Frontier Times Museum

Museum Local history museum focusing on Texas frontier life

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Frontier Times Museum
Frontier Times Museum, Bandera, Texas, USA (downtown Bandera near Main Street)
29.7302, -99.0720
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http://frontiertimesmuseum.org/
Tue-Sat 10am-4pm (hours may vary seasonally)
Adults approx. $5-$8 (cash suggested); check museum site or call for current rates.

How to Get to Frontier Times Museum #

Bandera is about an hour northwest of San Antonio by car on US‑90 and local roads. The Frontier Times Museum sits on or near Bandera’s Main Street; parking is available in town and the museum is walkable from local eateries and shops.

Tips for Visiting Frontier Times Museum #

  • Plan to arrive mid-morning to follow the museum's small guided talks and the downtown Bandera walking circuit.
  • Check the museum's calendar for weekend events-Bandera's festivals and rodeos can make the town crowded.

Best Time to Visit Frontier Times Museum #

Best in spring or autumn for comfortable weather and to combine museum visits with Bandera's outdoor and rodeo events.

Spring
Mar-May · 12-28°C
Pleasant weather and active local events; ideal for day trips and following the museum's Western history trail.
Autumn
Sep-Nov · 15-27°C
Cooler evenings and rodeo season - easier to combine museum visits with outdoor activities.

Weather & Climate near Frontier Times Museum #

Climate

Frontier Times Museum's climate is classified as Humid Subtropical - Humid Subtropical climate with hot summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 2°C to 35°C. Moderate rainfall (743 mm/year).

Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
35°
Warmest Month
2°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coolest month with highs of 16°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (36 mm).

Comfort

9°
Feels Like Cold
9°C
Temperature
2° – 16°

Weather

36 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

February

February is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (48 mm).

Comfort

11°
Feels Like Cool
11°C
Temperature
4° – 19°

Weather

48 mm
Rainfall
3.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

March

March is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (43 mm).

Comfort

15°
Feels Like Cool
15°C
Temperature
8° – 23°

Weather

43 mm
Rainfall
4.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

April

April is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (59 mm).

Comfort

19°
Feels Like Mild
19°C
Temperature
12° – 27°

Weather

59 mm
Rainfall
4.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

May

May is mild with highs of 30°C and lows of 17°C. The wettest month with 100 mm of rain.

Comfort

23°
Feels Like Mild
23°C
Temperature
17° – 30°

Weather

100 mm
Rainfall
3.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

June

June is warm with highs of 33°C and lows of 20°C. Regular rainfall (90 mm).

Comfort

27°
Feels Like Warm
27°C
Temperature
20° – 33°

Weather

90 mm
Rainfall
3.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

July

July is the warmest month with highs of 34°C and lows of 21°C. Moderate rainfall (52 mm).

Comfort

28°
Feels Like Warm
28°C
Temperature
21° – 34°

Weather

52 mm
Rainfall
3.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

August

August is warm with highs of 35°C and lows of 21°C. Moderate rainfall (62 mm).

Comfort

28°
Feels Like Warm
28°C
Temperature
21° – 35°

Weather

62 mm
Rainfall
3.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

September

September is warm with highs of 32°C and lows of 18°C. Regular rainfall (80 mm).

Comfort

25°
Feels Like Warm
25°C
Temperature
18° – 32°

Weather

80 mm
Rainfall
3.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

October

October is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 13°C. Regular rainfall (84 mm).

Comfort

20°
Feels Like Mild
20°C
Temperature
13° – 27°

Weather

84 mm
Rainfall
3.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

November

November is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (50 mm).

Comfort

14°
Feels Like Cool
14°C
Temperature
7° – 21°

Weather

50 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

December

December is cold with highs of 17°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (39 mm).

Comfort

10°
Feels Like Cold
10°C
Temperature
3° – 17°

Weather

39 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

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