The Witte Museum

Rock Art Tours: White Shaman Preserve
2025-01-18 12:30 - 14:30 (America/Chicago) | White Shaman Preserve, 42535 West US Highway 90, Comstock, TX, 78837, United States
Journey deep into the rugged Lower Pecos Canyonlands to experience the White Shaman mural, considered one of the most cosmologically complex narratives in the world, at the Witte Museum’s White Shaman Preserve.
Located near Seminole Canyon State Park, this 2-hour trek takes you through a landscape filled with Chihuahuan Desert plants and stunning views of the Pecos River where it converges with the Rio Grande. The White Shaman mural, painted thousands of years ago, illustrates the lifeway and belief systems of the now-gone hunter-gatherer society.
More about the White Shaman Preserve and the Witte
Pricing:

Members: $35
Non-Members: $40

Tour Difficulty: (Strenuous) There is a 250-foot descent into a narrow brushy canyon and the trail is steep with loose rocks and uneven footing. At any time of the year, desert heat can be extreme.
Round-trip Distance: 1.5 miles
Duration: 2 hours
Vehicle Requirements: There are no vehicle requirements for this tour.
The Witte’s Mission to shape the future of Texas inspires us to provide weekly tours from early Fall to late Spring for the public to experience the majesty of the White Shaman Mural.
Reservations are required and spaces are limited. Participants must be ages 12 & up. All minors must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.

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.

Rock Art Tours: Meyers Spring Ranch
2025-05-24 10:00 - 16:00 | Dryden, TX, Intersection of Hwy 90 and Hwy 349, Dryden, TX, United States
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, Meyers Spring is considered one of the “must see” rock art sites in Texas.
Join the Witte in hiking to the Spring, which serves as a major source of water in the dry West Texas climate and has been at the center of human activity for thousands of years.
The stunning rock art found here includes paintings in the Pecos River style left by ancient people. On top of those older paintings, Indigenous artists recorded images of European contact. And still later, Seminole Scouts and local ranchers left their marks.
This site was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1972 and today is privately owned. The Witte Museum thanks the landowners for their stewardship of this unique cultural resource and for graciously providing access.
Located near Dryden, Texas, the Meyers Spring site features a 100 ft. long prehistoric and historic rock art panel near the spring and the site of historic Camp Meyers, a western outpost of the Black Seminole Scouts assigned to Fort Clark in Brackettville during the late 1800s.
More about the White Shaman Preserve and Rock Art Tours.
Pricing:

Members: $70
Non-members: $80

Tour Difficulty: (Easy) The site is 9 miles by dirt road followed by a short walk on defined trails of loose rock and uneven terrain. It’s an easy walk for those accustomed to the West Texas environment.
Round-trip Distance: ¾ of a mile hike with 2 stops.
Duration: 6 hours
Vehicle Requirements: The 9-mile dirt ranch road does not require 4WD, although a high-clearance vehicle is recommended.
Reservations are required and spaces are limited. Participants must be ages 12 & up. All minors must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.

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.

Cocktails & Culture: Garden of Love
2025-06-26 19:00 - 21:00 | Witte Museum, 3801 Broadway, San Antonio, TX, 78209, United States
Join the Witte Museum as we kick-off another season of Cocktails & Culture with our annual Pride edition.
This after-hours event, open to guests aged 21 and over, features an evening of libations and entertainment.
Enjoy performances by Rey Lopez Entertainment in the beautiful Mays Family Center or relax beneath the canopy of our historic bald cypress trees in the Zachry Family Acequia Garden, alongside the serene San Antonio River.
Sip and savor complimentary beer and cocktails from community partners who will provide a delightful array of flavors to explore.
Let the spirit of love and celebration fill the air as you enjoy a dazzling performance that’s sure to wow the crowd. Then, dance the night away with the vibrant beats of Vegas DJ.
Join us for an enchanting event in the Mays Family Center and the Zachry Family Acequia Garden, as we let love soar at Cocktails & Culture: Garden of Love!
Cost: $35 per person (non-member) / $30 per person (member)
Beverage partners: Rebecca Creek, Reddy Wines, Fermenteria, Western Son Vodka, Milestone Brands-Empress Gin, Meanwhile Brewery ATX, and Iron Wolf
Food for purchase: Cakes by Felicia and Mi Taquito
Performance: Rey Lopez Entertainment and Vegas DJ
Important details:

This adventure is for guests 21 and older
All ticket purchases are non-refundable
Event will occur rain or shine

Thank you to our event partners!

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.

Cocktails & Culture: Whiskey in the Wilderness
2025-07-24 19:00 - 21:00 | Witte Museum, 3801 Broadway, San Antonio, TX, 78209, United States
Return to the wild with our annual Cocktails and Culture: Whiskey in the Wilderness! Whiskey in the Wilderness!
Cheers to adventure! Enjoy an evening of libations, exploration and entertainment.
Tantalize your taste buds with the finest whiskeys, brews and handcrafted cocktails in the Dawson Family Hall and John R. and Greli N. Less Charitable Trust Science and Nature Courtyard.
Step into the natural world and explore our summer exhibition Staying Alive: Animal Defenses with a special demonstration and animal encounter by expert educators. Learn about the fascinating ways nature fights back while getting an up-close look at amazing animals.
Don’t miss your chance to indulge in an evening of whiskey, wildlife and wonder at the Witte Museum’s Whiskey in the Wilderness. Get your tickets now and prepare to distill and discover at Cocktails & Culture. Cheers to adventure.
Cost: $35 per person (non-member) / $30 per person (member)
Beverage partners: TBD
Food for purchase: Cakes by Felicia and Mi Taquito
Important details:

This adventure is for guests 21 and older
All ticket purchases are non-refundable
Event will occur rain or shine

Thank you to our event partners!

¡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!

Pinch Pot Kit Giveaway
2025-10-07 15:00 - 18:00, 2025-10-14 15:00 - 18:00, 2025-10-21 15:00 - 18:00 | Witte Museum, 3801 Broadway, San Antonio, TX, 78209, United States
Join the Witte Museum in celebrating Texas Archaeology Month!
Every Free Tuesday during the month of October, the Witte will be giving away kits to make your very own pinch pot at home! Pinch pots were a simple pottery created by early Texans and other cultures for thousands of years. The kit comes with clay, tools for decorating and a handout with links to online resources.
The giveaway will be located on the 2nd Floor of the Susan Naylor Center. To help protect the museum space, we ask that you build your pinch pot once you get home.
Pinch pot kits provided by the Texas Historical Commission.
Pinch pot kit included with General Admission. Bexar County residents enjoy free General Admission every Tuesday from 3 – 6 p.m. into the Witte Museum campus. Reserve your Free Tuesday tickets in advance on our website.
*Limit one pinch pot kit per person.

Rock Art Tours: Halo Shelter
2025-10-18 09:00 - 16:30 | Comstock, TX, Comstock, 78837, United States
Join the Witte Museum for a hiking tour to the Halo Shelter!
Located in a tributary near the pristine Devils River north of Comstock, Halo Shelter features some of the best preserved Pecos River style pictographs in the Lower Pecos Canyonlands archaeological district. The complex hundred-foot mural has been radiocarbon dated to be 2,000 years old and features over 100 anthropomorphic figures intermixed with enigmatic and animalistic icons. The site gets its name from the unique “halos” that are painted above the heads of several anthropomorphic, or human-like figures.
The Witte Museum thanks the landowners for their stewardship of this unique cultural resource and for graciously providing access.
More about the White Shaman Preserve and Rock Art Tours.
Pricing:

Members: $70
Non-members: $80

Tour Difficulty: Moderate hike. Getting to the site requires descending and ascending into a steep canyon with the use of a rope. Participants must be prepared for this challenging requirement. Gloves are recommended.
Duration: 6-7 hours
Round-trip Distance: ¼ of a mile hike.
Health + Safety:Participants must be aware of the remote and extreme environmental conditions and terrain into which the tour travels. At any time of the year, desert heat can be extreme. Desert hikes require stamina, balance, a tolerance for heat and a higher level of physical conditioning. You will be in a remote location where response to serious injuries and medical emergencies will be difficult and lengthy.
Vehicle Requirements: A high clearance 4WD vehicle that can travel across rough unpaved roads is required for this tour.
Reservations are required and spaces are limited. Participants must be ages 12 & up. All minors must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.

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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The 55th Annual Witte Game Dinner
2025-10-20 18:00 - 22:30 | Witte Museum, 3801 Broadway, San Antonio, TX, 78209, United States
Delicious Food | Great Company | Exclusive Auction Items
Join us as we return to the Witte campus for the 55th Annual Witte Game Dinner; an evening celebrating the fierce flora and fauna, all that makes Texas wild. Enjoy one-of-a-kind live auction packages, culinary delights and camaraderie all in support of the Witte Museum.
ABOUT GAME DINNER
Game Dinner is a time to come together under the stars to share your love of the Witte and to support the Museum as the premier center for nature, science and culture relating to Texas.
Thanks to the loyal and generous support of corporate and individual sponsors, the Witte Game Dinner continues to be one of San Antonio’s most successful fundraisers – and we are confident that this year will be no different.
Enjoy one-of-a-kind live auction packages and a delicious array of wild game cuisine in various food stations around the party!
2025 GAME DINNER CHAIRS
Amanda and Francois Gentis and Joni and Gary Raba
ENTERTAINMENT
Clay Hollis

TABLES & TICKETS
To purchase sponsorship, tables and individual tickets contact Kim Biffle, Game Dinner Coordinator, at 210.357.1860 or KimBiffle@WitteMuseum.org.

SPONSORSHIPS & TABLES
Click here to see details on sponsorship opportunities.
