The DoSeum Looks Ahead

The DoSeum Looks Ahead to Its Next Chapter

The DoSeum, San Antonio’s premier children’s museum, hosted its annual State of The DoSeum breakfast event on January 27, 2026, from 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. The gathering brought together community leaders, supporters, and partners to reflect on a successful 2025 and preview what lies ahead in the museum’s next chapter on Broadway.

The State of The DoSeum event featured remarks from CEO Dan Menelly and Mya Blondell Johnson, an inspiring member of The DoSeum’s Youth Advisory Board and longtime friend of the museum. Together, they recapped key highlights from 2025 and introduced upcoming initiatives, programs, and experiences that will continue to advance The DoSeum’s mission of inspiring young minds through joyful learning.

The DoSeum’s Role in San Antonio

Since opening its doors in 2015 at its current location, The DoSeum has become a cornerstone of San Antonio’s educational and cultural landscape. With 68,000 square feet of interactive space featuring more than 250 exhibits, the museum provides enriching experiences in STEM, arts, and literacy for children aged 0 to 11.

Having just welcomed its 4 millionth guest in December to tie a bow on its 10th anniversary year, The DoSeum continues to serve as a vital community hub and a beloved destination for families and visitors from across the region attracting hundreds of thousands of visitors annually. The DoSeum’s commitment to accessibility is reflected in ongoing initiatives like Free Family Night and Museums for All, which help ensure that hands-on learning experiences remain available to a broad and diverse audience.

The museum maintains long-standing research partnerships with area colleges and universities and continues to evolve its exhibits and programs to meet the needs of today’s learners.Through reimagined exhibition themes, updated permanent galleries, and a robust calendar of educational events, The DoSeum offers dynamic experiences for families and school groups to enjoy and revisit. Special exhibitions and interactive installations provide unique environments where early learners can explore big ideas and foundational concepts through play, experimentation, and creativity.

The 2025 Impact Report

During The State of The DoSeum breakfast, the museum released its 2025 Impact Report, highlighting key milestones, community partnerships, and program achievements from the past year. The report underscores The DoSeum’s role as a trusted partner for caregivers, educators, and community organizations, and illustrates how the museum’s work supports San Antonio’s broader educational and cultural ecosystem.

Highlights of 2025 include:

462,490 Total Served by The DoSeum

39,823 Total Number of Members

23,528 Total Served by Outreach Programs

158,656 Received Free & Reduced Admission

18,427 Visited on Field Trips

⅓ of Total Guests Received Free or Reduced Admission

In 2025, The DoSeum also welcomed its 4,000,000th visitor and celebrated many other milestones and accolades described in its Impact Report.