The Buckhorn
San Antonio, TX 78205-1816
Phone: (210) 247-4000
- Hours:
- Daily10am-6pm
Editorial Review for The Buckhorn – by Kimberly G. Tebrugge
Museum's History
In 1881, Albert Friedrich opened a saloon in town and offered this trade to patrons: a beer or a shot of whiskey for a pair of horns or antlers. That's how the museum got started. The saloon prospered and grew in fame, attracting regulars like Teddy Roosevelt and his Rough Riders.
What You'll See Today
The museum grew over the years, beginning with a Wild West theme and expanding to include game from around the world. The collection of horns and antlers (including a world-record 78-point buck) is the country's largest. Gun buffs will enjoy the antique arsenal and sharpshooter feature. Upstairs, visitors travel through an African safari, on to Asia, then Alaska. A taxidermist's dream, the museum also boasts an ocean's worth of sea life, with more than 200 fish. Many animals are on the floor, uncased, where you can look them in the eye.
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Insider Tips
Meeting PlaceRent the entire saloon to seat up to 1,800 of your closest friends.
Get the Head PhonesAsk for the audio tour to learn the most about museum features.
ParkingParking lots in the area: Riverbend Garage at 240 E. Houston Street and MidCity Garage at 210 N. Presa Street.
User Reviews for The Buckhorn
08/18/2002 Posted by ustravler
I recently visited San Antonio. This is a great place to take your family, it has it all. A wonderful museum and a great cafe! The museum is packed full of interesting Texas History and then we ate at the cafe and the food was wonderful. (I admit I was surprised.) THe waitess was on top of it the whole time. If you go to San ANtonio make time to visit the Buckhorn! You will enjoy it!
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