Institute of Texan Cultures (ITC)
Located in Hemisfair Park in the heart of downtown San Antonio, the Institute of Texan Cultures serves as an important contributor to K-20 education and the city’s tourism market. The museum offers historical exhibits, cultural programs and live performances year-round. Through its research, collections, exhibits and outreach, the institute promotes an understanding and appreciation of the rich diversity of Texas and Texans.
The Institute opened as the Texas State Exhibits Pavilion, which was built for the 1968 HemisFair celebration. After the World’s Fair, the museum was turned over to the University of Texas System. UTSA assumed administrative control of the museum in 1973 and designated the Institute as a campus in 1986.