San Antonio · Comal County, TX

Arts & Culture in San Antonio

Scout analyzed 148 San Antonio places and surfaced the ones that actually fit arts & culture.

Places analyzed

148

Matches

24

Typical spend

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Typical visit

1.8 hr

Scout-verified spots

McNay Art Museum

Terrell Heights

McNay Art Museum

American & European art (from Medieval to contemporary) in a 1929 mansion with a modern addition.

Arts
2 hr visit
Blue Star Arts Complex

King William

Blue Star Arts Complex

Wonder Chamber

San Antonio International Airport Vicinity

Wonder Chamber

ArtsShopping
2 hr visit
Witte Museum

Mahncke Park

Witte Museum

Touring & long-term exhibits about natural history, art & Texas heritage, plus a Science Treehouse.

FoodArtsShopping
45 min visit
Ripley's Believe It or Not!

Alamo Plaza

Ripley's Believe It or Not!

Museum with kitschy oddities on display, including shrunken human heads & rare animal skeletons.

Tobin Center for the Performing Arts

Auditorium Circle

Tobin Center for the Performing Arts

Live musicArts
2.3 hr visit
The Espee

St. Paul Square

The Espee

Live musicArts
2.3 hr visit
The DoSeum

Arts & Culture

The DoSeum

2-story museum promoting learning & discovery through interactive exhibits & creative programs.

Arts
2 hr visit
Ruby City

Arsenal

Ruby City

Arts
2 hr visit
The Rock Box

Dignowity Hill

The Rock Box

Vibrant music venue & speakeasy featuring 2 main bars, a patio & frequent concerts.

Live music
Majestic Theatre

Downtown

Majestic Theatre

This ornate Mediterranean-style landmark built in 1929 features touring concerts & Broadway shows.

Live musicArts
2.3 hr visit
Paper Tiger

St. Mary's Strip

Paper Tiger

Live music
San Antonio Museum of Art

Old Lone Star Brewery

San Antonio Museum of Art

Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Latin American & contemporary collections in the former Lone Star Brewery.

Arts
2 hr visit
UT San Antonio Institute of Texan Cultures

Downtown

UT San Antonio Institute of Texan Cultures

Cultural heritage museum with history & art exhibits, the Dome Theater, plus festivals & events.

Arts
2 hr visit
Stable Hall

Tobin Hill

Stable Hall

Live music
Gruene Hall

Gruene

Gruene Hall

Dance hall built in the 19th century hosting live country, Americana & blues musicians nightly.

Live music
San Antonio Missions National Historical Park

Stinson Airport Vicinity

San Antonio Missions National Historical Park

Guided tours offered at a 948-acre park with 4 1700s colonial missions, a visitor center & trails.

History
Natural Bridge Caverns

Arts & Culture

Natural Bridge Caverns

Popular spot with subterranean cavern tours & an elevated adventure course, plus a cafe & gift shop.

OutdoorsHistory
1.5 hr visit
LEGOLAND Discovery Center San Antonio

Downtown

LEGOLAND Discovery Center San Antonio

Inflatable Wonderland

Northeast Side

Inflatable Wonderland

OutdoorsSports
1.5 hr visit
Dominion Country Club

Dominion

Dominion Country Club

FoodOutdoorsSports
1.3 hr visit

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