The Witte Museum

Wild Wonders Family Day
2025-07-05 12:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | 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!

Sensory Saturday
2025-08-30 09:00 - 11:00
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.

Santa at the Witte
2025-12-06 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-12-13 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-12-20 10:00 - 12:00
Create Magical Holiday Memories with Santa at the Witte!
This holiday season, bring your family to the Witte Museum for an unforgettable photo experience. Capture the wonder of Santa’s visit in the enchanting Naylor Family Dinosaur Gallery — where the magic of the season meets the thrill of prehistoric adventure.
Santa will be available to chat and take photos free with General Admission on select Saturdays. Visitors should bring their own phones or cameras to capture their prehistoric holiday moment.
Santa’s Special Photo Sessions:

Saturday, November 29 from 10 a.m. – Noon

Featuring the Kingwood High School Madrigal Choir from 10 – 11:30 a.m.

Saturday, December 6 from 10 a.m. – Noon
Saturday, December 13 from 10 a.m. – Noon
Saturday, December 20 from 10 a.m. – Noon

Step into the season’s spirit and make holiday memories your family will treasure for years to come.
