Cheska W.
5/15/2017
This is a great stop if you have ever asked "how/why did Germans pick this part of Texas, of all places? What was life like for them here in the 1800's?" A very visual museum with exhibits set up...
Sophienburg Museum
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401 W Coll St
New Braunfels, TX 78130
Every story has a beginning and the saga of New Braunfels starts here! Take a journey to Texas with Prince Carl and his group of German colonists as they cross the ocean to establish a new colony at the edge of Indian Territory. Live their dream of freedom, adventure and prosperity. Exhibits rich in local artifacts, photographic images, maps and documents take visitors through the history and cultural heritage of New Braunfels and Comal County. The archives is one of the largest repositories of information chronicling the German immigration movement to Texas. The collection includes more than a million photographic images, newspapers, oral history recordings, government and church records, and genealogical information. Sophie's Shop, the museum store, carries the best in German collectibles, including nutcrackers, smokers, and Inge-Glas ornaments, as well as, books on New Braunfels, Texas, and regional history. Find New Braunfels souvenir t-shirts and decor to remember your trip.
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Amber C.
10/28/2022
Very charming museum with lots of New Braunfels history. Anyone looking to understand how New Braunfels was built and see some of the most amazing treasures from the 1800s check out this museum....
Katie N.
5/18/2019
This place is rich with the history of New Braunfels. From the original settlers in the 1800s and which families owned what plots of land, to real pictures and artifacts of families that lived...
Anita C.
11/25/2015
Whether you are a native of New Braunfels or a passerby, stop by this place. NB is the only city in the US founded by a prince. The move of Germans from Braunfels, Germany through the port of...
Allen B.
8/22/2021
Just moved here and finally made it to the museum. I was impressed. Small, but well done and gives a great insight to the history of the area...which is the intent. Yes, small, but done in a...
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