The Wittliff Collections

06/22/2026

No lies detected. 🤠

Whether you're a die-hard fan of the legendary Lonesome Dove (1989) miniseries or just curious about this piece of film history, our galleries are a must-visit. Bill Wittliff's iconic behind-the-scenes photographs, costume designs, props, and original script drafts are here in the Lonesome Dove permanent exhibit for you to explore and enjoy.

06/19/2026

From The Archives: This Juneteenth, we are listening close to the voices that shaped Texas history. Unmute to hear Josephine Lott reflect on family, faith, and ranch life in her own words. Her story is one of many preserved within the Louise S. O'Connor Archive at , with more than 30 years of dedicated field research recording interviews of farmers and ranchers in the Coastal Bend, especially the often overlooked African Americans and women in ranching history.

06/17/2026

We've enjoyed seeing new faces from Texas State University's New Student Orientation stop by The Wittliff! Whether you are a new or returning student, here are a few reasons to visit The Wittliff Collections:

🆓 Always free and open to the public, so bring friends and family, too!
📸 World-class exhibitions to explore at your own pace.
✍️ Inspiring works from writers, photographers, musicians, filmmakers and more.
📖 Great study spaces nearby right here on the 7th floor of Alkek.
🌵 A space to experience the creative legacy of the Southwest.

Come say hi, discover the stories that shape our region, and find your new favorite spot on campus!

Parent & Family Relations - Texas State University, Texas State Office of Undergraduate Admissions, The Graduate College at Texas State University

06/15/2026

will be closed on Friday, June 19, 2026, for Juneteenth. We will resume normal operations the following day on Saturday, June 20. Other upcoming holiday closures: closing at noon on July 3 and closed all day July 4, Independence Day.

06/12/2026

⏳ Time is running out to experience the Rodrigo Moya photography exhibition before it leaves our "Tesoros: Treasures of Mexican Photography" gallery in early July. View these photos up close on your next visit to The Wittliff Collections.

06/11/2026

We couldn't agree more.

McMurtry's acclaimed novelis the highest bar imaginable for a western miniseries.

06/08/2026

Renowned photographer Geoff Winningham recently stopped by the gallery to reflect on his exhibition, "Discoveries: Texas and Mexico, 1970–2024." Looking at these frozen moments in time, he reminded us that a still image doesn't just capture a scene; it gives you time to pause, think, and feel the weight of that memory.

The Discoveries exhibition is a stunning visual time capsule of the last 50 years. View more than 200 incredible photos on display capturing everything from Houston wrestling and livestock rodeos to Friday night Texas high school football. The exhibition also spans geographical borders, showcasing people and places from Texas to Mexico.

"Discoveries" is coming down in just a few short weeks. Learn more about this exhibition and plan your visit: www.thewittliffcollections.txst.edu/exhibitions/discoveries-winningham.html

06/04/2026

A nice mention of our exhibition "STEADY ON: Shawn Colvin" in the San Antonio Express News.

Grammy-winning singer songwriter and Lilith Fair veteran is the subject of a career-spanning exhibit.

05/29/2026

Among his many subjects, Geoff Winningham has traveled and photographed the Texas-Mexico coast. See his amazing photographs for one more month at The Wittliff. His exhibition "Discoveries" comes down July 3rd.

05/27/2026

Award-winning journalist John Quiñones and his ABC News crew visited The Wittliff Collections on Memorial Day to tape a segment about The Selena Effect exhibit for an upcoming special celebrating America’s 250th birthday.