Museo del Westside

09/04/2026

08/25/2026

In August 1933, about 93 years ago, 400 cigar makers went on strike at the Finck Cigar Company. They demanded recognition for the Cigar Makers' International Union (CMIU), better wages and better working conditions. The strike ended by December 1935. Although workers’ demands were not met, the strike set an important precedent for future labor organizing.

Cigar maker María del Refugio Ernst led the 1933 strike against the Finck Cigar Company.
After the cigar makers strike, Refugio continued to advocate for workers’ rights. She participated in a series of garment workers’ strikes the ILGWU organized in 1936-1938.

To learn more about Maria and many other Chicana Activists that have been involved in the strikes that happened in San Antonio, check out our “Long Live The Moment In History” exhibit in the Adobe Gallery next to many other exhibits of powerful women located in the Museo del Westside.

𝐓𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲-𝐒𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐝𝐚𝐲 | 𝟏𝟐𝐏𝐌-𝟔𝐏𝐌
✨𝙁𝙧𝙚𝙚 𝘼𝙙𝙢𝙞𝙨𝙨𝙞𝙤𝙣✨
824 𝘚. 𝘊𝘰𝘭𝘰𝘳𝘢𝘥𝘰 𝘚𝘵.
𝘚𝘢𝘯 𝘈𝘯𝘵𝘰𝘯𝘪𝘰, 𝘛𝘹 78207📍

Images Credit:
Courtesy of the San Antonio Light Photograph Collection, UTSA Special Collections.

08/12/2026

Our first round of Museo del Westside interns have officially completed their summer internship. We are grateful for the work they did with us in these short 6 weeks! We would like to thank for giving us the opportunity to host these 3 wonderful interns. UTRGV - The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

07/23/2026

MUJERARTES IS HAVING A SUMMER SALE NEXT SATURDAY AUGUST 1ST !! 🌞

Come celebrate local artistry and find one-of-a-kind, hand-painted clay art treasures. Every piece tells a story, lovingly crafted by the talented women of our cooperative. Whether you are looking for a unique gift, beautiful home decor, or simply want to support local community art, there is something here for everyone

After shopping at MujerArtes, be sure and stop next door at the Museo del Westside to learn about other powerful women of the Westside!

𝐌𝐮𝐬𝐞𝐨 𝐃𝐞𝐥 𝐖𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞 🖼️
Ｔｕｅｓｄａｙ－Ｓａｔｕｒｄａｙ
１２ＰＭ － ６ＰＭ

𝐌𝐮𝐣𝐞𝐫𝐀𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐬 🎨
Ｍｏｎｄａｙ－Ｆｒｉｄａｙ
&
Ｓａｔｕｒｄａｙ, Ａｕｇｕｓｔ １ｓｔ
９ ａｍ － ４ ｐｍ

𝐑𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐭𝐨 𝐝𝐞 𝐄𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐳𝐚 📍
𝟴𝟭𝟲 𝗦. 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗼 𝗦𝘁
𝗦𝗮𝗻 𝗔𝗻𝘁𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗼, 𝗧𝘅 𝟳𝟴𝟮𝟬𝟳

06/12/2026

Join us this Second Saturday, June 13 at the Casa de Cuentos to share your stories about participating in Lanier High Schools sports or in any other school here in the Historic Westside!

¡Únase con nosotros este segundo sábado, Junio 13 en la Casa de Cuentos para compartir tus historias de Lanier High School y los deportes que jugaban ahí o en el barrio histórico del Westside!

📍Location : Rinconcito de Esperanza
🕥 Time: 10AM-12PM
🗓️ Saturday June 13, 2026

05/28/2026

"LA PASIONARIA," Emma Tenayuca's nickname given by the workers due to her solidarity with San Antonio’s working poor.

She is currently featured in the Museo del Westside due to the important role Tenayuca played during the Texas labor movements in the 1930s. If you want to learn more about Emma Tenayuca and other labor activists, come visit the Museo del Westside!

Ｏｐｅｎ

𝙏𝙪𝙚𝙨𝙙𝙖𝙮 - 𝙎𝙖𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙙𝙖𝙮
𝟏𝟐𝐏𝐌-𝟔𝐏𝐌
𝟾𝟸𝟺 𝚂. 𝙲𝚘𝚕𝚘𝚛𝚊𝚍𝚘 𝚂𝚝
𝘼𝙙𝙢𝙞𝙨𝙨𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙞𝙨 𝙁𝙧𝙚𝙚!

05/21/2026

La Paloma del Norte🕊️

One of our exhibits in the Museo del Westside, “Artistas de las Americas,” honors many amazing performers from the Westside. One of the featured artists is ranchera singer Beatriz Llamas! 🩷🎶

If you are interested in learning more about Beatriz, her upbringing and career, come visit the Museo del Westside!!

Ｏｐｅｎ
𝙏𝙪𝙚𝙨𝙙𝙖𝙮 - 𝙎𝙖𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙙𝙖𝙮
𝟏𝟐𝐏𝐌-𝟔𝐏𝐌
𝘼𝙙𝙢𝙞𝙨𝙨𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙞𝙨 𝙁𝙧𝙚𝙚!

05/19/2026

Our 2026 has been filled with many incredible group tours! Here’s a quick look at some of those moments so far this year!🏛️

To schedule a private group tour with Museo contact us through
Email [email protected] or
Call 210.228.0201

You can also come in Tuesdays - Saturdays from 12PM - 6PM and get a tour with one of our interns.

05/15/2026

ROMANA RAMOS KNOWN FOR NEVER LOSING A MOTHER NOR CHILD!

Inside our Museo del Westside we have an exhibit that focuses on the work that Women in the Westside have contributed throughout the 1900s - 1960s — one of the exhibits being about Las Parteras. 👩🏽‍⚕️🍃

Interested in learning more about Romana Ramos and the Midwives of the Westside?
Bring your family and friends to Visit El Museo del Westside at the Rinconcito de Esperanza!💜

🌟Ｏｐｅｎ🌟
𝐓𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲-𝐒𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐝𝐚𝐲 | 𝟏𝟐𝐏𝐌-𝟔𝐏𝐌
✨𝙁𝙧𝙚𝙚 𝘼𝙙𝙢𝙞𝙨𝙨𝙞𝙤𝙣✨
824 𝘚. 𝘊𝘰𝘭𝘰𝘳𝘢𝘥𝘰 𝘚𝘵.
𝘚𝘢𝘯 𝘈𝘯𝘵𝘰𝘯𝘪𝘰, 𝘛𝘹 78207📍

05/13/2026

MUSEO DEL WESTSIDE IS OPEN TODAY‼️

Reminder that we are open today through Saturday and it's Free admission‼️🆓

Hours of Operation:

Tuesdays - Saturdays

🕛12PM-6PM🕧

Come learn some history at the Museo Del Westside!!

Image Credit 📸: Jocelina Guerrero