On Nov. 1, the City of San Antonio opened its new Municipal Archives Museum, which contains historical items that date back over 300 years.

The details

According to a news release, the museum allows visitors to delve into San Antonio’s history through preserved documents, photographs, artifacts and multimedia exhibits.

“The Municipal Archives Museum is more than a collection of historical records,” City Clerk Debbie Racca-Sittre said in the release. “It is a vibrant space where the community can connect with the legacy of civic service, government transparency and the growth of our great city.”

The inaugural exhibition featured artifacts, including a hand-carved city seal made in 1925; 1818 San Fernando de Béxar City Council minutes; an 1849 survey map of Samuel A. Maverick’s land holdings in downtown San Antonio as well as lyrics and the album of the city song “San Antonio, Ciudad de Encantos," the news release states.


The museum is free and open during the weekdays by appointment only. To schedule an appointment, visit SA.gov/Clerk.