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The [|Institute of Texan Cultures] is a museum and library located in downtown San Antonio, Texas, which celebrates the diversity of the Texan culture. The museum is dedicated to strengthen the knowledge of cultural history, science, and technology and their influence on the people of Texas. The Institute of Texan Cultures has many exhibits and programs that encourage people to acknowledge the unique culture that the people of Texas hold. The Exhibit Floor shows permanent exhibits on 26 ethnic and cultural groups. The Institute serves as the state's center for multicultural education with programs, exhibits, and events. One of these events is the [|Texas Folklife Festival], which has been celebrated annually since 1972. This festival celebrates the diverse cultures that make Texas unique and features music, food, costumes, arts and crafts, and more.

The Institute of Texan Cultures first opened in 1968 as the Texas Pavilion at HemisFair. During the fair's six-month run, the exhibit was very successful so it remained open and was then named The Institute of Texan Cultures. The museum now serves as one of the three campuses at [|The University of Texas at San Antonio.] The Institute of Texan Cultures devotes more than 50,000 square feet of exhibit space to 26 different ethnic groups. The 22-acre Institute is home to a museum store, a living history area, and a library. The museum is an excellent place to learn about the fasniating culture of the people of Texas.



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