4.5The Alamo(19.6k reviews) - Book the timed entry online to avoid the lines Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM Spent 2-3 hours Historic Sites • History Museums
Established in 1718 as Mission San Antonio de Valero, for over 300 years the former mission now known as the Alamo has been a crossroads of history. Having existed under six flags of independent nations and served as a garrison for five different armies, the Alamo has a rich history and a heritage to inspire Texans and people around the world. Although the Alamo is best known as the site of the 1836 Battle of the Alamo, all 300 years of Alamo history are vital to our story. Visitors can take a guided battlefield tour, rent a self-guided audio tour, walk through the historic Alamo Church and Long Barrack Museum, listen to a history talk given by an Alamo Interpreter, participate in living history demonstrations, watch a documentary on the history of the Alamo, and much more. Admission to the Alamo is free, but there is a charge for guided and audio tours.See more..
4.5Briscoe Western Art Museum(865 reviews) - Lovely Museum Wednesday: Spent 1-2 hours Art Museums • History Museums
The Briscoe Western Art Museum, located on the banks of the historic San Antonio River Walk, brings to life the vibrant culture and heritage of the Western United States. The Museum offers a permanent collection of Western art and artifacts, providing visitors from San Antonio and beyond the opportunity to experience artifacts and artwork depicting the American cowboy, American Indian, the Vaquero and the many diverse cultures that forged the American West.See more..
4.5Witte Museum(650 reviews) - An immaculate gem! Wednesday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Speciality Museums • Natural History Museums • Science Museums • Art Museums • History Museums
San Antonio's Nature, Science and Culture Museum is a fun learning experience for the entire family. Includes a dinosaur gallery, Texas heritage center, art gallery, H-E-B treehouse, climbing wall, and more.See more..
