It's a neat place to check out if you're in town. It should be one of those places you plan to visit!

This museum was fantastic. Lots and lots of interesting facts about Texas and the people. A lot of these museums and places of interest do close at 5 pm, so plan accordingly.

Since I was a child, I have found myself returning to this place. Every time I do, I find something new and interesting that I had missed or not really cared about previously. They are a worthy cultural museum and do a great job of telling the story of Texas settlement in the eyes of each respective culture. In addition,... More

It is great place to visit all year long. The Folk Life Festival was held in August each year but I think it changed to earlier in the year due to weather being too hot.

Who would have thought so many nations were represented in the settlement of Texas. Very interesting and informative.

This was the highlight of the Hemisphere way back in the Sixties. I was a young thing back then and my mother had me breathless with anticipation about my visit to this museum. Yeah - I loved museums, even way back then. I've been so many times that I almost have the place memorized - but now I like taking... More

Good for all ages. No food available but the litttle take-out restaurnt nearby on the way to the Riverwalk was great value and had good specials on freshly made sandwiches.

We decided to stop by the Institute to see the Wendish display. I remember going as a child when they had a big celebration and my grandma was dressed in her Wendish costume. We didn't have much time to see everything, but we enjoyed going through the areas that we did. Be sure to stop by the SA visitor center... More

This unusual museum highlights, in sections, all of the various cultural/ethnic groups who have lived in and migrated to San Antonio over its 400 year history. It does it through stories, pictures and artifacts. It is definitely worth a half day visit.