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Bandera Natural History and Art Museum

267 Old San Antonio Rd, Bandera, TX 78003 Tue–Sat 10 AM – 5 PM, Sun Noon – 5 PM, closed Mon (summer hours; after Aug 1 closed Mon–Tue)
Address
267 Old San Antonio Rd, Bandera, TX 78003
Hours
Tue–Sat 10 AM – 5 PM, Sun Noon – 5 PM, closed Mon (summer hours; after Aug 1 closed Mon–Tue)
Best For
Families and curious kids
Best time to visitYear-round — indoor galleries stay cool in summer AdmissionAdults $14, Seniors/Military $12, Students $10, Youth 4–12 $9, Under 3 free Getting thereAbout 1 mile south of downtown Bandera on Old San Antonio Rd

Why people come here

  • Constant 66-degree indoor galleries
  • Eight acres of outdoor trails
  • Smithsonian partnership exhibits
  • Free for Bandera County students through summer
  • Suitable for all ages

An eight-acre museum south of downtown Bandera with life-size dinosaur replicas on outdoor trails and six continents of wildlife dioramas inside.

Guided and self-guided visits cover indoor galleries and an outdoor DinoWalk trail. Inside, wildlife dioramas depict habitats from the African savannah to the Arctic tundra. The International Hall holds a two-thousand-pound carved jade tiger, Latin American masks, and colonial-era New Spain art. A triceratops skeleton from the Night at the Museum film franchise anchors the main hall.

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What You'll Experience

  • Life-size dinosaur models on wooded trails
  • Ice Age megafauna replicas
  • Six-continent wildlife dioramas
  • Colonial New Spain art collection
  • Two-thousand-pound carved jade tiger

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is there to see at the Bandera Natural History Museum?

Indoor galleries hold wildlife dioramas from six continents, a triceratops skeleton, colonial-era art, and a carved jade tiger. Outside, an eight-acre trail features life-size dinosaur and Ice Age animal models.

How long does a visit take?

Most visitors spend one to two hours — roughly thirty minutes on the outdoor DinoWalk and an hour in the indoor galleries. Private group tours can be arranged for longer visits.

Is the museum good for young children?

Yes. The outdoor dinosaur trail and indoor fossil displays are designed for all ages. Children three and under enter free, and Bandera County students visit free through July.

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