UTSA Institute of Texan Cultures

Free exhibit about Texan Culture and early immigration influences. The building was part of the 1968 World Faire. We came on a Friday at noon and the place was nearly empty. We spent about 90 minutes looking through the exhibits. This can easily be combined with a visit to the Tower of the Americas. They welcome a donation to keep the exhibits open and help with restoration processes. Bathrooms on the premise. Wheelchair accessible.

It was a good way to spend part of a Sunday afternoon to learn about the rich culture and history of the people of Texas. There are so many exhibits ranging from Tejano, to Irish, to Chinese, to Lebanese and so many more. And that is where the challenge is. Having so many walls of personal stories and information to read with a strange proportion of artifacts/exhibits to reading makes it tough for someone with a short attention span. And some exhibits were undergoing renovation. Had high hopes as a Smithsonian affiliate but was disappointed as there were typos, flickering lights and many of the video touch screens were not working. But still learned a lot and enjoyed our time there.

Historical Museum Focusing on Texas Immigration In the shadow of the "Tower of the Americas." The Institute houses artifacts, traditional dress, and artwork from every ethnic group that has immigrated to Texas. There used to be a Free cultural event one Sunday a month, highlighting a different ethnicity: It included traditional dance, crafts, music, and food samplings. It was so much fun! Hopefully, they'll bring it back. 🙏

Took my sons to view a part of our Texas history. I visited here almost 20+ years ago. New displays and still a great experience in our Texas culture. Also, free but taking donations. Worth it.

Easy directions, straight to the parking lot. There for a black history function, 'Quilt in a Jar'. Viewed the exhibit hall, got insight to the multicultural makeup of San Antonio. Totally awesome. This was my second visit and it did not disappoint.

Overall still a great place to take a trip back to the days of old Texas history, culture, and to learn about cultures that immigrated here. Kids are disconnected and get reconnected coming here and seeing the actors and displays. Love that the schools still do the field trips here.

This museum has so many wonderful artifacts! Every single artifact there is in wonderful condition and you are able to learn so much about so many different cultures that reside in Texas. So many different cultures reside in Texas that I want even aware of, but I was able to learn about them at the museum and gain a deeper understanding of them. This a great place to visit and feel connected to all of humanity.

This was a great place to learn all about Texas it had many cool things in it. It was quite empty we only saw about two other families in there with us, which was kind of nice. I'd say that it is a little bit cold in there but it is fine. You also have to pay for parking there but the museum is free.