman’s Touch: Women of West Texas

October, 2022

A Woman’s Touch: Women of West Texas

West Texas women have played an integral role in the growth and development of the region. Drawing on archival holdings, the West Texas Collection will spotlight the often under-told stories of the women who shaped West Texas.

2022 Henry Edwards Distinguished Lectureship in Art

August, 2022

2022 Henry Edwards Distinguished Lectureship in Art

This year’s exhibit will feature contemporary paintings by guest artists Lee Hill and Alexis Serio.