SOPHIENBURG MUSEUM AND ARCHIVES

NEW BRAUNFELS, TX

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The Sophienburg Museum and Archives is a prominent cultural institution located in the city of New Braunfels, Texas. The museum was founded in 1934 and named after Sophie Margarethe Scholl, a German resistance fighter who was executed by the Nazi regime during World War II. The museum's mission is to preserve and promote the history and heritage of New Braunfels and the surrounding region.

The museum's collections include a wide range of artifacts, documents, and photographs related to the history of the area. These include exhibits on Native American cultures, the founding and development of New Braunfels by German immigrants, and the impact of the railroad and other industries on the region's economy. The museum also houses an extensive genealogical research library and archives, which contains a wealth of information on local history and family genealogy.

In addition to its permanent exhibits, the Sophienburg Museum and Archives hosts a variety of events and educational programs throughout the year. These include guided tours, lectures, workshops, and special events for families and children. The museum is open to the public six days a week, and admission is free. It is a must-visit destination for anyone interested in the history and culture of New Braunfels and the Texas Hill Country.

SOPHIENBURG MUSEUM AND ARCHIVES is a History Museum in NEW BRAUNFELS TX. US MID #8404801066

The museum is classed as HST (History Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Mount Plains (Colorado, Kansas, Montana, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, Wyoming). Total revenue from most recent IRS 990 Form: $ 514,104 from tax period 201212 (YYYYMM).

Contact SOPHIENBURG MUSEUM AND ARCHIVES

SOPHIENBURG MEMORIAL ASSOCIATION
401 W COLL ST
NEW BRAUNFELS
TX
78130-5618

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SOPHIENBURG MUSEUM AND ARCHIVES Information

MID # 8404801066
Name SOPHIENBURG MEMORIAL ASSOCIATION
Alternate Name SOPHIENBURG MUSEUM AND ARCHIVES
Classification History Museums, , Mount Plains
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 741978227
NTEECC A54
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201212
INCOME 705,208
REVENUE 514,104
LAT/LONG 29.697813, -98.124499
CODES FIPS State Code: 48
FIPS County Code: 091
US Census Tract: 310100
US Census Block: 2005