San Antonio Museum or Art

Suggested Tours

Subcategories

  • Wednesday Workshops

    Wednesday Workshops are two-hour educational experiences consisting of a specialized guided tour of the galleries followed by a hands-on project that is related to the culture and theme.

    • Wednesday Workshops are 2 hours long.
    • Two week’s advance reservation is required.
    • Wednesday Workshops are offered throughout the school year on Wednesdays from 9:45 -11:45 AM.
    • SAMA can accommodate 15-30 students per time slot. Special accommodations will be made for larger groups.
    • SAMA requires at least 1 chaperone per 10 students. Chaperone must be 18 years or older.
    • Funding is available to cover the admission fees of $3 per student/chaperone upon request.
    • Space may be reserved for students to eat their bag lunches.
    • 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.
  • Self-Guided Tours
  • School Group Visits and Tours

    Make SAMA your classroom with a school tour led by one of our knowledgeable docents. Select a theme below to learn more and register for your tour online.

    • Guided tours are 50 minutes long.
    • Two week's advance reservation is required.
    • SAMA can accommodate 30-60 students per time slot. Special accommodations will be made for larger groups.
    • At least 1 chaperone is required per 10 students. Chaperone must be 18 years or older.
    • Students, teachers, and chaperones will be admitted to the museum for free.
    • Space may be reserved for students to eat their bag lunches.
    • 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.

     

  • Early Childhood Tours for Ages 3-6

    Make SAMA your classroom with a school tour led by one of our knowledgeable docents. Inspired by ArteKids, a series of bilingual children's books, the Museum's Early Childhood tours are designed for children ages 3-6. Select a theme below to learn more and register for your tour online.

    Early Childhood tours are offered Tuesday-Friday at 9:30, 10:30, 11:30 and 12:30.  For more information, please contact Jessica Nelson, Tour Scheduler at (210) 978-8138

    • Early Childhood tours are 30-40 minutes long.
    • Two week's advance reservation is required.
    • SAMA can accommodate 60 students per time slot. Special accommodations will be made for larger groups.
    • At least 1 chaperone is required per 5 students. Chaperone must be 18 years or older.
    • Students, teachers, and chaperones will be admitted to the museum for free.
    • Space may be reserved for students to eat their bag lunches.
    • 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.
  • College Group Visits and 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.
  • Adult Group Visits and Tours

    Groups can explore SAMA's exhibitions and collections through a guided tour led by one of our knowledgeable docents. 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 $6 per Adult and $5 per Senior (65+).
    • 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.