Singer Phil Collins’ Alamo artifacts collection on display Associated Press Tags: Phil Collins talks Alamo artifact donation. (KSAT) (AP) – Artifacts collected by Phil Collins went on display Tuesday at the Alamo after the legendary musician donated the items to the state of Texas. The “Phil Collins Collection Preview” includes a brass cannon used by the Mexican Army during the Battle of the Alamo and the original battle orders that called for the attack on the Alamo. The temporary exhibit is on display through April 25. Collins donated his collection of more than 200 artifacts to the Texas General Land Office in 2014. Alamo visitors see Phil Collins collection for the first time in honor of Texas Independence Day