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Explore the Story of the
Canary Islanders in Texas
After sailing from the Canary Islands off the coast of Africa, to Cuba, to New Spain, and then a 1,150-mile journey over land from Veracruz, 16 Canary Islander families arrived in San Antonio de Béxar in March 1731. These families established the first civil government in Spanish Texas, and their names can still be found on streets and public buildings throughout the city.

The Canary Islands Descendants Association was created in 1977 to bring awareness and educate others on their ancestors’ impact on Texas and to preserve Canary Islander history in San Antonio. Watch members of CIDA share the history of the original Canary Islander settlers on our YouTube Channel.

Join us on September 18 for Austin Museum Day, when we will be celebrating Canary Islanders with activities for the whole family!
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Every donation counts in helping us to continue bringing the story of this incredible place we call Texas to life.

Artifact Spotlight
The 16 Canary Islander families each received land grants, forming La Villa de San Fernando. This plat map shows how the Bustillo family, descendants of founder Joseph Padron, divided their family’s grant — Rincon del Alamito.
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Superpower Dogs
in IMAX
The Fourth Grade Project

American Indian Heritage Day 2022

The Bullock Museum is proud to join museums nationwide in participating in Blue Star Museums 2022.

Now through September 4th, active-duty military personnel and their families can explore our exhibitions for FREE.
Coming Soon to the IMAX® Theatre
Rogue One re-release tickets on sale now

Don't miss Rogue One: A Star Wars Story with an exclusive sneak peek of the new Disney+ Star Wars series Andor, only in IMAX!
 
Screening August 26 through August 31.

Welcome to the lost prehistoric world of Gondwana. Join Antarctic scientists on a quest to understand the profound transformation of Antarctica from a land of lush vegetation and fascinating prehistoric creatures into a land of ice.

Documentary starts September 1, 2022.
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School Field Trips presented by The John M. O'Quinn Foundation.

School Programs are generously funded by Featured Sponsors The Marie M. and James H. Galloway Foundation, Supporting Sponsors The Honorable Kent R. Hance and The William Stamps Farish Fund, and Contributing Sponsor The Burdine Johnson Foundation.

The Fourth Grade Project is a program of ExhibitsUSA, a national division of Mid-America Arts Alliance with Texas Commission on the Arts and The National Endowment for the Arts.

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Superpower Dogs is presented by MARS Petcare.

The Bullock Museum, a division of the Texas State Preservation Board, is funded by Museum members, donors, and patrons, the Texas State History Museum Foundation, and the State of Texas.