About the Exhibit:
The Back 40
The Back 40 offers hands-on learning experiences in a historic Texas setting. The museum's outdoor living history area is home to a one-room schoolhouse, an east Texas "dog trot" log house, a Hill Country barn, a frontier army barracks, and a west Texas adobe house—all typical of Texas in the mid to late 1800s.
Each building serves as an ideal setting for a lesson in Texas history. Knowledgeable instructors, dressed in period clothing, offer glimpses into the day-to-day lives of 19th century Texans. Students and tour groups will learn about some of the hardships and joys life in early Texas. Not only will you learn, you’ll have fun in the process too!
Tours and Programming:
Tours of the Back 40 outdoor learning area are recommended for visitors ages 8 and older. The schedule and available programming include:
"Ringing in the Children: A Texas One-Room Schoolhouse Experience"
OR
"With Domingo Leal in San Antonio, 1734: An Adobe House Experience"
Monday – Tuesday (January 9 – April 30, 2012)
10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Back 40 – Regular Tour
Wednesday – Friday (Through April 30, 2012)
10:00 – 11:00 a.m.
11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Monday – Friday (Beginning May 1, 2012)
10:00 – 11:00 a.m.
11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Rates and Scheduling
| Exhibit Floor |
$3 per student |
| Back 40 (Regular Tour) |
$2 per student |
| Back 40 (Special Programming/Curriculum) |
$6 per student |
| Teacher/Chaperone |
Free* |
| Additional adults |
$8 each |
*One chaperone or teacher receives complimentary admission for every 10 students, grades 1 through 12; or every 5 students Pre-K through Kindergarten.
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