Alamo calls for memorabilia donations to display at new exhibit highlighting pop culture influence

SAN ANTONIO — Calling all collectors! The Alamo is seeking donations of cherished memorabilia to be featured in the Pop Culture gallery at the Alamo’s Visitor Center and Museum, set to open in 2027.

The goal, according to their website, is to create a diverse and comprehensive collection that showcases the Alamo’s significant impact on popular culture since 1945. The exhibit in the future museum will celebrate the Alamo’s presence in films, music, literature, and more.

Items such as movie posters and props, toys, books, comics, games, lunch boxes, and other objects depicting the Alamo are of particular interest.

All donors will be recognized on the Alamo’s website, and possible recognition in the Alamo museum. Donors may also benefit from tax deductibles.

Interested donors can visit the Alamo’s website here.

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