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!
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.
Race, Identity & Civil Rights Thematic Tour
A 55-minute guided tour of the Exhibit Floor designed specifically for teenagers or adults to explore the formation of the idea of race, the history of civil rights among several immigrant groups and the contemporary experience of race and racism in Texas.
The tour accommodates group sizes between 10 to 35 participants. We require two weeks’ notice before the scheduled visit. This tour costs an additional $2 per participant, in addition to the regular admission price.
Race Forums
A 45-minute group discussion based on Native American talking circles, which allows participants to communicate without interruption as a trained facilitator challenges each person to consider other perspectives in an effort to understand instead of judge.
Each tour accommodates group sizes between 10 to 35 participants. We require two weeks’ notice before the scheduled visit. This tour costs an additional $2 per participant, in addition to the regular admission price.
Book both a Race Forum and the Race, Identity & Civil Rights Thematic Tour for the discounted rate of $3 per participant.
SAVIG Tours
Tours of the SAVIG geometry exhibit can be scheduled on Wednesdays.
Reservation Policy
In order to ensure adequate staffing and secure the discount field trip rate, guided tours must be reserved at least ten (10) business days prior to the visit. Groups arriving without a reservation will pay regular museum admission rates.
Discount Admission Rates for Pre-K to 12 Groups of 10 or More with Advance Reservation
Exhibit Floor | $3 per student |
Back 40 | $2 per student |
Payment Options
The ITC accepts payments by cash, corporate check, VISA, MasterCard and Discover. Payment must be completed in a single transaction – one payment for the entire group (no personal checks) – and must be made in advance or upon arrival. The institute will not accept requests for billing. To avoid penalty, any changes to a reservation, including cancellation or modification, must be called in or faxed to the Reservationist at least three (3) days prior to the scheduled visit.
To secure a reservation using a purchase order, a valid Purchase Order must be received five (5) business days prior to the scheduled visit. The museum cashier will not accept a purchase order presented at time of visit. To avoid penalty, any changes to a reservation (including cancellation or modification) must be submitted to the Reservationist at least three (3) business days prior to the scheduled visit and must contain signature authorization by the school principal.
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 Recommendations
For the safety of students and the enjoyment of other guests, the institute requires that student groups be accompanied at all times by an appropriate number of adult teachers or chaperones. Chaperones are expected to ensure that students behave appropriately and are mindful of other guests who are visiting the museum.
Pre-K - Kindergarten
A chaperone-to–student ratio of 1:5 is recommended for Pre-K through Kindergarten classes.
For every five (5) students, there should be one adult actively monitoring the group. The institute extends complimentary admission to teachers and adult chaperones using the 1:5 ratio. For example, a field trip of 50 students will receive complimentary admission for ten (10) teachers or adult chaperones. A group of 27 students will get complimentary admission for five (5) adults. Additional adults pay regular museum admission rate.
Grades 1 - 12
A chaperone-to-student ratio of 1:10 is recommended for grade levels 1 through 12.
For every ten (10) students, there should be one adult actively monitoring the group. The institute extends complimentary admission to teachers and adult chaperones using the 1:10 ratio. For example, a field trip of 50 students will receive complimentary admission for five (5) teachers or adult chaperones. A group of 27 students will receive complimentary admission for two (2) adults. Additional adults pay regular museum admission rate.
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.
In order to ensure adequate staffing and secure the discount field trip rate, guided tours must be reserved at least ten (10) business days prior to the visit. Groups arriving without a reservation will pay regular museum admission rates.
Reservation Cancellation and Modification Policy
Any changes to a reservation (including cancellation or modification) must be made at least three (3) business days prior to the scheduled visit. The institute will not issue refunds to groups that do not modify their reservation at least three (3) business days in advance. Field trips that arrive with more participants than reflected in the reservation will pay regular admission rates for additional children or chaperones not included on the original reservation.
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