The Institute of Texan Cultures will reopen this week in a temporary downtown home at the Frost Tower after an 18-month closure.
SAN ANTONIO — After nearly a year and a half, the Institute of Texan Cultures is ready to welcome visitors once again.
The museum will reopen this week inside its new temporary home at the Frost Tower in downtown San Antonio, marking its return with a ribbon-cutting ceremony Wednesday morning.
The institute has been closed for 18 months since its former headquarters shut down and demolition began as part of the proposed Spurs arena and downtown entertainment district project.
The new space will feature a mix of historic artifacts, multimedia displays and interactive exhibits designed to highlight the diverse cultures that shape Texas.
One of the first sights visitors will see is a massive Texas tapestry stretching from floor to ceiling in the lobby.
UTSA officials say two major exhibits will debut at the new location: Common Threads, which explores shared themes across communities throughout Texas, and Mum-entous, a celebration of the long-standing tradition of homecoming mums in the Lone Star State.
A sneak preview is scheduled for 9 a.m. Wednesday, with the museum opening to the public Thursday morning.
The Frost Tower location will serve as the institute’s home until a permanent headquarters is built.