San Antonio Museum of Art

• A Walk through Ancient Egypt, Greece, and Rome tours are 50 minutes long.
• Funding is available to cover the admission fees of $2 per student/chaperone upon request..
• Two weeks advance reservation is required for A Walk through Ancient Egypt, Greece, and Rome tours.
• SAMA requires at least 1 chaperone per 10 students. Chaperone must be 18 years or older.
• SAMA can accommodate 30-60 students per time slot. Special accommodations will be made for larger groups. 
• Ask about our bilingual tour guides.

This art and history tour introduces students to American landscapes, portraits, sculptures, furniture and everyday objects from the American Colonial period to the present.  Meets many Social Studies and Fine Art 3-12 TEKS.  Ideal for 5th, 8th and 11th grade Social Studies curriculums.

• America the Beautiful tours are 50 minutes long.
• Funding is available to cover the admission fees of $2 per student/chaperone upon request.
• Two weeks advance reservation is required for America the Beautiful tours.
• SAMA requires at least 1 chaperone per 10 students. Chaperone must be 18 years or older.
• SAMA can accommodate 30-60 students per time slot. Special accommodations will be made for larger groups. 
• Ask about our bilingual tour guides.

Discover 6,000 years of culture, world history and art by exploring the Museum’s diverse collections.  From the Americas to Asia, from Oceania to Europe, explore the world without leaving San Antonio!  Meets many Social Studies and Fine Art K-12 TEKS.  Ideal for all ages/grade levels.

• Around the World in 50 Minutes tours are 50 minutes long.
• Funding is available to cover the admission fees of $2 per student/chaperone upon request.
• Two weeks advance reservation is required for Around the World in 50 Minutes tours.
• SAMA requires at least 1 chaperone per 10 students. Chaperone must be 18 years or older.
• SAMA can accommodate 30-60 students per time slot. Special accommodations will be made for larger groups. 
• Ask about our bilingual tour guides.

What do drums, Day-Glo paint, steel, chalk and television have in common?  Find out as you investigate how contemporary artists are using new materials and methods to create art.  Meets many Math, Science and Fine Art 3-12 TEKS.  Ideal for Math, Physical Science and Art 3-12 curriculums.

Art and science go hand-in-hand.  Explore how scientific concepts are expressed in art and how artists utilize materials and technology to create their works.  Chemistry, geometry, mathematics, physics and optics converge in art to create this exciting tour.  Meets many Math, Science and Fine Arts K-12 TEKS.  Ideal for Math, Physical Science and Fine Art K-12 curriculums.

• Science and Art Converge tours are 50 minutes long.
• Funding is available to cover the admission fees of $2 per student/chaperone upon request.
• Two weeks advance reservation is required for Science and Art Converge tours.
• SAMA requires at least 1 chaperone per 10 students. Chaperone must be 18 years or older.
• SAMA can accommodate 30-60 students per time slot. Special accommodations will be made for larger groups. 
• Ask about our bilingual tour guides.

Focus your tour on one of SAMA’s special exhibitions.

• Exhibition Tours are 50 minutes long.
• Funding is available to cover the admission fees of $2 per student/chaperone upon request.
• Two weeks advance reservation is required for Exhibition Tours.
• SAMA requires at least 1 chaperone per 10 students. Chaperone must be 18 years or older.
• SAMA can accommodate 30-60 students per time slot. Special accommodations will be made for larger groups. 
• Ask about our bilingual tour guides.

Focus your tour on a special topic.

• Tours are 50 minutes long.
• Funding is available to cover the admission fees of $2 per student/chaperone upon request.
• Two weeks advance reservation is required for Exhibition Tours.
• SAMA requires at least 1 chaperone per 10 students. Chaperone must be 18 years or older.
• SAMA can accommodate 30-60 students per time slot. Special accommodations will be made for larger groups. 
• Ask about our bilingual tour guides.

How is a work of art created? This tour introduces younger students to the fundamental elements of art including line, color and shape.  Older students can discover the techniques and tricks that artists use to achieve motion, perspective, illumination and texture.  Meets many Math, Science and Fine Art K-12 TEKS.  Ideal for Math, Physical Science and Art K-12 curriculums.

Historic trade routes brought together a remarkable mix of art objects now found in SAMA’s collection. Blue and white porcelains, Islamic tiles, Talavera ceramics, coffee, tea and chocolate vessels can all be featured in this tour focusing on global commerce. Meets many Social Studies, Economics, Math and Fine Art 3-12 TEKS. Ideal for World Studies and Economics curriculums.

• Travel the Trade Routes tours are 50 minutes long.
• Funding is available to cover the admission fees of $2 per student/chaperone upon request.
• Two weeks advance reservation is required for Travel the Trade Routes tours.
• SAMA requires at least 1 chaperone per 10 students. Chaperone must be 18 years or older.
• SAMA can accommodate 30-60 students per time slot. Special accommodations will be made for larger groups. 
• Ask about our bilingual tour guides.

During a self-guided visit, groups are welcome to explore SAMA permanent collections and special exhibitions.

• Funding is available to cover the admission fees of $2 per student/chaperone upon request.
• Two weeks advance reservation is required for Self-Guided School Visits.
• SAMA requires at least 1 chaperone per 10 students. Chaperone must be 18 years or older.

Students will travel East from India to China, and cross the sea to Japan in this Asian-themed workshop. Participants will see various cultural artifacts along the way including a Tibetan sand mandala, a Japanese carriage (palanquin) and two reconstructed rooms from Imperial China. This adventure concludes with a related art project. Meets many Social Studies, Fine Art and Asian Linguistic and Cultural 3-12 TEKS.

• Asian Cultures workshops are 2 hours long.
• Funding is available to cover the admission fees of $3 per student and $3 per chaperone upon request. 
• Two weeks advance reservation is required for Asian Cultures workshops.
• SAMA can accommodate a minimum of 15 and a maximum of 30 students per workshop.   
• SAMA requires at least 1 chaperone per 10 students. Chaperone must be 18 years or older.

In this workshop students will develop a broader understanding of various artistic expressions from the Contemporary period, including the language of art and the discovery of new materials used by artists. This art appreciation experience will conclude with a hands-on art project.  Meets many Social Studies and Fine Art 3-12 TEKS.

• Wednesday Workshops are offered during the school year only (September-May):
• Wednesdays from 9:45 to 11:45 am.
• We generally accommodate 15 to 30 students per workshop; no more than 4 workshops per school.
• Approximate workshop length: 2 hours
• Admission fees are $3 per student and $3 per chaperone.  You may request funding for admission and transportation fees, which have been generously granted by Valero for K-12 public school groups and K-12 school groups with 501c3 status.
• Two weeks advance reservation is required for Wednesday Workshops.
• One chaperone is required per 10 students; chaperones must be 18 years or older.

This workshop will reveal the lifestyles and beliefs of Ancient Egypt.  Students will explore the Museum’s collection of art and artifacts, including mummy cases, hieroglyphs, statues and pottery.  The workshop concludes with a hands-on art project.  Meets many Social Studies and Fine Art K-12 TEKS.  Ideal for all ages/grade levels.

This workshop follows a timeline of cultural and artistic changes as students discover the implications of Columbus’ 1492 voyage.  Students will explore the Pre-Columbian, Spanish Colonial, Folk Art and Contemporary art galleries in our Latin American Wing and conclude the trip with a related art project.  Meets many Social Studies, Fine Art and Spanish Cultural and Linguistic 3-12 TEKS.  Ideal for World Studies, 4^th and 7^th grade Texas History and Spanish classes.

Learn about the early formation of the United States of America through its paintings and sculptures.  Historical discussions will include British colonization, the founding of our country, Westward Expansion and lifestyles from the 17^th through 19^th centuries.  This adventure concludes with a period-appropriate art project.  Meets many Social Studies and Fine Art K-12 TEKS.  Ideal for 1^st, 5^th, 8^th and 11^th grade Social Studies curriculums.

During their visit students will learn about daily life in ancient Greece and Rome.  By examining objects such as painted vases, marble statues, and mosaics, students will gain insight into the social customs, mythological traditions, lifestyles, and artistic achievements of these civilizations.  Meets many Social Studies and Fine Art 3-12 TEKS.  Ideal for many Social Studies and Literature curriculums.