Texas Critters Summer Camp
2024-07-15 08:30 - 2024-07-19 15:30 (America/Chicago) | 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.
Curious about Texas wildlife? From crawly critters to elusive flyers, discover the fascinating creatures of Texas. Explore their habitats, how they communicate, and see the world through their vision.
Campers will come face to face with spiders and scorpions and explore specimens from the Museum’s collection. Ready for a week of critter curiosity?
IMPORTANT DETAILS:

Dates: July 15-19, 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.

¡Más Museos! Museum Day for Educators
2024-07-19 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. ¡Más Museos! allows educators to circulate through all four museums in 90-minute sessions.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

Register by Thursday, July 11.
Space is limited and a reservation is required. Fee includes tote bag, box lunch and museum admissions. No refunds, but tickets are transferable.
Educators provide their own transportation.
Teachers receive their first stop, schedule and rotation by the morning of Wednesday, July 17 via email.
Day of check-in begins at 8:30 a.m.

For information on walk-in availability or 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.

Engineer It! Jr. Summer Camp
2024-07-22 08:30 - 2024-07-26 15:30 | Witte Museum, 3801 Broadway, San Antonio, TX, 78209, United States
SOLD-OUT ~ Children aged 6-8 are invited to join the Witte Museum’s week-long day camp.
How do we engineer in our everyday life? Explore all the different types of engineering at camp! Discover the skills needed to be an engineer. Work with a team. Problem solve. Use your imagination and the engineering design process to accomplish amazing things. What will you create?
IMPORTANT DETAILS:

Dates: July 22-26, 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.

ArtVentures Summer Camp
2024-07-22 08:30 - 2024-07-26 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.
How many shades of green can you find in nature? Explore the outdoors to inspire art with plants, pebbles, feathers and more. ArtVentures will ignite imagination and allow campers to express themselves through colorful canvases and artistic discovery. What will you create?
IMPORTANT DETAILS:

Dates: July 22-26, 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.

Cocktails & Culture: Sharks
2024-07-25 19:00 - 21:00 | Zachry Family Acequia Garden, 3801 Broadway, San Antonio, TX, 78209, United States
Jump into an evening of aquatic adventure at the Witte Museum!
Be transported to tropical shores with complimentary beer and cocktails inspired by the spirit of the sea and provided by our local community partners.
Lean into the summer heat by donning your best pool floaties or tropical attire. Don’t have anything to dress the part? Stop by our shark fin station to make and model a shark fin hat! Then, channel your inner vacation-mode with a rejuvenating mini-massage from masseuse Albert Alejandro.
Dive into the depths of ocean science, biology and sustainability. Join the Witte Museum Public Programs team for a demonstration on fish buoyancy to discover the fascinating mechanics behind these underwater marvels. Meet members of the SEA LIFE San Antonio team who will guide you through a hands-on activity. Adventure through Sharks, a special exhibition from the Australian Museum that brings the latest discoveries of these ocean giants to life. Plus, learn about the importance of ocean sustainability and how we can all play a role in preserving our planet’s precious marine ecosystems.
Grab your tickets now and set sail for the Zachry Family Acequia Garden at the Witte Museum! By the time you leave, you may need a bigger boat.
Cost: $35 per person (non-member) / $30 per person (member)
Beverage partners: Dripping Springs Vodka, Freetail Brewery, Maverick Whiskey, Peak Beverage and Silver Star Whiskey
Food for purchase: Cakes by Felicia and Mi Taquito
Retail: Crazy Plant Lovee
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!

Astronaut Academy Summer Camp
2024-07-29 08:30 - 2024-08-02 15:30 | Witte Museum, 3801 Broadway, San Antonio, TX, 78209, United States
SOLD-OUT ~ Children aged 9-12 are invited to join the Witte Museum’s week-long summer camp.
How do astronauts travel, eat and sleep in space? Inspired by the special exhibition Surviving Space: Astronauts and Asteroids, this summer camp investigates what it takes to be a space explorer. Use teamwork, science and innovation to solve and complete missions.
Campers will meet a real scientist and experience Earth just as astronauts would in Astronaut Academy.
IMPORTANT DETAILS:

Dates: July 29 – August 2, 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.

Paleontology Pioneers Jr. Summer Camp
2024-07-29 08:30 - 2024-08-02 15:30 | Witte Museum, 3801 Broadway, San Antonio, TX, 78209, United States
SOLD-OUT ~ Children aged 6-8 are invited to join the Witte Museum’s week-long day camp.
Are you ready to become a paleontologist? Embark on a week-long journey to investigate our ancient past. Explore what scientists have discovered about dinosaurs, apply techniques in fossil identification and learn the science skills needed to study fossils from real-life paleontologists. What fossils will you unearth?
IMPORTANT DETAILS:

Dates: July 29 – August 2, 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: Paleo Sharks
2024-08-11 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 do we study prehistoric sharks?
Inspired by the special exhibition Sharks, this hands-on workshop explores the wonders of shark paleontology. You and your family will examine the shark fossil record and think like a paleontologist as you consider real-world science mysteries.
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.

Cocktails & Culture: Space Cowboys
2024-08-22 19:00 - 21:00 | Valero Great Hall, 3801 Broadway, San Antonio, TX, 78209, United States
Saddle up and prepare for an out-of-this-world experience at Cocktails & Culture: Space Cowboys!
Sip on celestial delights from our community partners, featuring complimentary beer and cocktails from local distilleries and breweries. Blast-off into the Surviving Space: Astronauts & Asteroids exhibition, where you’ll experience what it takes to become an astronaut, explore NASA artifacts, touch a real meteorite and more.
Plus, meet scientists who will share about what it takes to survive (and thrive) in space! Gain insights into the ingenuity and resilience required for interstellar travel and expand your knowledge of our galaxy.
But it wouldn’t be a true Space Cowboys event without the chance to learn more about cowboy history. Meet the cowboys in Black Cowboys: An American Story exhibition, where you will explore the lives of Black men, women and children who labored on the ranches of Texas and participated on cattle drives. Join Ron Davis II, Curator of American History, in tours through the exhibition and an interactive meet-and-greet.
Channel your inner cowboy and test your skills as you learn the art of lassoing alongside the Witte Museum Public Programs team. After honing your roping skills, relax with a mini-massage from masseuse Albert Alejandro.
Don your finest cowboy boots and space-themed attire, and join us for a stellar night of cosmic revelry at Cocktails & Culture: Space Cowboys.
Cost: $35 per person (non-member) / $30 per person (member)
Beverage partners: Dripping Springs Vodka, Freetail Brewery, Maverick Whiskey, Peak Beverage and Silver Star Whiskey
Food for purchase: Cakes by Felicia and Mi Taquito
Retail: Crazy Plant Lovee
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: Sharks & the Sea
2024-08-31 11:00 - 13:00 | Mays Family Center at the Witte Museum, 3801 Broadway, San Antonio, TX, 78209, United States
Have you ever wondered what lives in the deep blue sea?
Meet members of the SEA LIFE San Antonio Team for Saturday with a Scientist: Sharks & the Sea. Learn more about the creatures that call the ocean home. Engage with experts who interact with these animals every day!
Don’t miss your final chance to dive into Sharks, closing September 2nd! Come face-to-face with massive live-size models and get hands-on with multiple tactile interactives.
Join the Witte Museum for Saturday with a Scientist: Sharks & the Sea in the Mays Family Center.
Cost: Purchase your Museum Admission and Sharks special exhibition ticket online here or purchase a Witte Membership and enjoy events like this all year!

Rock Art Tours: Meyers Spring Ranch
2024-09-07 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: $35
Non-members: $50

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.

STEAM Sunday: Catapult
2024-09-08 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 do catapults work?
This hands-on workshop explores the motion and energy of different launching devices. You and your family will construct, test and improve your own catapult.
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.

Homeschool Day: Wonder with the Witte
2024-09-18 09:30 - 15:30 | 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 interactive learning at Homeschool Day!
Choose between two special programs:
Deep in the Arts • 9:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m. & 1:30 p.m.
How does culture inspire creativity? Inspired by the Witte’s annual Fiesta exhibition, explore the rich cultural heritage and artistic traditions of Fiesta’s iconic posters. Join Witte educators to create your own Fiesta inspired poster at Homeschool Day!
Creature Feature • 10:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m. & 2:30 p.m.
Cultivate critical thinking through an investigation of adaptation. Students will explore Texas ecosystems, make observations and develop hypotheses about animal features. Enhance your students’ interest and knowledge of the ecologically diverse state of Texas at Homeschool Day!
Cost:

Family Plus Members: $5 (When purchasing, please log in to your Witte Museum Account to access your free General Admission.)
Family Members: $5 (When purchasing, please log in to your Witte Museum Account to access your free General Admission.)
Non-Members: $10

Want to become a Witte Museum member? Join the family online and enjoy perks all year.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

Advanced registration required.
Recommended for grade levels K – 8.
Ticket includes General Museum Admission and all supplies for the program.

Saturday with a Scientist: Tarantula Talks
2024-09-28 11:00 - 13:00 | Witte Museum, 3801 Broadway, San Antonio, TX, 78209, United States
How many questions about tarantulas can you think up?
Join Dr. Valerie Renee Holmes, entomologist and tarantula expert, for Saturday with a Scientist: Tarantula Talks. Learn about the anatomy, behavior and tactics of tarantulas that allow them to thrive in their ecosystems. Dr. Holmes will be bringing two live tarantulas from her personal collection for guests to see and learn about.
Join the Witte Museum for Saturday with a Scientist: Tarantula Talks in the East Foundation Land Stewardship Lab.
Continue your arachnid adventure by visiting Spiders: From Fear to Fascination, opening September 28th.
Purchase your Museum Admission online here or purchase a Witte Membership and enjoy events like this all year!

Pinch Pot Kit Giveaway
2024-10-01 15:00 - 18:00, 2024-10-08 15:00 - 18:00, 2024-10-15 15:00 - 17:00, 2024-10-22 15:00 - 18:00, 2024-10-29 15:00 - 18:00 | Witte Museum, 3801 Broadway, San Antonio, TX, 78209, United States
Join the Witte Museum in celebrating Texas Archeology 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.

STEAM Sunday: Picture Perfect Chemistry
2024-10-13 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 chemistry contribute to the art of photography?
Inspired by National Chemistry Week, this interactive workshop explores the art and science of photography. You and your family will create your own photochemical work of art.
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.

Homeschool Day: Arachnids Around Us
2024-10-17 09:30 - 15:30 | 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 interactive learning at Homeschool Day!
Choose between two special programs:
Weaving Webs • 9:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m. & 1:30 p.m.
How do spiders hunt? Inspired by the special exhibition Spiders, Homeschool Day brings you face-to-face with real arachnids! While you are captivated by the details in their structures, you can learn observational techniques of moving critters and unleash your creativity through your connection to nature.
Spectacular Spiders • 10:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m. & 2:30 p.m.
Are all Texas brown tarantulas brown? Inspired by the special exhibition Spiders, this hands-on workshop explores weird and wonderful spider adaptations. Alongside Witte educators, discover spider anatomy, web silk, spider senses and much more!
Cost:

Family Plus Members: $5 (When purchasing, please log in to your Witte Museum Account to access your free General Admission and Special Exhibition ticket.)
Family Members: $9 (When purchasing, please log in to your Witte Museum Account to access your free General Admission.)
Non-Members: $10

Want to become a Witte Museum member? Join online and enjoy perks all year.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

Advanced registration required.
Recommended for grade levels K – 8.
Ticket includes General Museum Admission, Special Exhibition Admission and all supplies for the program.

The 54th Annual Witte Game Dinner
2024-10-21 18:00 - 22:30 | Brackenridge Park at Historic Milaflores, 1234-1366 E Hildebrand Ave, San Antonio, TX, 78209-6396, United States
Delicious Food | Great Company | Exclusive Auction Items
Put on your best boots and dance the night away at the 54th Annual Witte Game Dinner. Join us as we two-step into the original charm of Game Dinner in Brackenridge Park at historic Miraflores.
This year we are bringing back the multiple food stations and Game Dinner favorites as well as individual ticket sales and open seating.
ABOUT GAME DINNER
The Witte Museum Game Dinner is an unforgettable experience with a new location this year – Miraflores in Brackenridge Park! 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!
2024 GAME DINNER CHAIRS
Lindsay and Greg Bolner
ENTERTAINMENT
William Beckmann

TABLES & TICKETS
We invite you reserve your table or individual tickets today!
Reserve your table at levels available for:

$50,000 – Champion’s Circle
$25,000 – Roosevelt Outdoorsman
$15,000 – Grand Slam
$10,000 – Trophy
$7,500 – Big Game
$6,000 – Community Partners (Non-profit and educational organizations)

Individual Tickets – $500 each
For Game Dinner questions, contact Kim Biffle, Game Dinner Coordinator, at 210.573.0684 or KimBiffle@WitteMuseum.org.

Saturday with a Scientist: Studying Small
2024-10-26 11:00 - 13:00 | Valero Great Hall, 3801 Broadway, San Antonio, TX, 78209, United States
Have you ever wondered how scientists are able to study small animals that call Texas home?
Join Dr. Michele Johnson and students from Trinity University for Saturday with a Scientist: Studying Small. Dr. Johnson is a Biology Professor at Trinity University and is currently studying green anoles to learn how behavior evolves. Dr. Johnson will be bringing microscopes and preserved specimens of small Texas native animals. Get ready to get up close and learn about some of the creatures that live in our backyard!
Join the Witte Museum for Saturday with a Scientist: Studying Small in the Valero Great Hall.
Continue your journey in studying small by visiting Spiders: From Fear to Fascination.
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!

Halloweb at the Witte
2024-10-31 10:30 - 17:00 | Witte Museum, 3801 Broadway, San Antonio, TX, 78209, United States
Are you ready to face your fears—or perhaps marvel at the fascinating world of arachnids? This Halloween, head to the Witte Museum for Halloweb, a spine-tingling day of spiders! First, get tangled in a web of wonder in Spiders – From Fear to Fascination, the Witte’s newest special exhibition, then join Witte educators for an exciting dive into the world of arachnids, with family-friendly activities throughout the day:

Storytime & Craft Sessions: 10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m.
Enjoy a reading of Jumper: A Day in the Life of a Backyard Jumping Spider by Jessica Lana, followed by a fun, hands-on spider craft.
Nature’s Inspiration Demonstration: 2:30 p.m., 4:30 p.m.
Learn how spiders inspire scientists and discover their incredible role in nature.
Animal Encounter: 3:00 p.m., 4:00 p.m.
Meet some of our fascinating eight-legged friends up close!
Spider Spotlight: 3:30 p.m.
Get an in-depth look at one of nature’s most captivating creatures.

Bring the whole family for a day filled with learning, adventure and plenty of spider surprises. With activities for all ages, this will be a Halloween to remember!
Get your General Admission and Spiders special exhibition tickets now or purchase a Witte Membership and enjoy events like this all year!
Halloweb events included with General Admission.

Saturday with a Scientist: The Scoop on Soil
2024-11-09 11:00 - 14:00 | Witte Museum, 3801 Broadway, San Antonio, TX, 78209, United States
Have you ever wondered about the ground beneath your feet?
Join Dr. Melanie Szulczewski, a soil chemist and environmental science professor, and other soil scientists. Learn about how important soil is to plants, organisms and people, and how you can learn more about YOUR soil at home. Get your hands dirty as you explore what’s beneath your feet!
Come out for Saturday with a Scientist: The Scoop on Soil taking place in the East Foundation Land Stewardship Lab.
Purchase your Museum Admission online here or purchase a Witte Membership and enjoy events like this all year!

STEAM Sunday: Web Wonders
2024-11-10 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 do spiders hunt?
Inspired by the special exhibition, Spiders, this interactive workshop explores weird and wonderful spider adaptations. You’ll discover how different spiders survive in their environments.
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.

Homeschool Day: Wonder with the Witte
2024-11-12 09:30 - 15:30 | 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 interactive learning at Homeschool Day!
Choose between two special programs:
Black Cowboys • 9:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m. & 1:30 p.m.
Did you know that one of four cowboys who went on the trail was Black? Inspired by the special exhibition Black Cowboys: An American Story, be immersed into the stories told by men, women and children from the 19th century. Examine artifacts, art and photographs from the Witte Collection, learn about the skills and character traits needed to settle and develop Texas.
Watercolor Wonders • 10:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m. & 2:30 p.m.
What happens when nature meets art? Inspired by the special exhibition Mary Virginia Carson: Pioneer Artist Capturing Rock Art with Watercolors, uncover the mysteries of Texas rock art and discover how she brought nature to life on canvas. Participants will unleash their creativity and paint their own nature-inspired masterpieces.
Cost:

Family Plus Members: $5 (When purchasing, please log in to your Witte Museum Account to access your free General Admission and Special Exhibition ticket.)
Family Members: $9 (When purchasing, please log in to your Witte Museum Account to access your free General Admission.)
Non-Members: $10

Want to become a Witte Museum member? Join online and enjoy perks all year.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

Advanced registration required.
Recommended for grade levels K – 8.
Ticket includes General Museum Admission, admission to Special Exhibition Spiders – From Fear to Fascination and all supplies for the program.

Witte Watercolors: Painting with Paula
2024-11-13 18:00 - 20:00 | Witte Museum, 3801 Broadway, San Antonio, TX, 78209, United States
This program has sold out! Sign up here to learn about upcoming museum programs like this one.
Ready for an evening of creativity, conversation, and a touch of adventure? Explore science through art at the Witte Museum’s Painting with Paula!
Capture the beauty and fascination of one of nature’s most misunderstood creatures—spiders! Using watercolors, create your own masterpiece inspired by Paula the Texas Brown Tarantula, one of the Witte’s animal ambassadors. Enjoy snacks and drinks while learning fascinating spider facts from Witte educators.
Plus, take a guided tour of Spiders—From Fear to Fascination to spark your creativity and learn more about these incredible animals.
What’s included:

Meet & greet with a live tarantula!
All the watercolor supplies to create your masterpiece
Snacks and wine
A private, guided tour of Spiders—From Fear to Fascination

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 and capture the beauty of nature’s most successful terrestrial predators.

Saturday with a Scientist: Inspired by Spiders
2024-11-16 11:00 - 13:00 | Witte Museum, 3801 Broadway, San Antonio, TX, 78209, United States
Have you ever wondered why people are afraid of spiders?
Join us at the Witte Museum to learn from Bria Marty, biologist and spider expert. Inspired by her lifelong love of spiders, Bria studied how people think about spiders for her graduate work at Texas State University.
Come out for Saturday with a Scientist to meet Bria and ask all your questions about spiders. Learn about spider anatomy, how to identify spiders using your phone and pick up your own Spider Friends Guide. Bria loves doing spider scavenger hunts, so grab your friends and gear up for fun!
Saturday with a Scientist: Inspired by Spiders takes place in the special exhibition, Spiders: From Fear to Fascination.
Purchase your Museum Admission and Spiders tickets online here or purchase a Witte Membership and enjoy events like this all year!

Fall Favorites Cooking Camp
2024-11-25 08:30 - 2024-11-26 15:30 | Witte Museum, 3801 Broadway, San Antonio, TX, 78209, United States
Children aged 8-12 are invited to join the Witte Museum’s two-day cooking camp!
This culinary celebration involves chopping, dicing and baking fall favorite treats. Campers will learn about safety in the kitchen while creating a variety of delicious recipes that highlight the flavors of fall. What will your camper cook up?
IMPORTANT DETAILS:

Dates: Monday, November 25 – Tuesday, November 26
Time: 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. each day.
Ages: 8 – 12
Cost: $125 (member) / $150 (non-member)
Registration: is required

Registration will open for Witte members on October 28 and to the general public on November 1. Want early access? Become a Witte Member and enjoy Museum perks all year!
Questions about camp? Contact the Witte Education Team at Camp@WitteMuseum.org.
