Upcoming Closures & Schedule Changes
Villa Finale will be closed:
Closed Saturday, October 10th for the Indigenous Peoples’ Day holiday.
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What is Villa Finale?
Villa Finale was the last home of local preservationist, Walter Nold Mathis who was instrumental in the revitalization of the historic King William neighborhood.
(Street parking is available along King William and Sheridan Streets. Entrance to the grounds available off both streets. Parking on Sheridan Street is recommended for persons with limited mobility.)
NOTICE TO VISITORS: To ensure the safety of the collections, Villa Finale enforces a no-receptacles policy on tours, including all bags, backpacks, et al. exceeding the permitted size (6.5” x 9” x 2”). Complimentary secure lockers are provided for your convenience.
Tours
(1st and 2nd Floors):
Tuesday – Saturday: 10:00 am to 4:00 pm; (last admission sold at 3:30 pm)
Grounds (free and open to the public):
Tuesday – Saturday: 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
Guided Tours
(1st and 2nd Floors):
Thursday: 3:30 pm
(Guided tours are 45 minutes in length)
Closed to the public on Sunday, Monday, and on major holidays.
Due to the hot summer temperatures, Villa Finale will be offering summer hours beginning Tuesday, June 20th.
We will be open for self-guided tours from 9:30am to 3:00pm, with our last entry at 2:30pm.
We will be closed on Saturdays in August.
To encourage visitation during the cooler mornings, we are also pleased to announce our “beat the heat” summer special.
Enjoy $8 tours between the hours of 9:30am and 12:00pm, Tuesday through Friday, June 20th through August 31st!
Music For Your Eyes – Holiday!
Music For Your Eyes – Holiday!
Thursday, December 19th
6:30pm – 8:00pm
401 King William
This holiday evening experience highlights the music machines in the museum’s collection with demonstrations of unique music boxes, antique turntables, and more!
Guests will be treated to a glass of champagne as they enjoy a fifteen-minute concert of traditional holiday songs played on our automated 1921 Bechstein-Welte reproducing piano.
$25 member/$30 non-member
Our Mission
To preserve and share the historic home, gardens, and collections of Walter Nold Mathis — inspiring appreciation for historic preservation, decorative arts, and the living history of San Antonio's King William neighborhood.
Our Vision
A San Antonio where historic places are cherished, diverse stories are honored, and the spirit of civic commitment endures.
Our Values
Preservation — We protect what matters. As a proud historic site of the National Trust for Historic Preservation, we draw on that partnership to safeguard Villa Finale and champion preservation across our community.
Legacy — We hold Villa Finale in trust for the future, caring for its collections, gardens, and stories as Walter Mathis intended — and sharing them with every patron and visitor who walks through our doors.
Curiosity — We invite visitors to explore the layers of history within these walls — from Spanish farmlands to Gilded Age grandeur to one man's extraordinary collection.
Community — Villa Finale exists because of civic commitment. We carry that forward through partnerships, programming, and an open door.
People — Our team is the heart of Villa Finale. We are committed to fostering a workplace where staff are respected, supported, and empowered to share their passion for history with every visitor.
Equity & Inclusion — We affirm that the full story of our city belongs to everyone, and we work to make history welcoming and relevant to all.