San Antonio has a vibrant history that has created a unique blend of cultures over the centuries, and today is home to a number of wonderful museums and art galleries. Guenther House was built in 1880 and for decades was used as a flour mill. Today, you can tour a museum dedicated the history of this historic building, dine in the on-site restaurant, or purchase a number of goodies in the shop including jellies, gourmet mixes, coffee, and more. Aviation enthusiasts will want to spend some time exploring the Texas Air Museum at Stinson Field, which features exhibits on the history of flight as well as some of the rarest aircraft in the world, such as the Focke-Wulf FW-190.
With everything from horse-drawn carriages to street cars and locomotives, the Texas Transportation Museum is an interesting place to explore. With the state's only Texas history wax museum, as well as exhibits and artifacts covering 120 years of history, the Buckhorn Saloon and Museum is one of the area's most popular museums. You can also saddle up to the saloon for a great home-cooked meal or a cold beer. The Witte Museum is another popular museum, filled with natural history and science exhibits including dinosaur bones, fossils, cave drawings, wildlife dioramas, and even some life animals.
The McNay Art Museum is home to a beautiful collection of 18th and 19th century European and American artworks, and also features several special exhibits throughout the year. The San Antonio Museum of Art is filled with beautiful collections from across the world, including extensive collections from Latin America, Asia, and Europe.
With interactive and hands-on activities and exhibits designed to give kids of all ages a learning experience, your whole family will love spending time at the San Antonio Children's Museum. Art classes, lectures, workshops, and more for all ages can be found at the Southwest School of Art and Craft. This art school also has a small museum, a gallery shop, and a cafe. Adults and kids both can benefit from a visit to the Texas Highway Patrol Museum, which is designed to increase safety awareness as well as to pay tribute to patrolmen who have died in the line of duty. Don't miss your chance to explore San Antonio's colorful past and vibrant culture with a visit to the many museums and galleries in the area.
