• 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.

Tours & Field Trips

Enjoy private docent-led tours tailored for both adults and children at the Briscoe Museum. Immerse yourself in a personalized exploration of our diverse collections, offering an engaging experience for all ages.

Schedule your docent-led tour today! 

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Student Tours & Field Trips

The history, culture, and lived experiences of the people of the American West provide an opportunity for students to learn these stories through interactive tours. At the Briscoe, students will explore art and artifacts, and draw connections between works of art, personal experiences, and TEKS curricular standards.

Student tours are FREE! Bus reimbursements are available for qualifying schools; for more information, please inquire about the Briscoe Bus Fund when scheduling your tour.

Download our student tour brochure to browse topics and FAQs

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Adult Tours

The history, culture, and lived experiences of the people of Texas provide an opportunity for you to learn the stories of the West through conversational and interactive tours. From tours that highlight modern and contemporary Western art to exquisitely crafted artifacts and the architecture of the Museum, you can enjoy an in-depth look at works that illuminate the Western experience.

  • Adult tours—for groups of 10 or more—highlight modern and contemporary Western art, exquisitely crafted artifacts, the architecture of the Museum, and the legacy of Dolph Briscoe, Jr.
  • Docent-led adult tours are $10 a person regardless of membership or other discounts. This price includes Museum admission. Tours must be scheduled at least three weeks in advance.

To schedule a tour please email education@briscoemuseum.org or call Robin Davis at 210.507.4862

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Homeschool Groups

The Briscoe Museum welcomes homeschool groups. Please note that our docent-led student tours are facilitated at a ratio of 1 docent to 10 students along with 1-2 chaperone(s). In some circumstances, it may be more appropriate for home-school groups to opt for a self-guided experience.

To schedule a tour please email education@briscoemuseum.org or call Robin Davis at 210.507.4862

Discover More as a Member

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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