Bexar County residents get free general admission to the San Antonio Museum of Art every Tuesday from 4 to 7pm. The museum sits on the Museum Reach of the River Walk, a short walk from the Pearl. Adult admission is otherwise $24; a special exhibition charge may still apply during free hours.
Verified Oct 27 · samuseum.org
Catch: Bexar County residents only: bring proof of residency · Special exhibitions may cost extra
The Witte Museum in Brackenridge Park (nature, science and Texas history) is free for Bexar County residents every Tuesday from 3 to 6pm. Capacity is limited, so reserve free tickets online. Parking is free. Adult admission is otherwise $17.
Verified Oct 27 · wittemuseum.org
Catch: Bexar County residents only: you may be asked for proof · Reserve a free ticket online (limited capacity)
Ruby City, the bright red contemporary art center designed by David Adjaye, is always free and open to the public. Next door, Chris Park is a free public garden open Tuesday to Sunday.
Wed–Fri 10am–6pm (Thu to 9pm), Sat 10am–5pm, Sun 12–5pm
McNay Art Museum · San Antonio
Active-duty military and veterans get free admission (including special exhibitions) at the McNay Art Museum any day it's open. General admission is otherwise $23.
On the second Sunday of each month, Bexar County residents can see the San Antonio Museum of Art free from 10am to noon. Adult admission is otherwise $24; a special exhibition charge may apply.
Verified Oct 27 · samuseum.org
Catch: Bexar County residents only: bring proof of residency · Special exhibitions may cost extra
The McNay, San Antonio's modern art museum in a 1920s Spanish Colonial Revival mansion, offers free general admission every Thursday from 4 to 9pm. General admission is otherwise $23. Special exhibitions cost $10 during free hours.
Verified Oct 27 · mcnayart.org
Catch: Special exhibitions cost $10 during free hours
On the first Sunday of every month the McNay Art Museum is free from noon to 5pm. General admission is otherwise $23; special exhibitions are $10 during free hours.
Verified Oct 27 · mcnayart.org
Catch: Special exhibitions cost $10 during free hours
First Sunday of each month, 10am–5pm (family activities 1–3pm)
Briscoe Western Art Museum · San Antonio
San Antonio and Bexar County residents get free admission to the Briscoe Western Art Museum on the River Walk on the first Sunday of each month, 10am to 5pm, with a free scavenger hunt and hands-on STEAM activities for families from 1 to 3pm. Adult admission is otherwise $16.
Verified Oct 27 · briscoemuseum.org
Catch: San Antonio and Bexar County residents only · Register online
Explore Mission San José, Concepción, San Juan and Espada, the 18th-century missions that make up San Antonio's UNESCO World Heritage park. No entrance pass is needed. Start at the Mission San José Visitor Center, where kids can pick up a Junior Ranger booklet.
Admission to the Alamo Church is always free; book a free timed reservation online. The grounds include the bronze sculpture trail and an 18-pounder cannon replica. Paid tours and the collections exhibit are optional extras.
Verified Oct 27 · thealamo.org
Catch: Free reservation required
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