Best Museums & Educational Spots for Kids
Explore the best best museums & educational spots for kids options for kids and families in San Antonio
Briscoe Western Art Museum
Gallery for American Western artwork. Modern museum housing art & artifacts reflecting the history & culture of the American West.
La Villita Historic Village
Neighborhood for local art since 1939. Square-block enclave of art galleries & shops, listed on the National Registry of Historic Places.
Ripley's Believe It or Not!
Museum for unusual & bizarre artifacts. Museum with kitschy oddities on display, including shrunken human heads & rare animal skeletons.
Hopscotch San Antonio
Art space with interactive installations. Playful, creative art experience featuring immersive & interactive installations.
LiggettVille Adventure Center - San Antonio
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The Alamo
Legendary fort & Texas-history museum. Small, shrinelike fortress & monument to Texas history with a museum, artifacts, gardens & more.
Hemisfair
Park with fountains & historic buildings. Iconic park housing Tower of the Americas, Institute of Texan Cultures, fountains & a playground.
San Antonio Fire Museum
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Alas de México (Wings of Mexico)
Commemorative bronze wing sculpture. Bronze sculpture gifted by Mexico City to San Antonio to celebrate the city's tricentennial.
UTSA Institute of Texan Cultures
Museum with exhibits & special events. Cultural heritage museum with history & art exhibits, the Dome Theater, plus festivals & events.
San Antonio Museum of Art
Works from Egyptian to Latin-American. Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Latin American & contemporary collections in the former Lone Star Brewery.
Fort Sam Houston Quadrangle and Museum
Military park, clock tower & museum. Historical park with a military museum, clock tower dedicated to war heroes, deer & peacocks.
The DoSeum
Interactive exhibits & creative programs. 2-story museum promoting learning & discovery through interactive exhibits & creative programs.
Japanese Tea Garden
Park with a waterfall, pagoda & a cafe. Scenic park from 1901 with stone bridges, a waterfall, koi ponds, a pagoda & the Jingu House Cafe.
Witte Museum
Exhibits on natural & Texas history. Touring & long-term exhibits about natural history, art & Texas heritage, plus a Science Treehouse.
San Antonio Botanical Garden
Serene spot with trails, a pond & a cafe. Scenic, 38-acre area with trails, a pond, roses & native plants, a glass conservatory & a cafe.
McNay Art Museum
Works by European & American masters. American & European art (from Medieval to contemporary) in a 1929 mansion with a modern addition.
SAMSAT AREA 21
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Wonder Chamber
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San Antonio Aquarium
Hands-on aquarium with a bounce house. Small, interactive aquarium offering touch tanks, fish feeding, an aviary & an inflatable play area.
McKenna Children's Museum
Hands-on learning for young kids. Interactive exhibits for young kids focusing on space, culture & technology in colorful environs.
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