Sophienburg Museum, Texas, United States
4.5 (70 reviews) Monday: Spent 1-2 hours Ranking #12 in New Braunfels Historic Sites • History Museums
Worth A Stop
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.
Address
401 W Coll St, New Braunfels, TX 78130-5618
Mobile
Website
http://www.sophienburg.com
Working hours
Monday :
Tuesday : 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday : 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday : 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday : 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday : 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Sunday :
Current local date and time now
Monday, May 13, 2024, 21:06
User Ratings
4.5 based on (70 reviews)
Reviews
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5Melmel01 5:00 PM Jul 28, 2021
A Nice Surprise!
A very nice little museum with beautiful displays. It was interesting to learn about the beginnings of New Braunfels and the information is presented in an easy to read, very approachable format. Beautiful, authentic antiques from the early days are artfully laid out. We spent about an hour inside, including browsing the small gift shop. I recommend it for visitors of all ages.
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5nansox 5:00 PM Apr 4, 2022
Impressive!
This is a great museum about the German settlement of This area. An amazing collection of real artifacts which were very well curated. Highly recommend this; takes 2 hours or less. Learned a lot! Only suggestion- would have lived a pamphlet about the creation of the collection and museum.
