The Witte Museum

STEAM Sunday: Turkey Talks
2025-11-16 13:30 - 14:30 (America/Chicago) | 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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5th Annual Engineer It!
2026-02-21 12:00 - 16:00 | Witte Museum, 3801 Broadway, San Antonio, TX, 78209, United States
National Engineering Week is here, and the Witte is celebrating in a big way!
Join friends, family and fellow curious minds for our fifth annual Engineer It! — a hands-on day celebrating the many ways engineering shapes our world. Take on creative challenges, explore different engineering fields and see the design process come to life.
As we celebrate the Witte’s 100th birthday year, we’re also celebrating the engineers who have shaped the world over the past century.
What engineering feats have emerged in the last 100 years? And who would engineer the world’s biggest birthday cake? Meet professional engineers, ask questions and get inspired at this engineering party. What will you create?
Come check out activities from our community partners:

Environmental Water Resources Institute
Girl with Grit
JECA Roboraptors
Microchips and Queso
Palo Alto College STEM Center
San Antonio Water System
South Texas Institute of Transportation Engineers
Southwest Research Institute
The Boeing Company
UTSA Physics and Astronomy

This event is included with General Admission. Purchase your Museum Admission online here or become a Witte Member to enjoy events like this and all the exciting celebrations happening throughout our 100th birthday year!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Homeschool Day: Witte Adventures
2026-04-08 09:00 - 12:00 | Witte Museum, 3801 Broadway, San Antonio, TX, 78209, United States
What better way to spend the day than exploring the Witte Museum with your students? Join us for a day of self-guided discovery and interactive learning.
Admission is $10 per participant and includes 9 a.m. early entry, access to the Special Exhibition Unseen Oceans, and exclusive educator-led demonstrations. We encourage you to stay after your program and enjoy a picnic lunch in one of our outdoor picnic areas.
Recommended for grades K-6th
10 a.m.
Story time – John R. and Greli N. Less Charitable Trust Science and Nature Courtyard
Join us and dive into an engaging read along followed by a take home craft.
Hunting the Pecos – Adventure Walk
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.
10:30 a.m.
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!
Chuckbox Cuisine – Will Smith Amphitheater
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 a.m.
Storytime – John R. and Greli N. Less Charitable Trust Science and Nature Courtyard
Join us and dive into an engaging read along followed by a take home craft.
Nature’s Inspiration – East Foundation Land Stewardship Lab
Do you know all the ways scientists are inspired by nature? Discover how animals like spiders and birds, inspire new technologies and designs that help solve real world problems.
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.

STEAM Sunday: See Like A Bee
2026-04-26 13:30 - 14:30 | Memorial Auditorium at the Witte Museum, 3801 Broadway, San Antonio, TX, 78209, United States
Explore Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math at STEAM Sunday.
Learn how animals see the world through activities inspired by the special exhibition The Robot Zoo. Explore how animals see the world around them. Discover how creatures like houseflies and spiders experience vision, then dive into how bees see through a hands-on activity that brings their unique perspective to life.
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.
Ticket purchase includes all supplies needed for interactive workshop.
Non-participating family members are welcome to watch (space permitting) and do not need to purchase a ticket.
Recommended for all ages over 5.
Program runs approximately 45-60 minutes.

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STEAM Sunday: Pterrific Pterosaurs
2026-06-14 13:30 - 14:30 | Memorial Auditorium at the Witte Museum, 3801 Broadway, San Antonio, TX, 78209, United States
Explore of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math at STEAM Sunday.
Inspired by our special exhibition, Pterosaurs: Flight in the Age of Dinosaurs, families will explore how pterosaurs became the largest flying animals to ever live. Discover the science behind flight, then put your engineering skills to the test by designing and building your own pterosaur glider.
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.
Ticket purchase includes all supplies needed for interactive workshop.
Non-participating family members are welcome to watch (space permitting) and do not need to purchase a ticket.
Recommended for all ages over 5.
Program runs approximately 45-60 minutes.

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STEAM Sunday: Deep in the Art
2026-08-09 13:30 - 14:30 | Memorial Auditorium at the Witte Museum, 3801 Broadway, San Antonio, TX, 78209, United States
Explore of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math at STEAM Sunday.
In partnership with local artist Alicia McAllen, you will explore Texas-inspired art and discover a variety of artistic mediums. Through hands-on activities, participants will create their own works while celebrating the Witte’s 100th year—and continue the experience by exploring The Witte Museum: 100 Years exhibition.
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.
Ticket purchase includes all supplies needed for interactive workshop.
Non-participating family members are welcome to watch (space permitting) and do not need to purchase a ticket.
Recommended for all ages over 5.
Program runs approximately 45-60 minutes.

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STEAM Sunday: Painting Pollinators
2026-09-20 13:30 - 14:30 | Memorial Auditorium at the Witte Museum, 3801 Broadway, San Antonio, TX, 78209, United States
Explore of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math at STEAM Sunday.
Learn about Texas native plants and animals while discovering the important role pollinators play in our ecosystems. Take a closer look at butterflies, bees, and more, then bring art and science together by creating your own watercolor masterpiece to take home.
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.
Ticket purchase includes all supplies needed for interactive workshop.
Non-participating family members are welcome to watch (space permitting) and do not need to purchase a ticket.
Recommended for all ages over 5.
Program runs approximately 45-60 minutes.

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STEAM Sunday: Candy Cane Constructors
2026-12-13 13:30 - 14:30 | Memorial Auditorium at the Witte Museum, 3801 Broadway, San Antonio, TX, 78209, United States
Explore of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math at STEAM Sunday.
Get festive with a fun twist on a classic building challenge. Inspired by gingerbread house traditions, you will use candy canes and other materials to design and construct their own sweet creations while exploring basic engineering concepts through hands-on play.
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.
Ticket purchase includes all supplies needed for interactive workshop.
Non-participating family members are welcome to watch (space permitting) and do not need to purchase a ticket.
Recommended for all ages over 5.
Program runs approximately 45-60 minutes.

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