Wichita Falls Museum of Art

Founded in 1967 on the shore of Sikes Lake, the Wichita Falls Museum of Art at MSU Texas is an accredited art museum that has served the community for more than half a century. The museum's permanent collection spans more than 1,600 works, with a focus on American prints and photographs, including a 1677 print by John Foster and historic Wichita Falls photography by C.A. Fuhs. The museum's five galleries sit alongside a set of spaces built for private events, including the Connie and Mac Cannedy Event Hall, a 2,000-square-foot room with a polished concrete floor and views over a terrace and Sikes Lake, and the Ruby and Robert Priddy Pavilion, an outdoor pavilion with a covered stage and in-ground seating added in 2015. Smaller gatherings can use the Art Lounge, a 1,000-square-foot room with a wall of windows overlooking the pavilion area. Located on the south campus of Midwestern State University, the museum sits along the popular Sikes Lake walking trail, making it a distinctive backdrop for weddings, receptions, corporate gatherings, and other private events.