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Buckhorn Saloon & Museum

318 E Houston St
San Antonio, TX 78205
(210) 247-4000
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4 star rating based on 17 reviews

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Daily10am-6pm    
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tel: (210) 247-4000

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tel: (210) 247-4020

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At the Buckhorn, we believe in "edutainment"...the whole family can learn while you're having fun. Get up close to the exhibits in our halls where interactive displays make the experience come alive. Belly up to the bar in our old-fashioned saloon-turned-caf, and browse our Curio Store, "The Worlds Oddest Store". The world famous Buckhorn Saloon and Museum has delighted hundreds of thousands of... more
Posted by restaurant.com on February 08, 2008, (Edited February 11, 2008)

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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... more
Posted by Citysearch on August 27, 2007

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When Albert Friedrich opened the Buckhorn Saloon
in 1881, patrons could trade their deer antlers
for ''a shot of whiskey or a beer.'' Needless to
say, the saloon's collection of horns and antlers
grew by leaps and bounds. Then came Prohibition. Though liquor ceased to flow at the Buckhorn, the accumulation of trophy mounts, rattlesnake rattles and other Western oddities made a sizable... more
Posted by digitalcity on June 02, 2007
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Parking lots in the area: Riverbend Garage at 240 E. Houston Street and MidCity Garage at 210 N. Presa Street.
Posted by Citysearch on April 21, 2009

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Rent the entire saloon to seat up to 1,800 of your closest friends.
Posted by Citysearch on April 21, 2009

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Ask for the audio tour to learn the most about museum features.
Posted by Citysearch on April 21, 2009

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Hunters still gather here to witness history and the large selection of game.

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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... more
Posted by Contributor on April 21, 2009, (Edited August 17, 2003)

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If you like your educational experiences accompanied by a tall cold brew, this is the place for you. With its huge stuffed animals, mounted fish, and wax museum version of history, this collection fulfills every out-of-stater's stereotype of what a Texas museum might be like. It's not nearly as funky as it was when it was in the old Lone Star brewery -- all those dead animals seem out of place... more
Posted by frommers on April 10, 2007

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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!
Posted by ustravler on April 21, 2009, (Edited August 17, 2002)

Gotta go here while in San Antonio

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We loved this place! It was a very impressive & neat collection of animals. Just about any animal you can think of is displayed here. Not only that but they even have a greeter man who looks like they got him out of a time machine from the old west. Everything in this place was so cool. I would definitely... more
Posted by chamae01 on February 27, 2008

Forget the Alamo

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I went to the buckhorn 3 years ago with my family and enjoyed every minute. If you like american history, wild life and beer this is the place for you. Kids seemed to enjoy the animals everywhere. You don't have to wait in lines and it's in the a.c. So after everyone is bored to near death at the alamo... more
Posted by Bossmancarr on December 25, 2007
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