SAMA has opened applications for a Jazz-centric residency and a community murals project. Credit: Courtesy of the San Antonio Museum of Art

October isn’t just for spooks, y’all — it’s also a great chance to get a hefty dose of culture. Starting next week, 15 local museums will offer free general admission for two to anyone who’s a member of one the participating organizations.

Unsurprisingly, heavy-hitters like the McNay Art Museum, San Antonio Museum of Art, Artpace San Antonio and Blue Star Contemporary are on the list, as well as the kid-centric DoSeum and Witte Museum plus outdoor destinations San Antonio Botanical Garden and San Antonio Missions Historical Park.

Champing at the bit to visit Ruby City once it opens? The good news is it’s also on the list.

Test your creative eye at Ruby City 150 Camp St, (210) 227-8400, rubycity.org New to San Antonio’s art scene, the impeccably-designed Ruby City is already proving to be a destination for local and visiting art lovers. After you take a stroll through Chris Park, you’ll be able to take in all that this creative space has to offer. The Southtown museum is the dream come to life from Linda Pace, one that was years in the making. Consider it an essential stop for anyone who appreciates art. Photo courtesy of Dror Baldinger FAIA

Got family or friends visiting from out of town in October? If so, they can also take advantage of free Museum Month admission if they’re staying at one of Hilton’s participating hotels.

To make the commute easier, rides on VIVA bus routes 11, 40 and 301 will be fare-free each Saturday in October, and SWell Cycle is offering a $5 discount on day-pass rentals.

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This article appears in Sep 11-24, 2019.

Kelly Nelson was a digital content editor for the San Antonio Current.