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Institute of Texan Cultures vs San Antonio Missions National Historical Park
Both are recommended by professionals. Overall, San Antonio Missions National Historical Park ranks slightly better than Institute of Texan Cultures. San Antonio Missions National Historical Park scores 89 with praise from 6 publications like Lonely Planet, Frommer's and Michelin Guide.
Institute of Texan Cultures
Fodor's
Lonely Planet
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Michelin Guide
Frommer's
801 E. Cesar E. Chavez Blvd., San Antonio, TX 78205
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Fodor's
"This interactive museum affiliated with the University of Texas focuses on the 25 ethnic groups who have made Texas what it is today."
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Thirty cultures have made Texas what it is; explore them at the museum of the Institute of Texan Cultures."
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"This University of Texas San Antonio museum is devoted to the preservation and progression of Texas culture through science, education and history."
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Michelin Guide
1 Star
"Twenty-seven distinct ethnic and cultural groups are profiled at this HemisFair Park heritage museum. An outdoor interpretive area replicates a 19C pioneer village."
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Frommer's
"Much like an upside-down pyramid rising from the grounds of HemisFair Park, this 182,000-sq. ft. complex houses a museum, library, and archive."
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San Antonio Missions National Historical Park
Fodor's
Lonely Planet
Afar Magazine
Michelin Guide
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2202 Roosevelt Ave., San Antonio, TX 78210
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Fodor's
"The four missions are active parish churches, and each illustrates a different concept of mission life. All are beautiful, in their own ways."
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Spain's missionary presence can best be felt at the ruins of the four missions south of town: Missions Concepción (1731), San José (1720), San Juan (1731) and Espada (1745–56)."
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Afar Magazine
"Comprises a chain of centuries-old Catholic mission churches snaking along the San Antonio River."
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Michelin Guide
2 Stars
"At its peak, San José was a major social and cultural center and home to 300 people; it remains an impressive fortress today."
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A bilingual Sunday-morning Mariachi Mass, featuring religious music by mariachi musicians in its 1720 chapel, highlights a visit.
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"This historical site consists of five San Antonio missions, four of which have been preserved and established as a National Historical Park."
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