The Buckhorn Saloon & Museum and Texas Ranger Museum Admission
The Buckhorn Saloon Museum and Texas Ranger Museum
4.1
Paul_G
9 days ago
A very interesting museum with many stuffed animals and curiosity pieces to view. The adjoining Texas Ranger was a tribute to these law enforcement officers. I would recommend a visit to any people who are interested in this field.
Delve into a truly unusual museum experience at the Buckhorn Saloon & Museum and Texas Ranger Museum. Located only two blocks from the Alamo, the Buckhorn exhibits an astounding collection of taxidermy animals, western-flavored Americana, impressive antler racks, and much more. In the same building, the Texas Ranger Museum features historic artifacts from the famed Texas law enforcement division and Ranger Town, a replica of San Antonio in the 1900s. You can even bring a purchased drink from the saloon into the museum.
Duration1 hour - 2 hours
Points of Interest
Stop At: The Buckhorn Saloon and Texas Ranger Museum318 E Houston St, , San Antonio, TexasSince its founding in 1881, the Buckhorn Saloon has grown from a bar decorated with antler racks into an impressive collection of taxidermy with more than 520 animal species represented, in addition to other spectacular exhibits. Make your way to the site and browse the fascinating collections in the Hall of Horns, Hall of Feathers, and Hall of Fins. Among the treasures to behold: a Texas Longhorn with horns that measure more than 8 feet (2.5 meters) across; a record-breaking 1,056-pound (479-kilo) marlin that was caught in Peru; oddities such as an 8-legged lamb and a 2-headed calf; and other impressive horns that include a 78-point buck and a moose with a 5-foot, 7-inch (1.7-meter) rack. Prized specimens include rare and extinct creatures such as an Irish elk and a pair of passenger pigeons. In the old days, the saloon's owners traded with cowboys, exchanging beer or whiskey for antlers and rattlesnake rattles. They then created chairs from the antlers, such as a 62-horn chair for Teddy Roosevelt, and art pieces from the rattles. See these pieces, then step into the past in the Hall of Texas History Wax Museum section. Dioramas that depict early Texas were originally featured at San Antonio’s Hemisphere World's Fair in 1968. The Texas Ranger Museum is a more recent addition to the Buckhorn’s collection. It includes artifacts from two centuries of Texas law enforcement, including historic revolvers, sawed-off shotguns, photographs, badges and more. Ranger Town recreates San Antonio life in the early 1900s. While visiting this fascinating attraction, you can stop into the saloon and cafe for lunch or a locally-brewed beer (each at own expense); you're welcome to bring your drink into the museum.Duration: Not AvailableAdditional Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- On-site cafe daily from 11am to 3pm for lunch.
- Minimum drinking age is 21 years
- All Fees and Taxes
- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
- Food and drinks
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Delve into a truly unusual museum experience at the Buckhorn Saloon & Museum and Texas Ranger Museum. Located only two blocks from the Alamo, the Buckhorn exhibits an astounding collection of taxidermy animals, western-flavored Americana, impressive antler racks, and much more. In the same building, the Texas Ranger Museum features historic artifacts from the famed Texas law enforcement division and Ranger Town, a replica of San Antonio in the 1900s. You can even bring a purchased drink from the saloon into the museum.
Duration1 hour - 2 hours
Points of Interest
Stop At: The Buckhorn Saloon and Texas Ranger Museum318 E Houston St, , San Antonio, TexasSince its founding in 1881, the Buckhorn Saloon has grown from a bar decorated with antler racks into an impressive collection of taxidermy with more than 520 animal species represented, in addition to other spectacular exhibits. Make your way to the site and browse the fascinating collections in the Hall of Horns, Hall of Feathers, and Hall of Fins. Among the treasures to behold: a Texas Longhorn with horns that measure more than 8 feet (2.5 meters) across; a record-breaking 1,056-pound (479-kilo) marlin that was caught in Peru; oddities such as an 8-legged lamb and a 2-headed calf; and other impressive horns that include a 78-point buck and a moose with a 5-foot, 7-inch (1.7-meter) rack. Prized specimens include rare and extinct creatures such as an Irish elk and a pair of passenger pigeons. In the old days, the saloon's owners traded with cowboys, exchanging beer or whiskey for antlers and rattlesnake rattles. They then created chairs from the antlers, such as a 62-horn chair for Teddy Roosevelt, and art pieces from the rattles. See these pieces, then step into the past in the Hall of Texas History Wax Museum section. Dioramas that depict early Texas were originally featured at San Antonio’s Hemisphere World's Fair in 1968. The Texas Ranger Museum is a more recent addition to the Buckhorn’s collection. It includes artifacts from two centuries of Texas law enforcement, including historic revolvers, sawed-off shotguns, photographs, badges and more. Ranger Town recreates San Antonio life in the early 1900s. While visiting this fascinating attraction, you can stop into the saloon and cafe for lunch or a locally-brewed beer (each at own expense); you're welcome to bring your drink into the museum.Duration: Not AvailableAdditional Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- On-site cafe daily from 11am to 3pm for lunch.
- Minimum drinking age is 21 years
- All Fees and Taxes
- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
- Food and drinks
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
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709ChrisC
Fun place off the regular touristy Riverwalk. Lots of stuff packed into this little area. Would have liked to spend a little more time in here but our time was a bit limited. Lots of fun!
709ChrisC
Educational. Had to walk a bit to get there but what a fun place. I would go again. Just the antler collections were worth it for me. Don't miss this one. Lots to see here.
Wandering_Freee
We stopped here and shopped the gift shop which was really nice. We also did the museum. The museum is cool worth checking out. There is a full bar if some people in your group don't want to do the museum. There is a arcade there too.
Paul_G
A very interesting museum with many stuffed animals and curiosity pieces to view. The adjoining Texas Ranger was a tribute to these law enforcement officers. I would recommend a visit to any people who are interested in this field.
TravelinTaz
The entire museum was definitely interesting and informative. Sam, the gentleman who greets you at the door, was very unique and in character. The admission for 2 museums is actually pretty decent, plus they have a first responder and a military discount. It took us about 3 hours to complete both museums and eat lunch at the saloon. It was a little busy, but not to bad for 10 in the morning.