Sensory Saturday
2025-08-30 09:00 - 11:00 (America/Chicago) | 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.

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.

5th Annual Engineer It!
2026-02-21 12:00 - 16:00
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!
