My fiancé surprised me with a date night at Hopscotch this weekend and it was the perfect start to…read moreour San Antonio weekend. We arrived at our designated ticket time and walked in through the gift shop. There a staff member showed us to the ticket check in desk. After checking in we stopped at the bar for a little drink to accommodate our interactive gallery. We went with the seasonal adult capri sun and the year round capri sun. The bartender was very friendly and made delicious drinks. Upon arrival I was a little nervous about the experience as some have noted that there aren't many rooms to explore and that it didn't take long for them to go through the gallery. After we finished we can say with confidence that it's worth it. We spend about 55min- 1 hour within the gallery. The staff was friendly, the rooms were fun and interactive, and overall we were really pleased with the atmosphere.

This was a really cool interactive exhibit. It was all fun and games til we got to the Secret room…read more A word of caution to empaths : that room is HEAVY. I pick up the phone and tears started welling in my eyes. The other rooms were very fun though! One of my favorites was the happiness room and the VRdancing room. Definitely worth the visit if visiting the area. Really would have liked to pick up some swag but I can't justify $180 on a hoodie. We ended up getting beanie was $30+ (still too expensive imo) and a magnet well priced at $8. Don't leave your wallet in the car if you plan to have a drink. They WILL card you. PS - They validate the first two hours if you park in the garage next door. Parking will come out to $5 but if you park in the public surface lot it's $15 for 2 hrs.

A great little museum to explore when you have time to kill in San Antonio. We visited their…read morefeatured exhibit and was please with the displays.

They have dinosaurs!…read more It's been YEARS since I've been to the Witte, but my fiancé bought tickets for the special Pterosaur exhibit for our anniversary since he knows I'm a dinosaur freak. This was his first visit to the Witte, and while we both had some fun we were admittedly a little disappointed. Considering the giant dinosaur fossils in the main hall just inside the front doors, we expected there to be a larger collection or wider variety of natural history exhibits. However, the majority of the museum was Texas history and wildlife: taxidermy animals to the left and hill country artifacts to the right on your way to the special rotational exhibit space. It was like walking through every other Texas history museum, though these collections felt more sparse. Even the Pterosaur exhibit was a little lacking, the special gift shop and interactive video game taking up more of the space than the actual pterosaurs themselves. All in all it's not a bad museum, I'm just not all that jazzed about Texas history and it wasn't what we were expecting. For a museum it was admittedly pretty small and both the regular and special exhibit ticket prices seemed too high for what we experienced. I'd say give this place a try so you can see for yourself whether or not it's worth it for you. Museums are never a waste of money and you always leave having learned something new.

Wow never expected such a world class museum here So much to…read moresee and the lay out is great Spacious and def classy Glass elevators and the glass walkway between the two towers are impressive Love the exhibits from Egypt to China. The bookstore is fun too! They provide stools to sit and saw some artists sketching the Egyptian statues Too much to see. Will def return Also will try the Italian restaurant on campus along the river Romantic and scenic too

What a great experience visiting this art museum again! The last time I was here was in 2016 on a…read moreschool field trip, but now that I live in the area, I've been taking advantage of the free Tuesday events at local museums. This was our second museum visit of the summer while my sister is staying with me. I feel like they've added so many new exhibits since my last visit, or maybe I just rushed through everything back then. This time, I really took my time reading about the artwork and exhibits, and it made the experience so much more fascinating. Each floor had its own unique collections and displays to explore. My favorite part was the Chinese vases exhibit. I don't remember seeing it before, and it was incredibly interesting. It was something completely new to me and definitely stood out during the visit. It was a little warm inside, but nothing that took away from the overall experience. The staff was very friendly and welcoming, and we had a wonderful time. I definitely plan on bringing my other sisters here in the future. Highly recommend checking it out, especially on the free admission days!

A bit underwhelming…read more When I visited Grotto, I was a little disappointed. The Grotto is a small section of the Riverwalk that is designed as a man-made rock grotto. You can walk under the cave to view a waterfall and fountain. I am not sure if it was construction or a poorly built safety rail, but the pathway surrounding the installation was lined with cheap-looking PVC pipes and buckets filled with concrete. It really took away from the art installation. The photos really make the Grotto seem larger and more robust than it actually is. Once you walk under it, the main attraction (the face and fountain) is actually quite small. I would only really visit if you're in the Pearl-Midtown area, otherwise I would not recommend going out of your way to see it.

What: landmark/art. Very cool to walk along and have this random, eclectic art to enjoy and…read moreappreciate. Location: 5 minute walk from The Pearl Brewery.

This place was awesome and so much larger than it looks from the outside. Inside, there were…read morevarious galleries and a garden with a pond in the center filled with koi and turtles. Outside, there are some water features and an outside gallery of sculptures. It has various paintings, statues, and other pieces, including some of Picasso's sculptures, Rodin, and even a Degas downstairs. The cheese doodle pieces in the contemporary section were one of my favorite pieces. It's air-conditioned, takes around 2 hours if you're thoughtfully looking, and has a decent amount of parking. Bonus points if you're on a certain day as a Bank of America cardholder for free entry.

Absolutely beautiful museum! Perfect for a day out and not overwhelming one bit. I happened to luck…read moreout and observe this museum on one of their free entrance days- the first Sunday of the month. Best to arrive around opening time to get parking up close. A sculpture garden surrounds the museum so there's plenty of areas to stroll and take photos. This museum resides in a gorgeous 1920s Spanish colonial revival residence built by Marion McNay. The building itself is art with its wood detailing, arches, and intricate tile ceilings and floors. The actual art collection consisted of over 20,000 items, but only some are displayed and occasionally on rotation. The collection embodied European and American art of the nineteenth century, twentieth, and twenty first centuries. Sooo much to see- paintings, special exhibits, vase collection, Angelica Raquel Mystic Threads, sculptures, and a lovely garden/pond/fountain containing koi. The museum has a gift shop, restrooms, and a special collection of art displayed by many artistic school children. My new found artist I discovered here was Carl Rice Embery. A pure Texan, his art was amazing ! Initially I thought the pieces were photographs, but up close they are actual paintings. That's how realistic they are. Simple Texan scenery. We had a great time and would definitely come back!

This museum is the most interactive and creative exhibit of technology, communication and flight…read moresimulating stations in Texas or of its type I've been to. You will find many examples that are one of a kind and from the most extensive collection I can imagine. This museum is constantly updated and growing.

We were disappointed. Only the flight sim had a guide to tell you how to use it. Every other…read moreexhibit was a QR code on a kiosk and you just read about it or struggled to figure it out using the kiosk. A few computers had games but that's as interactive as it got. Everything is blocked off by ropes so interactive is extremely minimal. Glad it was free

I would say the pricing is steep for the experience. There are definitely some cute photo ops…read more However, it wasn't as interactive as I hoped. The diner was very cool but the juke box wasn't working. The candy room could use a bit more whimsy. I appreciate the vision but it could use some more pizazz. More embellishments, more interactive moments. Just needs more for the price.

We didn't have any expectations of this place when we came in and with the $40 for two people I was…read moreon the fence. However, it was just so silly and fun I couldn't help but enjoy it. All of the rooms are very immersive and great to just be a kid again. Worth every penny!

This was my first, but definitely not my last, visit to the Briscoe Museum. I'm always open to any…read moreopportunity to learn about different cultures and their history. Being able to see the portraits of Selena was an amazing experience and made my visit even more special.

This museum is right off the Riverwalk (if you go the right way). If you are driving, park in the…read morepublic lots nearby, as they will be cheaper than the parking garage directly across the street from the museum. There is a public parking lot down from the museum on the corner of West Market Street and South Alamo Street. One may think, why go to a Western museum, but it's more than just Western information. This museum tells the story of how Texas became Texas. The various tidbits of information were just great, like who knew that in New Spain, Franciscan friars were the first missionaries playing a huge role in evangelizing. If you're even a little curious about how Catholicism plays a role in history, this museum answers those questions and offers insight. They also have an area for Selena. I thought there would be more info about her in that area, but I definitely loved seeing photos from the photographer's own collection. The museum is definitely worth checking out! They also have information for free field trips and various community days with additional activities. The staff to include the security is very knowledgeable about the museum as well.

Had a blast here. Bigger and more extensive than it appears at first. The sideshow section is…read moregreat. Lots of animal taxidermy and history.

We got there around 2:45 pm but they were getting ready to close the counter service for lunch at 3…read morepm. They weren't happy at all about my placing an order at that time. I wish they'd just say we're closed rather than take the order begrudgingly. Eating there gets you $2 off the museum. The museum was interesting if you're into taxidermy. I thought a little expensive for whet you got but if you've been to San Antonio many times like us it's something different. Pulled pork plate was pretty good. The sauce wasn't heavy but if you don't like it smothered ask for it on the side because it's all over the meat otherwise.

I finally got back to the Doseum. It's been years since I've been here. FYI: Admission was $18 for…read moreme and my child (total $36). The price can be expensive for parents with multiple children. Even on family day (free admission), tickets are taken within seconds. Anyway, we visited on Saturday and even though it was crowded, we managed to experience and view lots of exhibits. This is truly a children's museum where children can interact and touch some exhibits. Parking is free and plentiful. The cafe food is OK and moves quickly.

This is a pretty cool place! My daughter loved it and I loved that Bakery Lorraine is on-site…read more I'd give it one more star, except things were missing- like no stuffed animals in the vet, things were broken, and the outside area we had to avoid because the mosquitoes were insane!!