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.
To schedule your student tour, contact our Education Department at 210.299.4499 or email education@briscoemuseum.org.
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.
To schedule a tour please call 210.299.4499 or email education@briscoemuseum.org.
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. Please contact education@briscoemuseum.org to discuss the options most appropriate for your students.
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Governor Dolph Briscoe and his wife Janey envisioned a Museum that would preserve the stories and traditions of the American West.
Open Thursday through Monday
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Closed to the public on Tuesdays and Wednesdays
Open all holidays except Easter Sunday, Battle of Flowers, Thanksgiving, and Christmas
$14 Adults (12+)
$12 Seniors (65+), Retired Military/Veterans, Students *with ID
$8 Military Dependents *with ID
FREE for Children 12 & under and Active Military *with ID
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FREE Recipients of SNAP, WIC, and MAP receive free admission through Museums for All, a cooperative which encourages families of all backgrounds to visit museums. Simply present an EBT card and a photo ID.
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