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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.
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WITTE MUSEUM
3801 Broadway
San Antonio, Texas 78209
(210) 357-1900 |
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Located in beautiful Brackenridge Park,
just north of downtown
on Broadway. |
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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. |
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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 Frost Bank Charitable Foundation, Bolner’s Fiesta Products, and Mrs. Martha Landsman.
Admission:*
Click here to purchase tickets online
Museum Members - FREE
Click here for membership information.
Adults (ages 12-64) - $7.00
Seniors (ages 65 and up) - $6.00
Children (ages 4-11) - $5.00
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.
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We accept cash (U.S. only), checks (with valid ID) or the following credit cards: 
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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.
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Christopher Allen of Austin enjoys the Archimedes Screw in the Witte Water Works.
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Contact Us
Click here for email addresses.
Collections
210.357.1868
Development
210.357.1851
Public Programs
210.357.1901
Game Dinner
210.357.1922
General Information
210.357.1900
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Group Reservations
210.357.1910
Membership
210.357.1863
Museum Store
210.357.1895
Public Relations
210.357.1870
Scholarships
210.357.1910
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Facility Rentals
210.357.1866
Facility Rentals,
Children's Birthday Parties
and Weddings at the Witte
Volunteer Services
210.357.1891 |
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