Surviving Space: Astronauts & Asteroids lands at the Witte Museum
Discover what it takes to be a space explorer and Earth defender in this new special exhibition set to open March 2, 2024.
February 20, 2024
The Witte Museum announces the extension of Mi Cultura—Bringing Shadows Into the Light: The Photograph of Al Rendón
The retrospective exhibition of Rendón’s photography is now on display through May 27, 2024
December 29, 2023
The Witte Museum names Dirk Elmendorf as President & CEO
The Witte Museum Board of Trustees today announced that Dirk Elmendorf is the next President & CEO of the Witte Museum, effective January 1, 2024.
December 14, 2023
Fill your winter break with wonder at the Witte Museum
Wonder awaits you at the Witte during the 2023 winter break. Entertain your families and visitors with special exhibitions, such as Explore Your World. Experience Texas through art and artifacts in Mi Cultura and A State of Exploration. Spend a day discovering Texas dinosaurs, wildlife and history. With vast galleries and gardens to explore, a visit to the Witte will be a highlight of your winter break.
December 13, 2023
Witte Museum displays ‘Kennedy Lectern’ to mark 60th Anniversary of President Kennedy’s visit to San Antonio and final public address
“San Antonio’s Space Endeavors—President Kennedy’s Last Public Speech,” an exhibit marking 60 years since President John F. Kennedy visited San Antonio to dedicate the Aerospace Medical Health Center at Brooks Air Force Base and speak to the key role of San Antonio in medical space research, is on display November 11 – 28, 2024 at the Witte Museum .
November 9, 2023
Bringing Shadows Into the Light: A Conversation with Cultural Icons on the Art of Al Rendón
Join the Witte Museum for a panel discussion on how Al Rendón’s photography has captured and illuminated distinctive aspects of life in San Antonio.
November 2, 2023
‘Explore Your World’ opens October 28 at the Witte Museum
Quest across land, sea and space while discovering the importance of maps and navigation in everyday life. Explore Your World, presented by Traylor Ranches, makes its Texas debut October 28 through February 11, 2024 in the Kathleen and Curtis Gunn Gallery at the Witte Museum.
October 20, 2023
‘A State of Exploration’ opens at the Witte Museum
The Witte exhibits rarely-seen Texas natural history specimens and artwork from the Witte Collection.
October 13, 2023
Witte Museum Hosts Annular Eclipse Viewing and “Last Contact” Party
Head to the Witte for the 2023 eclipse in San Antonio to get free eclipse glasses and safely view the eclipse, learn more about eclipses in the newly unveiled Eclipse Encounters exhibit and participate in eclipse- and space-related activities across the museum campus all day long, including following the eclipse’s “last contact.” All activities and exhibits are free for Witte Members or included with Museum Admission
September 28, 2023
Marise McDermott honored with the Milton Guess Hospitality Award
The highest award presented by the San Antonio Visitor Alliance recognizes individuals, organizations or families from San Antonio for their significant contributions to travel and tourism.
September 20, 2023
