The Witte Museum

Witte Watercolors: Painting with Paula
2024-11-13 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | Witte Museum, 3801 Broadway, San Antonio, TX, 78209, United States
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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, 2025-03-15 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, 2025-03-14 10:00 - 13:00 | Zachry Family Acequia Garden, 3801 Broadway, San Antonio, TX, 78209, United States

Witte Watercolors: Designing Defenses
2025-03-20 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 science through art at the Witte Museum’s Designing Defenses!
Do you know all the spectacular ways that nature fights back? Explore some of the world’s most awe-inspiring animals and the defensive adaptations they use to survive and thrive in their natural habitats. Create your own watercolor study of Texas-native wildlife inspired by the Witte’s latest exhibition, Staying Alive: Animal Defenses.
Join the Witte team and San Antonio-based artist Alicia McAllen, whose work focuses on the beauty of Texas native flora and fauna, and whose designs are featured in her western wear clothing brand Estancia Clothing. Guided by Alicia, you will find the beauty in fangs, scales, feathers and more!
What’s included:

Meet & greet with the Witte’s live animal collection!
All the supplies to create a watercolor study
An assortment of snacks and wine to fuel your creativity
Private, guided tours of Staying Alive with Witte educators

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!

Saturday with a Scientist: Diverse Defenses
2025-03-29 11:00 - 13:00 | Witte Museum, 3801 Broadway, San Antonio, TX, 78209, United States
Have you ever wondered how different animals defend themselves?
Join Dr. Troy Murphy and students from Trinity University for Saturday with a Scientist: Diverse Defenses. Dr. Murphy is a biology professor at Trinity University and one of his favorite classes to teach is Animal Behavior!
Discover the amazing ways animals stay alive by examining different animal features up close, playing animal “I spy,” and engaging with Dr. Murphy and Trinity students.
Join the Witte Museum for Saturday with a Scientist: Diverse Defenses in the Valero Great Hall.
Continue your journey into the world of animals by visiting Staying Alive: Animal Defenses, the Witte’s newest special exhibition – featuring live animals!
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: Archaeologist in Action
2025-04-05 11:00 - 13:00 | Witte Museum, 3801 Broadway, San Antonio, TX, 78209, United States
Have you ever wondered how archaeologists are able to tell the age of an artifact?
Join Dr. Karen Steelman, Science Director with Shumla Archaeological Research & Education Center, to learn more about the ancient rock art paintings in the Lower Pecos. As an archaeological chemist, Dr. Steelman uses radiocarbon dating to determine the age of pictographs (paintings on rock surfaces). Discover how scientists study and preserve these ancient murals for the future. Kids of all ages will learn about archaeology and chemistry with hands-on activities!
Join the Witte Museum for Saturday with a Scientist: Archaeologist in Action on the Overlook of the 2nd Floor of the Susan Naylor Center.
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!

STEAM Sunday: Texas Natives
2025-04-27 13:30 - 14:30 | Memorial Auditorium at the 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.
Celebrate Texas biodiversity by participating in a City Nature Challenge! Learn how to use the iNaturalist app to identify local wildlife and native plants contribute to citizen science efforts. Discover the beauty of nature right in your city.
Important Information:

Recommended for all ages over 5.

Homeschool Day: Wonder with the Witte
2025-05-28 09:30 - 12:00 | 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 self-guided interactive learning at Homeschool Day!
Registration includes 9 a.m. early museum access, admission to special exhibition, Staying Alive: Animal Defenses and exclusive access to educator-led demonstrations. We encourage you to stay and bring a picnic lunch to enjoy at one of our picnic areas.
9:30 a.m.
Making Rock Art • Nancy Smith Hurd Rock Art Lab
Have you ever wondered how people made paint thousands of years ago? Join our Witte educators and discover how the People of the Pecos used the natural resources around them to create their lasting rock art.
Spiders Spotlight • SWBC Live Lab
Have you ever wondered how a spider senses the world around them? Join our Witte educators and get an in depth look at one of our nature’s most captivating creatures.
10 a.m.
Hunting the Pecos • Adventure Walk (Outdoors)
Have you ever wondered what was it like to hunt like thousands of years ago? Join our Witte educators and discover how the People of the Pecos used the natural resources around them to hunt.
Animal Encounter • SWBC Live Lab
Come face to face with some of nature’s most fascinating creatures that call the Witte home!
10:30 a.m.
Birds of a Feather • East Foundation Land Stewardship Lab
Have you ever wondered if dinosaurs had feathers and why? Come find out in our presentation of Birds of a Feather.
Chili Queen Flavors • Ewing Halsell Hall
Discover the rich history of Texas legendary Chili Queens as you grind spices using a traditional molcajete. Immerse yourself in the flavors that shaped the Lone Star State’s iconic cuisine.
11 a.m.
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!
Chuckbox Cuisine • Ewing Halsell Hall
Find out who the “Bean Wrangler” is and what he might carry in his chuckbox on long trail drives across North America. Would you have what it takes to do this important job?
11:30 a.m.
Staying Alive Animal Presentation
Get up close and personal with live animals from Staying Alive: Animal Defenses and learn how these animals outsmart predators in engaging, up-close presentations by expert educators. This presentation is not exclusive to Homeschool Day participants.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

Advanced registration required.
Recommended for grade levels K – 8.
Ticket includes General Museum Admission, admission to Special Exhibition Staying Alive: Animal Defenses and exclusive access to educator-led demonstrations.

Summer Break Camp: Cooking Up History
2025-06-09 08:30 - 2025-06-13 15:30 | Witte Museum, 3801 Broadway, San Antonio, TX, 78209, United States
Children aged 6-12 are invited to join the Witte Museum’s week-long summer break camps.
Step back in time to discover the flavors of Texas. Explore historical recipes and learn how to prepare dishes using seasonal summer ingredients inspired by the state’s rich culinary traditions. What will you cook up at Witte Camp?
DETAILS:

Dates: June 9-13, 2025
Time: 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Monday-Friday
Ages: 6 – 12
Cost: $350 (member) / $375 (non-member)
Registration: is required

Questions about camp? Contact the Witte Education Team at Camp@WitteMuseum.org.

STEAM Sunday: Animal Architects
2025-06-15 13:30 - 14:30 | Memorial Auditorium at the 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 animals survive scorching Texas summers? Explore the incredible ways animals engineer solutions to beat the heat, from building burrows to creating shaded habitats. It’s a wild look at adaptation and creativity!
Cost: $8 (non-member) / $6 (member) + Museum Admission
Important Information:

Advanced registration required. Participation in this event requires Witte Museum admission (sold separately), plus STEAM Sunday ticket for each participant.
Purchase includes all supplies needed for interactive workshop.
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.

Summer Break Camp: STEAM-Powered
2025-06-16 08:30 - 2025-06-20 15:30 | Witte Museum, 3801 Broadway, San Antonio, TX, 78209, United States
Children aged 6-12 are invited to join the Witte Museum’s week-long summer break camps.
Have you ever tried to send a rocket to the moon or design a rollercoaster with wild thrills? Experience STEAM at the Witte as we explore as many different sciences as we can! Practice your creative thinking skills and design amazing projects in the fields of engineering, technology, art and so much more. What will YOU create?
DETAILS:

Dates: June 16-20, 2025
Time: 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Monday-Friday
Ages: 6 – 12
Cost: $325 (member) / $350 (non-member)
Registration: is required

Questions about camp? Contact the Witte Education Team at Camp@WitteMuseum.org.

Summer Break Camp: Defense Detectives
2025-06-23 08:30 - 2025-06-27 15:30 | Witte Museum, 3801 Broadway, San Antonio, TX, 78209, United States
Children aged 6-12 are invited to join the Witte Museum’s week-long summer break camps.
Ever wonder how animals stay safe from predators? Discover how animals protect themselves with superpowers like camouflage, armor, stinky sprays and more. Get up close with these awesome creatures and explore our special exhibition, Staying Alive!
DETAILS:

Dates: June 23-27, 2025
Time: 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Monday-Friday
Ages: 6 – 12
Cost: $325 (member) / $350 (non-member)
Registration: is required

Questions about camp? Contact the Witte Education Team at Camp@WitteMuseum.org.

Saturday with a Scientist: Tortoise Talks
2025-06-28 11:00 - 13:00 | Witte Museum, 3801 Broadway, San Antonio, TX, 78209, United States
Have you ever wanted to learn more about the Texas Tortoise?
Join Jackie Tleimat, for Saturday with a Scientist: Tortoise Talks. Jackie is currently studying Texas Tortoises for her PhD in Marine Biology from Texas A&M University Corpus Christi.
Stop by to ask all of your Texas Tortoises questions and practice your skills of observation with a Texas Tortoise edition of “I Spy”!
Join the Witte Museum for Saturday with a Scientist: Tortoise Talks in the SWBC Live Lab.
Continue learning even more about diverse defenses by visiting Staying Alive: Animal Defenses
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!

Wild Wonders Family Day
2025-07-05 12:00 - 16:00 | Witte Museum, 3801 Broadway, San Antonio, TX, 78209, United States
Explore, Discover and Learn Together!
Ever wonder how animals and plants interact with the world around them? Step into a day of adventure and hands-on discovery designed for the whole family. At the Witte’s Wild Wonders Family Day, included with General Admission, explore how we connect with nature, animals and the environment we share.
Experience interactive stations, meet community experts and engage with the science of the natural world—all while having fun together as a family.
Activities Include:

Make Your Own Spider Web – Try engineering like an orb weaver

iNaturalist Discovery Station – Use the popular app to explore biodiversity right here on campus

Flower Flingers – A playful, hands-on activity inspired by nature

And more!

Don’t forget to visit Staying Alive: Animal Defenses and uncover the fascinating ways animals survive and thrive in their habitats. Be sure to catch the live animal demonstrations at noon and 2:30 p.m.!
Purchase your Museum Admission online or become a Witte Member to enjoy events like this all year long!

Summer Break Camp: Art-Venture
2025-07-07 08:30 - 2025-07-11 15:30 | Witte Museum, 3801 Broadway, San Antonio, TX, 78209, United States
Children aged 6-12 are invited to join the Witte Museum’s week-long summer break camps.
Ever wondered how nature inspires artists? Explore and create art through the lens of nature! Art-Venture will ignite imagination and allow campers to express themselves through colorful canvases and artistic discovery. What will you create?
DETAILS:

Dates: July 7-11, 2025
Time: 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Monday-Friday
Ages: 6 – 12
Cost: $325 (member) / $350 (non-member)
Registration: is required

Questions about camp? Contact the Witte Education Team at Camp@WitteMuseum.org.

Saturday with a Scientist: Water Watchers
2025-07-12 11:00 - 13:00 | Witte Museum, 3801 Broadway, San Antonio, TX, 78209, United States
Have you ever wondered how and why scientists test water?
Join experts from San Antonio Water System Environmental Laboratory for Saturday with a Scientist: Water Watchers. Stop by to see how scientists from San Antonio Water System test water to make sure it’s safe to drink and safe for the environment.
Get a hands on experience analyzing water the same way scientists do! Also learn more about the equipment scientists use to stay safe in the lab!
Join the Witte Museum for Saturday with a Scientist: Water Watchers on the Overlook of the 2nd Floor of the Susan Naylor Center.
Continue your exploration of water by visiting Fiesta Makes a Splash. Discover the extravagant gowns, trains and formal wear of Order of the Alamo royalty that draw inspiration from water around the word!
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!
Location: 2nd Floor Overlook

Summer Break Camp: Nature’s Inspirations
2025-07-14 08:30 - 2025-07-18 15:30 | Witte Museum, 3801 Broadway, San Antonio, TX, 78209, United States
Children aged 6-12 are invited to join the Witte Museum’s week-long summer break camps.
How does nature inspire scientists to advance technology? Explore the world of engineering by observing natural wonders– bird wings, natural slimes, and so much more! Together we’ll think outside the box and look to the great outdoors to answer problems like a real scientist! How will you be inspired?
DETAILS:

Dates: July 14-18, 2025
Time: 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Monday-Friday
Ages: 6 – 12
Cost: $325 (member) / $350 (non-member)
Registration: is required

Questions about camp? Contact the Witte Education Team at Camp@WitteMuseum.org.

STEAM Sunday: Fantastic Fossils
2025-07-20 13:30 - 14:30 | Memorial Auditorium at the 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.
Discover what scientists know about the prehistoric creatures that once roamed Texas. Immerse yourself in fossils from the Museum’s own collections and learn the science skills needed to study dinosaurs. Identify different types of fossils through hands-on investigations of dinosaur fossil teeth, claws, tracks and more.
Cost: $8 (non-member) / $6 (member) + Museum Admission
Important Information:

Advanced registration required. Participation in this event requires Witte Museum admission (sold separately), plus STEAM Sunday ticket for each participant.
Purchase includes all supplies needed for interactive workshop.
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.
