The best arts & culture spots in Guadalupe County

Museum in a 1850s house featuring collections of rare pottery made by freed slaves & local artists.

Looking to swap mass-produced prints for something with a pulse? Billy Keen showcases original works through his gallery, exhibitions, and traveling exhibits, and you can inquire about purchasing specific pieces or series. A solid bet when your living room needs personality and your taste wants to flex a little.

From the Schertz newsletter, October 15, 2026

If you want real-deal coaching without the macho nonsense, Brazilian Top Team brings expert-led Jiu Jitsu, Muay Thai, and MMA to all levels, plus dedicated kids and women's classes. Expect technique, grit, and a supportive crew that helps Schertz folks quietly level up.

From the Schertz newsletter, September 18, 2026

Seguin Music Shed runs group lessons that actually stick, starting with a five week Intro to Music where kids try five popular instruments, make new friends, then cap it with Rock Band Week and a rockstar photoshoot. A fun nudge to turn all that tapping into real tunes.

From the Seguin newsletter, October 29, 2026

Second Story Dance & Co. is the local studio formerly known as Suzi Hughson School of Dance, offering classes from tiny tots to grown-ups. Their teachers lean into creativity and confidence, so whether your kid needs an outlet or you miss the spotlight, it’s a fun place to level up your moves.

From the Seguin newsletter, October 14, 2026

Seguin’s pecan pride started in 1962 and the Original World's Largest Pecan Statue still delivers peak small-town joy. Swing by for a quick grin, a brag-worthy photo, and a reminder that our ‘river of nuts’ roots run deep... then treat yourself to something pecan-y around town.

From the Seguin newsletter, August 30, 2026

Step inside Sebastopol House Historic Site, a Greek Revival limecrete mansion born in 1856 and one of Texas’s rare survivors of an experimental concrete method a Seguin chemist cooked up. The tour is a breezy crash course in local ingenuity and curious stories... including why it’s named after a Crimean War port.

From the Seguin newsletter, October 11, 2026