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Inside the Reimagined ITC

The Institute of Texan Cultures reopened in the heart of downtown San Antonio with reimagined spaces and a renewed vision. Monica Perales, ITC associate vice provost, explains what visitors can expect and how the museum is honoring its legacy while creating a fresh experience for a new generation.

On View

Visit the museum to experience the people, stories, and traditions of Texas featured in our current exhibitions.

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Puro Recuerdo: Artworks by Ruben Luna

Puro Recuerdo is a solo exhibition of artworks by San Antonio native, Ruben Luna, that celebrates the traditions, memories, and everyday experiences of South Texas Mexican American life. Inspired by…

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Conjunto musicians outside Lerma's Nite Club, 1602 North Zarzamora Street, San Antonio, Texas, early 1980s. Credit: University of Texas at San Antonio Libraries Special Collections, San Antonio Light Photograph Collection, MS 359

Puro Conjunto: Border(less) Sound

Conjunto music is one of Texas’ most powerful cultural expressions—born from migration, working‑class life, and creative exchange. Shaped by German and Eastern European dance music and transformed by…

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Common Threads Exhibit Floor

Common Threads

Common Threads is the premier central exhibition for the UT San Antonio Institute of Texan Cultures at its new temporary home at Frost Tower, featuring thematic presentations of artifacts and…

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Featured Articles

Shelly Lares and Bianca Alvarez in the "Puro Conjunto" exhibit

How does Conjunto Sound Today?

ITC sits down with a 40-year veteran of the Texas music scene. Shelly Lares, a.k.a. “Little Miss Dynamite,” began…
Ruben Luna

Ruben Luna’s “Puro Recuerdo” preserves memories through music, objects and movement

For 58 years of marriage, Guadalupe and Aurora Olguin danced.
They were fixtures at the annual Tejano Conjunto…
Strings of Tradition Graphic with Violin

Strings of Tradition: Exploring Conjunto’s Fiddle

Join the experts from the Texas Conjunto Music Hall of Fame and Museum for a lively conversation at the UT San Antonio…
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Bring ITC’s Hands-On Learning to Your Classroom

Invite a museum educator to your classroom for an engaging lesson tailored to your curriculum. Our team will come to you with interactive activities that align with Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills. Contact us at itceducation@utsa.edu to schedule a visit and make learning come alive in your classroom.

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News Clips

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