Best Museums in Calaveras Lake

"An entire day of fun awaits your children when you take them to the DoSeum, a state-of-the-art, hands-on museum for kids that opened in 2015. Permanent exhibits include Big Outdoors, Sensations Studio, Explore, Little Town, Innovation Station, Spy Academy and Imagine It. The museum hosts birthday parties for a fee."

"The DoSeum seeks to spark kids’ interest in STEM subjects, literacy, and the arts through its interactive exhibits and programs. Bring your kids to play, explore, and expands their minds on every first Tuesday of each month from 6:30-8:30. Be sure to get tickets at 4 pm at the entrance."

"Why you’ve got to go: The DoSeum offers hands-on experience for mom and dad and your tots. But this is where things get interesting. Here, their interactive play is designed to teach young ones and you something you’ve probably not done before."

"As you stroll along the picturesque San Antonio River Walk, you will notice a magnificent, finely restored historic neo classical/art deco building from the 1930s, the campus of the Briscoe Western Art Museum. The museum is a great place to immerse yourself in the rich traditions and heritage of the American West through its art and history. The museum has nine galleries that showcase permanent collections, temporary exhibitions, special events, and community programs."

"Relive your childhood fantasies at the one place that has the history and artifacts to bring them to reality!. The Briscoe Western Art Museum houses some of the most iconic and legendary vestiges of Wild West culture, from Santa Anna’s steel and gold sword, to John Coleman statues, and even to Pancho Villa’s saddle!. Up and coming events include the “Sounds of the West” Music Salon Series, the Native Film Series in February, and special gallery talks."

"For visitors of San Antonio it can be worthwhile to explore the local culture. And an excellent place to start off with that is the Briscoe Western Art Museum, which is a museum that focuses on preserving the history, art and culture of the American West. The museum has permanent galleries, items on rotating display, temporary exhibitions and a garden filled with more than 30 bronze sculptures."

"Celebrating all things bizarre and unusual, Ripley's Believe It or Not!. is the strangest place in San Antonio. Visitors can browse through 18 themed galleries with over 500 exhibits in this "Odditorium" and learn about the fascinating life of Mr. Ripley himself; from semi-pro baseball player and cartoonist to collector and curator of the world-famous museums."

"Ripley’s displays a variety of oddities from the world’s tallest man to other strange things. You and your family can walk through 18 themed galleries with over 500 exhibits, examining bizarre and unusual phenomena. You’ll also learn about Mr. Ripley himself and his fascinating life."

"The Spanish Governor’s Palace in San Antonio, which served as housing for a series of Spanish aristocrats, is the only remaining 18th-century Spanish colonial townhouse in Texas. Along with the Alamo and other historic missions, the Governor’s Palace invites visitors to witness an important chapter of Texas history for themselves.More"

"There are many historic places in San Antonio, one of them being the Spanish Governor’s Palace. It was built in the early 18th century and is the last standing remnants of the Presidio San Antonio de Béjar. This aristocratic Spanish Colonial in-town residence in Texas has perfectly furnished rooms and beautifully landscaped gardens."

"Located in a former 19th-century brewery, the San Antonio Museum of Art is home to exemplary collections of art from around the globe. Exhibit highlights include Egyptian, Greek, and Roman antiques, Latin American artwork, contemporary art, and Asian art. Visitors will especially love the gallery dedicated entirely to Texas art."

"The Alamo is a famous complex on Alamo Plaza in downtown San Antonio, which is the site of a renowned ‘crossroads’ in Texan history, such as the first Spanish colonization, the independence of Mexico, and the place where the Confederacy stood its ground. One of the most popular attractions, particularly with kids, is the hallowed ground where a small band of Texans, including David Crockett, James Bowie, and William B. Travis, who held out for just under two weeks against General Antonio López de Santa Anna during the siege. The three men came to symbolize courage and sacrifice for the cause of liberty."

"OK, bad joke  - but it's definitely a great place to visit when in San Antonio, so don't forget that!. Here's the thing though - it gets incredibly crowded. My first "photo visit" there resulted in so-so shots with folks in them."

"Now, it’s home to a museum and garden filled with fine and decorative art. The artworks come from the last owner who had a collection of over 12,000 items. Stroll through the beautiful grounds to enjoy the historic view.Where: 401 King William St, San Antonio, TX 78204"

"I went to this place to get me a banana split and a blizzard.It took them long time to make those two items about 25 min.The blizzard was like milk shake..."