The San Antonio Museum of Art inhabits the former Lone Star Brewery along the San Antonio River in downtown. | Photo by the San Antonio Museum of Art
Museums are the cultural hubs of San Antonio. Whether you’re looking to learn something new about the 210 or plotting a way to spend your Saturday afternoon, here are 17 museums to visit in our city.
Culture
Witte Museum, 3801 Broadway | $0-$17
Though the museum primarily engages K-12 students, all are welcome to explore the 320,000 objects and specimens on the 10-acre campus. Pro tip: Bexar County residents get free admission every Tuesday from 3 to 6 p.m.
Music
TextPop San Antonio, 1017 E. Mulberry Ave. | Free
This museum was created in 2012 by Margaret Moser to preserve and document San Antonio and South Texas music, art, and pop culture from the 1950s through the 1980s.
Arts
Centro de Artes, 101 S. Santa Rosa Ave. | Free
The multi-level exhibit space tells the story of the Latino experience in the US with a focus on South Texas.
Midsummer Adoption Event | 5-7 p.m. | Principle Volvo Cars San Antonio | Cost of purchase | Fees are waived for all adoptable pets, plus you can enjoy Swedish desserts, Fika Coffee Bar, and exclusive car + service discounts.
“A Taste of Italy” | 5:30-8:30 p.m. | Little Italy Restaurant | $98 | The four-course meal is complemented by Italian wine selections, allowing you to experience the charm of Italy in the heart of San Antonio.
Friday, June 20
Juneteenth Jazz Band Performance | 11 a.m.-1 p.m. | Central Library | Free | Celebrate Juneteenth with this jazz performance featuring local musicians.
Saturday, June 21
Free Entry Day | 7 a.m.-1 p.m. | Mitchell Lake Audubon Center | Free | Get outside in celebration of Pollinator Week + take home educational material to learn which plants will attract pollinators to your space.
Digable Planets | 8 p.m. | Charline McCombs Empire Theatre | $43+ | If you’re a fan of this Brooklyn hip hop trio, we know you’re “Jettin’” straight to the concert.
Sunday, June 22
“The Good Boy” | 7-9 p.m. | Brick at Blue Star | Free | Watch this special film screening of work written and directed by Esmeralda Hernandez — plus, a Q+A with some of the cast.
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Following last week’s historic floods, San Antonio and Bexar County officials issued a disaster declaration for at least the next seven days. The declaration seeks help from the state to assist with cleanup, infrastructure repairs, and recovery efforts. (KENS5)
Opening
Candy Cloud is expanding to San Antonio with a location opening at 11619 Bandera Rd. on Thursday, June 26. Stop in for specialty canned beverages ranging from boba and tea to coffee, shakes, and lemonade. A core menu will feature fan favorites and a rotating monthly collection. (San Antonio Express-News)
Biz
Encino Heights, a 21,000-sqft shopping center developing on the Far North Side, secured its first tenant. Local player Stout’s Pizza Co. will open its third location in a 1,758-sqft space. The retail project is slated to break ground across from Stone Ridge Market in the second quarter of 2025. (San Antonio Business Journal)
Community
The city will designate the Pride Cultural Heritage District this Friday, June 20. The celebration will take place from 6 to 9 p.m. at the intersection of North Main Avenue and Evergreen Street, where the rainbow crosswalk was first painted in 2018. (San Antonio Report)
Watch
We’ve got our eyes on a couple of new additions at The DoSeum. Big Climb has new green turf to soften slide landings + you can putt your mind to work navigating the Little Town Mini Golf Course. There are eight puzzles featuring sand traps, ponds, and obstacles.
Family
More information surfaced about SeaWorld San Antonio’s forthcoming $8 million roller coaster. A state filing outlines that a “new construction” structure will occupy 4,000 sqft and include a coaster between the Steel Eel and Wavebreaker rides. Park goers should see it complete by June 2026. (MySA)
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Plan Ahead
Your weekend plans? Consider them made. Celebrate Make Music Day with a day of free performances at the San Antonio Botanical Garden on Saturday, June 21. Wander 39 acres of vibrant plant life while soaking in sounds from brass bands, indie artists + more. Pre-registration is required, so secure your spot soon.*
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