The Witte Museum

Big & Bright: Fantastic Friday
2024-03-15 12:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | Witte Museum, 3801 Broadway, San Antonio, TX, 78209, United States
San Antonio Spring Break is almost over, but the fun continues at the Witte!
Join the Witte on Fantastic Friday to dig into Texas Deep Time, discover what it takes to not only survive but also thrive in space and create art just like the People of the Pecos did thousands of years ago.
Get interactive at the activity stations and enjoy demonstrations by our education and public programs team all afternoon.
ACTIVITY STATIONS:

Design an Acequia: The Spanish Maestros used their knowledge of nature and science to create water systems across San Antonio in the 1700s. Try your hand at this engineering feat! Can you get water from the river to the Mission?
Dig for Dino Bones: Grab your brush—it’s time to go on a dino dig! Experience the excitement of making an amazing find and discover what it’s like to be a paleontologist.
Witte Wellness Board: Practice wellness at the Witte! Roll the dice and see what wellness activity is in store for you.
Roll a Rock Art: Create art just like the People of the Pecos did over 4,000 years ago. Use the same available colors and designs to create your masterpiece.
Build a Moon Base: NASA is sending people back to the Moon—to stay! Hone your engineering skills, choose which elements you need to survive and design your Moon Base Camp.

This event is free with General Museum Admission. Reserve your Museum Admission online here or purchase a Witte Membership and enjoy events like this all year!

Big & Bright: Terrific Tuesday
2024-03-12 14:00 - 17:30 | Witte Museum, 3801 Broadway, San Antonio, TX, 78209, United States
Tip your hat to Texas this Spring Break!
From the vaqueros and cowboys to the first peoples of the Pecos Canyonlands, discover the rich history and unique culture of the Lone Star State through hourly demonstrations and fun afternoon activities.
ACTIVITY STATIONS:

Design an Acequia: The Spanish Maestros used their knowledge of nature and science to create water systems across San Antonio in the 1700s. Try your hand at this engineering feat! Can you get water from the river to the Mission?
Witte Wellness Board: Practice wellness at the Witte! Roll the dice and see what wellness activity is in store for you.
Roll a Rock Art: Create art just like the People of the Pecos did over 4,000 years ago. Use the same available colors and designs to create your masterpiece.
Build a Moon Base: NASA is sending people back to the Moon—to stay! Hone your engineering skills, choose which elements you need to survive and design your Moon Base Camp.

This event is free with General Museum Admission. Reserve your Museum Admission online here or purchase a Witte Membership and enjoy events like this all year!

Witte Unlocked Spring Break Camp
2024-03-11 08:30 - 2024-03-15 15:30 | Witte Museum, 3801 Broadway, San Antonio, TX, 78209, United States
Children aged 9-12 are invited to join the Witte Museum’s week-long day camp.
Want to unlock the wonders of the Witte? Come face to face with native Texas animals in Texas Wild. Bring your lab coats and goggles for a day of science, technology, engineering and math. Experience the stories of our history and explore what life was once like in Texas. Set personal goals for Mt. Witte while you play and exercise in the H-E-B Body Adventure.
And finally, discover more about the dinosaurs that roamed the land we now call Texas and meet a real paleontologist. Every day is a new adventure at Witte Unlocked!
IMPORTANT DETAILS:

Dates: March 11-15, 2024
Time: 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. each day.
Ages: 9-12
Cost: $325 (member) / $350 (non-member)
Registration: is required

Questions about camp? Contact the Witte Education Team at Camp@WitteMuseum.org.

Mini Witte Spring Break Camp
2024-03-11 08:30 - 2024-03-15 15:30 | Witte Museum, 3801 Broadway, San Antonio, TX, 78209, United States
Children aged 6-8 are invited to join the Witte Museum’s week-long day camp.
Want to go on an adventure at the Witte? Go behind the scenes to discover the animals of our state in Texas Wild. Bring your lab coat and goggles for a day of immersive science. Step back in time and explore what life was once like in Texas. Set personal goals for Mt. Witte while you play and exercise in the H-E-B Body Adventure.
And finally, explore the field of paleontology and discover more about the dinosaurs that roamed Texas. Every day is a new adventure at Mini Witte Camp!
IMPORTANT DETAILS:

Dates: March 11-15, 2024
Time: 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. each day.
Ages: 6 – 8
Cost: $325 (member) / $350 (non-member)
Registration: is required

Questions about camp? Contact the Witte Education Team at Camp@WitteMuseum.org.

STEAM Sunday: Moon Moves
2024-03-10 13:30 - 14:30 | 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 does an eclipse happen?
Inspired by the special exhibition Surviving Space and the upcoming total solar eclipse, this hands-on workshop examines the movements of the Sun, Earth and Moon. You and your family will make your own model to show the orbits of space objects and demonstrate how an eclipse occurs.
Cost: $8 (non-member) / $6 (member) + Museum Admission
Important Information:

Advanced registration required. Participation in this event requires Witte Museum general admission (not included), plus STEAM Sunday ticket for each participant.
Purchase includes all supplies needed for interactive workshop and collectible button.
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.

Rock Art Tours: White Shaman Preserve
2024-01-06 12:30 - 14:30 | 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: $20
Non-Members: $25

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.

Big & Bright: Sensational Saturday
2024-03-09 12:00 - 16:00 | Witte Museum, 3801 Broadway, San Antonio, TX, 78209, United States
Start your San Antonio Spring Break at the Witte Museum!
Treat your children to an exploration of Texas wildlife, innovation and art through hands-on activities and demonstrations all day long. Create paintings just like people did thousands of years ago, discover what you need to survive on the moon and more.
Get interactive at the activity stations and enjoy demonstrations by our education and public programs team all afternoon.
ACTIVITY STATIONS:

Design an Acequia: The Spanish Maestros used their knowledge of nature and science to create water systems across San Antonio in the 1700s. Try your hand at this engineering feat! Can you get water from the river to the Mission?
Dig for Dino Bones: Grab your brush—it’s time to go on a dino dig! Experience the excitement of making an amazing find and discover what it’s like to be a paleontologist.
Witte Wellness Board: Practice wellness at the Witte! Roll the dice and see what wellness activity is in store for you.
Roll a Rock Art: Create art just like the People of the Pecos did over 4,000 years ago. Use the same available colors and designs to create your masterpiece.
Build a Moon Base: NASA is sending people back to the Moon—to stay! Hone your engineering skills, choose which elements you need to survive and design your Moon Base Camp.

This event is free with General Museum Admission. Reserve your Museum Admission online here or purchase a Witte Membership and enjoy events like this all year!

Saturday with a Scientist: Small & Icy Objects in Space
2024-03-02 11:00 - 13:00 | Witte Museum, 3801 Broadway, San Antonio, TX, 78209, United States
How much do you know about Jupiter’s moon, Europa? Have you ever wanted to build your own comet?
Join Dr. Tracy Becker at the Witte Museum for an exploration of small bodies in the solar system and learn more about NASA’s upcoming mission!
Dr. Becker is part of the Department of Space Research at the Southwest Research Institute (SwRI). SwRI built two of the nine instruments on board NASA’s upcoming Flagship mission to Jupiter’s icy moon, called Europa. Dr. Becker will answer your questions about Europa and share what it’s like to work on the Ultraviolet Spectrograph, a device that will help determine the composition of Europa’s atmosphere.
Plus, dive into the small and icy objects in space as you create your own comet! Dr. Becker will guide this hands-on activity and show you and your family how comet tails form.
Bring your friends and family to the Witte Museum for Saturday with a Scientist: Small & Icy Objects in Space.
Cost: This event is free with General Museum Admission. Reserve your Museum Admission online here or purchase a Witte Membership and enjoy events like this all year!

28th Annual Rock Art Rendezvous
2024-02-23 - 2024-02-25 | White Shaman Preserve, 42535 West US Highway 90, Comstock, TX, 78837, United States
Wonder awaits you at the Witte Museum’s 28th annual Rock Art Rendezvous, February 23-25, 2024! Journey deep into the Lower Pecos Canyonlands to the White Shaman Preserve for a weekend of exploration, demonstrations, camping, moon gazing and more.
Tickets to the Rock Art Rendezvous are $175 per person (non-member)/$150 per person (member) and include:

Primitive camping spot at the White Shaman Preserve – tent or trailer (26′ max)
Guided tours of magnificent rock art sites including: The White Shaman, Tinaja Canyon, Fate Bell & Fate Bell Annex, Presa Canyon, Upper Seminole Canyon, Bonfire Shelter & Eagle Cave and Meyers Spring
People of the Pecos lifeways demonstrations by the Witte’s Education Team and curator conversations with Dr. Harry Shafer, Curator of Archeology, and Dr. Thomas Adams, Chief Curator and VP of Research
Friday night Snow Moon Star Party with friends from the McDonald Observatory
Saturday and Sunday morning cowboy coffee and hot oatmeal breakfast
Saturday night BBQ dinner, raffle and campfire

Location + Arrival + Departure:
The Rock Art Rendezvous takes place at the Witte Museum’s White Shaman Preserve: 1.5 miles west of Seminole Canyon State Park in Val Verde County, approximately 45 minutes west of Del Rio. Gates open at noon on Friday, February 23, 2024. All visitors are to depart no later than 4 p.m. on Sunday, February 25, 2024.
Facilities:
The White Shaman Preserve does NOT have electricity, Wi-Fi, restrooms or potable water. Cell service is intermittent. Portable toilets and water for handwashing will be available. All Rock Art Rendezvous participants have access to the restroom and shower facilities at Seminole Canyon State Park 1.5 miles from the White Shaman Preserve. Camping sites at Seminole Canyon State Park are not included. A small grill for cooking will be available near the fire ring, charcoal and wood will be provided. You are welcome to bring your own gas stoves—no charcoal grills please. Generators and ground fires are prohibited.
Guided Tours:
Tour sign-up begins at 1 p.m. on Friday and 7:30 a.m. on Saturday and Sunday mornings. Tour space is limited and is on a first come, first served basis. Anyone staying off-site will need to plan accordingly. Spots on tours are not guaranteed unless you sign up.
Health + Safety:
Participants must be aware of the remote and difficult environmental conditions and terrain into which tours travel. This involves hiking considerable distances, scrambling over rocks and boulders, knee to chest climbs, steep ascents and steep descents, walking in or over loose rock and through thorny dense brush. At any time of the year, desert heat and cold can be extreme. In most cases, medical help and trauma care are several hours away. The Rock Art Rendezvous is for participants 12 years of age and older. All minors must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. Pets are NOT permitted on the White Shaman Preserve property or on any tour.
Respect for Archeological Sites + Rock Art:
You will be visiting archeological sites while at the White Shaman Preserve and on guided tours during the Rock Art Rendezvous. Please be proud conservation stewards. Removal of any artifact or remain, cultural or paleontological, is prohibited. Help protect these sacred sites by not sharing any location information, including GPS or geotagged information, associated with photos on your phone.
Important Notice:
All Rock Art Rendezvous participants must complete and sign the Liability Release Form before participating. Please read carefully. You will be asked to sign this form when you arrive to check in.
Reservations and Cancellations:
All reservations for the Rock Art Rendezvous must be paid for in advance. Cancellations must be made a minimum of 14 days prior to the Rendezvous to receive a full refund. Cancellations made after the 14 day minimum are non-refundable. Guided tours may be cancelled due to weather conditions, extreme heat/cold/wind, road conditions, river levels, etc. For the safety of the group and the discretion of the guide, tours may be cancelled at any stage during the event for any reason. The Rendezvous goes on rain or shine, hot or cold.
Additional Details:
The White Shaman Preserve is reserved for Rock Art Rendezvous participants however participants are not required to camp on the property. Other locations to stay include Seminole Canyon State Park, Comstock Motel and Comstock RV Park & Camping Cabins. There are numerous hotels in Del Rio however Del Rio is approximately 45 minutes away from the White Shaman Preserve. Please plan accordingly, especially when considering tour sign-up.

Health & Wellness Fair
2024-02-20 15:00 - 18:00 | Witte Museum, 3801 Broadway, San Antonio, TX, 78209, United States
Bring your friends and family to the Witte to celebrate American Heart Month!
Practice the correct way to do CPR, take on the Witte Wellness Challenge and learn about the different health resources San Antonio has to offer. Join the Witte and community members in this celebration of health and wellness.
COMMUNITY PARTNERS:

ACTIVATE
American Diabetes Association
American Heart Association
CommuniCare Health Centers
Humana
Mayor’s Fitness Council
Methodist Healthcare Ministries
SA Hope Center
San Antonio Council on Alcohol & Drug Awareness
San Antonio Food Bank CHEF Program
Student American Dental Hygiene Association through UT Health San Antonio
Total Insight Psychiatric Services, PLLC
YMCA

This event is free with General Museum Admission—Free General Admission from 3-6 p.m. for Bexar County residents. Reserve your Museum Admission online here or purchase a Witte Membership and enjoy events like this all year!

3rd Annual Engineer It!
2024-02-17 12:00 - 16:00 | Witte Museum, 3801 Broadway, San Antonio, TX, 78209, United States
Celebrate National Engineering Week at the Witte Museum!
Join friends, family and museum visitors for the 3rd Annual Engineer It!, highlighting all aspects of engineering. Attendees will learn to tackle engineering challenges and practice the engineering-design process while exploring different types of engineering.
Plus, you’ll have the opportunity to meet professional engineers who can answer your curious questions. It’s an engineering party—what will you create?

This event is free with General Museum Admission. Reserve your Museum Admission online here or purchase a Witte Membership and enjoy events like this all year!
COMMUNITY PARTNERS:

CPS Energy
Fiesta Youth Robotics Team
Girls Inc. of San Antonio
Latinitas
MAZED
Microchips & Queso Robotics Team
Palo Alto College STEM Center
San Antonio Water System
The Boeing Company
UTSA Astronomy Department
WGI Engineering
Youth Code Jam
And more to come!

STEAM Sunday: Deep In The Heart
2024-02-11 13:30 - 14:30 | 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 does a heart work?
In this hands-on workshop, you and your family will dissect a preserved heart. You’ll discover how the different parts of the heart function to pump blood through the body.
Cost: $8 (non-member) / $6 (member) + Museum Admission
Important Information:

Advanced registration required. Participation in this event requires Witte Museum general admission (not included), plus STEAM Sunday ticket for each participant.
Purchase includes all supplies needed for interactive workshop and collectible button.
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.

Saturday with a Scientist: Maps & Measurements
2024-02-10 11:00 - 13:00 | Kathleen and Curtis Gunn Gallery at the Witte Museum, 3801 Broadway, San Antonio, TX
Have you ever wondered how different kinds of maps are made?
Head to the Witte Museum to talk with scientists from the Environmental and Water Resources Institute! Learn about the equipment used for surveying land, examine a contour model and create your own map that highlights different water resources.
Bring your family to Saturday with a Scientist: Maps & Measurements inside Explore Your World, closing this weekend. Don’t miss your final chance to Explore Your World alongside scientists who are exploring Texas.
This event is included with Special Exhibition Admission. Reserve your Special Exhibition and General Admission online here.

Rock Art Tours: Bonfire Shelter & Eagle Cave
2024-02-10 09:30 - 16:00 | Langtry, TX, Langtry, 78871, United States
Join the Witte Museum for a hiking tour to the Bonfire Shelter and Eagle Cave!

Located near Langtry, Bonfire Shelter is a nationally significant site in the Lower Pecos Canyonlands that preserves evidence of what may be the oldest and southernmost “bison jump” in North America.
Eagle Cave, a large occupational site, is found in the same canyon.
More about the White Shaman Preserve and Rock Art Tours.
Tour Difficulty: (Strenuous) The hike is into a very steep and rough canyon. Stamina, agility and good balance are a must and climbing (knees to chest) over large boulders is required. This tour involves a 100-ft. descent into a canyon with no trail. Deep, loose rocks make walking difficult. You will be in a remote location where response to serious injuries and medical emergencies will be difficult and lengthy.
Pricing:

Members: $35
Non-members: $50

Round-trip Distance: 1.75-mile hike.
Duration: 6.5 hours
Vehicle Requirements: There are no vehicle requirements 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.

Rock Art Tours: Halo Shelter
2024-02-03 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 region. The site gets its name from the unique “halos” that are painted above the heads of several figures.
More about the White Shaman Preserve and Rock Art Tours.
Pricing:

Members: $35
Non-members: $50

Tour Difficulty: (Strenuous) This tour requires stamina, agility, and balance; complete physical mobility is essential. The descent into the canyon is very steep with a rope-assisted climb in and out of the canyon. Gloves are recommended.
Round-trip Distance: ¼ of a mile hike.
Duration: 6-7 hours
Vehicle Requirements: Be prepared for rough roads. High-clearance 4WD vehicles are required.
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: Find Your Bearings
2024-01-14 13:30 - 14:30 | 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.
What is a bearing, and how does it help us find our way?
Inspired by the special exhibition Explore Your World, this family-friendly, hands-on workshop explores the math and science of navigation. You’ll discover how compasses work as you complete challenges to find your way at the Witte Museum.
Cost: $8 (non-member) / $6 (member) + Museum Admission
Important Information:

Advanced registration is required. Participation in this event requires Witte Museum general admission (sold separately), plus STEAM Sunday ticket for each participant.
Purchase includes all supplies needed for interactive workshop and collectible button.
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.

Saturday with a Scientist: Molecules & Medicine
2024-01-13 11:00 - 13:00 | Valero Great Hall, 3801 Broadway, San Antonio, TX, 78209, United States
How do we get medicine from molecules?
Learn from and engage with a real scientist! Dr. Christina Cooley, Professor of Chemistry at Trinity University, will be at the Witte to answer your questions about chemistry and the process of discovering and making medicines.
Students from Trinity University will also be here to perform exciting chemistry demonstrations. Come see how molecules react up-close!
Join the Witte Museum for Saturday with a Scientist: Molecules & Medicine in the Valero Great Hall.
This event is included with General Admission. Reserve your Museum Admission online or purchase a Witte Membership and enjoy events like this all year!

Rock Art Tours: White Shaman Preserve
2023-09-02 12:30 - 14:00 | 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 1.5-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: $15
Non-Members: $25

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: 1.5 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.

Witte Explorers Camp
2023-12-18 08:30 - 2023-12-22 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 day camp.
Join in the adventure: Quest across land, sea and space right here at the Witte! Campers will discover the role of mapping and navigation in everyday life. Explore cities, oceans, the night sky and so much more at Witte Explorers. Where will your camper navigate to next?
IMPORTANT DETAILS:

Dates: Monday, December 18 – Friday, December 22
Time: 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. each day.
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: Charting Space
2023-12-17 14:00 - 15:00 | 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 objects in space move?
Inspired by the special exhibition Explore Your World and the winter solstice, this hands-on workshop explores the orderly motion of objects in our solar system. You and your family will discover how to identify different objects in the night sky and make models and charts of space.
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 and collectible button.
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.

Pictures with Santa and the Dinosaurs
2023-11-25 10:00 - 12:00 | Witte Museum, 3801 Broadway, San Antonio, TX, 78209, United States
Combine the magic of Santa with the wonder of the Witte for holiday photos your family will cherish for a lifetime.
Santa will visit and take photos with children in the Naylor Family Dinosaur Gallery on the following dates:

Saturday, November 25 from 10 a.m. – Noon
Saturday, December 2 from 10 a.m. – Noon
Saturday, December 9 from 3 – 5 p.m.
Saturday, December 16 from 10 a.m. – Noon

Your family’s visit with Santa is included with Museum Admission. Please bring your own camera to take photos.
