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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The Doseum - San Antonio

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The Doseum
2800 Broadway
San Antonio, TX 78209

Hours:

Sunday: 12pm-5pm
Monday: 9am-6pm
Tuesday: 9am-6pm
Wednesday: 9am-6pm
Thursday: 9am-6pm
Friday: 9am-6pm
Saturday: 9am-6pm

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

Admission:

Adults & Kids (1+): $18
Kids (under 1): FREE
Military (Active & Retired): $14
Senior (65+): $14
Educators (with ID): $14

Museums for All Program: SNAP & WIC Receivers can get $5 tickets for up to Four (4) people with SNAP or WIC 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: FREE; on-site lot

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The Witte Museum - San Antonio

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Witte Museum
3801 Broadway
San Antonio, TX 78209

Hours:

Sunday: 12pm - 5pm
Monday: 10am-5pm
Tuesday: 10am-6pm
Wednesday: 10am-5pm
Thursday: 10am-5pm
Friday: 10am-5pm
Saturday: 10am-5pm

*Closed Easter, 3rd Monday in October, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day*

Admission:

Adults (19-64): $17
Teen (13-18): $16
Children (4-12): $11
Children (3 & under): FREE
Senior (65+): $16

Bexar County Residents Free General Admission Hours:
Tuesday: 3-6pm

Museums for All Program: SNAP & WIC Receivers can get $3 tickets and 50% off special exhibition tickets for up to Four (4) people with SNAP 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: FREE; Brackenridge Park Parking garage on Avenue B, overflow on North end, also at Broadway/Allensworth St. parking lot

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The McNay Art Museum - San Antonio

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The McNay Art Museum
6000 N New Braunfels Ave
San Antonio, TX 78209

Hours:

Sunday: 12pm-5pm
Monday: CLOSED
Tuesday: CLOSED
Wednesday: 10am-6pm
Thursday: 10am-9pm
Friday: 10am-6pm
Saturday: 10am-5pm

*Closed New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth (June 19), Fourth of July, Thanksgiving, Christmas Day*

Admission:

General: $23
Teens (13-19): $10 
Children (12 & under): FREE
Students with ID (20+): $18
Active Military & Veterans: FREE
Senior (65+): $18
SNAP, WIC, & MAPS Recipients (with card and ID): FREE

Free General Admission Hours:
Thursday: 4-9pm
First Sunday: 12pm-5pm

Educational Institution partnership: students, faculty, and staff receive FREE general admission with school IDs
  • Alamo Colleges
  • Trinity University
  • The University of the Incarnate Word
  • The University of San Antonio
  • Texas A&M University-San Antonio 
Museums on Us Program: Bank of America and Merrill Lynch cardholders receive FREE general admission on the first full weekend of every month. 

Parking: FREE; on-site parking lots


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SAMSAT (San Antonio Museum of Science & Technology) Area 21 - San Antonio

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SAMSAT (San Antonio Museum of Science & Technology) Area 21
3331 General Hudnell
San Antonio, TX 78226

Hours:

Sunday: 12pm-5pm
Monday: 10am-5pm
Tuesday: 10am-5pm
Wednesday: 10am-5pm
Thursday: 10am-5pm
Friday: 10am-5pm
Saturday: 10am-5pm

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

Admission:

Adults: FREE
Children: FREE

Parking: FREE: Validation available if needed

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Texas Air Museum - San Antonio

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Texas Air Museum at Stinson Field
1234 99th Street
San Antonio, TX 78214

Hours:

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

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

Admission:

General (12-54): $7 
Youth (6-11): $3
Children (3-5): $2
Children (under 3): FREE
Military (active & retired): $5
Senior (55+): $6

Parking: FREE; onsite parking lot

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Science Mill - Johnson City

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Science Mill
101 South Lady Bird Lane
Johnson City, TX 78636

Hours:

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

Admission:

Adults (18+): $15
Children (3-17): $15
Infant (0-2): FREE
Military & First Responder: Discount available at the door

Parking: Ample free street parking in front on Lady Bird Lane and across Main Street around the Johnson City town square; parking lot west of the museum

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Field Trip Ideas - San Antonio/Austin

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This a list of field trip ideas in the San Antonio/Austin/Hill Country area. I have included the sites, admission fees, parking fees, and if they included any educational materials. 

$ - Fee


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Briscoe Western Art Museum - San Antonio
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Jourdan-Bachman Pioneer Farms - Austin - $
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Lyndon B Johnson National Historical Park - Johnson City (Hill Country)
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McKenna Children's Museum - New Braunfels (Hill Country)
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San Antonio Fire Museum - San Antonio - $
San Antonio Missions - San Antonio - $
San Antonio Museum of Art - San Antonio - $
Science Mill - Johnson City (Hill Country) - $
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Texas Air Museum at Stinson Field - San Antonio - $
Texas Transportation Museum - San Antonio - $
The Alamo - San Antonio - $
The Doseum - San Antonio - $
The McNay Art Museum - San Antonio - $
The Witte Museum - San Antonio - $
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Villa Finale Museum & Gardens - San Antonio - $
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San Antonio Museum of Art - San Antonio

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San Antonio Museum of Art (SAMA) is an art museum located downtown. It has a large collection of ancient and modern collection. It is located in the old Lone Star Brewery, which closed down in 1917. SAMA opened in 1981, after the Brewery was rediscovered in 1971. 

San Antonio Museum of Art
200 W Jones Ave
San Antonio, TX 78215

Hours: 

Sunday: 10am-5pm
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 10am - 7pm
Wednesday: 10am - 7pm
Thursday: 10am-5pm
Friday: 10am-7pm
Saturday: 10am-5pm

*Closed New Year's Day, Easter Sunday, Battle of Flowers, Independence Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Day*
*Edited Hours: Fiesta Flambeau Parade (10am-3pm); Christmas Even (10am-3pm); New Year's Eve (10am-3pm)

Admission:

Adults: $24
Children (Children 12 & under): FREE
Students: $14
Military: $19
Senior (65+): $19

Bexar County Residents Free General Admission Hours:
Tuesday: 4-7pm
Second Sunday: 10am-12pm

Museums for All Program: SNAP Receivers can get $3 tickets for up to Four (4) people with SNAP EBT card

University and Corporate Partners: students, faculty, and staff receive FREE general admission with school IDs
  • Alamo Colleges
  • Trinity University
  • The University of the Incarnate Word
  • The University of San Antonio
  • Texas A&M University-San Antonio 
Museums on Us Program: Bank of America and Merrill Lynch cardholders receive FREE general admission on the first full weekend of every month. 

Parking: Public Paid Parking across the street. 

Education Material: 

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Homeschool Days Spring 2026 - San Antonio/Austin Area

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 Hello! I wanted to list all of the local homeschool days I have found in our local area. As I find more, I will add them here!

I will be listing them by date; I will include the address, dates and times, the cost, and the webpage for you to directly check them out!

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Legoland Discovery Center
849 E. Commerce Center Suite 910
San Antonio, TX

*Located inside the Shops at Rivercenter (Rivercenter Mall)*
Validated Parking available at Crockett Street and Commerce Street Parking Garages for $3

January 1-30
Monday-Friday (not including Martin Luther King Jr. Day)

$12 per person (Children under 2 Free)
Must purchase in advance online
Must provide proof of homeschooling (can be co-op card, "teacher" card, homeschool curriculum)

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The Doseum
2800 Broadway
San Antonio, TX

January 15
10am-2pm

$12 per person 

https://www.thedoseum.org/events/event/homeschool-day

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Bullock Texas State History Museum
1800 Congress Ave
Austin, TX

February 6
10am-5pm

FREE
*Parking available at Bullock Museum for $15 for full-day parking*

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The Alamo
300 Alamo Plaza
San Antonio, TX

February 10
10:30am

$5 per person (Children 5 & under FREE)
Guided Tour for homeschoolers
Must purchase online by February 3
*May purchase Audio Tours, Alamo Exhibit, and The Alamo Augmented Experience for extra cost*
*Paid parking nearby or take the bus*

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SeaWorld San Antonio
10500 SeaWorld Drive
San Antonio, TX

April 14
9:30am-2:30pm

$12 per person
Must purchase in advance
No season passes
*Parking is free for this event only*

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The Alamo
300 Alamo Plaza
San Antonio, TX

April 15
10:30am

$5 per person (Children 5 & under FREE)
Guided Tour for homeschoolers
Must purchase online by April 8
*May purchase Audio Tours, Alamo Exhibit, and The Alamo Augmented Experience for extra cost*
*Paid parking nearby or take the bus*

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SeaWorld San Antonio
10500 SeaWorld Drive
San Antonio, TX

April 15
9:30am-2:30pm

$12 per person
Must purchase in advance
No season passes
*Parking is free for this event only*

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Devine Acres
944 FM 2200 W
Devine, TX

May 12
9am-2pm

$10 per person
Must be purchased on site

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That is all I have for now! I will be updating this page as more become available. There are still so many other places to visit that you do not need to wait for a homeschool day to happen.


Jamie

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