Saturday with a Scientist: Archaeologist in Action
2025-04-05 11:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | 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.

Summer Break Camp: Dino Explorers
2025-07-21 08:30 - 2025-07-25 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.
What did Texas look like millions of years ago? What animals used to live here? Embark on a weeklong journey to investigate our ancient past. Immerse yourself in fossils from the Museum’s own collections and learn the science skills needed to study dinosaurs and other ancient life from a real-life paleontologist. Identify different types of fossils through hands-on investigations of dinosaur fossil teeth, claws, tracks and more. What will you uncover?
DETAILS:

Dates: July 21-25, 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.

¡Más Museos! Museum Day for Educators
2025-07-25 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. Educators provide their own transportation and circulate through all four museums in 90-minute sessions. Teachers earn 6 hours of continuing education credit for attending the full day.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

Register by Friday, July 18.
Space is limited and a reservation is required. Fee includes tote bag, box lunch and museum admissions. No refunds.
Teachers will receive their first stop, schedule, and rotation by the morning of Wednesday, July 23, 2025, via email.
Please register using an active email. Check-in begins at 8:30 a.m. at their first assigned museum.

For 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: Standing Out, Blending In
2025-08-17 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.
Uncover the art of animal camouflage with this interactive workshop on adaptations. Learn how creatures stand out to attract mates or blend in to avoid predators. It’s science in action, straight from the animal kingdom!
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.

Homeschool Day: Back to School
2025-08-19 09:00 - 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!
Admission includes 9 a.m. early entry, tickets to the 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.
While you are here, stop by the Valero Great Hall and check out our new Science curriculum, Expeditions in Science! A groundbreaking science curriculum developed by Texas museums, built for Texas students.
10 a.m.
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.
Animal Encounter – SWBC Live Lab
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.
10:30 a.m.
Hunting the Pecos – Adventure Walk
Have you ever wondered what was it like to hunt thousands of years ago? Join our Witte educators and discover how the People of the Pecos used the natural resources around them to hunt.

Nature’s Inspiration – John R. and Greli N. Less Nature & Science Courtyard
How does nature inspire scientists to advance technology? Learn the different ways spiders inspire scientists and discover their incredible role in nature.
11 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.
Creating Cordage – Lifeways Lab
How did the People of the Pecos create the items needed for everyday life? Join our Witte educators to discover, through experimental archaeology, how the lechuguilla plant was used to create cordage or rope that the people in the Lower Pecos Canyonlands used for everything from netting to sandals.
11:30 a.m.
Staying Alive- Live Animal Presentation *not exclusive to Homeschool Day participants
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.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

Advanced registration required
Recommended for grades K-6th
$10 per participant- Ticket includes early museum access, General Museum Admission, admission to Special Exhibition Staying Alive: Animal Defenses and exclusive access to educator-led demonstrations.

Sensory Saturday
2025-08-30 09:00 - 11:00 | Witte Museum, 3801 Broadway, San Antonio, TX, 78209, United States
Sensory Saturday at the Witte invites individuals and families with disabilities or sensory processing differences to explore a section of the museum in an extra-accessible and comfortable environment. This special before-hours event features:

A welcoming, less crowded environment
Light, sound and distraction reduction
A designated “Chill Zone” quiet space in the Will Smith Classroom
A designated eating area
Earplugs, sunglasses and fidget toys available at the Walker Admissions Desk
Script/story for parents to prepare their participant
Special signage placed throughout to inform families what to expect in a space (including lights, music changes)
Extra sensory-friendly activities:

Staying Alive Floor Demonstrations in the Kathleen and Curtis Gunn Gallery
Exploring Pelts Demonstration in SWBC Live Lab
Bubble Activity in the Texas Wild Gardens
Dino Excavation Activity in John R. and Greli N. Less Charitable Trust Science and Nature Courtyard

General Admission is required for this event, Staying Alive: Animal Defenses tickets needed to participate in certain activities.

Witte Watercolors: Plein Air Pollinators
2025-09-18 18:00 - 20:30 | Witte Museum, 3801 Broadway, San Antonio, TX, 78209, United States
Have you ever wondered how many pollinators call San Antonio home?
Explore Texas native plants and animals and discover the importance of pollinator conservation. Get a closer look at butterflies, bees and more! Follow along with a local artist to create your own watercolor study of Texas-native wildlife, inspired by the Witte’s own pollinator garden.
What’s included:

A guided tour through the Witte’s Riverside Gardens to draw pollinator plants and animals en plein air
All the supplies to create a watercolor study
An assortment of snacks and drinks

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: Atlatls and Archaeology
2025-10-04 11:00 - 13:00 | Witte Museum, 3801 Broadway, San Antonio, TX, 78209, United States
How do archaeologists learn through experimentation?
Join Amber Hefner, Project Archaeologist and Legacy Program Coordinator at the UTSA Center for Archaeological Research for Saturday with a Scientist: Atlatls & Archaeology.
Discover how ancient people hunted using the atlatl, a tool that acts as a lever to throw spears farther and with more force. Try your hand at spear throwing and see how this simple but powerful invention gave hunters an advantage thousands of years ago.
Visit the Witte Museum for Saturday with a Scientist: Atlatls & Archaeology in the Texas Wild Garden.
This event is included with General Admission. Purchase your admission online here or purchase a Witte Membership and enjoy events like this all year!

STEAM Sunday: Chemistry of Candy
2025-10-19 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 the sweet science behind your favorite treats in celebration of National Chemistry Week! Conduct hands-on activities about sugar crystallization and chemical reactions in candy making. Science has never been so delicious!
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.

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Saturday with a Scientist: Amazing Oysters
2025-10-25 11:00 - 13:00 | Witte Museum, 3801 Broadway, San Antonio, TX, 78209, United States
Have you ever wondered what scientists can learn from analyzing oysters?
Join Dr. Steve Durham for Saturday with a Scientist: Amazing Oysters. Dr. Durham is an invertebrate paleoecologist and works as an Environmental Specialist with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection. He studies the life history and ecology of mollusks, especially oysters. With research topics including predator/prey interactions and how oyster life histories have changed over time.
Stop by to get an up close look at snail shells, oysters and plankton, learn about oyster reefs and their benefits to people and the environment and watch what happens to plankton once oysters are introduced into their environment.
Join the Witte Museum for Saturday with a Scientist: Amazing Oysters in the Valero Great Hall.
Continue your exploration by visiting Unseen Oceans.
This event is included with General Admission. Purchase your admission online here or purchase a Witte Membership and enjoy events like this all year!

Homeschool Day: Fangs and Fins
2025-10-29 09:00 - 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!
Admission includes 9 a.m. early entry, tickets to the special exhibition, Unseen Oceans, 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.
10 a.m.
Storytime – John R. and Greli N. Less Charitable Trust Science and Nature Courtyard
Enjoy a reading of A Dive into the Deep by Tessa Pfeifer 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!
10:30 a.m.
Under Pressure – 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.

Spider Spotlight – SWBC Live Lab
Have you ever wondered how a spider senses the world around them? There are thousands of these amazing arachnids all over the world—from your backyard to the top of Mount Everest! Come explore the weird and wonderful world of spiders in Spider Spotlight!
11 a.m.
Storytime – John R. and Greli N. Less Charitable Trust Science and Nature Courtyard
Enjoy a reading of Shark Lady: The True Story of How Eugenie Clark Became the Ocean’s Most Fearless Scientist by Jess Keating followed by a take home craft.
Fangtastic – SWBC Live Lab
Think you could tell the difference between a venomous and a poisonous snake? In this demonstration, compare 3-D printed snake fangs to discover how snakes around the world catch their prey. Learn about the functions of fangs and the power of poison!
11:30 a.m.
Animal Encounter – Memorial Auditorium
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.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

Advanced registration required
Recommended for grades K-6th
$10 per participant- Ticket includes early museum access, General Museum Admission, admission to Special Exhibition Unseen Oceans and exclusive access to educator-led demonstrations.

Homeschool Day: Falling into History
2025-11-12 09:00 - 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!
Admission includes 9 a.m. early entry, tickets to the special exhibition, Unseen Oceans, 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.
10 a.m.
Storytime –John R. and Greli N. Less Charitable Trust Nature and Science Courtyard
Enjoy a fall-themed story with a Witte Museum Educator.
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?
10:30 a.m.
Hunting the Pecos – Adventure Walk
Have you ever wondered what was it like to hunt thousands of years ago? Join our Witte educators and discover how the People of the Pecos used the natural resources around them to hunt.
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.
11 a.m.
Storytime – John R. and Greli N. Less Charitable Trust Nature and Science Courtyard
Enjoy a history themed story with a Witte Museum Educator.
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.
11:30 a.m.
Animal Encounter – Memorial Auditorium
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.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

Advanced registration required
Recommended for grades K-6th
$10 per participant- Ticket includes early museum access, General Museum Admission, admission to Special Exhibition Unseen Oceans and exclusive access to educator-led demonstrations.

STEAM Sunday: Turkey Talks
2025-11-16 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.
Join us for a feather-filled afternoon at STEAM Sunday and discover the fascinating world of our feathered neighbors. Learn how to use the Merlin app to identify local birds that you might spot around the Witte campus. Bring your curiosity as we explore the connection between ancient theropod dinosaurs and the birds we see today.
Important Information:

Participation in this event requires Witte Museum admission
Non-participating family members are welcome (space permitting)
Recommended for all ages over 5.
Program runs approximately 45-60 minutes.

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Witte Watercolors: Artistic Ammonites
2025-11-20 18:00 - 20:30 | Witte Museum, 3801 Broadway, San Antonio, TX, 78209, United States
Have you ever wondered what swam in the deep ocean millions of years ago?
The Witte Museum would like to invite you to “Artistic Ammonites.” Explore Texas Deep Time and discover all the history buried underneath our feet. Delve into a world of fossils and uncover the secrets of land, sky, and water from the last era of dinosaurs! Create your own watercolor study of ancient ammonites, inspired by the Witte’s fossil collection and Unseen Oceans.
Purchase of a ticket includes:

A guided tour through Unseen Oceans with Museum Educators
All the supplies to create a watercolor study
An assortment of snacks and drinks

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: Brilliant Bats
2025-11-22 11:00 - 13:00 | Witte Museum, 3801 Broadway, San Antonio, TX, 78209, United States
Have you ever wondered what bats are up to after dark?
Join Fran Hutchins, Director of the Bracken Cave Preserve, for Saturday with a Scientist: Brilliant Bats. Explore the world of these fascinating flyers through photos, skulls, real bat call recordings and videos of bats in the wild. Learn how these nocturnal creatures help keep Texas ecosystems thriving.
Join the Witte Museum for Saturday with a Scientist: Brilliant Bats in the Valero Great Hall.
Continue your exploration by visiting the Bracken Cave diorama between the Valero Great Hall and McLean Family Texas Wild Gallery.
This event is included with General Admission. Purchase your admission online here or purchase a Witte Membership and enjoy events like this all year!
And don’t forget to explore our special exhibition Unseen Oceans, where you can dive even deeper into the wonders of the natural world.

Saturday with a Scientist: Tortoise Talks
2025-11-29 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 Dr. Jackie Tleimat for Saturday with a Scientist: Tortoise Talks. A Marine Biologist and expert in Texas tortoises, Dr. Tleimat recently earned her PhD from Texas A&M University – Corpus Christi. She’s continuing research on Texas tortoises as a Postdoctoral Research Assistant.
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 your exploration by visiting Unseen Oceans.
This event is included with General Admission. Purchase your admission online here or purchase a Witte Membership and enjoy events like this all year!

Saturday with a Scientist: Cretaceous Crocs
2025-12-13 12:00 - 14:00 | Witte Museum, 3801 Broadway, San Antonio, TX, 78209, United States
Have you ever wondered what other creatures lived in Texas during the Cretaceous Period?
Join Dr. Thomas Adams, Chief Curator and Vice President of Research at the Witte Museum, for Saturday with a Scientist: Cretaceous Crocs in the Valero Great Hall. Dr. Adams will showcase his research and discoveries into Texas crocodile fossils.
Discover the giant Deinosuchus, also known as the “terror crocodile,” and Deltasuchus, the dinosaur-eating predator that once dominated Texas waterways. The Early Cretaceous Period holds so many fascinating discoveries—from land to water, from small to gigantic creatures—offering a glimpse into an ancient world far different from the crocodiles and alligators we know today.
This event is included with General Admission. Purchase your admission online here or purchase a Witte Membership and enjoy events like this all year!
And don’t forget to explore our special exhibition Unseen Oceans, where you can dive even deeper into the wonders of the natural world.

STEAM Sunday: Gingerneering Challenge
2025-12-14 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.
Put your engineering skills to the test in this festive gingerbread house-building challenge! Design, construct and decorate your very own edible masterpiece. Creativity and science collide in our favorite holiday activity.
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.

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