The dinosaur theme holds the fascination of children no matter their age.
Here are our favorite dino-related places in San Antonio where the entire family can spend a fun day of learning and be awe-struck by the history of these fascinating creatures that disappeared millions of years ago but who somehow continue to stay ever-present—and constantly astonish us.
As a bonus, we’ve also listed some cool spots for history buffs and those interested in looking back through time. Check out the list below:
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3801 Broadway St, San Antonio, TX 78209, USA
Witte Museum
The Witte Museum offers many unique and interesting permanent and special exhibits, one of them is the Naylor Family Dinosaur Gallery in which you and the kids will get to explore the animals that lived here more than 110 million years ago! This is the chance to discover skeletons, footprints, and an amazing Dinosaur Lab where you can excavate dinosaur bones! This is San Antonio’s premiere museum of South Texas history, culture, and natural science, so there’s a lot to see and learn at The Witte!2
267 Old San Antonio Road, Bandera, TX, USA
Bandera Natural History Museum
The Bandera Natural History Museum features 18 life-size dinosaurs and four play stations on 8-acre grounds that are a hit among kids of all ages! If you liked the movie ‘’Night at The Museum’’, you would recognize the life-size triceratops dinosaur skeleton reproduction used in the movie.More Places to Learn about History and The Forever-Interesting Past:
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300 Alamo Plaza, San Antonio, TX 78205, USA
The Alamo
The Alamo, originally founded in 1718 as Mission San Antonio de Valero, stands as a testament to over 300 years of history.2
26495 Natural Bridge Caverns Rd, San Antonio, TX 78266, USA
Natural Bridge Caverns
Discover a world of adventure at this premier natural attraction where massive formations showcase the artistry of nature, sculpted by water and time.3
2914 N Shoreline Blvd, Corpus Christi, TX 78402, USA