• Briscoe Western Art Muesum

    Explore the art and artifacts that bring the stories of the West to life.

  • Briscoe Learning Opportunities 

    Whether you’re planning a family trip, a date night or a field trip, The Briscoe has a wide range of educational activities for all age groups.

  • Become a Briscoe Member

    Support the museum’s mission to preserve and promote the shared heritage of the American West.

Children & Family

The Briscoe Museum empowers children and their families to explore and learn about the art of the American West through interactive exhibits, workshops, and fostering creativity.

Storytime Stampede

Storytime Stampede

Storytime Stampede​

Briscoe Museum’s monthly Storytime Stampede! For kids ages 18 months to 5 years, these 30-minute sessions feature acted-out stories, readings, movement, songs, and art, fostering art awareness, language, and social skills.

AUDIENCE

For ages 18 mo - 5 yrs
Families and caregivers of young children

TIME & DATE

10:30 - 11:00 AM
Every third Saturday of each month

ADMISSION

Half price general museum admission for accompaning adults.
FREE for children 12 & under and FREE for museum members.

Full STEAM Ahead!

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Full STEAM Ahead

Discover the American West through Briscoe “Full STEAM Ahead” series. All ages can engage in hands-on STEAM learning, connecting art and artifacts to topics like transportation, weather, animals, astronomy, and engineering, revitalizing the West’s essence. Programs explore various Western aspects, sparking engaging and inspiring learning.

TIME & DATE

1:00 - 3:00 PM
Every first Sunday of each month during Locals Day

ADMISSION

FREE for Bexar County residents, children 12 & under, and museum members! Included with general museum admission for non-locals and nonmembers.

Community Days

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Community Days

Themed around Briscoe’s pillars of Western Art, cowboys and ranching, Native Americans, vaqueros, and the wildlife of the West, the Briscoe Community Festival Days are created for families. Each festival includes art engaging crafts, storytelling, artist performances, and cultural opportunities for learning. These fun-filled FREE festival days touch a broad audience reaching an underserved demographic in our community.

Children & Family Events

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Art in the Sky

1:00 - 3:00 PM

Join us to explore the night sky by studying Kim Wiggins’s painting “Colonel Crockett’s Return to Cibolo Creek”. After a short study of the painting, families will have the opportunity to create a bedroom Planetarium.

Discover More as a Member

Stylized depiction of a statue featuring an individual riding a horse, placed on a pedestal with steps leading up to it. A building with railings and architectural details is visible in the background.

Hours

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday

Closed

Closed

10 AM – 8 PM

10 AM – 5 PM

10 AM – 5 PM

10 AM – 5 PM

10 AM – 5 PM

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Holiday Hours December 23: 10 AM – 5 PM December 24: Closed for Christmas Eve December 25: Closed for Christmas Day December 26 – 30: 10 AM – 5 PM December 31: Closed for New Year’s Eve January 1: Closed for New Year’s Day