Archives

The Sophienburg Archives preserves hundreds of thousands of personal papers and public documents for researchers now and in the future. It has a photograph collection of millions of photographs of people and places in and around New Braunfels, Texas. Newspapers, books and periodicals dating from the 1850's to the present are also contained in the growing list of more than a thousand collections contained in the Sophienburg Archives. To assist researchers in genealogical pursuits, all personal names are being indexed. Also, the Comal County Genealogical Society Library is available. For research into early German Texan history or German Texan genealogy a visit to the Sophienburg Archives is a must. Most German Texans find their roots here.

We are located at

401 W. Coll St.
New Braunfels, Texas 78130
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Hours of Operation
Tue - Sat: 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Sun - Mon: Closed

Museum & Archives Membership Fee
Research at the Sophienburg Museum and Archives for members is free, plus discounted cost of copies and supplies.
Individual	$30.00/yr
Family	$50.00/yr
Business	$100.00/yr
Museum & Archives Admission Fee

Adult	$5.00
Student	$1.00
Tours	Inquire
Extended Services & Fees
Some of these require an additional cost for materials
*Translator	$10.00/hr
Preserving of photographs/ documents	$10.00 /hr
**Research	$10.00 /hr

* Translators are on call by the staff.
**Our volunteer staff will research for you.