The Museo Alameda

As the first formal affiliate of the Smithsonian Institute, the Museo Alameda encourages cultural patriotism by telling the story of the Latino experience in the Americas through art, history, and culture.

Description:
Located in the historic San Antonio Market Square, the Museo Alameda explores the Latino experience in America through multiple art forms intended to foster contemplation, deliberation, and understanding of America's cultural fabric

History:
The Museo Alameda opened its doors in April of 2007. At its inception in 1996, it was the first formal affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution and the impetus for the entire Smithsonian Affiliations program. Since its opening, the museum has hosted over nearly 30 exhibitions from around the world.

Contact person: Angel Lahr, Volunteer Coordinator, (210) 299-4300, (email)

Office fax number: (210) 299-4340

Address:

101 South Santa Rosa San Antonio, TX 78207 (See a map)

Web Site: http://thealameda.org/

Directions:

We are located right off of I-10 East near the UTSA Downtown campus. We can be found in the Market Square on the corner of Santa Rosa and Commerce.

Last updated on October 20, 2009