Homeschool Day: Space Fuel
2024-05-07 09:30 - 15:30 (America/Chicago) | Witte Museum, 3801 Broadway, San Antonio, TX, 78209, United States
What better way to spend a day than immersing your students in the Witte Museum? Join us for a fun day of interactive learning at Homeschool Day!
Choose between two stellar programs:
Space Food • 9:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m. & 1:30 p.m.
What can you eat in space? How can astronauts grow a garden in the space capsule? Inspired by the Surviving Space: Astronauts and Asteroids special exhibition, this session explores the food astronauts take with them to space. From dehydrated snacks to cooked meals to raw ingredients, find out what kinds of food fuels space explorers at Homeschool Day!
Rocket Fuel • 10:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m. & 2:30 p.m.
How do rockets make it to space? Inspired by the Surviving Space: Astronauts and Asteroids special exhibition, this hands-on workshop explores the chemistry and physics of rockets. You will experiment with chemical reactions to identify the ideal chemical balance to launch a film canister rocket.
Cost per Session:

Family Plus Members: $5 (To receive Member Plus pricing, please log in to your Witte Museum Account before beginning the purchase process.)
Family Members: $9 (To receive Member pricing, please log in to your Witte Museum Account before beginning the purchase process.)
Non-Members: $10

Want to become a Witte Museum member? Join the family online and enjoy perks all year.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

Advanced registration required.
Recommended for grade levels K – 8.
Ticket includes General Museum Admission, Special Exhibition Admission and all supplies for the program.

STEAM Sunday: Rocket Fuel
2024-05-12 13:30 - 14:30 | Witte Museum, 3801 Broadway, San Antonio, TX, 78209, United States
Add to your Witte experience with hands-on explorations of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math at STEAM Sunday.
How do chemical reactions launch rockets?
Inspired by the special exhibition Surviving Space, this hands-on workshop explores the chemistry and physics of rocketry. You’ll experiment to identify the ideal chemical balance to launch a film canister rocket.
Cost: $8 (non-member) / $6 (member) + Museum Admission
Important Information:

Advanced registration required. Participation in this event requires Witte Museum general admission (not included), plus STEAM Sunday ticket for each participant.
Purchase includes all supplies needed for interactive workshop and collectible button.
Non-participating family members are welcome (space permitting) and do not need to purchase a ticket.
Recommended for all ages over 5.
Program runs approximately 45-60 minutes.
STEAM Sunday ticket sales close one hour before the program begins.

STEAM Sunday: Super Sharks
2024-06-09 13:30 - 14:30 | Witte Museum, 3801 Broadway, San Antonio, TX, 78209, United States
Add to your Witte experience with hands-on explorations of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math at STEAM Sunday.
What makes sharks super?
Inspired by the special exhibition Sharks, this hands-on workshop explores the unique features of sharks. You’ll discover how special senses and other adaptations help sharks to survive and thrive.
Cost: $8 (non-member) / $6 (member) + Museum Admission
Important Information:

Advanced registration required. Participation in this event requires Witte Museum general admission (not included), plus STEAM Sunday ticket for each participant.
Purchase includes all supplies needed for interactive workshop and collectible button.
Non-participating family members are welcome (space permitting) and do not need to purchase a ticket.
Recommended for all ages over 5.
Program runs approximately 45-60 minutes.
STEAM Sunday ticket sales close one hour before the program begins.

STEAM Sunday: Space Base
2024-07-14 13:30 - 14:30 | Witte Museum, 3801 Broadway, San Antonio, TX, 78209, United States
Add to your Witte experience with hands-on explorations of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math at STEAM Sunday.
What do we need in order to survive in space?
Inspired by the special exhibition Surviving Space, this hands-on workshop explores the engineering needed to live and work in space. You’ll design and construct your own prototype space base.
Cost: $8 (non-member) / $6 (member) + Museum Admission
Important Information:

Advanced registration required. Participation in this event requires Witte Museum general admission (not included), plus STEAM Sunday ticket for each participant.
Purchase includes all supplies needed for interactive workshop and collectible button.
Non-participating family members are welcome (space permitting) and do not need to purchase a ticket.
Recommended for all ages over 5.
Program runs approximately 45-60 minutes.
STEAM Sunday ticket sales close one hour before the program begins.

¡Más Museos! Museum Day for Educators
2024-07-19 09:00 - 17:00 | Witte Museum, McNay Art Museum, San Antonio Museum of Art and the DoSeum, San Antonio, TX, United States
Learn about exhibitions and programs at the Witte Museum, the McNay Art Museum, the San Antonio Museum of Art and the DoSeum while earning six hours of continuing professional education credit. ¡Más Museos! allows educators to circulate through all four museums in 90-minute sessions.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

Register by Thursday, July 11.
Space is limited and a reservation is required. Fee includes tote bag, box lunch and museum admissions. No refunds, but tickets are transferable.
Educators provide their own transportation.
Teachers receive their first stop, schedule and rotation by the morning of Wednesday, July 17 via email.
Day of check-in begins at 8:30 a.m.

For information on walk-in availability or any other questions, email Education@McNayArt.org or call the McNay at 210.805.1768.

*Please note that photographs and footage will be taken during this event for marketing and grant purposes. By registering, you give each museum rights to images and footage to use in media, Internet and printed materials.

STEAM Sunday: Paleo Sharks
2024-08-11 13:30 - 14:30 | Witte Museum, 3801 Broadway, San Antonio, TX, 78209, United States
Add to your Witte experience with hands-on explorations of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math at STEAM Sunday.
How do we study prehistoric sharks?
Inspired by the special exhibition Sharks, this hands-on workshop explores the wonders of shark paleontology. You and your family will examine the shark fossil record and think like a paleontologist as you consider real-world science mysteries.
Cost: $8 (non-member) / $6 (member) + Museum Admission
Important Information:

Advanced registration required. Participation in this event requires Witte Museum general admission (not included), plus STEAM Sunday ticket for each participant.
Purchase includes all supplies needed for interactive workshop and collectible button.
Non-participating family members are welcome (space permitting) and do not need to purchase a ticket.
Recommended for all ages over 5.
Program runs approximately 45-60 minutes.
STEAM Sunday ticket sales close one hour before the program begins.

Saturday with a Scientist: Sharks & the Sea
2024-08-31 11:00 - 13:00 | Mays Family Center at the Witte Museum, 3801 Broadway, San Antonio, TX, 78209, United States
Have you ever wondered what lives in the deep blue sea?
Meet members of the SEA LIFE San Antonio Team for Saturday with a Scientist: Sharks & the Sea. Learn more about the creatures that call the ocean home. Engage with experts who interact with these animals every day!
Don’t miss your final chance to dive into Sharks, closing September 2nd! Come face-to-face with massive live-size models and get hands-on with multiple tactile interactives.
Join the Witte Museum for Saturday with a Scientist: Sharks & the Sea in the Mays Family Center.
Cost: Purchase your Museum Admission and Sharks special exhibition ticket online here or purchase a Witte Membership and enjoy events like this all year!

STEAM Sunday: Catapult
2024-09-08 13:30 - 14:30 | Witte Museum, 3801 Broadway, San Antonio, TX, 78209, United States
Add to your Witte experience with hands-on explorations of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math at STEAM Sunday.
How do catapults work?
This hands-on workshop explores the motion and energy of different launching devices. You and your family will construct, test and improve your own catapult.
Cost: $8 (non-member) / $6 (member) + Museum Admission
Important Information:

Advanced registration required. Participation in this event requires Witte Museum general admission (not included), plus STEAM Sunday ticket for each participant.
Purchase includes all supplies needed for interactive workshop and collectible button.
Non-participating family members are welcome (space permitting) and do not need to purchase a ticket.
Recommended for all ages over 5.
Program runs approximately 45-60 minutes.
STEAM Sunday ticket sales close one hour before the program begins.

Homeschool Day: Wonder with the Witte
2024-09-18 09:30 - 15:30 | Witte Museum, 3801 Broadway, San Antonio, TX, 78209, United States
What better way to spend a day than immersing your students in the Witte Museum? Join us for a fun day of interactive learning at Homeschool Day!
Choose between two special programs:
Deep in the Arts • 9:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m. & 1:30 p.m.
How does culture inspire creativity? Inspired by the Witte’s annual Fiesta exhibition, explore the rich cultural heritage and artistic traditions of Fiesta’s iconic posters. Join Witte educators to create your own Fiesta inspired poster at Homeschool Day!
Creature Feature • 10:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m. & 2:30 p.m.
Cultivate critical thinking through an investigation of adaptation. Students will explore Texas ecosystems, make observations and develop hypotheses about animal features. Enhance your students’ interest and knowledge of the ecologically diverse state of Texas at Homeschool Day!
Cost:

Family Plus Members: $5 (When purchasing, please log in to your Witte Museum Account to access your free General Admission.)
Family Members: $5 (When purchasing, please log in to your Witte Museum Account to access your free General Admission.)
Non-Members: $10

Want to become a Witte Museum member? Join the family online and enjoy perks all year.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

Advanced registration required.
Recommended for grade levels K – 8.
Ticket includes General Museum Admission and all supplies for the program.

Saturday with a Scientist: Tarantula Talks
2024-09-28 11:00 - 13:00 | Witte Museum, 3801 Broadway, San Antonio, TX, 78209, United States
How many questions about tarantulas can you think up?
Join Dr. Valerie Renee Holmes, entomologist and tarantula expert, for Saturday with a Scientist: Tarantula Talks. Learn about the anatomy, behavior and tactics of tarantulas that allow them to thrive in their ecosystems. Dr. Holmes will be bringing two live tarantulas from her personal collection for guests to see and learn about.
Join the Witte Museum for Saturday with a Scientist: Tarantula Talks in the East Foundation Land Stewardship Lab.
Continue your arachnid adventure by visiting Spiders: From Fear to Fascination, opening September 28th.
Purchase your Museum Admission online here or purchase a Witte Membership and enjoy events like this all year!

STEAM Sunday: Picture Perfect Chemistry
2024-10-13 13:30 - 14:30 | Witte Museum, 3801 Broadway, San Antonio, TX, 78209, United States
Add to your Witte experience with hands-on explorations of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math at STEAM Sunday.
How does chemistry contribute to the art of photography?
Inspired by National Chemistry Week, this interactive workshop explores the art and science of photography. You and your family will create your own photochemical work of art.
Cost: $8 (non-member) / $6 (member) + Museum Admission
Important Information:

Advanced registration required. Participation in this event requires Witte Museum general admission (not included), plus STEAM Sunday ticket for each participant.
Purchase includes all supplies needed for interactive workshop and collectible button.
Non-participating family members are welcome (space permitting) and do not need to purchase a ticket.
Recommended for all ages over 5.
Program runs approximately 45-60 minutes.
STEAM Sunday ticket sales close one hour before the program begins.

Homeschool Day: Arachnids Around Us
2024-10-17 09:30 - 15:30 | Witte Museum, 3801 Broadway, San Antonio, TX, 78209, United States
What better way to spend a day than immersing your students in the Witte Museum? Join us for a fun day of interactive learning at Homeschool Day!
Choose between two special programs:
Weaving Webs • 9:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m. & 1:30 p.m.
How do spiders hunt? Inspired by the special exhibition Spiders, Homeschool Day brings you face-to-face with real arachnids! While you are captivated by the details in their structures, you can learn observational techniques of moving critters and unleash your creativity through your connection to nature.
Spectacular Spiders • 10:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m. & 2:30 p.m.
Are all Texas brown tarantulas brown? Inspired by the special exhibition Spiders, this hands-on workshop explores weird and wonderful spider adaptations. Alongside Witte educators, discover spider anatomy, web silk, spider senses and much more!
Cost:

Family Plus Members: $5 (When purchasing, please log in to your Witte Museum Account to access your free General Admission and Special Exhibition ticket.)
Family Members: $9 (When purchasing, please log in to your Witte Museum Account to access your free General Admission.)
Non-Members: $10

Want to become a Witte Museum member? Join online and enjoy perks all year.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

Advanced registration required.
Recommended for grade levels K – 8.
Ticket includes General Museum Admission, Special Exhibition Admission and all supplies for the program.

Saturday with a Scientist: Studying Small
2024-10-26 11:00 - 13:00 | Valero Great Hall, 3801 Broadway, San Antonio, TX, 78209, United States
Have you ever wondered how scientists are able to study small animals that call Texas home?
Join Dr. Michele Johnson and students from Trinity University for Saturday with a Scientist: Studying Small. Dr. Johnson is a Biology Professor at Trinity University and is currently studying green anoles to learn how behavior evolves. Dr. Johnson will be bringing microscopes and preserved specimens of small Texas native animals. Get ready to get up close and learn about some of the creatures that live in our backyard!
Join the Witte Museum for Saturday with a Scientist: Studying Small in the Valero Great Hall.
Continue your journey in studying small by visiting Spiders: From Fear to Fascination.
This event is included with General Admission. Purchase your Museum Admission online here or purchase a Witte Membership and enjoy events like this all year!

Halloweb at the Witte
2024-10-31 10:30 - 17:00 | Witte Museum, 3801 Broadway, San Antonio, TX, 78209, United States
Are you ready to face your fears—or perhaps marvel at the fascinating world of arachnids? This Halloween, head to the Witte Museum for Halloweb, a spine-tingling day of spiders! First, get tangled in a web of wonder in Spiders – From Fear to Fascination, the Witte’s newest special exhibition, then join Witte educators for an exciting dive into the world of arachnids, with family-friendly activities throughout the day:

Storytime & Craft Sessions: 10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m.
Enjoy a reading of Jumper: A Day in the Life of a Backyard Jumping Spider by Jessica Lana, followed by a fun, hands-on spider craft.
Nature’s Inspiration Demonstration: 2:30 p.m., 4:30 p.m.
Learn how spiders inspire scientists and discover their incredible role in nature.
Animal Encounter: 3:00 p.m., 4:00 p.m.
Meet some of our fascinating eight-legged friends up close!
Spider Spotlight: 3:30 p.m.
Get an in-depth look at one of nature’s most captivating creatures.

Bring the whole family for a day filled with learning, adventure and plenty of spider surprises. With activities for all ages, this will be a Halloween to remember!
Get your General Admission and Spiders special exhibition tickets now or purchase a Witte Membership and enjoy events like this all year!
Halloweb events included with General Admission.

Saturday with a Scientist: The Scoop on Soil
2024-11-09 11:00 - 14:00 | Witte Museum, 3801 Broadway, San Antonio, TX, 78209, United States
Have you ever wondered about the ground beneath your feet?
Join Dr. Melanie Szulczewski, a soil chemist and environmental science professor, and other soil scientists. Learn about how important soil is to plants, organisms and people, and how you can learn more about YOUR soil at home. Get your hands dirty as you explore what’s beneath your feet!
Come out for Saturday with a Scientist: The Scoop on Soil taking place in the East Foundation Land Stewardship Lab.
Purchase your Museum Admission online here or purchase a Witte Membership and enjoy events like this all year!

STEAM Sunday: Web Wonders
2024-11-10 13:30 - 14:30 | Witte Museum, 3801 Broadway, San Antonio, TX, 78209, United States
Add to your Witte experience with hands-on explorations of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math at STEAM Sunday.
How do spiders hunt?
Inspired by the special exhibition, Spiders, this interactive workshop explores weird and wonderful spider adaptations. You’ll discover how different spiders survive in their environments.
Cost: $8 (non-member) / $6 (member) + Museum Admission
Important Information:

Advanced registration required. Participation in this event requires Witte Museum general admission (not included), plus STEAM Sunday ticket for each participant.
Purchase includes all supplies needed for interactive workshop and collectible button.
Non-participating family members are welcome (space permitting) and do not need to purchase a ticket.
Recommended for all ages over 5.
Program runs approximately 45-60 minutes.
STEAM Sunday ticket sales close one hour before the program begins.

Homeschool Day: Wonder with the Witte
2024-11-12 09:30 - 15:30 | Witte Museum, 3801 Broadway, San Antonio, TX, 78209, United States
What better way to spend a day than immersing your students in the Witte Museum? Join us for a fun day of interactive learning at Homeschool Day!
Choose between two special programs:
Black Cowboys • 9:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m. & 1:30 p.m.
Did you know that one of four cowboys who went on the trail was Black? Inspired by the special exhibition Black Cowboys: An American Story, be immersed into the stories told by men, women and children from the 19th century. Examine artifacts, art and photographs from the Witte Collection, learn about the skills and character traits needed to settle and develop Texas.
Watercolor Wonders • 10:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m. & 2:30 p.m.
What happens when nature meets art? Inspired by the special exhibition Mary Virginia Carson: Pioneer Artist Capturing Rock Art with Watercolors, uncover the mysteries of Texas rock art and discover how she brought nature to life on canvas. Participants will unleash their creativity and paint their own nature-inspired masterpieces.
Cost:

Family Plus Members: $5 (When purchasing, please log in to your Witte Museum Account to access your free General Admission and Special Exhibition ticket.)
Family Members: $9 (When purchasing, please log in to your Witte Museum Account to access your free General Admission.)
Non-Members: $10

Want to become a Witte Museum member? Join online and enjoy perks all year.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

Advanced registration required.
Recommended for grade levels K – 8.
Ticket includes General Museum Admission, admission to Special Exhibition Spiders – From Fear to Fascination and all supplies for the program.

Witte Watercolors: Painting with Paula
2024-11-13 18:00 - 20:00 | Witte Museum, 3801 Broadway, San Antonio, TX, 78209, United States
This program has sold out! Sign up here to learn about upcoming museum programs like this one.
Ready for an evening of creativity, conversation, and a touch of adventure? Explore science through art at the Witte Museum’s Painting with Paula!
Capture the beauty and fascination of one of nature’s most misunderstood creatures—spiders! Using watercolors, create your own masterpiece inspired by Paula the Texas Brown Tarantula, one of the Witte’s animal ambassadors. Enjoy snacks and drinks while learning fascinating spider facts from Witte educators.
Plus, take a guided tour of Spiders—From Fear to Fascination to spark your creativity and learn more about these incredible animals.
What’s included:

Meet & greet with a live tarantula!
All the watercolor supplies to create your masterpiece
Snacks and wine
A private, guided tour of Spiders—From Fear to Fascination

Cost:
$35 per person (non-members)
$30 per person (members)
21+ only — perfect for a fun night out with friends or a unique date idea. Get your tickets today and capture the beauty of nature’s most successful terrestrial predators.

Saturday with a Scientist: Inspired by Spiders
2024-11-16 11:00 - 13:00 | Witte Museum, 3801 Broadway, San Antonio, TX, 78209, United States
Have you ever wondered why people are afraid of spiders?
Join us at the Witte Museum to learn from Bria Marty, biologist and spider expert. Inspired by her lifelong love of spiders, Bria studied how people think about spiders for her graduate work at Texas State University.
Come out for Saturday with a Scientist to meet Bria and ask all your questions about spiders. Learn about spider anatomy, how to identify spiders using your phone and pick up your own Spider Friends Guide. Bria loves doing spider scavenger hunts, so grab your friends and gear up for fun!
Saturday with a Scientist: Inspired by Spiders takes place in the special exhibition, Spiders: From Fear to Fascination.
Purchase your Museum Admission and Spiders tickets online here or purchase a Witte Membership and enjoy events like this all year!

Conference on Texas
2024-12-05 - 2024-12-06 | Witte Museum, 3801 Broadway, San Antonio, TX, 78209, United States
Ode to Juneteenth: Slavery in Texas
December 5 & 6, 2024
The Witte Museum
A Two-Day Museum-Wide Conference, co-presented in partnership with

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Steering Committee chaired by Aaronetta Pierce will curate panel discussions featuring scholars from around the United States focused on slavery in Texas, including Dr. Daina Ramey Berry.
Anticipated attendance from throughout Texas and beyond.
More than 500 attendees expected.
100 scholarships for college students, high school students, and educators.
Keynote speaker Annette Gordon-Reed.

The 2024 Conference on Texas at the Witte Museum will reveal the foundational role of chattel slavery in the formation and growth of Texas. The conference will center on the lives of the enslaved people, especially as mothers, fathers, sisters, and brothers. Every facet of the expanding Texas economy was impacted by slavery and enslaved labor. Enslaved people not only labored on cotton and sugar plantations, they also worked as artisans such as blacksmiths, seamstresses, and as enslaved cowboys.
In 1834, there were approximately 5,000 enslaved people in Mexican Texas. During the Republic of Texas, slavery increased so that by 1845, there were at least 30,000 enslaved women, men, and children in the new state of Texas. When Texas voted to join the Confederacy in 1861, the enslaved population was 182,566 people, the fastest growing demographic in Texas. The economy of Texas was so dependent upon slavery that not until June 19, 1865, now celebrated as Juneteenth, were enslaved people freed from bondage in Texas, two years after Abraham Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation.
Through new scholarship, the Conference will broaden the understanding of the ongoing legacies from slavery which continue to impact African Americans in Texas.
Learn more about this year’s conference here.

Family Day: Black Cowboys
2024-12-07 11:00 - 14:00 | Witte Museum, 3801 Broadway, San Antonio, TX, 78209, United States
Ever wonder how cowboys lived, worked and thrived on the open trail?
Head to Black Cowboys Family Day at the Witte Museum for a unique chance to explore the daily life and remarkable skills of Black cowboys in Texas.
Take part in 20-minute tours led by Ron Davis, Witte Curator of American History, who will share captivating stories of going up the trail. Enjoy live demonstrations of Chuck Box Cuisine and discover how cowboys prepared and stored food while on the move. Try your hand at roping cattle, design your own bandana and dive into history by examining the variety of skills—from cooking to dentistry—that cowboys mastered to wrangle life on the trails and ranches.
It’s a day of discovery, adventure and hands-on fun as you connect with the untold stories of the Black cowboys who shaped Texas history.
Curator-led exhibition tours at 11 a.m., noon and 1 p.m.
Chuckbox Cuisine demonstrations at 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.
Cost: Participation in this Family Day is free with Witte Museum Admission. Book your tickets online and save time!

Saturday with a Scientist: Inspired by Spiders
2024-12-21 11:00 - 13:00 | Witte Museum, 3801 Broadway, San Antonio, TX, 78209, United States
Have you ever wondered why people are afraid of spiders?
Bria is back at the Witte! Biologist and spider expert Bria Marty returns to the museum to share even more fascinating facts about arachnids. Inspired by her lifelong love of spiders, Bria studied how people think about spiders for her graduate work at Texas State University.
Come out for another Saturday with a Scientist to meet Bria and ask all your questions about spiders. Learn about spider anatomy, how to identify spiders using your phone and pick up your own Spider Friends Guide. Bria loves doing spider scavenger hunts, so grab your friends and gear up for fun!
Saturday with a Scientist: Inspired by Spiders takes place in the special exhibition, Spiders: From Fear to Fascination.
Purchase your Museum Admission and Spiders tickets online here or purchase a Witte Membership and enjoy events like this all year!

Curatorial Walk & Talk: Mary Virginia Carson
2025-01-11 10:30 - 11:30 | Witte Museum, 3801 Broadway, San Antonio, TX, 78209, United States
Join Marise McDermott, Witte President Emeritus, author of the book, Mary Virginia Carson: Pioneer Artist Capturing Rock Art with Watercolors, and curator of the accompanying exhibition, as she leads an exclusive tour of the exhibition alongside Dr. Harry Shafer, Witte Curator of Archeology.
Discover the captivating story of Mary Virginia Carson, an artist, architect and engineer, who traversed the hot, rugged terrain of the Lower Pecos Canyonlands in the summer of 1931 to document and capture in watercolors the magnificent rock art murals that artists painted thousands of years earlier.
Curator McDermott will reveal fascinating new findings about Carson that were not included in the book or the exhibition, while Dr. Shafer will offer scholarly interpretations of the rock art and insights into the environment of the Lower Pecos Canyonlands as they were thousands of years ago.
This Curatorial Walk and Talk will be in Mary Virginia Carson: Pioneer Artist Capturing Rock Art with Watercolors, in the Changing Exhibition Gallery on the 2nd floor of the Susan Naylor Center.
This event is included with General Admission. Purchase your Museum Admission online here or purchase a Witte Membership and enjoy events like this all year!

Witte Watercolors: Cowboys on Canvas
2025-01-16 18:00 - 20:30 | Witte Museum, 3801 Broadway, San Antonio, TX, 78209, United States
Ready for an evening of creativity, conversation and a touch of adventure? Explore history through art at the Witte Museum’s Cowboys on Canvas!
Did you know that one in four cowboys who went up the trails was Black? Discover their enduring legacy through firsthand accounts and artifacts, then create your own watercolor study inspired by firsthand accounts in the Witte exhibition, Black Cowboys: An American Story.
Join the Witte team and San Antonio-based artist Chantia “Tia” Bailey, whose work focuses on social realism, capturing the beauty, strength and complexity of Black communities. Tia’s artistry invites connection through storytelling, and her expertise will guide you as you create paintings depicting the people and historical artifacts from the Witte’s exhibition.
What’s included:

A hands-on experience with educational artifacts from the American West
All the supplies you need to create your masterpiece and the artistic guidance of Tia Bailey
An assortment of snacks and wine to fuel your creativity
A private, guided tour of Black Cowboys: An American Story with exhibition co-curator Ron Davis, Witte Curator of American History

Cost:
$35 per person (non-members)
$30 per person (members)
21+ only — perfect for a fun night out with friends or a unique date idea. Get your tickets today and capture the untold stories of cowboy life.

Saturday with a Scientist: Recording Rock Art
2025-01-18 11:00 - 13:00 | Witte Museum, 3801 Broadway, San Antonio, TX, 78209, United States
Have you ever wondered how scientists are able to preserve 4,000-year-old rock art?
Join David Keim, a Preservation Archaeologist with Shumla Archaeological Research & Education Center, to learn more about rock art of the Lower Pecos Canyonlands. These ancient murals are among the most remarkable narratives of the ancient world, offering a glimpse into the lives and beliefs of the people who created them thousands of years ago. Discover how this rock art is meticulously recorded and studied, and what preserving it means for the future. Create your own rock art-inspired sketches and learn how scientific data can be collected from your creation.
Head to the Witte Museum for Saturday with a Scientist: Recording Rock Art in the Nancy Smith Hurd Rock Art Lab.
Continue your journey into the world of rock art by visiting Mary Virginia Carson: Pioneer Artist Capturing Rock Art with Watercolors to see how artistry and observation connect us with stories from thousands of years ago.
This event is included with General Admission. Purchase your Museum Admission online here or become a Witte Member to enjoy events like this all year!

Saturday with a Scientist: Studying Silk
2025-01-25 11:00 - 13:00 | Witte Museum, 3801 Broadway, San Antonio, TX, 78209, United States
Have you ever wondered where wild silk comes from?
Join Dr. Richard Peigler, an entomologist and biology professor at the University of the Incarnate Word, along with his students, for Saturday with a Scientist: Studying Silk. Dr. Peigler specializes in wild silkmoths and will guide you through the fascinating world of natural fibers.
Get an up-close look at specimens through a microscope, feel the texture of wild silk and discover the incredible variety of fibers found in the natural world. Learn how wild silkmoths contribute to the production of silk and explore the science behind these unique materials.
Head to the Witte Museum for Saturday with a Scientist: Studying Silk in the Valero Great Hall.
This event is included with General Admission. Purchase your Museum Admission online here or become a Witte Member to enjoy events like this all year!

4th Annual Engineer It!
2025-02-15 12:00 - 16:00 | Witte Museum, 3801 Broadway, San Antonio, TX, 78209, United States
Celebrate National Engineering Week at the Witte Museum!
Join us for the 4th Annual Engineer It!—a hands-on celebration of creativity and problem-solving. Bring your friends and family to explore how engineers design solutions to real-world challenges. Dive into interactive stations where you’ll tackle fun challenges, practice the engineering design process and discover the many ways engineering shapes the world around us.
Meet professional engineers who will answer your questions, share their experiences and inspire you to think like a problem-solver. It’s a creative adventure—what will you build?
Come check out activities from our community partners:

CPS Energy
Environmental Water Resources Institute
Girl with Grit
National Association of Women in Construction – San Antonio Chapter
Palo Alto College STEM Center
South Texas Institute of Transportation Engineers
Southwest Research Institute
The Boeing Company
UTSA Physics and Astronomy
UTSA Women in STEM
Youth Code Jam

This event is included with General Admission. Purchase your Museum Admission online here or become a Witte Member to enjoy events like this all year!

29th Annual Rock Art Rendezvous
2025-02-21 - 2025-02-23 | White Shaman Preserve, 42535 West US Highway 90, Comstock, TX, 78837, United States
~*Thank you for your interest, this event is sold out! *~
Journey deep into the Lower Pecos Canyonlands for the Witte’s 29th annual Rock Art Rendezvous. Enjoy a weekend of exploration, camping, stargazing and togetherness at the White Shaman Preserve and other area rock art sites.
This year, experience the region’s ancient and awe-inspiring murals through the eyes of Mary Virginia Carson, the artist who captured some of these powerful narratives during the Witte’s 1931 expeditions. Retrace Carson’s steps as you explore the artistry and significance of Lower Pecos rock art murals, guided by expert-led tours that connect you to the stories painted onto these canyon walls thousands of years ago.
Non-members: $200
Members: $175
Tickets include:

Primitive camping spot at the White Shaman Preserve – bring a tent or trailer (26′ max)
Guided tours of breathtaking rock art sites including White Shaman, Tinaja Canyon, Fate Bell Shelter, Presa Canyon, Seminole Canyon, Black Cave, Bonfire Shelter & Eagle Cave, Painted Shelter and Meyers Spring
Saturday evening BBQ dinner, raffle and musical performance by Carbonlily with her timeless vocals and unique renditions of songs we all know and love
Curator Conversations with Dr. Harry Shafer, Curator of Archeology and Dr. Thomas Adams, Chief Curator and VP of Research
Presentation on the life and work Mary Virginia Carson by Marise McDermott, Witte President Emeritus
Cowboy coffee and hot oatmeal breakfast on Saturday and Sunday mornings

Location: The Rock Art Rendezvous takes place at 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 11 a.m. on Friday, February 21, 2025. All visitors are to depart no later than 4 p.m. on Sunday, February 23, 2025.
For more details, including accommodations, tours, health & safety and cancellations, please click here.

Riverside Watercolor Wonders
2025-03-08 10:00 - 13:00 | Texas Wild Garden at the Witte Museum, 3801 Broadway, San Antonio, TX, 78209, United States
Tap into your creativity with an outdoor watercolor painting activity on the Witte Museum’s beautiful campus along the banks of the San Antonio River. Let the natural world inspire you as you observe its plants, animals and unique details. For more ideas, visit the live animals in Staying Alive or explore Mary Virginia Carson’s stunning watercolors.
Materials are provided for day-of use, and this event is included with General Admission. Become a Member and enjoy programs like this all year long!

Riverside Watercolor Wonders
2025-03-11 15:00 - 18:00 | Zachry Family Acequia Garden, 3801 Broadway, San Antonio, TX, 78209, United States
