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Admission from $10. Open Tuesday - Saturday 10am - 4pm.
The Sophienburg Museum & Archives preserves the history of German settlers who arrived in Texas during the mid-1800s, guided by Prince Carl of Solms-Braunfels, who named the original fortress Sophienburg in honor of his fiancée, Princess Sophie. Visitors explore immersive exhibits featuring artifacts, photographs, and documents that chronicle daily life and contributions of German immigrants to New Braunfels. The archives house over one million images and records, accessible to researchers and genealogists by appointment. The museum store, Sophie's Shop, offers books on local history, authentic German handcrafted items, and collectibles. Community programs include educational lectures, heritage festivals, yoga classes, and events like Kaffeeklatsch gatherings. The museum occupies the historic site where Prince Carl laid the cornerstone in 1845. Active-duty military personnel, National Guard, Reserve members, and their families receive free admission through the Blue Star Museums program. General admission is charged; prices are published on sophienburg.com.
Hours: Tuesday - Saturday 10am - 4pm
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2 reasons to go, each in the venue’s own words, with the date we checked it.
Nov 20 – 22Event
A German-style Christmas market with a Texas twist featuring authentic German collectibles, ornaments, decorations, gifts, apparel, and antiques from retail merchants and artisans.
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“Nov. 20 – Nov. 22 Weihnachtsmarkt”
Dec 5Event
A St. Nikolaus celebration at the Sophienburg Museum with two time slots at 5:00 pm and 6:00 pm.
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“Dec. 5 – 5:00 pm & 6:00 pm St. Nikolaus”
Free admission for active-duty military personnel, including National Guard and Reserve and their families
“Blue Star Museums — a collaboration among the National Endowment for the Arts, Blue Star Families, the Department of Defense, and more than 2,000 museums across America — offer free admission to the nation's active-duty military personnel, including National Guard and Reserve and their families, from Memorial Day through Labor Day.”
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Bring-A-Friend Ticket
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Mother's Day Free Session
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Friday–Monday 10 a.m.–3 p.m.; weekends only in September; closed Tuesday–Thursday
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Saturday & Sunday: 11:00AM - 6:00PM
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Monday – Saturday: 9:00AM-6:00PM, Sunday: 12:00PM-5:00PM
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10:00am – 3:00pm Sunday – Friday, 9:00am – 3:00pm Saturday
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Saturdays 10:00am – 7:00pm, Sundays 11:00am – 6:00pm
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Monday – Saturday: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm, Sunday: Closed
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Mon–Fri 9am – 5pm
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