San Antonia is the place where many latino immigrants call home and is the home of the Museo Alameda. According to the executive director of the Museo Alameda, Ruth Medellin, organizers are aiming to express the blending of Latino culture with other immigrant groups in the U.S. Medellin stated,"It's the Latino experience in art, culture, and history, but it's also about the American experience." The Museo Alameda is part of the famous Smithsonian Institution, which allowed the Meseo Alameda to borrow items from their collections. The museum helps people understand the influence Latino culture has for the U.S. The museum hopes to attract more than 400,000 visitors every year. The first exhibit can be seen before entering the museum, on a wall
