Our 21st Century industry showcase,
science center, and museum
free admission
OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK
Plan Your Visit
Admission: Free
Location: 3331 General Hudnell Dr, San Antonio, TX 78226
Hours: Mon-Sat 10 AM - 5 PM | Sun 12 PM - 5 PM
Parking: Free. Get validation if needed at the AREA 21 front desk.
Contact Us: 210-338-0439 | Email Here
Holidays: Closed on Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years Day
Our Exhibits
Examples of what you’ll see at SAMSAT AREA 21®.
robotics
Check out our collection of robots ranging from industrial application to entertainment. Catch a show at our Andy Robot exhibit and try your hand at piloting a robot through our intern-built Drive Maze.
Critical infrastructure
Learn about all of the essential resources needed to keep a modern city running and how to protect them from hostile actors. Featuring Cyber City, an intern built replica city, and our intern developed video game Battle for Cyber City.
Cyber Security
Explore the world of cyber security in our Simulated Cyber SOC, where guests can sit down and enjoy activities and games designed to educate on the importance of cyber security, strong passwords, and digital citizenship.
Aerospace
Have a seat at our fight simulators and experience what it was like to pilot the Wright Flyer, what it's like now to pilot a Beta Alia 250 electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing (eVTOL) aircraft. While you're here, learn about how augmented reality is changing the way we maintain and repair these vehicles.
TESLA COILS
Stand before Nikola Tesla’s towering coils, iconic machines that revealed the possibilities of wireless electricity and captured imaginations around the world.
Autonomous Driving
Discover how self-driving cars use sensors and AI to navigate. Explore the tech that’s reshaping the future of transportation.
Advanced Manufacturing
Our collection of 3D Printed pieces includes figures, large sculptures, machine parts, and replica human organs!
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Robotic Surgery
Explore a real surgical robot and learn how it gives doctors enhanced precision for delicate, minimally invasive procedures, and how it generally improves the conduct of surgical procedures.