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General Information

Mission Statement
Board of Trustees
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HOURS

ADMISSION RATES

CONTACT INFORMATION

The Witte Museum is San Antonio 's premiere museum of South Texas history, culture, and natural science. Located in Brackenridge Park , on the banks of the San Antonio River , the Witte offers permanent exhibits that include dinosaur skeletons, cave drawings, wildlife dioramas, and even some live animals. Several historic homes have been reconstructed on the campus, which also features the very popular H-E-B Science Treehouse. Changing galleries include Texas artists, textiles and showcase exhibits, some locally produced and some traveling national exhibits.

WITTE MUSEUM

3801 Broadway
San Antonio, Texas 78209
(210) 357-1900

Located in beautiful Brackenridge Park,
just north of downtown
on Broadway.

Operating Hours

The Witte Museum is open year-round except for the third Monday in October, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.

Monday - 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Tuesday - 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.

Wednesday-Saturday - 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Sunday - Noon - 5 p.m.

Click here for a staff directory.

Admission

The general admission price includes the exhibits in the main building, the Witte Backyard and the H-E-B Science Treehouse. Please note that some special exhibits may have an additional fee or surcharge.

Admission is free on Tuesdays from 3 pm until 8 pm. Free Tuesdays are generously supported by Bolner’s Fiesta Products, Inc., Frost Bank Charitable Foundation, Macy’s Foundation, Target and Mrs. Martha Landsman.

Admission:*

Click here to purchase tickets online

Museum Members - FREE
Click here for membership information.

Adults (ages 12-64) - $8.00

Seniors (ages 65 and up) - $7.00

Children (ages 4-11) - $6.00

Ages 3 and younger - FREE

*An additional surcharge may apply to special exhibits

Group Rates

Do you have at least 10 adults or 13 students and 2 adults in your party? If so, Click Here for information about group visit rates.

We accept cash (U.S. only), checks (with valid ID) or the following credit cards:

The Association of Science and Technology Centers (ASTC) Passport Program is a consortium of more than 270 museums throughout the world. The Witte is a part of this collection of museums that encourage reciprocity. Members have free access to other ASTC member facilities. Please click here to see if you are eligible for free admission to the Witte Museum, or to more than 270 museums around the world.