LOCATION FILE
Institute of Texan Cultures
FOLLOWSan Antonio, TX
DIRECTIONS →No public access. Do not trespass: it is illegal and can be dangerous.
OVERVIEW
Built as the Texas Pavilion for the 1968 HemisFair world's fair, the Institute of Texan Cultures became a museum of the state's many cultural groups. Its HemisFair building closed in 2024 pending redevelopment, with the collection slated to relocate.
REPORTED ACTIVITY
The best-known account involves a horse-drawn hearse in the collection whose doors were repeatedly found open; staff also reported the pipe-smoke scent of a late director.
VISITING
The HemisFair building has closed; check the museum for current status and any relocated exhibits.
SITE PLAN
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A plan of the building or grounds is what a second team opens on a phone in the dark. Going there? Volunteer to map it, then upload your plan.
EXTERNAL RESOURCES
Curated references and articles coming soon.
INVESTIGATION RECORD
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HISTORICAL RECORD · 0 CITED ENTRIES
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COMMUNITY EVIDENCE
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GROUP FINDINGS