Institute of Texan Cultures

"Surprisingly interesting although not interactive"

Although the only interactive exhibits were the various homes you can walk through and a station where you can dress up as a cowboy, our kids liked this place.  After watching the short film in the central rotunda, we set out to see the exhibits, each about a different cultural group that has made Texas its home.  One son went alphabetically, following the groups as listed on the map, while the rest of us just wandered around.

It was interesting to see the variety of cultures in Texas, and there were lots of pictures at all of the exhibits.

There is also a tusk exhibit on display, and an aviation exhibit in the basement.

Staff were very helpful and friendly, and this wasn't a busy place, so it was easy to keep track of the kids.  

Even the youngest liked the film, and we were there long enough to see it twice.