801 E Durango Blvd, San Antonio, TX 78205
Closest station: San Antonio Amtrak
Phone: (210) 458-2300
UTSA's Institute of Texan Cultures is a museum and library located in HemisFair Park in downtown San Antonio, Texas. It serves as the state's primary center for multicultural education, with exhibits, programs, and events like the Texas Folklife Festival, an annual celebration of the many ethnicities that make up the population of Texas. The Folklife Festival has been held yearly since 1972. The facility ... - Wikipedia
Frommer's Review
It's the rare visitor who won't discover here that his or her ethnic group has contributed to the history of Texas: 26 different ethnic and cultural groups are represented in the imaginative, hands-on displays of this educational center,
UTSA's Institute of Texan Cultures in San...
I had my sons 3rd birthday party for 60 people it was fun. the kids had a great time. they had lots of activites for the kids. The adults also enjoyed the museum. the live puppet show was great the kids really enjoyed that too.
By By veronica Posted Mar 8, 2010 - gocitykids.parentsconnect.com
Great explanation of Texas race and...
We enjoyed the museum. The 360° movie us fun and full of info. Good exhibits that explain on detail the origins of Texas cultures; so many people from so many different places.Did you think that San Antonio is mainly Spanish speaking
By By A TripAdvisor Member Posted Oct 16, 2009 - tripadvisor.com
Waste of time
I was unimpressed with this tiny place. I see it maybe as an attraction for an elementary field trip...but then again, I do not see how anything about this place is engaging. The exhbits were bland and cheap looking. Not much to look at.
By By A TripAdvisor Member Posted Oct 7, 2009 - tripadvisor.com
Great learning place
I have been many time and always learn something new on each visit. The different displays and interactive exhibitis change so each its best to go often. some of the staff are older person who have lived what they are teaching about our
By By patricia h. Posted Nov 5, 2005 - insiderpages.com