The Buckhorn Saloon & Museum and Texas Ranger Museum Admission
Overview
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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.
Additional Info
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
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
The Buckhorn Saloon and Texas Ranger Museum
Since 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.
What‘s Included
All Fees and Taxes
Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
Food and drinks
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Meeting points
The Buckhorn Saloon and Texas Ranger Museum
318 E Houston St, San Antonio United States
End points
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
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The Buckhorn Saloon & Museum and Texas Ranger Museum Admission
Reviews
172 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
San Antonio sites...
Deborah H,,Jan 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We were pleasantly surprised. There is so much to see and learn about Texas history. We spent 2 hours wandering the 2 floors!
Brilliant place to visit
Sally Ann B,,Jan 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Apologies for the long overdue review Fabulous authentic place to visit A big Thank to the lady in the photographs who was one of the friendliest people on the planet and took my adult son and daughter on a guided tour round the museum which they absolutely loved. We also got to slide shots down the bar, not a drop was spilt and no shot glasses came to any harm 😁 Definitely worth a visit if your near by and we will back this September
Sorry we did the hop o hop off
LibbyBuche,,Jan 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
2.00Save your money! The food was no more than average and the museum was 0 out of 5 for us. The hop on hop off experience was worthless except for the Alamo stop and you can do that on your own.
A fun experience all around!
David J,,Nov 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was great! The food was good, the museum was really fun to walk through, and they even let you take a drink along with you.
Fun
709ChrisC,,Nov 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Fun 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!
Antlers
709ChrisC,,Nov 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Educational. 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.
Family Vacation
Wandering Freee,,Nov 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00We 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.
An interesting place to visit
Paul G,,Nov 10, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00A 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.
Worth the visit!
TravelinTaz,,Sep 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The 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.
Stop by the Buckhorn saloon and grab a beer. Check out the scenery. You’ll be glad you did.
AtlantaHorseLover,,Sep 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We just parked into the Buckhorn saloon to see the oldest saloon in the state of Texas. The walls were covered with hundreds of animals and they even had a Jackalope. Pop in have a beer and check out the scenery. It’s very cool.
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