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| Monday - Saturday | Closed |
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| Sunday | Closed |
| Monday - Wednesday | Closed |
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The museum is closed:
| Adults (18 – 64) | $12 |
| Seniors (65 or older) | $9 |
| Minors (6 – 17) | $9 |
| Children (0 – 5) | Complimentary |
| Museum Members | Complimentary |
| Military with ID | $9 |
| College Students with ID | $9 |
| UTSA & Alamo Colleges Students, Faculty & Staff with ID |
Complimentary |
| Groups of 10 or more | $7/person (Excludes group tour chaperones) |
ITC accepts cash, Discover, MasterCard, Visa, and traveler’s checks. The museum does not accept personal checks.
The Institute of Texan Cultures is located at 801 E. Cesar E. Chavez Blvd., at the corner of Chavez and Tower of the Americas Way (formerly Durango and Bowie). It is easiest to access from I-37, via the Chavez exit.
The ITC welcomes all school-age learners! We invite educators to request either a guided visit led by trained docents and volunteers or a self-guided visit, which allows them to lead their own students through the museum. Please note that reservations are required for all school groups visiting the ITC.
Learn MorePrivate groups, travel agents and bus companies: The Institute of Texan Cultures offers a variety of options to accommodate groups of 10 or more adult or mixed groups of guests who would like to tour the museum. See this section for group admission rates, tour options, more details, and to schedule your visit. (Teachers and students, please see the Field Trips section for school group procedures.)
Learn MoreITC has limited parking available to visitors. Additional parking may be found in nearby municipal lots at varying prices.
With the exception of law enforcement officers, firearms will not be permitted inside the ITC facility. The Institute of Texan Cultures is classified as an exclusionary zone by UTSA. For more information, visit UTSA’s campus carry policies page.
If you are visiting the UTSA Institute of Texan Cultures and need an accommodation based on a disability; or if you have an accessibility concern or question, please reach out our reservations team at (210) 458-2291 at your earliest convenience.
The museum store includes a variety of “Texana” items, perfect for remembering a trip to Texas. Among the unique offerings are Russian nesting dolls, unique wood work, Texas-themed jewelry such as cuff links and money clips, men’s and women’s t-shirts, rare books, and educational items to reinforce the lessons taught on the exhibit floor.
Other selections include seasonal items, such as decorations for the holidays, Day of the Dead, Chinese New Year, Fiesta and other observances. Some store items complement temporary and traveling exhibits. The institute also has a selection of fair-trade goods from around the world.
The museum store can also sell museum memberships and tickets for special events such as the Texas Folklife Festival and Asian Festival.
