Homeschool Day: Dive into the Witte
2026-02-25 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | Witte Museum, 3801 Broadway, San Antonio, TX, 78209, United States
Bring your students to the Witte for a day of hands-on discovery. Homeschool Day offers a self-guided experience packed with interactive learning and exploration.
Admission is $10 per participant and includes 9 a.m. early entry, access to the Special Exhibition Unseen Oceans, and exclusive educator-led demonstrations. We encourage you to stay after your program and enjoy a picnic lunch in one of our outdoor picnic areas.
Recommended for grades K-6th
10 a.m.
Story time – Memorial Auditorium
Join us and dive into an engaging read along followed by a take home craft.
3D Printing – Valero Great Hall
How do scientists utilize 3D printers? Learn the basics of the 3D printing process and how this technology is shaping the future of science.
10:30 a.m.
Under Pressure – Kathleen and Curtis Gunn Gallery
How do fish survive the crushing pressure and ice-cold temperatures at the bottom of the ocean? Learn about how deep-sea marine fish control their buoyancy, survive extreme pressure and temperature, and find food in one of the most inhospitable environments on Earth.
Dino Dialogue – Naylor Family Dinosaur Gallery
How many questions about dinosaurs can YOU come up with? Join our Witte educators and get some of your questions answered!
11 a.m.
Storytime – Memorial Auditorium
Join us and dive into an engaging read along followed by a take home craft.
Deep Sea Darkness – SWBC Live Lab
Have you ever wondered what could be at the bottom of the ocean? Why do scientists know more about the surface of Mars than what lies deep under the sea? Dive into a demonstration of Deep Sea Darkness and discover the wonders of the world’s largest habitat!
11:30 a.m.

Animal Encounter – Dawson Family Hall
Did you know the museum is home to several Texas native animals? Find out more about our backyard neighbors during a demonstration of Animal Encounters. Learn about how these animals help support healthy habitats, and what we can do to help them in return.

30th Annual Rock Art Rendezvous
2026-02-27 - 2026-03-01 | White Shaman Preserve, 42535 West US Highway 90, Comstock, TX, 78837, United States
Join us at the White Shaman Preserve for a weekend of exploration, imagination and togetherness at the annual Rock Art Rendezvous.
Every year the Witte hosts this transformational gathering, which features rare access to irreplaceable rock art sites in the Lower Pecos Canyonlands. Camp out under the big skies of Texas, marvel at ancient rock art sites and watch the sun set over a Northern Coahuila desert landscape. Enjoy humanity’s shared history together at the annual Rock Art Rendezvous.

Non-members: $200
Members: $160
Tickets include:

Primitive camping spot at the White Shaman Preserve – bring a tent or trailer (26′ max)
Guided tours of extraordinary rock art sites including Meyers Spring, Painted Shelter, White Shaman, Tinaja Canyon, Centipede Cave and more
Saturday evening BBQ dinner, raffle and live music by Josh Glenn Experiment
Curator Conversations with Dr. Harry Shafer, Curator Emeritus of Archaeology and Dr. Thomas Adams, Chief Curator and VP of Research
Cowboy coffee and oatmeal breakfast Saturday and Sunday morningsExplore the full schedule of events here

Explore the full schedule of events here
Location: The Witte Museum’s White Shaman Preserve, 2 miles west of Seminole Canyon State Park approximately 45 minutes west of Del Rio. Gates open at 11am on Friday, February 27, 2026. All visitors are to depart no later than 4pm on Sunday, March 1, 2026.
For more details, including accommodations, tours, health & safety and cancellations, please click here.

Jennifer Bristol: Meet the Author & Book Signing
2026-03-19 15:00 - 17:00 | Witte Museum, 3801 Broadway, San Antonio, TX, 78209, United States
Celebrate Women’s History Month with an inspiring afternoon of exploration, conversation, and discovery.
Meet Texas author Jennifer L. Bristol as she shares her book, Wild Women for Good: Stories of Conservation in Texas.

For more than a century, women have shaped the conservation movement in Texas. From protecting birds and wildlife to preserving prairies, forests and waterways, their leadership has helped define the natural heritage of our state. Wild Women for Good brings these powerful stories to life, highlighting more than sixty women and groups whose work strengthened communities and protected the landscapes we treasure today.
Spanning 150 years of history, the book explores the earliest conservation efforts in Texas, including the movement to stop the millinery industry’s slaughter of birds for plumage. Bristol also examines the women who championed the creation of the state park system, defended water systems from pollution, and dedicated private lands for public good in a state where 94 percent of land is privately owned. The book concludes by looking ahead to the next, more diverse generation shaping conservation in Texas.
During this special event, guests can purchase a copy of Wild Women for Good at the Bolner Family Museum Store and meet the author for a book signing.
Included with general museum admission. Become a Witte Member to enjoy free admission year-round plus exclusive discounts and perks.
About the Author
Jennifer L. Bristol is the author of Parking Lot Birding: A Fun Guide to Discovering Birds in Texas and Cemetery Birding: An Unexpected Guide to Discovering Birds in Texas. Inspired by her shared love of birds with famed naturalist Victor Emanuel, Bristol helped create and directs the Victor Emanuel Nature Scholarship Fund, which provides underserved youth with opportunities to attend birding and nature immersion camps.
