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Many of us love traveling on the Wanderlog team, so naturally we're always on the hunt find the most popular spots anytime we travel somewhere new. With favorites like San Antonio Museum of Art (SAMA), Witte Museum, and The DoSeum and more, get ready to experience the best places in San Antonio.
We scoured through the internet and read through 7 reputable sites and blogs like MySA and Joy of Museums Virtual Tours. We gathered all the results in one place and ranked them by how many times they were mentioned so you know you're getting the best of the best. Just look for the "mentioned by" tags on each place like these:
MySA — 9 of the best educational museums for kids in San Antonio
Joy of Museums Virtual Tours — San Antonio Museums - Virtual Tour
10Best — San Antonio Museums Offer Arts and Culture for All Ages
Dominican Abroad — Top 28 Best San Antonio Museums & Cultural Centers to Visit
Texas Monthly — See San Antonio, the Real and True City
Joy of Museums Virtual Tours — San Antonio Museum of Art - Virtual Tour
San Antonio Things To Do — 10 San Antonio Museums - Art, Interactive, Children's Museums & more!
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1San Antonio Museum of Art (SAMA)
Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Latin American & contemporary collections in the former Lone Star Brewery.
The San Antonio Museum of Art is a South Texas art museum with extensive collections dating back to antiquity. The museum is located within the historic Lone Star Brewery complex and offers unique opportunities for parents to introduce their babies to the world of art through its monthly baby art crawls.
The former Lone Star Brewery complex now houses the most comprehensive collection of ancient Roman, Greek and Egyptian art in the southern U.S. On the first Tuesday (from 4-6 p.m.) and Thursday (from 10 a.m.-12 p.m.) of each month, the San Antonio Museum of Art hosts an Art Crawl program for infants geared to connect sensory development and artwork. At the program, each child receives a baby swag bag, which changes monthly, and includes items like a ring book of laminated flashcards, looking exercises and other tactile resources for use in galleries.
MySA: 9 of the best educational museums for kids in San Antonio
The San Antonio Museum of Art offers an art collection spanning 5,000 years of global culture. The museum opened in 1981, housed in the historic former Lone Star Brewery (1886) situated on the San Antonio River Walk. The museum's collection of over 30,000 objects represents the history and culture of every region of the world.
Joy of Museums Virtual Tours: San Antonio Museums - Virtual Tour
If you only visit one museum in San Antonio, make sure it's the McNay. Not only do they have a superb art collection, the museum itself is a work of art. This 24-room, Spanish colonial revival-style mansion and its own sizable collection was donated by Marion Koogler McNay, an American painter and art teacher.
10Best: San Antonio Museums Offer Arts and Culture for All Ages
Another one of the great museums of San Antonio is their Museum of Art. They also have Free Tuesdays from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., but only for Bexar County residents.
Dominican Abroad: Top 28 Best San Antonio Museums & Cultural Centers to Visit
San Antonio's museums are more than curated collections—they are filled with the diverse culture and passion of the people of this city.
Texas Monthly: See San Antonio, the Real and True City
The San Antonio Museum of Art blew me away, at first I did not expect much from the first exhibit of contemporary art, but when we went into the other exhibits it exceeded my expectations. They have many Roman, Japanese and Chinese, Egyptian, Polynesian, and other ancient civilizations artifacts there as well dating back as far as 5000 years ago. Two employees in particular named Gabriel and Andy Were super helpful and nice when explaining the history behind the exhibits. They were very knowledgeable of the history and the deeper level meaning behind the paintings and artifacts! We were only planning on staying there for less than two hours and were there for four hours as it was fascinating!!! 10/10 museum!!!
Omar Megally — Google review
Love the exhibits. Such beautiful art and scenery. The whole feel is amazing. Went on a free family day. They had free art activities. Enjoyed very much. Family friendly They charge for parking! But it's all day parking.
Alvina Castro — Google review
If you enjoy Egyptology, and ancient busts and statues this place has it, also has a nice collection of European and American/Texan art work. I'm not an art connoisseur but my wife enjoyed browsing the collection. I was not too impressed with the Wendy Red Star exhibit. Seems like there are richer American Indian art to be exhibited, but as they say art is in the eye of the beholder.
Michael A. — Google review
200 W Jones Ave, San Antonio, TX 78215, USA•http://www.samuseum.org/
2Witte Museum
Touring & long-term exhibits about natural history, art & Texas heritage, plus a Science Treehouse.
The Witte Museum is dedicated to the history of Texas, from modern times all the way to prehistoric eras. The museum features exhibits on a variety of topics, including South Texas heritage, natural history, and art. Permanent exhibits feature historical artifacts, Texas art, and wildlife collections. Visitors can explore a variety of interactive experiences at the museum, such as testing their energy levels or learning about how the body works in a unique and empowering way.
This premier museum of South Texas history, culture and natural science is This premier museum of South Texas history, culture and natural science is on the banks of the San Antonio River. Come for the dinosaurs at The Witte, stay for the changing galleries of work by Texas artists, textiles, and showcase exhibits like this month's The Power of Poison, featuring plants and animals of Colombia's Choco Forest.
This 10-acre riverside campus is the most visited museum in the Alamo City. The Witte Museum's collection focuses on the intersection of nature, science and culture of South Texas with exhibits ranging from dinosaurs to cowboys. Join one of the daily demonstrations to interact with scientists and check the museum's website for special featured events.
The Witte Museum is dedicated to telling the stories of Texas, from prehistory to the present. The permanent collection features historic artifacts, photographs, art, textiles, dinosaur bones, cave drawings, and Texas wildlife dioramas. The museum was established in 1926 and it was initially known as the Witte Memorial Museum.
Built on the banks of the San Antonio River, the Witte is considered San Antonio's foremost museum. With a four story tree house and dinosaur bones, kids are hooked as soon as they arrive. The tree house itself features endless hands on science related activities and a ride on a 'Sky-cycle' 15 feet in the air!
The Witte Museum is another beautiful venue on the San Antonio River Walk. Free general admission is not available at this natural science and cultural center, except for members and on Free Tuesday, which occurs from 3:00 p.m.
A great museum for elementary kids all the way up to adults. Lots of interactive exhibits that all ages will enjoy. I would allow 2-3 hours to go through everything if you really enjoy doing the interactive activities in each section. Our favorite was the HEB healthy body section. It is in a separate building. It was educational and VERY fun. We even got a healthy profile to print out at the end. We visited the Witte on a Saturday afternoon and it wasn't too busy. They were having a dog adoption event as well as another special event going on site. Seems like many things going on all the time according to the calendar of events. You should check it out!
Mark Foster — Google review
So I'm a kid at heart and the dinosaurs were my favorite. Ha ha. It's beautiful here. I always love to visit. The screens on the ceiling make it much more immersive. Give it a try if you're in the area. Plenty of great places to eat around the museum after you've worked up an appetite after all the walking.
Rebecca Markley — Google review
Great museum! We spent several hours there. My favorite areas included the dinosaur exhibit, the people of the Pecos exhibit, and the King Ranch exhibit. All of the exhibits were extremely well done, informative and eye-pleasing. I highly recommend a visit. I'm considering joining even though I don't live in SA. I've attended their Rock Art Rendezvous in the past and hope they are able to host another one soon.
Barbara Deane — Google review
3801 Broadway, San Antonio, TX 78209, USA•https://www.wittemuseum.org/
3The DoSeum
2-story museum promoting learning & discovery through interactive exhibits & creative programs.
This fun-filled children's museum promotes imaginative play by engaging kids in activities such as building, creating, and thinking through exhibits that utilize a variety of interactive displays. There is also an outdoor exhibit with a shaded play area and tinkling water features.
The new DoSeum Children's Museum sits on 5.5 acres of property and includes 26,000 square feet of indoor exhibit space and an additional 39,000 square feet of outdoor exhibit play space. It offers unique exhibits unlike any other children's museum in the U.S., including an interactive robot, a spy academy filled with math challenges, an interactive puppet parade, a musical staircase like in the movie Big, an ADA-accessible treehouse, a children's river and a significant outdoor exhibit area. There's truly something for kids of all ages.
Originally founded as the San Antonio Children's Museum, The DoSeum is a hands-on children's museum filled with interactive exhibits designed to foster connection between STEM, the arts and literacy. The museum moved into its current wow-worthy, 68,000-square-foot interactive space in 2015. Force Course, a hands-on exploration of force and motion with simple machines, and the Spy Academy, an interactive digital spy mission focused on digital literacy and citizenship, are a few of their permanent exhibits.
The DoSeum is a children's museum (and also the city's newest museum) located in downtown San Antonio. At the DoSeum, children can explore a range of immersive experiences, from a Spy Academy, to a "little town". There are also a number of important interactive exhibits that let children experience phenomena for themselves.
One of the favorite kid museums in San Antonio is The DoSeum. Here, visitors may experience the next generation of interactive education. The DoSeum's features are both kid and environmentally friendly, as they were designed and built with a careful, sustainable approach.
San Antonio Things To Do: 10 San Antonio Museums - Art, Interactive, Children's Museums & more!
Finally took my son here as it had been on our to do list for a while. Masks are still mandatory 😒. They do offer you complimentary ones at the front desk/ admission area. My son had a blast and had many activities to choose from. Definitely recommended for kiddos. The outdoor slide is super high. It mad me nervous 😬. Apparently I have a little daredevil like the sign on the slide says 'little daredevils welcomed.'
Paul Gvra — Google review
I think the experience would've been better if it had not been pouring rain outside. They mandate masks for adults but for kids 10 and younger they do not require them. Kids are touching everything without anything being sanitized. The staff walks around and demands you to wear your mask, vaccinated or not. The areas where kids lay on to do activities were dirty. Overall we were not pleased especially for the price we paid for tickets.
Melina L — Google review
I don't know how I've gotten away without leaving review until now. We have been members since 2019 and love coming here. There is a ton of stuff to do for our 3-year-old and every time he comes he finds something new he's interested in. They have rotating exhibits that are (almost) always amazing. When the weather is nice they have fun outdoor activities, too. We really like spending time in the little HEB store and town.
Brandon Oxton — Google review
2800 Broadway, San Antonio, TX 78209, USA•http://thedoseum.org/
4The Alamo
Small, shrinelike fortress & monument to Texas history with a museum, artifacts, gardens & more.
The Alamo is a popular tourist destination in San Antonio, Texas that commemorates the Battle of the Alamo in 1836, where Texian forces held out against Mexican forces for thirteen days. The site is also notable for its museum and artifacts, as well as gardens and monuments.
The Alamo Mission in San Antonio, known initially as the Misión San Antonio de Valero, is a historic Spanish mission and fortress compound founded in the 18th century by Catholic missionaries. It was also the site of the Battle of the Alamo in 1836. Today it is a museum and historic district as one of the early Spanish missions in Texas, built for the education and conversion of local American Indians to Christianity.
One of five missions established in the early 1700's, the Alamo is nearly 300 years old. It is perhaps the most cherished landmark in San Antonio. If you ask around, you will find that all children here and in surrounding towns take at least one field trip to the Alamo as part of their education.
If you're planning a trip to San Antonio, undeniably you'll want to visit the Alamo. This preserved historical site is the actual place where the battle of the Alamo happened in 1836. But, the museum uncovers much more.
Extraordinary and satisfying. The river walk is across the way from the Alamo and handicap access is there. Also tourist information and ticket purchase for Alamo. Last time I was here (57 years ago) my dad, a native of Texas drove all the way from Southern California to the Alamo to show us children the Alamo. Things have changed, the buildings have been restored and there's nice bathrooms. Worth the trip again!
Rachel Hall — Google review
I visited The Alamo on a Thursday morning and did not have to wait in line to go in the church which was nice. It's a very interesting tour and I definitely recommend seeing this piece of American history. Everything is well preserved and the grounds are very clean and well kept! Admission is free which is nice, especially these days. The gift store has lots of branded items to purchase but the prices are significantly higher than I expected. There are also actors portraying people from that time period which is a fun addition to the experience. Pro tips - across the street is a visitor center that has bathrooms when you need them and better prices on Texas memorabilia and you can't park on-site, so you'll have to walk a little to get to your destination. Lastly, the area around this historic site is very touristy and has lots to do but that also lends itself to panhandling. Please be aware.
Colin Bosler — Google review
Beautiful sunny days are definitely for coming here! It was very relaxing to take the different scenic walks, and there walks even a museum you could enter (for $5). The gift shop had something for everyone, and they even did displays of loading and shooting an old musket just at the entrance of the Alamo. I'd definitely come here again.
Lindsey Mumme — Google review
300 Alamo Plaza, San Antonio, TX 78205, USA•http://www.thealamo.org/
5San Antonio Fire Museum
The San Antonio Fire Museum celebrates the 160-year-old story of the city's fire department and how it has grown from buckets to modern equipment.
Visitors to the San Antonio Fire Museum will view ancient fire vehicles and firefighting equipment, as well as items from the mid-nineteenth century and carefully archived documents and photos. Kids can climb on a 1953 International fire truck made by the Simms Fire Equipment Company and dress up in authentic replicas of firefighters' turnout gear!. Timings: Tuesday – Saturday: 10 am – 4 pm | Monday: ClosedLocated At: 801 E.
The only place in San Antonio where kids can climb on a 1953 international firetruck is at the San Antonio Fire Museum located just steps from the Alamo. This unique museum is housed in the city's original Central Fire Headquarters with displays of antique firetrucks and equipment dating back to the mid-1800s. An antique firetruck on display at the San Antonio Fire Museum on Aug. 21, 2018 in San Antonio, TX.
The San Antonio Fire Museum also participates in Free Tuesday for all, from noon until 4:00 p.m. Here, you'll be able to see antique fire trucks and other equipment, documents, photos, and artifacts. Kids love to come here, because a real fire truck is there for them to climb in and dress up in firefighter gear.
I had opportunity of going to this museum when I participated in the Citizen's Fire Academy. It was a wonderful experience. We learned a lot of fire fighting history. They offer a space towards the back for small parties, and there's a gift shop too. The tour guide was very knowledgeable about the equipment and fire history in general.
Lynda Ramos — Google review
My son and I had a great visit here. The volunteer running the museum was a retired fireman and was awesome to talk with. There were many interesting things to see and several videos to watch. Also, it's just a short walk from the Alamo and very cheap to go and spend and hour or two.
Tim Joyce — Google review
Really cool museum that shows the history of firefighting. Lots of different trucks that were used through the years along with other gear and informational displays. Also great for kids that like fire trucks. My 5 year old had a blast looking at all the fire trucks. Everyone that worked there was just amazingly friendly and made the visit very memorable. They made sure to tell us about the different displays and also focused on making the visit special for the kids. Really appreciate the kindness shown by everyone at the Fire Museum!
Sandeep Mehta — Google review
801 E Houston St, San Antonio, TX 78205, USA•http://sanantoniofiremuseum.org/
6UTSA Institute of Texan Cultures
Cultural heritage museum with history & art exhibits, the Dome Theater, plus festivals & events.
The UTSA Institute of Texan Cultures is a cultural heritage museum with exhibits on various ethnicities that resides on the UTSA-HemisFair Park Campus. It has research library devoted to studying and documenting Texas culture with over 300 items. There are events and activities scheduled throughout the year for visitors to enjoy.
The Texas State Exhibits Pavilion, which was built for the 1968 HemisFair event, became the Institute of Texan Cultures today. The University of Texas at San Antonio owns and operates the museum. It contributes to the university's community engagement programs by creating high-quality, easily accessible resources on cultural heritage for educators and lifelong learners.
The Institute of Texas Cultures is one of the best places to learn about the cultural history of San Antonio and all of Texas. This location is not only a museum but also a Smithsonian Affiliate and extension of the University of Texas San Antonio. They have exhibits and special events, as well as outreach programs for schools and large groups.
The Institute of Texan Cultures is located downtown and is within walking distance of the Alamo, the River Walk and Rivercenter Mall. This interactive museum features over 65,000 square of exhibits. Visitors are educated on the stories of past and present Texans.
hadn't been here in YEARS but it was nice to catch up with the rotating exhibits
dat red raider — Google review
I went to this museum as a teen and I loved it then, I enjoyed it even more now. While I think some of the areas they are updating are great, a couple of the things they have given space to disappointed me, not because they are bad, but simply because they weren't in keeping with the museum and celebrating culture, but political causes.
Sarah Larkin — Google review
My experience exploring the vast amount of different exhibitions here was very informative and fun! There's so much to learn about the different cultures that make Texas a unique melting pot that no other place can match. The exhibits themselves are rich in all kinds of information, graphics, items, interactive videos, collections, and other forms of mediums that make the I.T.C. a must visit.
Justin Moreno — Google review
801 E César E. Chávez Blvd, San Antonio, TX 78205, USA•https://texancultures.utsa.edu/
7Texas Transportation Museum
Transportation history via exhibits of antique vehicles, locomotives, model trains & a depot.
The Texas Transportation Museum is a museum dedicated to preserving San Antonio's transportation history. It has a collection of automobiles, engines, model trains, and trains that are still operated on the Longhorn and Western Railroad. Among its exhibits are an Alamo Model Railroad Engineer's HO model railroad and a San Antonio Garden Railroad Engineer's Society G scale model railroad.
The Texas Transportation Museum was created in 1964 to preserve artifacts and information about San Antonio's transportation history. The museum operates much its collection, including many railroad vehicles on its heritage railroad, the Longhorn, and Western Railroad. As well as operating heritage stock on its historic railway tracks it exhibits several model train layouts and many antique automobiles.
Every weekend, kids and families can hop abroad one of the many trains at the Texas Transportation Museum for a short ride down a private rail line built and maintained by the volunteers who run and operate the museum. Choose between a seat in the red Missouri Pacific caboose or flat car. Visitors can also explore a series of static cabooses and other railcars along with four model railroad displays.
The Texas Transportation Museum seeks to educate on how advancing transportation technology has impacted our daily lives. Run by volunteers, the museum is proud that all of its equipment, displays and exhibits were provided or built by volunteers with a passion for transportation. There are four locomotive steam engines on the property with a true to life historic depot.
Was such a great experience lots of Christmas lights the staff was so nice and welcoming🙏. My twin boys loved the trains they even had the polar express going on a big screen. Train ride was fun the boys loved hearing the train whistle. If your ever near the airport they are a go to place they even do birthday events reasonably priced. We appreciate it plan on going once more before Christmas🎄
Ricky Garcia — Google review
I went to the museum with my 2 and 4 year old for the Halloween event. My kids had a good time and they loved watching the small train and being able to be interactive with them. I plan on attending the Christmas event. The staff was so nice and sweet you can tell they really care about the museum. The food stand was super affordable everything was 1 dollar. Cash only.
Jeisa C — Google review
Kids loved it! This was very educational and had just enough for the kids to stay engaged. Will be coming back again soon. The kids can engage with the model trains by hitting switches and seeing how the automated system works.
Arthur Herman — Google review
11731 Wetmore Rd, San Antonio, TX 78247, USA•http://www.txtransportationmuseum.org/
8McNay Art Museum
American & European art (from Medieval to contemporary) in a 1929 mansion with a modern addition.
The McNay Art Museum is one of the leading museums of modern art in the United States. The museum has a vast collection of 19th and 20th-century art, including works by renowned artists such as Diego Rivera, Georgia O'Keeffe, Henri Matisse, Edward Hopper, and Pablo Picasso. Jean-Paul Viguier designed the Stieren Center in 2008 as a space to display this collection in an innovative way.
This world-renowned modern art museum features a stunning collection of artwork and an action-packed events calendar with a series of family-focused activities. Storytime, youth photography workshops and craft-focused programs are a few of the kid-friendly monthly events at the McNay Art Museum. Two kids create an art display with colored lights at McNay Art Museum in San Antonio, TX on June 10, 2018.
It displays works from European and American masters, from Medieval to contemporary. The museum itself is a historical art piece, nestled into a massive, 45,000 square foot mansion built in 1929. The McNay collection features American art in painting and sculpture.
This is an excellent museum with a great collection ranging from modern art to local artists to European masters. They rotate exhibits to keep things fresh. The house itself is a thing of beauty to see the Spanish style architecture and the garden. So beautiful there were prom pictures being taken on the grounds. I greatly respect that they had anything printed like art descriptions in English and Spanish.
Danielle Gawronski — Google review
Listen everyone! I am back! And we did Second Thursday at the McNay! It's s free, family friendly event. You can enter the museum, for free, during event time and 4pm to 9pm on Thursdays! Live music, food trucks (if you want to spend) and great company! Check it out! The exhibits rotate as well, register and make sure to get there early to secure a good spot. It does get crowded and packed.
Kimberly Feathers — Google review
This is my absolute favorite museum in Texas. The beautiful Spanish mansion holds a whimsically curated collection of fine art from many eras and movements. I love that they'll place a modern painting next to a classic masterpiece and still have them relate to each other. I've been visiting these pieces of art so often they've started to feel like home to me. Absolutely worth a visit. Veterans and their families get in free.
Heather Dore — Google review
6000 N New Braunfels Ave, San Antonio, TX 78209, USA•https://www.mcnayart.org/
9Briscoe Western Art Museum
Modern museum housing art & artifacts reflecting the history & culture of the American West.
The Briscoe Western Art Museum is a vast and beautifully restored neo classical/art deco building on the River Walk in San Antonio, Texas. It is home to a wide variety of art, including paintings, sculptures, and prints from the American West. The museum offers educational programs and events for residents of San Antonio to learn more about the art and culture of the region.
The Briscoe Western Art Museum is a collections-based institution building upon art and artifacts that tell the vast and multifaceted story of the American West. Located on San Antonio's famed riverwalk, the institution is housed in San Antonio's first Public Library and newly constructed pavilion. The Briscoe Campus consists of the historic Museum building, the Jack Guenther Pavilion and the adjacent McNutt Courtyard and Sculpture Garden.
The Briscoe Western Art Museum is another excellent place to see some important modern and historical artwork. This museum focuses on the culture of the American West. So, you will see permanent exhibits that include Native American art, like Apache baskets from the late 1800s.
Very lovely museum! The staff at the front desk are super awesome! Especially Eduardo. The location is very clean and easy to navigate. There is a small library inside that has printing and good sitting. I think the museum is generally a good place to visit if you live in town and want to have a change of scenery when you are working.
Adati Tarfa — Google review
We just moved in to Texas last year, so technically I can still consider that we are pretty new to the culture and environment. We are slowly adopting and we like what Texas is offering. Seeing what Texas culture and history through Briscoe's arts was really educating - you do not have to research as they will provide and picturesque how was it like and how Texas become Texas now. The 3 story museum was well designed from exterior to interior and they maximize every space to tell stories. From the entrance you will be greeted and assist to maximize your visit. The place has stairs and an elevator, clean restroom, water fountain, long chair in every floor to take a rest and appreciate the beautiful arts. They also have a store where you can buy varieties of souvenirs like ref magnet, cup, mug, scarf, book, figurine, jewelries, spurs and a lot more. My favorite part here is the 3rd floor sculpture of JOHN COLEMAN, the 1876, Gall - Sitting Bull - Crazy Horse, and Z.S Liang, Victory Dance - Little Bighorn, and the 2nd floor art of Curt Walters, the Cimmerian Whispers. We enjoyed every story that tells the rich history of Texas. I surely left happy and educated about what happened in the past (Texas). More pictures will be posted on our instagram @roadtwoadventure and video will be posted on our TikTok @roadtwoadventure!
Jenny Filipino — Google review
Loved being there, beautiful exhibit, tells some of the history of the old west and Texas! Very friendly and knowledgeable staff, look forward to next visit.
David E. Zaricor — Google review
210 W Market St, San Antonio, TX 78205, USA•http://www.briscoemuseum.org/
10Texas Air Museum-Stinson Chapter - Museum with Historic Aviation and Military Exhibits
The Texas Air Museum is a museum with significant aviation and military exhibits in San Antonio. The museum preserves aircraft from the early years of aviation to World War II, and you can even climb inside some of the planes for a closer look.
The next on our list of San Antonio museums is a Texas hidden gem. The Texas Air Museum is at Stinson Field, the second oldest airport in the United States. Come to see a collection of vintage aircraft from the very beginnings of aviation to World War II. You can even climb inside some of these aircraft, and experience how small some of these planes were for pilots.
The Texas Air Museum is proud to boast significant collection of aircraft, historic weapons, vehicles and other items from times gone by. The museum is honored to have in its possession a Focke-Wulf 190. This WWII fighter plane is considered rare to own and is one of the main attractions.
I had a great day here at the museum with family. So much to see and the fee to get in was a great price! All staff were so friendly and explained information very well! The museum has a cute dog who is like their mascot! Overall it was a great experience and we had a great time!!!
MO C — Google review
This is definitely a labor of love. There is a great variety of items to see. Took us about 90 minutes to look through everything. Was definitely worth the price of admission. If we are ever in the area again, we will come back and see what's new! Be sure to stop and give snoopy some puppy scratches and belly rubs. He's a great dog.
Sarah Philips — Google review
Facilties may need some TLC, but it was an excellent experience! Soo much more than I expected and volunteers were mazing! Stayed here overnight via harvest host-- 42' fifth wheel fit easily. Would definitely recommend 👌
Brett Taylor — Google review
1234 99th St, San Antonio, TX 78214, USA•https://www.texasairmuseum.org/
11Hopscotch San Antonio
Creative art space featuring immersive light installations & optical illusions, plus a food truck.
Hopscotch San Antonio is an art gallery that features immersive and interactive installations by local, national and international artists. The core focus of the gallery is to allow visitors to engage with the installations in a playful manner, sparking a sense of delight and wonder.
Hopscotch is an immersive and experiential company that brings artists together in collaborative situations to create one-of-a-kind, memorable shared experiences. Hopscotch San Antonio is a 20,000-square-foot permanent gallery with 14 immersive and interactive installations by more than 40 local, national, and international artists. The museum's goal is to inspire a sense of delight and wonder in each curated space, allowing the visitors to engage in playful exploration beyond their daily lives.
foot art gallery that features 14 distinctive installations from over 40 local, national, and international artists with an aim to elicit joy and wonder. Ongoing live entertainment, food, and even Salsa lessons are another part of the joyful experience of Hopscotch.
We had a very nice time! Parking was excellent 👌 Everyone was very nice and explained everything to us. I had this on my list of things to do and it did not disappoint. My husband thought it was fun my son had a great time in the ball pit he got to run free without crazy looks lol. Open concept was really nice. Drinks were yummy also and we got to take our little glasses home! 🍸
Angelica Solis — Google review
Wow, so much fun! We loved our visit to Hopscotch. The immersive art displays and optical illusions are so much fun. The ball pit was the cherry on top after such a fun couple of hours wandering the exhibits. Definitely worth a visit. The drinks are great too!
Erinn Burgess — Google review
Enjoyed an afternoon at the Hopscotch art installation. It's a sensory experience near the heart ❤ of downtown San Antonio worth the visit. Quality bar service for the adults and live music for the entire family. Located in the Travis building basement and across from the park, it served as the perfect afternoon launch pad for a Saturday evening on the town. Highly recommend.
JA Smith — Google review
711 Navarro St Suite 100, San Antonio, TX 78205, USA•http://www.letshopscotch.com/
12Artpace San Antonio
Works by local, regional & international contemporary artists in a sleek space with rooftop events.
Artpace San Antonio is a contemporary arts organization located in downtown San Antonio, Texas. The museum features an internationally-renowned artist-in-residence programme and renovated 1920s car dealership that holds a 1,672 sq metre gallery space.
ArtPace on Main Avenue is a residency program supporting Texas, national, and international artists in the creation of new art. This summer the main space exhibition features local artist Michael Guerra Foerster's exhibit Every Time We Say Goodbye, an exploration of intimacy, separation, grief, and memory through ceramic sculptures.
Artpace San Antonio is all about the creation of new art by local Texans, Americans, and international artists. They even feature an artist in residence from each of these areas. From paintings to tapestries, to thought-provoking, larger-than-life material installments, you can find it here.
awesome free space for unique art exhibitions & collections in a prime location downtown! we enjoyed the tribute to DJ Screw entitled "Slowed & Throwed: Viewing Houston through a Mutated Lens", very interesting to see real artifacts such as grey screw tapes, hand written track lists, letters, LP records etc all personally owned by the originator Robert Earl Davis himself. Will return to SA's public art hub soon!
If you're looking for a local art museum that always has great exhibits, and is FREE, Artpace is the place to check out. Located near downtown proper, the museum has awesome exhibits on rotation with contributing artists actually in-residence working on their creations and shows. Awesome aesthetic and always having some sort of event that's worth visiting for.
Gregory Valdez — Google review
Art pace offers the best of contemporary art. With six large scale spaces and frequent showings of resident artists, visitors can see what professionals are doing in the current art world. Rooftop access provides a unique view of the city, and events are often accompanied by a food truck. Check out the gift shop for cool and affordable artworks by local and visiting artists.
John Atkins — Google review
445 N Main Ave, San Antonio, TX 78205, USA•https://artpace.org/
13Mission Concepción
Dedicated in 1755, this Spanish Colonial landmark is America's oldest unrestored stone church.
The Mission Concepción is a Spanish Colonial landmark and America's oldest unrestored stone church. The church was founded in 1731 and played an important role in the Texas Revolution. Today, the chapel is home to a number of restored frescoes.
Mission Concepción was established in 1716 as a base for converting the Native Americans to Catholicism and it formed part of the Spanish colonization system. Mission Concepción is the oldest unrestored stone church in America. The Mission consists of a Sanctuary, Nave, Convento (convent), and granary.
For history & architecture fans this is a great venue to add to your travel plans while in San Antonio. This Mission is one of four that are managed and secured by the National Park Service. Since we toured on a Sunday morning — we were able to walk inside the sanctuary after morning mass. Great photo ops for period photographers. Parking can be limited during prime times. National Park Service brochures are available that describe the various Missions and their history. If we come back I would love to visit all the local Missions.
Steve Dycus — Google review
It is a quiet and contemplative historical site. Brings your thoughts back to the settlers of years past. The physical, and mental toughness they possessed are mind boggling. The tours of the 5 missions is a must. Reflections into the past is both humbling, and sobering. A very positive day.
Maria Ho — Google review
Lots of amazing history and very interesting facts about architecture and peoples. I would 10/10 recommend talking with the volunteers and tour guides while you visit. They have a lot of knowledge about the history that you will not read on the signs while walking around the grounds. After spending some time here your mind will begin to think and wander about life in the past and it is a very cool experience.
Parley Bates — Google review
807 Mission Rd, San Antonio, TX 78210, USA•https://www.nps.gov/saan/planyourvisit/concepcion.htm
14The Buckhorn Saloon & Museum
Old West-themed gift store stocking cowboy hats, T-shirts, Bowie knives & other sundries.
The Buckhorn Saloon & Museum is a western themed bar and museum located in downtown Houston Street, San Antonio. The museum features a unique collection of artifacts and objects from the Old West, as well as an Old West-themed gift store that sells items such as cowboy hats, T-shirts, and Bowie knives.
You probably wouldn't think of a museum as one of the best places for a burger in San Antonio, but the Buckhorn is where you can find both a good time and an educational time. You'll even get to visit two museums while you're here- the Buckhorn and the Texas Ranger Museum. Above all, the Buckhorn is an immersive place to experience Texas history in a fun way.
To start first, the restaurant is okay, not bad. If you're eating here you're coming for the atmosphere. What really makes this place shine is the museum. This museum is by far one of my favorite museums I've ever seen. So much detailed and fascinating history is covered and captured here. I'd highly recommend this museum to anyone and I'd probably come back again.
Derek Hofferber — Google review
The place is nice, the main hall is lovely with a lot of history and character but hey, mind your wallet! Everything from the museum to the beers is overpriced. Ans I mean it, really expensive. The museum is not worth the money so l, come in for the atmosphere l, have a beer and enjoy a the pint, but would not suggest to indulge for more.
Matteo Granziol — Google review
This was a completely enjoyable surprise. The past was presented in a unique and sometimes frightening way. There were so many animal (nonliving) displays. It is worth the visit. At first I thought it was too expensive but 4 hours reading and listening to history specifically to SA and I will go back and see more.
Rosanne Atkinson — Google review
318 E Houston St, San Antonio, TX 78205, USA•https://www.buckhornmuseum.com/cafe-saloon
15Casa Navarro State Historic Site
Texas Colonial-style adobe home of José Antonio Navarro, where he lived until his death in 1871.
The Casa Navarro State Historic Site is a beautiful colonial-style home of Texas patriot Jose Antonio Navarro. He was a staunch supporter of Tejano rights and fought for them in the 1950s. The museum commemorates his life and his important contributions to Texas history.
The Casa Navarro State Historic Site is located on Laredo St, just a few blocks away from the UTSA Downtown Campus. It showcases the home and life of Jose Antonio Navarro, a Texas patriot who fought for Tejano rights in the 1950s. His home is beautiful, and striking against the modern buildings that surround it.
Our family of 6 got in for $10 as they have a family price. Remarkable man, wonderful visit. Hands on, kid friendly historical site. Very Clean restrooms. This is truly a must for anyone who really wants to know Texan History from a true Texan born and raised under 6 flags transfer. It's pretty stupid that they fail to include the Casa Navarro on many of the maps given out, but this is truly unbeatable. The richness learned here is unlike all the other sites. We visited the Briscoe's Western Art Museum, National Park Missions, Spanish Governor's Palace, Alamo. Amazing Man, worth more than a $10 visit.
Haily Bui — Google review
David is the sweetest man, he is so helpful and gave us great service. We were disappointed from the museum. It's mostly short videos to watch but not much to see. Thank you David 🙂
Tammy Harris Weintraub — Google review
We concentrated on smaller, harder to find historic Republic of Texas sites in our current vacation. The Navarro Houses are definitely the best! The oldest dates from 1832, and all are restored accurately. Very friendly host, and very inexpensive admission. Student, senior & child discounts! Clean restrooms. Excellent videos. Period furniture & garden. Great displays on adobe brick making. HARD TO FIND.
Geo CiMedman — Google review
228 S Laredo St, San Antonio, TX 78207, USA•http://www.visitcasanavarro.com/
16Battle for Texas: The Experience
The Battle for Texas is a museum experience that gives visitors a history of the Texas Revolution. The museum features actors who take you through the daily lives of early settlers, events leading up to the war, and the battle itself. It is so immersive that it feels like you are traveling back in time to see firsthand what happened.
Fantastic experience! I highly recommend The Night at the Museum Tour!!! Even if you've been through the museum during the day, do the night tour! The reenactors have extensive knowledge and were super informative. We had a GREAT time and will go again next time we're in San Antonio!
Danon Warden — Google review
Pretty neat place to see. Very informative. Learned some details about the Alamo battle that I never knew. Sort of pricey. My wife and I both enjoyed it. At the end, some employees dress up and help you escape from the night of the Alamo attack. It was fun.
Ronald Koszela — Google review
This should be a free museum. The artifacts are kind of cool that displays were very lame. Think the best part was the and. As someone else said there's nothing immersive or interactive about it. It's way overpriced. The staff is very friendly And the gift shop is a typical gift shop. Don't take young kids thry will be bored to death.
John Starcevich — Google review
849 E Commerce St, San Antonio, TX 78205, USA
17Ripley's Believe It or Not!
Museum with kitschy oddities on display, including shrunken human heads & rare animal skeletons.
Ripleys Believe It or Not! museum is a fun stop for anyone visiting San Antonio. With its eclectic collection of shrunken heads, rare animal skeletons, and painted murals, the museum is sure to amuse visitors of all ages.
Located across the street from the Alamo and the historic Menger hotel, Ripley's is a place like no other. There are over 500 exhibits including wax figures of well-known personalities (think Oprah, Dr. Phil, characters from your favorite movies) and hand painted murals depicting America's history. Other exhibits featuring religion and odd facts are scattered throughout the museum.
Surprisingly entertaining and much bigger than I expected. It just seemed to keep going on and on into new areas with hundreds of things to look at. You will get your $$$ worth here. Safe for kids of all ages with a lot of hands on areas too.
Mike Plotts — Google review
Stopped by and did the wax hands for my son !! The staff is really nice and the little concession stand they have was great! Prices weren't bad at all and the lady was very kind to my 4 year old son who couldn't make up his mind what color snowcone he wanted !! The wax hands staff was very professional in helping my son and was very pleased with the end result !!
Hawaiian Punch — Google review
Very neat place to visit. It was a lot bigger than we anticipated. Make sure you give yourself about 1.5-2 hours to walk through and see everything.
Nancy stewart — Google review
307 Alamo Plaza, San Antonio, TX 78205, USA•http://www.ripleys.com/sanantonio
18Villa Finale: Museum & Gardens
Tours of an Italianate mansion on 1.5 acres showcasing fine & decorative artwork & Southern gardens.
The Villa Finale Museum & Gardens is an art museum and historical site in San Antonio, Texas. The grounds are free to the public, and house fine artwork as well as Southern gardens. It was the last of local preservationist Walter Nold Mathis's projects, and it opened to the public in 1976.
Another beautiful site in the King William District, Villa Finale is now an art museum met with a historical site. The grounds are free and open to the public, so you can enjoy walking through its natural beauty. Inside, you will see a home restored to its original glory by Walter Nold Mathis, who would go on to restore other historical homes in the district.
Fascinating 1876 home beautifully restored and filled to the brim with European antiques owned by civic leader and historic preservationist Walter Nold Mathis. Very knowledgeable tour guides and beautifully decorated around the holidays, will definitely return as King William District is a beautiful destination!
Sarah — Google review
Toured this home on a Tuesday, early in the afternoon. Admission fee was reasonable, and the workers operating the home were very attentive and knowledgeable. Each room has an information board with historical tidbits on different artifacts and how the rooms were used throughout its history. I only gave it one star since the other historical home is only open on Saturdays. Nonetheless, it was time worth spent.
Aqua Girl — Google review
PLEASE DO NOT waste your time or money! This place is suppose to be self guided ,but apparently my husband & I misunderstood their meaning of ' Self-guided' for we was followed room to room. And it wasn't because their hospitality was so welcoming because it wasn't. The girl was rude & talked to us like we were kids. We have toured so many mansions in the past and was NEVER treated this ,unkind before. I thought it was just us & was gonna let it go but after reading the other reviews I had to say something. We didn't even enjoy the tour. I felt so unwelcome that we just ended up leaving . I started to go ask for my money back just because ,but I gave a bad review instead. Save your money and the walk or drive & avoid this place . Take your money & business else where and give it to people who are more deserving of it!
colette bigpond — Google review
401 King William St, San Antonio, TX 78204, USA•http://villafinale.org/
19Wonder Chamber
Wonder Chamber is an amusement center where both locals and visitors can find adventure, dreams, and creativity. There are twelve rooms that take you to different places in the world through photography. The facility is also perfect for creating multidimensional photos with neon lighting.
Wonder Chamber is a place where you may be creative, take amazing images, and interact with immersive art!. Your ticket entitles you to one hour of access to each of our 12 themed venues. Walk into the spaces and into each room to discover a new world!
My girlfriend and I visited today and LOVED each room. There's so much creativity put into the experience and we got plenty of cute pics! Touch the white wall art for a cool secret, and feel mystical in the infinity room. 😌
Erica Cabrera — Google review
Amazing experience really fun for the whole family or friends. The lights and the colors are so fun! Perfect for a nice photo shoot with friends or family for all ages we got our tickets online and it was really easy to make a reservation for a whole hour you can explore different rooms with different themes.
Julius V — Google review
Cool place to take pics and see the new sights every season. Front desk attendant was happy to help and check us in. Stop by if you have an hour to pass. They give you a small device to let you know when your hour is up! Selfies for all!
Ken — Google review
8800 Broadway # 116, San Antonio, TX 78217, USA•http://www.thewonderchamber.com/
20Mission San Jose Church
San Jose is a beautiful, historic Mission founded in 1720 that is home to the Church of Saint Joseph. The grounds are peaceful and full of charming original structures, some of which have been restored over the years. Many visitors come to see the church's rose window, one of San Antonio's most beloved architectural ornaments.
Mission San José is a historic Catholic mission founded in 1720 because Mission San Antonio de Valero, today called The Alamo, had become overcrowded. Permission was granted to build a new mission 5 miles (8 km) south of San Antonio de Valero to serve the Coahuiltecan Indians. The first buildings, made of brush, straw, and mud, were quickly replaced by large stone structures, including guest rooms, offices, a dining room, and a pantry.
Excellent experience. Love history and places to visit. Free to visit all three Missions, few minutes apart. Incredible to see the conservation of church and fort. Nice to walk and enjoy history. All employees we're so nice and helpful. Love Texas and all residents. So happy to visit new places...a lot of pictures good memories and very nice people. Love Texas!
Liliana S — Google review
One of the prettiest missions we have been to. Kids loved doing the ranger badge activity. The grounds are well kept and structures are beautiful to look out. Definitely glad we came here. Want to come back when kids are older and do the trail bike rides.
James Gray — Google review
Visiting this church was very informative and educational. So much history that has occurred on the very land we get to roam free on. This church is in Pristine condition. It is still as it was before. They still hold mass on Sunday. How amazing is that?! The park rangers were wonderful and so patient with the children. The kids are able to become an "honorary park ranger " if they complete an activity book learning about the church. I am excited to visit the rest of the missions located along the river.
florinda Saenz — Google review
6701 San Jose Dr, San Antonio, TX 78214, USA•http://missionsanjosechurch.org/
21Louis Tussaud's Waxworks
The wax museum Louis Tussauds is located on Alamo Plaza in San Antonio and features life-like wax figures of famous actors, singers and other celebrities. It is also a part of the Ripley's Believe It or Not! museum which has some truly odd items on display.
Wax museums are not really our type of go-to attraction, but perhaps if you are really into wax figures then this spot may provide a fun afternoon. Louis Tussaud's Waxworks has over 200 life-like wax figures that look just some famous actors, singers, or other celebrities. It's also a part of Ripley's San Antonio, which features a collection of all things "odd", but also true.
I've been to a few wax museums and usually you can't touch the exhibits but at this place they encourage you to take pictures with their statues. It was a lot of fun but the horror section is probably way too intense for young kids.
Though it was a fun experience. My family thought it was pretty cool. Kids seem to really like it.
Joseph Strohmeyer — Google review
Fun time, not the most lifelike wax museum we have been to, but the kids enjoyed it. Also here is the 4D theater, one if the better ones we've been to, monster movie and a snowman movie. We got the pass that gets you into all 6 Ripley's attractions. It was a good deal. Worked out to about $10 for each attraction per person.
Dawna H — Google review
301 Alamo Plaza, San Antonio, TX 78205, USA•https://www.ripleys.com/sanantonio/louis-tussauds-waxworks/
22Holocaust Memorial Museum of San Antonio
The Holocaust Memorial Museum of San Antonio honors World War II victims and strives to educate the public on antisemitism's connections to social and political issues. The museum has permanent exhibits exploring the rise of Nazi power and life in concentration camps, as well as an outdoor contemplative memorial garden.
While other museums in San Antonio may deliver a light day of learning, the Holocaust Memorial Museum of San Antonio is serious and extremely important. There is free general admission here, though a donation of $1-$3 is recommended, and helps the museum continue its work. After all, places like this help us remember the 6 million innocent people who were murdered in the Holocaust, as well as the dangers of both hatred and apathy.
Such a gem in San Antonio. Not very many places have Holocaust museums. This one is small, does a great job explaining the enormity of the Holocaust. Suitable to bring younger children to and free. Not open on Saturdays.
Melissa Moon — Google review
This museum is at the Jewish Community Center. I love learning new things and a museum big or small will teach you a lot. Very solemn, sad but real. There are videos which gives a great deal of information. If you are in the area I would suggest a visit, it's small but very informative.
bri Brown — Google review
Very informative and worthwhile visit. My family had the privilege of talking to a very well-informed historian while there. He provided a lot of good information and answered our questions.
George Lerma — Google review
12500 NW Military Hwy, San Antonio, TX 78231, USA•https://www.hmmsa.org/museum-history
23Guinness World Records Museum


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Karl Ferdinand Herzfeld (Viena, 24 de fevereiro de 1892 — Washington, D.C., 3 de junho de 1978) foi um físico austríaco naturalizado estadunidense.

Educação
Herzfeld nasceu em Viena durante o reinado da Casa de Habsburgo no Império Austro-Húngaro. Seu pai foi um médico e professor ordinário de obstetrícia e ginecologia na Universidade de Viena. Sua mãe, Camilla com sobrenome de nascimento Herzog, era filha de um jornalista e irmã do químico orgânico R. O. Herzog.

Publicações selecionadas
Karl F. Herzfeld Über ein Atommodell, das die Balmer'sche Wasserstoffserie aussendet, Sitzungsberichte der Koniglichen Akademie der Wissenschaften Wien 121(2a):593-601 (1912)
Karl F. Herzfeld Zur Elektronentheorie der Metalle, Annalen der Physik (4) 41:27-52 [Herzfeld's doctoral dissertation at Vienna University under the direction of Professor Friedrich Hasenöhrl] (1913)
Karl F. Herzfeld and F. O. Rice Dispersion and absorption of high-frequency sound waves, Physical Review 31:691-95 (1928)
Karl F. Herzfeld and Maria Goeppert-Mayer On the states of aggregation, Journal of Chemical Physics 2:38-45 (1934)
Karl F. Herzfeld and M. Göppert-Mayer On the theory of fusion, Phys. Rev. 46:995-1001 (1935)
Karl F. Herzfeld and James Franck An attempted theory of photosynthesis, J. Chem. Phys. 5:237-51 (1937)
Karl F. Herzfeld and James Franck Contributions to a theory of photosynthesis, J. Phys. Chem. 45:978-1025 (1941)
Karl F. Herzfeld Electron levels in polyatomic molecules having resonating double bonds, Chemical Reviews 41:233-56 (1947)
Karl F. Herzfeld Nodal surfaces in molecular wave functions Review of Modern Physics 21:527-30 (1949)
Karl F. Herzfeld Fifty Years of Physical Ultrasonics, The Journal of the Acoustical Society of America Volume 39, Issue 5A, pp. 813-825, The Catholic University of America, Washington, D. C. (Received 27 July 1965)

Livros
Karl F. Herzfeld Zur Elektronentheorie der Metalle (Barth, 1913)
Karl F. Herzfeld Physikalische und Elektrochemie In Encyklopädie der Mathematischen Wissenschften mit Einschluss ihrer Anwendungen Band V, Heft 6, ed. Felix Klein, pp. 947-1112 (Leipzig: B. G. Teubner, 1921)
Karl F. Herzfeld Grösse und Bau der Moleküle In Handbuch der Physik 1st ed., band 22, ed. A. Smekal, pp. 386-519 (Berlin: Springer-Verlag, 1924) (second ed., band 24, 1933, pp. 1-252).
Karl F. Herzrfeld, Kinetische Theorie der Wärme In Müller-Pouillets Lehrbuch der Physik Band 3 (Braunsweig: F. Viewig und Sohn, 1925)
Karl F. Herzfeld Klassische Thermodynamik In Handbuch der Physik 1st ed., Band 9, pp. 1-140 (Berlin, Springer-Verlag, 1926)
Karl F. Herzfeld and K. L. Wolf Absorption und dispersion In Handbuch der Physik 1st ed., Band 20, pp. 480-634 (Berlin: Springer-Verlag, 1928)
Karl F. Herzfeld Gittertheorie der festen Körper In Handbuch der Experimental Physik Band 7, eds. W. Wien and F. Harms, pp. 325-422 (Leipzig: Akademische Verlagsgesellschaft, 1928)
Karl F. Herzfeld and H. M. Smallwood The kinetic theory of gases and liquids In A Treatise on Physical Chemistry 2nd ed., vol. 1, ed. H. S. Taylor, pp. 73-217  (New York: Van Nostrand, 1931)
Karl F. Herzfeld and H. M. Smallwood Imperfect gases and the liquid state In A Treatise on Physical Chemistry 2nd ed., vol. 1, ed. H. S. Taylor, pp. 219-250 (New York: Van Nostrand, 1931)
Karl F. Herzfeld Relaxation phenomena in gases In Thermodynamics and Physics of Matter vol. 1, ed. F. Rossini, pp. 646-735 (Princeton, N.J.: Princeton University Press, 1955)
Karl F. Herzfeld and V. Griffing Fundamental physics of gases In Thermodynamics and Physics of Matter vol. 1, ed. F. Rossini, pp. 111-176 (Princeton, N.J.: Princeton University Press, 1955)
Karl F. Herzfeld and Theodore A. Litovitz Absorption and Dispersion of Ultrasonic Waves. Pure and Applied Physics Volume 7, (Academic Press, 1959)
Karl F. Herzfeld Fundamental Physics of Gases (Princeton University Press, 1961)
Karl F. Herzfeld Questions in Statistical Mechanics: Some Reactionary Viewpoints by Karl F Herzfeld (Center for Theoretical Studies, University of Miami, 1971)

Bibliografia
Mehra, Jagdish, and Helmut Rechenberg The Historical Development of Quantum Theory. Volume 5 Erwin Schrödinger and the Rise of Wave Mechanics. Part 1 Schrödinger in Vienna and Zurich 1887-1925. (Springer, 2001) ISBN 0-387-95179-2

Ligações externas

Karl Herzfeld - Biographical Memoir
Herzfeld archives - Catholic University

Professores da Universidade Católica da América
Físicos nucleares da Áustria
Físicos dos Estados Unidos
Físicos nucleares dos Estados Unidos
Naturais de Viena

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Hermann Sondermann (* 19. Oktober 1832 in Berlin; † 2. April 1901 in Düsseldorf) war ein deutscher Bildnis- und Genremaler der Düsseldorfer Schule.

Leben
Hermann Sondermann studierte in Berlin von 1851 bis 1853 bei Johann Samuel Otto, zwei Jahre bis 1855 in Antwerpen bei Josephus Laurentius Dyckmans sowie nach kurzzeitigem Aufenthalt in Paris ab 1856 an der Kunstakademie Düsseldorf bei Friedrich Wilhelm von Schadow und Rudolf Wiegmann. In privatem Unterricht bei dem Düsseldorfer Maler  Rudolf Jordan macht er sich mit der Malerei des Volkslebens vertraut.

Sondermann hielt sich von 1859 bis 1861 wieder in Berlin auf und ließ sich dann in Düsseldorf nieder, wo er in der Jägerhofstraße wohnte und dem Künstlerverein Malkasten angehörte. Zeitweise lebte er in der Willingshäuser Malerkolonie.

Die Gemälde Sondermanns behandeln hauptsächlich Szenen des einfachen ländlichen Lebens, das er auf seinen Reisen in Westfalen, Hessen, Baden und Württemberg beobachtete und in spätromantischer Weise festhielt. Seine Werke wurden bereits zu Lebzeiten international gehandelt. Einige befinden sich im Städtischen Museum Braunschweig und in der Städtischen Galerie Wiesbaden sowie im Besitz des Birmingham Museums Trusts.

Der Maler Karl Sondermann war sein Sohn.

Literatur
 Sondermann, Hermann. In: Hermann Alexander Müller: Biographisches Künstler-Lexikon. Verlag des Bibliographischen Instituts, Leipzig 1882, S. 497.
 Sondermann, Hermann. In: Friedrich von Boetticher: Malerwerke des neunzehnten Jahrhunderts. Beitrag zur Kunstgeschichte. Band II, Dresden 1898, S. 772 f.

Weblinks

 Hermann Sondermann, Datenblatt im Portal rkd.nl (Rijksbureau voor Kunsthistorische Documentatie)
 Hermann Sondermann, Auktionsresultate im Portal artnet.de

Einzelnachweise

Maler (Düsseldorf)
Maler (Düsseldorfer Malerschule)
Porträtmaler
Genremaler
Deutscher
Geboren 1832
Gestorben 1901
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Barrakpore: Again a death of another Bengal youth in a different state have shocked the city. This time a youth named Sudip Sikdar of Panihati, North 24 Paraganas found dead under mysterious circumstance in Hyderabad on Thursday. Sudip was thirty years old . He worked as a supervisor in a Hyderabad based construction company. The family of the deceased youth claimed that his colleagues have killed him.
Reportedly, his family said , last year post Laxmi puja he went to join this Hyderabad based construction company where he worked as a supervisor. On Thursday the sudden news of Sudip's saddest demise came to the Sikdar family of Panihati like bolt from the blue.
Sudip's parents were in great shock after getting the news of their son's death.Not only the family of deceased, the shadow of mourning have come down in the area of Panihati too. Pradip Sikdar, father of deceased alleges that there is a foul play by Sudip's colleagues behind his death.
After the autopsy, the body of the youth was sent to his Panihati home from Hyderabad.His body was supposed to reach Panihati on Friday. He was the only earning member of his family.It is hard for his family to accept his unnatural death.


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Climax Secondary serves 109 students in grades 7-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-39% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 58%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 60%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Climax Secondary placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 34% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Climax Secondary's student population of 109 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Climax Secondary is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,793 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Climax Secondary is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data This School State Level (MN)
School District Name Climax-Shelly School District
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MN Dept. of Education
The nearest high school and middle school to Climax Secondary is Central Valley High School (12.0 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Climax Elementary School (0.0 miles away)
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Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Top 50% in MN)
Reading Proficiency: 50-59% (Btm 50%)
Diversity Score: 0.41 (Top 50%)
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While trees are blooming right now, the stores are exploding with flowers! This is the biggest floral season I've seen in years, and the patterns seem much easier to incorporate than in years past. I'm not a romantic dresser so I've tended to shy away from florals, but I'm loving everything above.
This beautiful Kate Spade bag is one I've had in my closet forever. I don't think I've pulled it out in more than 8 years for some reason! It was a gift from my husband when we were dating, I truly fell in love with the color. It's a lovely shade of tiffany blue in patent leather (incidentally a color I loved so much I painted my bathroom this color in the rental I lived in back then)! It works well with the mint greens this season as well as all the lovely florals.
Another item of note is this tee I'm wearing. I bought it as a dress, but I really wanted a mirrored floral tee, which is much more versatile for me, so I cut off the hem!
Find what you like and what works for you when it comes to trends!
Love the Society sweater over the print! I will have to try it with the Tropical Tank from this season!
Absolutely! That sweater is a great base to add florals to!


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Three people have died, including a man who officials say was trying to rescue strangers from freezing flood waters.
It follows a powerful winter storm that slammed the US last week.
The National Weather Service said flooding would continue across parts of the Central Plains and Upper Midwest for the rest of the week.
President Donald Trump described the floods as "devastating" and said the White House would keep in close contact with state officials.
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Alto Reed, Detroit musician and longtime saxophone player with Bob Seger's Silver Bullet Band, dies at 72
By FOX 2 Staff
(FOX 2) - Famed musician Alto Reed has died at the age of 72 after being diagnosed with stage four colon cancer.
Reed was born in Detroit and was part of Bob Seger's Silver Bullet Band since its inception, playing on 14 albums. His saxophone provided a clarion call as part of hits such as "Rock and Roll Never Forgets," "Old Time Rock and Roll" and, of course, "Turn the Page."
Raised in Detroit and later Saint Clair Shores, Reed began playing music at an early age, inspired by a school teacher.
He started working with Seger in 1971, sitting in on sessions for the 1973 album "Back in '72" and was part of the original Silver Bullet Band lineup formed during 1974 - and was the only mainstay, other than bassist Chris Campbell, throughout its history.
It was Seger who gave Reed his stage name as well, inspired by the aliases used by Captain Beefheart's Magic Band.
Onstage, he was Seger's visual foil, playing a variety of saxophones, swinging from ropes, sprinting between elevated platforms at either side of the stage, blowing through two saxophones at the same time, playing maracas and timpani behind the drummer during "Come to Poppa" and duck-walking and leg-kicking vamping across the stage during his extended solos on "Horizontal Bop."
"I loved him like a brother," Seger said in a statement. "I may have been the leader, but he was our rock star. He was the audience favorite, hands down. He was bold, and worldly. I learned so much from the guy. And he was a great ambassador to the fans. He took time for everybody, any picture, anywhere. I can't say enough good things about him."
The Silver Bullet Band was Reed's main but hardly his only musical outlet.
His credits over the years included working with Grand Funk Railroad, Ted Nugent, Little Feat, Foghat, Dave Mason, Spencer Davis, the Blues Brothers, George Thorogood, Robin Gibb, the Motor City Horns and more. Four years after playing for Seger's induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Reed was back at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel with the Ventures, playing on their "Hawaii Five-O" theme during their induction.
Reed was also a frequent go-to for sporting events, playing the national anthem for all of Detroit's professional sports teams.
Reed is survived by his children, Chelsea Reed Radler and Jon Radler and Victoria Reed and Erik Deutsch, as well as his grandson, Harry Radler, and his sister, Nancy Neumann and her husband Dave. He also leaves behind his partner Christiana Van Ryn, his stepdaughter Sophia Van Ryn and his ex-wife of 21 years, Monica Reed. Memorial plans are pending.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations in Reed's name to the Detroit Symphony Orchestra's Detroit Harmony Fund, which provides instruments to music students in Detroit.


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This programme provided scholars (undergraduate/postgraduate) studying contemporary Indian issues in universities in India a two-month long paid Fellowship every summer in Mumbai.
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The India Culture Lab National Fellowship provided scholars (undergraduate/postgraduate) studying contemporary Indian issues in universities in India a two-month long paid Fellowship every summer in Mumbai. The aim was to provide an opportunity for cross-pollination of the fellows' their ideas with people beyond academia and think from an interdisciplinary approach. During their time at the Lab, the selected fellows met and learned from experts working on contemporary India and also got an opportunity to showcase their work to a wider audience.
This fellowship was a two-month full time opportunity. The fellowship was open in its scope and provided room for the fellow to continue research on a project of their interest with support and learnings from India Culture Lab. The Lab's thematic focus was on urban-rural narratives, histories of India, digital India, educational alternatives, environment futures, and identity politics. We encouraged students from any discipline who were working on any of these themes or at the intersection of these themes to apply. Selected fellows received a stipend and access to the Lab's network and resources. The selected fellows had arranged for their own travel to Mumbai and their own accommodation while in the city.
Our National fellows for 2020 was Shatavisha Mustafi.
To be eligible, candidates should have had an active affiliation to an academic institution in an undergraduate, postgraduate or PhD programme in India.
What is the Screening and Selection Process?
After the candidate cleared the first level of selection, they discussed their application and schedule through three pre-arrival calls with the India Culture Lab team. These pre-arrival calls established the framework for the project that the scholar would like to focus on while at the Lab. Candidates were informed of the outcome of their application by the month of February.
What is the fellowship period?
The fellowship period was between be in June-July / July-August depending on the candidate's academic calendar. The fellows worked full-time (40 hours per week), with the Godrej India Culture Lab team in Vikhroli, Mumbai.
What is the stipend?
India Culture Lab provided a monthly stipend of Rs. 25,000 for their time spent at the Lab. Candidates were encouraged to apply for funding for travel and accommodation through their university.
My time at the lab taught me how to be intellectually rigorous and logistically efficient too. I juggled several roles there which taught me to translate theories into practice, and transition ideas into beautiful lived experiences. The Lab shall always continue to be an oasis of creativity and academic solace for me within the city of Mumbai.
Sejal Yadav
Lab National Fellowship Alum
I had joined the Culture Lab as an intern in the Summer of 2016, and it really couldn't have been a better way to exploring the vibrant culture of Mumbai, navigating through the most diverse group of people around me, each with a unique experience and story to share, and learn from. As I am about to take my baby steps into the world of Experience Design, I often look back at my time spent at the Lab, and the lessons I learned in building an experience for our audience while experiencing a world so magnificent that I was completely oblivious of. It really has helped me become the person I am today.
Anwesh Sahoo
Student of Master of Design at NIFT Delhi


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The Stockholm Scarf Knit-A-Long (KAL) is alive and kicking. I have heard from several that there is some struggle with the instructions.
The gorgeous Stockholm Scarf Pattern by knittedblissJC (Julie) is available on Ravelry or at knittedbliss.com is written to be knit flat with some side notes for knitting in the round. The side notes have resulted in many interpretations, with some different outcomes than the intended original. Since I'm not much for seaming anything, knitting it in the round is a must for me. Here are my notes to knitting Stockholm Scarf in the round.
Cast on 252. Join in the round, being careful not to twist. Place marker to determine beginning of round.
A side note, on my version I altered the original to get a slightly denser to get a warmer Windy City winter version. Altering cast on, yarn weight and needle size. I added an additional repeat to account slightly for the smaller needle size.


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An Extended Stay at The Grand Babylon Hotel: My thoughts on editing Arnold Bennett's fantasia
Randi Saloman at the 2006 Arnold Bennett Society Conference at Staffordshire University, holding an Arnold Bennett figurine gifted by the Society, with then Lord Mayor of Stoke-on-Trent Jean Edwards in the background.
[This summer we were excited to publish an edition of The Grand Babylon Hotel. Our editor, Randi Saloman, wanted to share some thoughts on her journey with the text and the importance of having a scholarly edition of Bennett.]
Editing Arnold Bennett's The Grand Babylon Hotel (1902) was unquestionably a labor of love for me—the kind of opportunity that one imagines, early on in an academic career, will be a regular occurrence, but is in actuality quite rare. My immediate impetus for taking up the task was a simple one. I had begun teaching Bennett's novel in my first-year literature courses with great success, but without a reliable in-print edition. Instead, the university bookstore repeatedly supplied my classes with a low-quality, print-on-demand text, which comically identified the novel as "The Grand Babylong Hotel" on its spine and (less comically) was rife with typos and mis-set passages. Bennett himself had deemed his novel a "fantasia," a term he used to designate the light-hearted serial works he produced for profit rather than literary fulfilment, and publishers had taken him at his word. Even the more acceptable out-of-print versions I could find in used condition came without useful introductions or critical apparatus appropriate to the classroom. Bennett may well have been the most popular writer in England in the early years of the 20th century. But his very fame worked against him when it came to assessment by his contemporaries, or serious critical or scholarly attention. Decades after the publication of The Grand Babylon Hotel, Bennett's first novel to garner widespread attention from reviewers, Virginia Woolf would judge her fellow author to be "a materialist," hopelessly out of step with the times, declaring in "Mr Bennett and Mrs Brown" (1924), that "to go to [Bennett and his fellow 'Edwardians'] and ask them to teach you how to write a novel— how to create characters that are real—is precisely like going to a bootmaker and asking him to teach you how to make a watch." Bennett's work has largely disappeared from publisher' lists in recent decades. Even the few books that are still occasionally read or taught—and generally accepted as having literary merit—The Old Wives' Tale (1908) or Anna of the Five Towns (1902), perhaps Riceyman Steps (1923)—struggle to stay in-print and available. More popular romps such as The Grand Babylon Hotel, which most readers have joined Bennett in declaring amusing but ephemeral, stand almost no chance.
All of which is to say, in wanting to show that this book was something more than one of the numerous entertaining serials that filled early 20th-century daily papers, I was largely on my own. I remember traveling to the UK for The Arnold Bennett Society Conference at Staffordshire University in 2006 to present my initial thoughts on this book and having no clue how I, or my work, would be received. I suspect it was having the good fortune to give my talk to the one audience that knew the book and Bennett well enough to understand and take seriously the claims I was beginning to make that gave me the motivation to continue. [That the Society had the graciousness to seat both me and keynote speaker Robert Squillace, the two visiting Americans, with the then Lord Mayor of Stoke-on-Trent and her consort—explaining to us that she was, in fact, designated as Lord Mayor, her husband as consort, the terms being gender neutral so far as the position was concerned—did not hurt either!] I wanted to share some of the magic that a young Bennett found in hotels. When the Society and the Edwardian Cultural Network co-hosted a symposium on "Arnold Bennett and His Circle" eight years later, I was still thinking (and speaking) about The Grand Babylon Hotel—this time with the edition well underway and numerous questions to pose to my fellow Bennett enthusiasts.
I began teaching The Grand Babylon Hotel regularly in 2009, and I was gratified to watch my students engage with the same questions and conundrums in Bennett that I did. But none of us could get past the all-around awfulness of our actual text. Bennett deserved better, we thought, and so did this novel I had come to feel responsible for, in one way or another. A readable and accurate edition, yes. But more than that, there were whole areas of the novel that required more explanation and reflection than was possible without the kinds of explanations and context I aimed to provide in class. How was the Grand Babylon derived from Bennett's own knowledge of London's Savoy Hotel, upon which it was based? How did it compare with his later treatments of hotels in his fiction—and particularly with his final novel, Imperial Palace (1930), a far longer and more realistic novel also set in a fictionalized Savoy Hotel? What was Bennett doing with the fantastical "Ruritanian" genre he was taking up–a genre named for Anthony Hope's Prisoner of Zenda (1894), which featured the imaginary minor kingdom of Ruritania, and the rescue of its embattled king by a commoner? How, finally, did we read the positive cosmopolitan vision of the novel? The wealthy Americans who come to England determined to buy everything and everyone they like both learn from and teach those around them about the benefit and interest of different ways of thinking and being. Wealth is celebrated in ways that make clear that time is running out for the older models of aristocracy. When the impoverished Prince Eugen is denied the loan he requires by "Court Pawnbroker" Sampson Levi, the tone allows for tinges of nostalgia and classism, but is above all committed to the inevitability—and the new possibilities for romance—of a modern world:
It was a scene characteristic of the end of the nineteenth century – an overfed, commonplace, pursy little man who had been born in a Brixton semi-detached villa, and whose highest idea of pleasure was a Sunday up the river in an expensive electric launch, confronting and utterly routing, in a hotel belonging to an American millionaire, the representative of a race of men who had fingered every page of European history for centuries, and who still, in their native castles, were surrounded with every outward circumstance of pomp and power. (GBH, 174)
Money is the unapologetic solution to all problems that are posed. Nonetheless, one feels the concerns are broader than Bennett's readers—and Bennett himself—gave the work credit for.
Bennett's novel had never been footnoted or annotated in a scholarly way. As a result, designing a Broadview edition was both an extraordinary privilege and a wide-open challenge. It would be impossible to quantify just how much I learned in the course of my editing. From basic facts that shed entirely new light on a given sentence or scene (that "Don't split!"—Racksole's imperative to Nella after purchasing the hotel, is not, as I had long assumed, a demand that she remain calm, but a request that she keep the news to herself; that Consommé Britannia is not a simple English-style soup that Nella is being a bit childish to reject as unsuitable for a summer night, but a stomach-turningly heavy and elaborately prepared concoction of forcemeat, lobster, chicken broth, and assorted other ingredients) to a more nuanced sense of Bennett's fascination with the hotel's hierarchy and operation—the sheer joy he takes in describing the operations of the kitchen or the stock of the wine cellars, for example.
While Bennett's novel likely needed few footnotes for the English audience that read it in installments in the first decade of the 20th century, the same cannot be said for 21st-century readers, particularly those in America or other parts of the world. Much that might have been self-evident about London geography or public transport or customary dress or behavior to the ordinary English reader in 1902 is not so to the reader of 2016, and particularly to the North American or other non-English reader, and it was my goal to demystify such factual information as well as to reflect on the less obvious relevance of such material where appropriate. The Savoy Hotel of London, the model for the Grand Babylon, has its own extraordinary history which helps one to appreciate what Bennett has taken for his own fictional version—and what he has added of his own to the picture. There are many differences between the Savoy of 1902 and today's hotel and between Bennett's Grand Babylon and the then only decades-old establishment. But all go to revealing new and exciting entryways into the novel. Susan Scott at the Savoy went above and beyond the call of duty multiple times in locating archival photos for me, many of which I was able to include in my edition. Like the cover image, these images give some sense of the world Bennett imagined—and played with—in this novel. The Grand Babylon Hotel is among Bennett's earliest works, so while later on in his career there are many pictures and photographs of the author, I am most pleased at some of the less well-known and some of the earliest images that I was able to include from the Potteries Museum, the New York Public Library, and from the University of Illinois collection.
I can't say enough good things about the people at Broadview—from Marjorie Mather, who took on the project, to managing editor Tara Lowes, series editor Martin Boyne, and copy editor Michel Pharand, all of whom pushed me to make the book and its footnotes as strong as it could be. Perhaps what I love most about Bennett's "fantasia" is that in so many ways one would expect it to be hopelessly dated, yet it never seems so in the reading. A wealthy American at a British grand hotel, the culture shock of the two nations coming to a head at the entrance of mysterious royals from a tiny fictionalized German province. The characters are lightly and fancifully drawn, the possession of money is seen as an unapologetic good when legitimately obtained and rightly used. Meetings across class and culture are made with ease, and there is excitement and anticipation rather than fear at thoughts of the new and different. This perhaps, sadly, is the one way in which the novel does show its age. To read of Theodore and Nella Racksole's adventures abroad is to be taken back to a time—perhaps not so long ago as it feels—when it was still possible to see the world as a place of exploration, its many cultures and civilizations offering variety and experience, rather than fear. It is my hope that this edition will allow both students and general readers to explore these broader questions and to engage anew with Arnold Bennett.
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James Gunn googled dumbest supervillain before putting Polka-Dot Man in Suicide Squad
James Gunn admitted he googled "dumbest supervillain" before putting Polka-Dot Man in his new movie The Suicide Squad
Not every supervillain can be Doctor Doom or The Joker. After all, their main job is to be beaten by a superhero in 32 pages or less. Still, James Gunn's new action movie The Suicide Squad proves that even the most obscure villains can do incredible things if given the right motivation.
Gunn seems to have gone out of his way to pick the most random villains to make up his new Squad, which primarily consists of C-D list characters that even the most dedicated comic reader would struggle to name. In fact, we know exactly how Gunn picked the members of The Squad for his DCEU movie because he admitted to it at a press conference we were at.
"Well, I selected all the characters in different ways. There were some characters like Harley who I wanted to put in the movie, there were characters I liked a lot and I liked the actors who played them," Gunn said. "But then there were other characters, like Polka-Dot Man, and I really wanted to use a character who was thought of as a lame supervillain. So I literally put into Google 'who is the dumbest supervillain of all time', and Polka-Dot Man always came up near the top."
Joking aside Gunn didn't pick Polka-Dot Man just because he's a dumb character, he did it because he thought it would be fun to take a character perceived as lame and "give him heart", sort of like how he helped to redefine some of the Guardians of the Galaxy over in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
We doubt that David Dastmalchian was too bothered by the news. He'd already admitted at this point that he didn't have a clue who Polka-Dot Man was when James first asked him to be in the film.
"The truth of the matter is I was very embarrassed because when James told me he wanted me to be in his film, I first freaked out," Dastmalchian confessed. "I couldn't believe I was going to be in a film James was going to make, let alone the Suicide Squad, but when he said Abner Krill I was like 'ugh and he said 'Polka-Dot Man' and I was so embarrassed because James knows I'm such a big comic book fan I've spent my life collecting comics and I had no freaking clue who Polka-Dot Man was."
It's unsurprising that Gunn put a character like Polka-Dot Man in The Suicide Squad. He admitted that when Warner Bros essentially gave him carte blanche to do whatever he wanted to do with the comedy movie he felt it was important to take risks, and what's riskier than putting a man who shoots explosive polka-dots in your film.
The Suicide Squad is in UK cinemas now.
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