Institute of Texan Cultures - HemisFair '68 Texas Pavilion

The Institute of Texan Cultures was created as the Texas Pavilion for HemisFair '68 and opened in 1968 to showcase the state's cultural diversity. It is a museum and cultural center dedicated to the history and contributions of ethnic and cultural groups in Texas and has hosted rotating and permanent exhibitions on immigration, labor, and regional cultures. The institute has been affiliated with the University of Texas at San Antonio and has engaged in statewide educational outreach and research.