Timeline
16:22
Stop at The Base Line for a drink. It is open from 14:00 to 24:00 on Sundays and Mondays, and until 02:00 on other days, so it will be ready for you before the light fades.
16:52
United States Army Medical Department Museum
Walk to the United States Army Medical Department Museum. Use the remaining time to explore the exhibits and find a window or open area facing west.
17:22
United States Army Medical Department Museum
Watch the golden light hit the museum grounds. The sun sets toward the WSW, casting a warm glow on the historic buildings.
17:52
United States Army Medical Department Museum
Stay for the sunset. The sky will shift colors as the sun dips below the horizon around 17:57.
Local tip
The walk from The Base Line to the museum is about 15 minutes. Plan your timing so you arrive at the museum with enough time to settle in before the golden hour begins.
Check before you go
- The Base Line is open daily from 14:00. Sunset is at 17:57 on January 15.
- Check the museum's current opening hours for the day of your visit.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to San Antonio (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).