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Institute of Texan Cultures
801 South Bowie St
San Antonio, TX 78205
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 3.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #75 of 176 attractions in San Antonio
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Traveler Description: This museum is dedicated to the contributions of different ethnic groups in Texas.
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Attraction type: History museum, Town center/square/plaza
Activities: Group tours/walking tour
Address: 801 South Bowie St San Antonio, TX 78205
Tel: 210 458 2300

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“Great explanation of Texas race and cultural mix.”
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4 of 5 stars
jaaragono   6 contributions
Guadalajara, Mexico
Oct 16, 2009

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 population? Think again; German, British, Jewish, Texanos, etc. I disliked the concept that hides all Mexican and Spanish... more

“Waste of time”
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1 of 5 stars
shermanmerman   1 contribution
Texas
Oct 7, 2009

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. For a culture museum, I expect more than this had to offer. More in depth and... more

“well worth it!”
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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Member
Feb 22, 2005
4/5 found this review helpful

excellent facility. I am a big Texas history buff and I am always discovering new things here. I have been going since I was little and took trips with my parents. We only recently discovered that an ancestor of ours is featured in there. go see this place! You can spend the day in here if you like museums like... more

“Quiet Haven for a Raniny Day or Any Day”
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5 of 5 stars
Hav_Lptp_Wil_Travl   2 contributions
New Haven County, CT
Apr 21, 2004
1/1 found this review helpful

The Institute of Texan Cultures is an educational center located on the San Antonio campus of the University of Texas. This center is magnificent! If you're traveling with children, the center can entertain them with knowledgeable docents, a working post office, a movie, and several interactive displays. And, by the way, the docents are adult-friendly too. There are outdoor exhibits... more

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Institute of Texan Cultures Address

801 South Bowie St, San Antonio, TX 78205
Tel: 210 458 2300