AUSTIN, Texas— Yesterday, Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D., gathered with local officials at the Topping-Out Ceremony for the future Alamo Visitor Center and Museum, where the final structural beam was placed atop the building. This transformative museum will offer a world-class experience, inviting guests from Texas and beyond to explore the full 300-year history of the Alamo.
“This marks an exciting milestone in preserving and sharing the story of our beloved Alamo. The new Alamo Visitor Center and Museum will ensure that the full 300-year history of this sacred site—from its earliest days as a mission to the heroic stand in 1836, and how it continues to influence Texan culture today—can be experienced by future generations,” said Commissioner Buckingham. “It is a tremendous honor to help protect the Shrine of Texas Liberty, so every visitor understands the courage, sacrifice, and spirit that shaped the Lone Star State. The Alamo is where Texas's story changed forever, and this world-class museum will ensure that story continues to inspire the world for centuries to come.”
Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D., speaks at the Topping-Out Ceremony for the Alamo Visitor Center and Museum on March 25, 2026, in San Antonio.
This state-of-the-art facility is slated to open in Spring 2028. It will comprise nearly 160,000 square feet dedicated to telling the story of Texas, with an emphasis on the Battle of the Alamo, featuring cutting-edge immersive elements, including a 4D theater. It will sit across from the iconic Alamo church and feature a cafe and event spaces.
The Visitor Center and Museum will join the Texas Cavaliers Education Center, which broke ground in 2023 and will open this year. This unique facility will serve as a formal learning center where schoolchildren will experience the Alamo's history like never before. The center will feature a welcome theater, breakout classrooms, and hands-on learning opportunities both inside the building and throughout the outdoor grounds for kids of all ages.
In June 2023, Commissioner Buckingham, who played an integral part in advocating for Alamo funding, was thrilled to celebrate the passage of a historic $400 million allocation for the Alamo Plan, which was included in the state's budget signed by Governor Greg Abbott and championed by Lt. Governor Dan Patrick. This funding supports several construction projects, including the Alamo Plaza, the Alamo church, and the Cenotaph.
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Dr. Dawn Buckingham made history in 2022, winning a statewide election to become Texas' first female Land Commissioner. As Land Commissioner, Dr. Dawn Buckingham is committed to helping Texans after a disaster, supporting Texas energy, ensuring that every child in Texas receives a high-quality public education, serving Texas Veterans, and securing the border to keep our communities safe.