Field Trips at the Institute of Texan Cultures
The Institute of Texan Cultures is one of the top field trip destinations in Texas. The museum offers discount admission and guided tours to groups of ten (10) or more including, but not limited to public and private school groups, home school groups, scouts, after-school programs, day cares, youth groups and language clubs. The information on this page will tell you everything you need to know to plan your field trip today!
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Exhibit Floor Tours
55-minute guided tours of the Exhibit Floor can be scheduled Tuesday through Saturday at 10 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 1 p.m., or 2:30 p.m., and any time on Sunday between noon and 4 p.m. Learn more about the museum's exhibits.
Back 40 Tours
Tours of the Back 40 outdoor learning area can be scheduled Tuesday through Friday at 10 a.m. or 11:30 a.m. Back 40 tours are suitable for guests ages 8 and older. Learn more about the Back 40.
SAVIG Tours
Tours of the SAVIG geometry exhibit can be scheduled on Wednesdays.
Discount Admission Rates for Field Trips of 10 or More Students
(Grades Pre-K - 12) with Advance Reservation
Exhibit Floor | $3 per student |
Back 40 | $2 per student |
Payment Options
The museum accepts cash, corporate checks, purchase orders, VISA, MasterCard, and Discover. Payment must be made prior to the visit or upon arrival. The museum will not accept requests for billing and does not modify purchase orders. Group reservations must be paid in a single transaction.
Bus Parking
For field trips and group tours, complimentary bus parking is available in the bus lot on Bowie Street (via Market Street from 1-35 and Commerce Street from 1-37).
If your group arrives in a vehicle smaller than a bus, we ask that you park in the guest lot in front of the museum. This lot can be accessed from Durango Boulevard.
Lunch Options
Groups may reserve outdoor picnic areas at the museum. As space is limited, the museum asks that you reserve these spaces in advance. Indoor lunch facilities are not available.
Chaperone Requirements
For the safety of your students and the enjoyment of other guests, the museum requires that student groups be accompanied at all times by an appropriate number of adult chaperones or teachers. Chaperones and teachers are encouraged to ask their students to behave appropriately and be mindful of other guests visiting the museum. Chaperone requirements are based upon the age of the students.
Pre-K - Kindergarten
The museum requires a chaperone-to-student ratio of 1:5 for Pre-K through Kindergarten classes. For every five (5) students, there must be one (1) adult chaperone or teacher actively monitoring the group. The museum is pleased to extend complimentary admission to these adult chaperones and teachers using the 1:5 ratio. For example a field trip including fifty (50) students will enjoy complimentary admission for ten (10) adult chaperones or teachers. A group of twenty-seven (27) students will enjoy complimentary admission for five (5) chaperones. Additional adults are asked to pay regular museum admission price.
Grades 1 - 12
The museum requires a chaperone-to-student ratio of 1:10 for grade levels 1 - 12. For every ten (10) students, there must be one (1) adult chaperone or teacher actively monitoring the group. The museum is pleased to extend complimentary admission to these adult chaperones and teachers using the 1:10 ratio. For example a field trip including fifty (50) students will enjoy complimentary admission for five (5) adult chaperones or teachers. A group of twenty-seven (27) students will enjoy complimentary admission for two (2) chaperones. Additional adults must pay regular museum admission prices.
Book Your Reservation Today
To reserve a tour for your student group, please call (210) 458-2291 or e-mail
Field Trip Information PDF Form to MuseumTours@UTSA.edu.
Reservation Policy
Field trips of ten (10) or more that do not require a tour guide are not required to make a reservation. A courtesy call prior to your arrival is, however, greatly appreciated.
Field trips of ten (10) or more that do require a tour guide must submit their request at least ten (10) business days prior to the visit. Any changes to a reservation (including cancellation or modification) must be made at least three (3) business days prior to the scheduled visit. The museum will not issue refunds to guided field trips that do not modify their reservation at least three (3) business days prior to the scheduled visit. Cancellations made less than three (3) business days prior to the visit will be billed in full. Field trips that arrive with more participants than reflected in the original reservation are asked to pay regular admission rates for additional children and chaperones.
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