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"Puro Conjunto" Opening Reception

Friends of the UT San Antonio Institute of Texan Cultures gathered at the museum the evening of June 10 to inaugurate the new exhibit, "Puro Conjunto: Border(less) Sound." Through treasured artifacts, family memories, and stories from the intersection of indigenous, Spanish, Mexican, German and Eastern European traditions, "Puro Conjunto" celebrates the soundtrack of South Texas. The institute will also have a schedule of programs to complement the exhibit's year-long run, closing May 30, 2027.

New ITC Exhibition 'Puro Conjunto: Border(less) Sound' Celebrates the Music and Culture of South Texas

Published June 12, 2026

'Puro Conjunto' invites visitors to see, hear and dance to the music and culture

Published June 10, 2026

'Puro Conjunto' connects archives, community stories and music traditions at the ITC

Published June 8, 2026

Introducing Carla Burgos, our new Assistant Archivist

Tell us a bit about your background I graduated from the University of Texas at San Antonio in 2019 with a Bachelor of Art History, and in 2024 with a master’s in art history. I was a graduate student clerk working at JPL Special Collections with former Librarian Steph Noell and learned about preservation and library […]

Downtown Library Open During Summer Renovations

Downtown Library (DTL) is being renovated over the summer but will stay open to serve the UT San Antonio community throughout renovations.

Some library services may be limited or temporarily unavailable at times, including:

Texas Association of Museums 2026 Award Recipients

Published May 22, 2026

New to Digital Collections: Diana Kennedy’s “The Art of Mexican Cooking” and more!

We are excited to share with you that we have digitized and uploaded all 26 episodes of Diana Kennedy’s television cooking show “The Art of Mexican Cooking.” This series aired on The Learning Channel (TLC), in the early 90s and are currently unavailable on any streaming service, so we are happy to be able to […]

Institute of Texan Cultures Helps Prepare Students from Classroom to Career

The Institute of Texan Cultures has been part of The University of Texas at San Antonio—serving not just as a museum, but also as a bridge between the classroom and the workforce since the 1970s.

UT San Antonio announces recipients of 2026 University Excellence Awards

Published Apr. 29, 2026

Museum docents transform objects into experiences

Institute of Texan Cultures docent Ellen Brooker stands beside a Native American drum, greeting visitors in the Chickasaw language, one that many don’t recognize. Some pause, curious, leaning in to listen more closely.

Sounds of San Anto project brings San Antonio's musical past to life through digital storytelling

From legendary dance halls to underground punk venues, San Antonio’s music scene has long shaped the city’s cultural identity. A new digital project, Sounds of San Anto, from UT San Antonio Libraries and Museums, ensures that those memories and the places that created them will be preserved for future generations.