In addition, it features a research library, an education wing, a rooftop sculpture collection, and community meeting space.

In July 1981, members of the community of San Angelo came together with the goal of creating a museum of fine arts and established a nonprofit organization for this purpose.

After sufficient funds were raised, the museum opened in the renovated former Quartermaster Building at historic Fort Concho in San Angelo.

A winding pedestrian bridge connects the museum to the other side of the river and the parks that run alongside it.

It also includes two smaller galleries, a rooftop terrace that serves as a sculpture garden overlooking the river and downtown San Angelo, a research library, an education wing and office, and support space.