Alamo Visitor Center and Museum's Opening Delayed to 2028

The state-of-the-art facility will include galleries, artifacts and a 4D theater.

Published on Feb. 10, 2026

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The debut of the Alamo Visitor Center and Museum, the centerpiece of a major public-private makeover of the iconic site, has been pushed back to spring 2028 from late 2027. The Alamo Trust, a nonprofit that oversees daily operations at the Alamo, confirmed the delay but did not explain what prompted it. Construction is expected to be complete by late 2027.

Why it matters

Refashioning the Alamo site is a complex project that requires careful preservation and renovation of historic buildings, installation of exhibits, and beautification of pathways, all while managing millions of visitors annually. The delay in the visitor center and museum opening highlights the challenges involved in such a large-scale project.

The details

The 160,000-square-foot Alamo Visitor Center and Museum will transform the historic Crockett, Palace and Woolworth buildings into a modern space that will chronicle the history of the mission and battle site, with galleries, thousands of artifacts, a 4D theater, and a partial replica of the Woolworth lunch counter. The state-of-the-art facility is expected to boost annual visitor numbers from 1.6 million to 2.5 million.

  • Construction on the visitor center and museum began in 2024.
  • The facility was initially slated to open in late 2027, but the opening has now been pushed back to spring 2028.
  • Construction is expected to be complete by late 2027.

The players

Alamo Trust

A nonprofit that oversees daily operations at the Alamo.

Texas General Land Office

A state agency involved in the Alamo makeover project.

Moses Rose's Hideout

A downtown bar named after an Alamo escapee that was purchased and demolished to make way for the museum.

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What’s next

The Alamo Trust is also preparing to replace the concrete roof of the Alamo's mission church and to renovate the Paseo del Alamo leading to the River Walk.

The takeaway

The delay in the Alamo Visitor Center and Museum's opening highlights the complexities and challenges involved in preserving and transforming a historic site like the Alamo while managing millions of visitors annually. Despite the setback, the state-of-the-art facility is still expected to significantly boost foot traffic and provide a comprehensive experience for visitors when it opens in 2028.