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Archives open for research by appointment only, 10:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m. Phone 830-629-1572.
Upcoming Events
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St. Nikolaus (December 5 Each Year)
Learn about the legends and age-old German traditions honoring Nikolaus of Myra, the patron saint of children and sailors, who dedicated his life to serving…
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Wassailfest (Thursday, December 5, 2024)
Celebrate a cherished tradition in New Braunfels — Wassailfest! Join us in the merriment celebrating music, food, wassail, and holiday fun! More About Wassailfest ...…
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Flow & Know: Happy-hour yoga in historical New Braunfels places (December 12, 2024)
Thursday, December 12, 2024 — 5:30-6:30 p.m. Yoga — 6:30-7 p.m. History Showcase. The Sophienburg Museum, 401 W. Coll St., New Braunfels, TX 78130 Tickets…
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Closed for Christmas (December 24-25, 2024)
Merry Christmas! The Sophienburg will be closed December 24-25, 2024. Sophienburg Hours and Admissions All Sophienburg Events
Recent Posts
Nikolaus memories
By Keva Hoffmann Boardman — The small dining/living room was stuffed with my eight aunts, seven uncles, Grandma and Grandpa, and my cousins. I think there were about 13 of us kids at the time. …Read more >New Braunfels Music Study Club celebrates 95 years
By Tara V. Kohlenberg — Of the many things that New Braunfels’ founders brought with them, one of the greatest is their love of music. Men’s choirs, singing societies and bands of all types, have …Read more >Albert C. Fischer, in his own words
By Keva Hoffmann Boardman — This autobiographical sketch was written prior to a Reflections: Oral History Program taping recorded on November 13, 1979. Mr. Fischer was born in December of 1896. He was the son …Read more >
Welcome to the Sophienburg Museum and Archives.
Take the journey with Prince Carl and his group of German colonists as they cross the ocean and make their way into central Texas. Admire their courage and determination to establish a new colony at the edge of Indian Territory. 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 Sophienburg Museum offers public lectures, school programs and community events that promote the area’s unique history.
Sophienburg Podcast
NB Reflects
Each episode of NB Reflects is a sample of a Reflections recording. Reflections is a vast collection of oral histories recorded and stored at the Sophienburg Museum and Archives in New Braunfels, Texas. EPISODES
Weihnachtsmarkt 2023
Thank you to all of the volunteers, vendors, and shoppers who helped to make Weihnachtsmarkt 2023 amazing! We'll see you next year for another amazing market.
Weihnachtsmarkt Sponsors
2022 Texas Travel Award Winner
Big Market — Sophienburg Museum and Archives (New Braunfels)
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It's About Time
125th Anniversary Time Capsule Items
Items from the 125th Anniversary Time Capsule are available for pickup. Items will only be released to the addressee. ID and signatures are required. Unclaimed Time Capsule Contents (PDF)