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Institute of Texan Cultures

The Institute of Texan Cultures is a and operating as a component of The University of Texas at San Antonio. The building which housed the institute is a striking example of Brutalist architecture, and was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2024.
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  • Type: Construction
  • Description: a museum and library located in HemisFair Park in Downtown San Antonio, Texas
  • Also known as: “Demolition of UTSA Institute of Texan Cultures” and “UTSA Institute of Texan Cultures”

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Alamodome and Tower of the Americas.

Stadium
Photo: Billy Hathorn, CC BY 3.0.
The is a 64,000-seat domed indoor multi-purpose stadium in San Antonio, Texas. It is located on the southeastern fringe of downtown San Antonio. is situated 1,100 feet east of Institute of Texan Cultures.

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The is a 750-foot observation tower-restaurant located in the Hemisfair district in the southeastern portion of Downtown San Antonio, Texas, United States. is situated 1,100 feet northwest of Institute of Texan Cultures.

Railway station
Photo: Tony Kent, CC BY-SA 2.0.
is an Amtrak railroad station located on the eastern portion of Downtown San Antonio, in , . hosts two long-distance Amtrak services: the tri-weekly Sunset Limited and the daily Texas Eagle. is situated 1,700 feet northeast of Institute of Texan Cultures.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include La Villita and San Antonio.

Neighborhood
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Historic Arts Village is an art community in downtown San Antonio, Texas, . There are art galleries, stores selling souvenirs, gifts, custom jewelry, pottery, and imported Mexican folk art, as well as several restaurants in the district.

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is the second largest city in the state of Texas and the 7th largest in the . It's the 24th largest metropolitan area in the country.

Village
is a city in , United States. The population was 2,180 at the 2020 census. The town is noted for its park-like setting, oak-tree lined streets, and large estates, many of which were constructed during the 1920s. is situated 4½ miles north of Institute of Texan Cultures.

Institute of Texan Cultures

Latitude
29.41639° or 29° 24′ 59″ north
Longitude
-98.48226° or 98° 28′ 56″ west
Elevation
636 feet (194 metres)
Open location code
76X3CG89+H3
Open­Street­Map ID
way 1422779545
Open­Street­Map feature
landuse=­construction
Geo­Names ID
4700085
Wiki­data ID
Q3380788
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In Other Languages

From Norwegian to Persian—“Institute of Texan Cultures” goes by many names.
  • Norwegian Bokmål: “Institute of Texan Cultures”
  • Norwegian: “Institute of Texan Cultures”
  • Persian: “مؤسسه فرهنگ های تگزاس”
  • Persian: “مؤسسهٔ فرهنگ های تگزاس”
  • Persian: “مؤسسه فرهنگ‌های تگزاس”
  • Persian: “موسسه فرهنگ های تگزاس”
  • Persian: “موسسه فرهنگهای تگزاس”

Localities in the Area

Explore places such as Lavaca and Hemisfair Plaza.

Nearby Places

Explore places such as Hemisfair Parking Entrance Kiosk and ITC Tour Bus Parking Lot.

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