San Antonio Museum or Art

College Group Visits and Tours

Review Our Visitor Policies.

Guided Tours

University and college faculty are encouraged to bring their classes to SAMA. These visits are tailored to the needs and interests of faculty and students and complement classroom learning. Select a theme below to learn more and register for your tour online.
  • Guided tours are offered throughout the year on Tuesdays-Sundays during normal Museum hours.
  • Guided tours are 1 hour long.
  • Two week's advance reservation is required.
  • SAMA offers guided tours to groups of 10 or more.
  • Admission fees are $5 per Student and Faculty member with valid student IDs. St. Mary's University, Trinity University and University of the Incarnate Word students, faculty and staff receive free admission to the Museum with their school IDs through their SAMA Corporate Memberships.
  • If you need to cancel your tour reservation, please notify the Tour Scheduler at (210) 978-8138. If you are running late on your tour day, please notify the museum’s front desk at (210) 978-8100
  • Ask about our bilingual tour guides.
Special Exhibition Tours »

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

American Art »

Consisting of portraits, landscapes, still life, religious subjects, and historical scenes, the museum’s American collection reflects the events and ideas that had an impact on the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries.

Asian Art »

One of the largest and most comprehensive collections of its kind in the United States, the museum’s Asian art collection features outstanding works of art from China, India, Japan, Korea, Nepal, Pakistan, Burma, and numerous other countries and covers nearly 6,000 years of Asian art history.

Contemporary Art »

The museum’s Contemporary collection features paintings, photography, and assemblage sculptures from local and international artists. The objects are grouped thematically, with sections devoted to traditional subjects as well as groupings devoted to identity and heritage and other social issues that defined the late twentieth century.  

Egyptian, Greek and Roman Art »

The museum’s collection of art from the Ancient Mediterranean World features Egyptian, Greek, Roman, and Etruscan objects.  

Latin American Art »

The museum’s Latin American art covers 4,000 years of historical objects from Mesoamerica, Central America, and South America. The collection features pieces from the Pre-Columbian and Spanish Colonial eras, and Modern/Contemporary pieces and those from the folk art tradition.  

Museum Highlights »

An insightful tour based on the works of art found in the San Antonio Museum of Art collections.  

Personalized Tour »

Focus your tour on a special topic.

Self-Guided Visits

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

  • Self-Guided Visits are offered throughout the year: Tuesdays-Sundays during normal museum hours.
  • We recommend that you plan your visit to be approximately 1 hour long.
  • One week's advance reservation is required.
  • SAMA offers self-guided visits to groups of 10 or more.
  • Admission fees are $5 per Student and Faculty member with valid student IDs. St. Mary's University, Trinity University and University of the Incarnate Word students, faculty and staff receive free admission to the Museum with their school IDs through their SAMA Corporate Memberships.
University and College Self-Guided Visits »