Welcome to UT San Antonio Institute of Texan Cultures!
We’re delighted to have you explore our collections and exhibitions soon. Our museum officially opens to the public on January 29, and to celebrate, admission will be free during our first week. To ensure a safe, enjoyable, and enriching experience for all our guests, we kindly ask that you review and follow our visitor policies. Thank you for helping us preserve the museum experience for everyone.
Admission
Adults - $10
Children under 5 - Free
Youth (ages 5 to 17) - $5
Senior (65+) - $5
UT San Antonio faculty, staff, and students* - Free
Military* - $5
*Must present a valid ID. Tickets are non-refundable and valid only for the date listed. Some exhibits or programs may have additional fees. We are a cashless environment. You will not be able to buy tickets with cash at the door.
Location
111 W. Houston St., Suite 100, San Antonio, TX 78205
(near the corner of Camaron St.)
Hours of Operation
Thursday-Sunday, 10:00 am-4:00 pm
Wednesdays reserved for school field trips
Closed Mondays and Tuesdays
Closed Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day
Group Tours
We’re excited to welcome groups to the museum! If you’re planning to visit with 10 or more guests, please reserve your spot online in advance to ensure the best experience. Group reservations help us prepare for your arrival and make your visit smooth and enjoyable.
Parking
There are several paid parking options within a short walking distance to the ITC. These parking locations are managed by a third-party vendor or the City of San Antonio.
- 210 W. Houston
Located across the street from the Frost Tower. - 225 W. Travis
Located on the north side of the Frost Tower. - 111 W. Houston St – Frost Tower Garage
- 231 W. Salinas
Located behind the Travis parking lot. This is a License Plate Recognition (LPR) lot. Pay scan signs are posted in the lot for hourly parking payment. - City of San Antonio affordable parking options and programs.
For more information visit: Affordable Parking - City Tower Garage
60 N. Flores St., free on Sunday - On-street parking
free on Sunday
UT San Antonio students, staff, and faculty
Consider parking at the UT San Antonio downtown campus and taking advantage of the convenient Little Runner shuttle service.
The University of Texas at San Antonio and the Institute of Texan Cultures are not responsible for damage or theft.
Policies and Procedures
- Please be respectful and considerate of others.
- Disruptive behavior is not allowed.
- Children must be supervised at all times.
- Always follow museum staff instructions.
No food, drinks, or gum are allowed in the galleries, including water bottles.
- Photography for personal use is permitted unless otherwise posted.
- Flash photography, tripods, and selfie sticks are prohibited.
- Commercial photography or media requests must be coordinated through UT San Antonio Libraries & Museums Communications. Please contact us at 210-458-2300 or at texancultures@utsa.edu for assistance with these requests.
- The ITC is wheelchair accessible. The museum has a limited number of non-motorized wheelchairs available.
- Restrooms and water fountains are accessible.
- In accordance with ADA and UT San Antonio policies, the ITC welcomes service animals. Unfortunately, we are not able to allow pets or emotional support animals into the museum. Please click here for more on UT San Antonio's service animals guidelines.
- KultureCity Sensory Bags are available to check out at the front desk. Please contact a member of our Visitor Services team for special assistance.
- Please do not touch exhibits.
- Please do not lean on or place items on platforms or display cases.
- Please stay behind stanchioned or barriered areas.
- Intentional or accidental damage to artifacts or displays may result in legal action.
The Institute of Texan Cultures is classified as an exclusionary zone by UT San Antonio. With the exception of law enforcement officers, firearms are not permitted inside the ITC. For more information, visit UTSA’s campus carry policy page.
- Firearms, tobacco, vapes, alcohol, or illegal substances
- Large bags, backpacks, suitcases are not permitted on the exhibit floor. Due to limited space, we are unable to store large bags.
- Lost items are held at the front desk for 60 days.
- The museum is not responsible for lost or damaged belongings.
- Follow staff instructions and use marked exits.
- Report any emergencies to staff immediately.