Timeline
10:00
Arrive at The DoSeum right when it opens. It is a vibrant museum for children with exhibits that appeal to adults too. Go for the hands-on learning and play. Groups and parties can be lively, so arriving at opening time helps you enjoy the space before it gets crowded.
11:30
Walk 17 minutes NNW to the Japanese Tea Garden inside Brackenridge Park. This attraction sits in an abandoned limestone rock quarry and offers a peaceful, shaded spot to rest your feet. It is a quiet contrast to the museum’s energy.
12:00
Head to Smoke Shack for barbecue. It is located near the San Antonio Botanical Gardens, which is a 13-minute walk from the Japanese Tea Garden area. The restaurant is open Mo-Sa 11:00-21:00, so this timing works perfectly for a late lunch.
Local tip
The DoSeum opens at 10:00 on weekdays. If you visit on a Friday or Saturday, it opens earlier at 09:00. Check the route for walking directions between the museum and Brackenridge Park.
Check before you go
- The DoSeum is closed on Sundays and opens at 12:00. It is open Mo-Th 10:00-17:00 and Fr-Sa 09:00-18:00.
- Smoke Shack is open Mo-Sa 11:00-21:00.
Worth knowing
- Smoke Shack is open at 12:00 only on Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr, Sa
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