Friday, January 9, 2026

Villa Finale Museum & Gardens - San Antonio

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Villa Finale is an example of old architecture in the King William District. King William District is an rea of San Antonio that had many wealthy German migrated, until the flood of 1921. The families moved on, but the houses stayed. The houses were mostly forgotten until Walter Mathis helped preserved theme starting in 1967. 

Villa Finale Museum & Gardens
401 King William
San Antonio, TX 78204

Hours:

Sunday: CLOSED
Monday: CLOSED
Tuesday: 10am-4pm
Wednesday: 10am-4pm
Thursday: 10am-4pm
Friday: 10am-4pm
Saturday: 10am-4pm

*Closed on major holidays.*

Admission:

Self-guided Tours:
Adults: $12
Students: $10
Children (under 5): FREE 
Military: $10
Senior (65+): $10

Guided Tours (Thursdays only at 3:30pm)
Adults: $15
Students: $12
Children (under 5): FREE
Military: $12
Senior (65+): $12

Gardens: FREE to stroll through

Parking: FREE street parking nearby


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Briscoe Western Art Museum

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Briscoe Western Art Museum opened in 2013. It is housed in San Antonio's original public library from the 1930s. It is a museum concentrating on preserving the western art, history, and culture of the American West. 

Briscoe Western Art Museum
210 W. Market Street
San Antonio, TX 78205

Hours:

Sunday: 10am-5pm
Monday: 10am-5pm
Tuesday: CLOSED
Wednesday: CLOSED
Thursday: 10am-8pm
Friday: 10am-5pm
Saturday: 10am-5pm

*Closed on New Year's Day, Easter Sunday, Battle of Flowers, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day*

Admission:

Adults (18+): $16
Children (12 and under): FREE 
Students *with ID: $14
Active Military *with ID: FREE
Retired Military/Veterans: $14
Military Dependents *with ID: $8
Senior (65+): $14

Bexar County Residents Free General Admission Hours:
First Sunday: 10am-5pm

Museums for All Program: SNAP, WIC, & MAP Receivers are FREE for up to Four (4) people with  EBT card.

Museums on Us Program: Bank of America and Merrill Lynch cardholders receive FREE general admission on the first full weekend of every month. 

Parking: No Free parking; paid parking lots and paid street parking are nearby. I would suggest taking the bus downtown, if possible, due to parking being limited.

Educational Material: 

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The Alamo - San Antonio

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The Alamo is a historic site located in Downtown San Antonio. It was founded in 1716 as a Spanish Mission. It was abandoned shortly being secularized in 1793. It became occupied by the Mexican military in the early 19th century. It was later the site of the Battle of Alamo, a battle in the Texas Revolution, occurring February 23 - March 6, 1836. 

The Alamo
300 Alamo Plaza
San Antonio, TX 78205

Hours:

Sunday: 9am-5:30pm
Monday: 9am-5:30pm
Tuesday: 9am-5:30pm
Wednesday: 9am-5:30pm
Thursday: 9am-5:30pm
Friday: 9am-5:30pm
Saturday: 9am-5:30pm

*Closed Christmas Day*

Admission:

A Line in the Sand*TM* Self-Guided Experience: Includes the Victory or Death*TM* Audio Tour, entry into the Alamo Exhibit, and Church entry. 
Adults: $20
Children (12 and under): $18
Military: $18
Child of Military (12 and under): $16
Senior (65+): $18

Alamo Exhibit
Adult: $14
Children (12 and under): $10
Military: $12
Child of Military (12 and under): $9
Senior Citizen (65+): $12

Victory of Death *TM* Audio Tour
Adult: $10
Children (12 and under): $10
Military: $8
Child of Military (12 and under): $8
Senior Citizen (65+): $8

Surrounded! The Alamo Augmented Experience
Surrounded!: $10
Surrounded! Military: $9
Surrounded! Senior (65+): $9
Bought with other experiences: $5

Alamo Church: FREE

Parking: No Free parking nearby. Paid parking lots are nearby. I would suggest taking the bus downtown, if possible, due to parking being limited.

Educational Material: 

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San Antonio Missions - San Antonio

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The San Antonio Missions are made up of 4 former Spanish missions, an aqueduct, and a ranch. They are mostly on the South Side of San Antonio, except Rancho de las Cabras, which is located in Floresville, TX. They have one visitor center, located at Mission San Jose. They have been National Historic sites since 1978, although they were in use from the 1700s. 

Please be respectful because these are still active churches. 

Mission San Jose (Visitor Center located here)
6701 San Jose Drive
San Antonio, TX 78214

Mission San Juan
9101 Graf Road
San Antonio, TX 78214

Mission Concepcion
807 Mission Road
San Antonio, TX 78210

Mission Espada
10040 Espada Road
San Antonio, TX 78214

Hours:

Sunday: 9am-5pm
Monday: 9am-5pm
Tuesday: 9am-5pm
Wednesday: 9am-5pm
Thursday: 9am-5pm
Friday: 9am-5pm
Saturday: 9am-5pm

*Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, New Year's Day*

Admission: FREE

Parking: FREE; on-site, also has a (long) trail connecting the sites

Educational Material: 

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Thursday, January 8, 2026

Lyndon B Johnson National Historical Park - Johnson City

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Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park
100 Ladybird Lane
Johnson City, TX 78636

199

Hours:

Sunday: 9am-5pm
Monday: 9am-5pm
Tuesday: 9am-5pm
Wednesday: 9am-5pm
Thursday: 9am-5pm
Friday: 9am-5pm
Saturday: 9am-5pm

*Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day*

Admission: FREE

Parking: Drive Through experience with stops along the way

Educational Material: 
https://www.nps.gov/lyjo/learn/kidsyouth/junior-ranger.htm (can also pick up Junior Ranger booklet at the park)

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San Antonio Fire Museum - San Antonio

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San Antonio Fire Museum
801 E Houston St
San Antonio, TX 78205

Hours:

Sunday: CLOSED
Monday: CLOSED
Tuesday: 10am-4pm
Wednesday: 10am-4pm
Thursday: 10am-4pm
Friday: 10am-4pm
Saturday: 10am-4pm

*Closed New Year’s Eve/Day, Christmas Eve/Day*

Admission:

Adults: $10
Children (3-12): $4
Children (Under 3): FREE
Military (in uniform): FREE
Senior (60+): $6
SAFD (in uniform): FREE

Bexar County Residents Free General Admission Hours:
Tuesday: 11am-2pm 
Must register online before

Parking: Paid parking lots

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Saturday, January 3, 2026

McKenna Children's Museum - New Braunfels

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McKenna Children's Museum
801 West San Antonio Street
New Braunfels, TX 78130

Hours:

Sunday: CLOSED
Monday: 9am-4pm
Tuesday: 9am-4pm
Wednesday: 9am-4pm
Thursday: 9am-4pm
Friday: 9am-4pm
Saturday: 9am-4pm

*Closed New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Comal County Fairy Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day*

Admission:

Adults/Children (12 months+): $10

Parking: FREE; on-site lot

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