Cocktails & Culture: Whiskey in the Wilderness
2025-07-24 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Chicago) | 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, 2025-10-28 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.

Saturday with a Scientist: Amazing Oysters
2025-10-25 11:00 - 13:00 | Witte Museum, 3801 Broadway, San Antonio, TX, 78209, United States
Have you ever wondered what scientists can learn from analyzing oysters?
Join Dr. Steve Durham for Saturday with a Scientist: Amazing Oysters. Dr. Durham is an invertebrate paleoecologist and works as an Environmental Specialist with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection. He studies the life history and ecology of mollusks, especially oysters. With research topics including predator/prey interactions and how oyster life histories have changed over time.
Stop by to get an up close look at snail shells, oysters and plankton, learn about oyster reefs and their benefits to people and the environment and watch what happens to plankton once oysters are introduced into their environment.
Join the Witte Museum for Saturday with a Scientist: Amazing Oysters in the Valero Great Hall.
Continue your exploration by visiting Unseen Oceans.
This event is included with General Admission. Purchase your admission online here or purchase a Witte Membership and enjoy events like this all year!

Homeschool Day: Fangs and Fins
2025-10-29 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, Unseen Oceans, 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.
10 a.m.
Storytime – John R. and Greli N. Less Charitable Trust Science and Nature Courtyard
Enjoy a reading of A Dive into the Deep by Tessa Pfeifer followed by a take home craft.
Deep Sea Darkness – SWBC Live Lab
Have you ever wondered what could be at the bottom of the ocean? Why do scientists know more about the surface of Mars than what lies deep under the sea? Dive into a demonstration of Deep Sea Darkness and discover the wonders of the world’s largest habitat!
10:30 a.m.
Under Pressure – Gunn Gallery
How do fish survive the crushing pressure and ice-cold temperatures at the bottom of the ocean? Learn about how deep-sea marine fish control their buoyancy, survive extreme pressure and temperature, and find food in one of the most inhospitable environments on Earth.

Spider Spotlight – SWBC Live Lab
Have you ever wondered how a spider senses the world around them? There are thousands of these amazing arachnids all over the world—from your backyard to the top of Mount Everest! Come explore the weird and wonderful world of spiders in Spider Spotlight!
11 a.m.
Storytime – John R. and Greli N. Less Charitable Trust Science and Nature Courtyard
Enjoy a reading of Shark Lady: The True Story of How Eugenie Clark Became the Ocean’s Most Fearless Scientist by Jess Keating followed by a take home craft.
Fangtastic – SWBC Live Lab
Think you could tell the difference between a venomous and a poisonous snake? In this demonstration, compare 3-D printed snake fangs to discover how snakes around the world catch their prey. Learn about the functions of fangs and the power of poison!
11:30 a.m.
Animal Encounter – Memorial Auditorium
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. Learn about how these animals help support healthy habitats, and what we can do to help them in return.

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 Unseen Oceans and exclusive access to educator-led demonstrations.

Homeschool Day: Falling into History
2025-11-12 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, Unseen Oceans, 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.
10 a.m.
Storytime –John R. and Greli N. Less Charitable Trust Nature and Science Courtyard
Enjoy a fall-themed story with a Witte Museum Educator.
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?
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.
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.
11 a.m.
Storytime – John R. and Greli N. Less Charitable Trust Nature and Science Courtyard
Enjoy a history themed story with a Witte Museum Educator.
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.
11:30 a.m.
Animal Encounter – Memorial Auditorium
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. Learn about how these animals help support healthy habitats, and what we can do to help them in return.

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 Unseen Oceans and exclusive access to educator-led demonstrations.

STEAM Sunday: Turkey Talks
2025-11-16 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.
Join us for a feather-filled afternoon at STEAM Sunday and discover the fascinating world of our feathered neighbors. Learn how to use the Merlin app to identify local birds that you might spot around the Witte campus. Bring your curiosity as we explore the connection between ancient theropod dinosaurs and the birds we see today.
Important Information:

Participation in this event requires Witte Museum admission
Non-participating family members are welcome (space permitting)
Recommended for all ages over 5.
Program runs approximately 45-60 minutes.

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Witte Watercolors: Artistic Ammonites
2025-11-20 18:00 - 20:30 | Witte Museum, 3801 Broadway, San Antonio, TX, 78209, United States
Have you ever wondered what swam in the deep ocean millions of years ago?
The Witte Museum would like to invite you to “Artistic Ammonites.” Explore Texas Deep Time and discover all the history buried underneath our feet. Delve into a world of fossils and uncover the secrets of land, sky, and water from the last era of dinosaurs! Create your own watercolor study of ancient ammonites, inspired by the Witte’s fossil collection and Unseen Oceans.
Purchase of a ticket includes:

A guided tour through Unseen Oceans with Museum Educators
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: Brilliant Bats
2025-11-22 11:00 - 13:00 | Witte Museum, 3801 Broadway, San Antonio, TX, 78209, United States
Have you ever wondered what bats are up to after dark?
Join Fran Hutchins, Director of the Bracken Cave Preserve, for Saturday with a Scientist: Brilliant Bats. Explore the world of these fascinating flyers through photos, skulls, real bat call recordings and videos of bats in the wild. Learn how these nocturnal creatures help keep Texas ecosystems thriving.
Join the Witte Museum for Saturday with a Scientist: Brilliant Bats in the Valero Great Hall.
Continue your exploration by visiting the Bracken Cave diorama between the Valero Great Hall and McLean Family Texas Wild Gallery.
This event is included with General Admission. Purchase your admission online here or purchase a Witte Membership and enjoy events like this all year!
And don’t forget to explore our special exhibition Unseen Oceans, where you can dive even deeper into the wonders of the natural world.

Saturday with a Scientist: Tortoise Talks
2025-11-29 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 Dr. Jackie Tleimat for Saturday with a Scientist: Tortoise Talks. A Marine Biologist and expert in Texas tortoises, Dr. Tleimat recently earned her PhD from Texas A&M University – Corpus Christi. She’s continuing research on Texas tortoises as a Postdoctoral Research Assistant.
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 your exploration by visiting Unseen Oceans.
This event is included with General Admission. Purchase your admission online here or purchase a Witte Membership and enjoy events like this all year!

Rock Art Tours: Bonfire Shelter & Eagle Cave Tour
2025-12-06 09:30 - 16:00 | Langtry, TX, Langtry, 78871, United States
Experience the amazing rock shelters located in Eagle Nest Canyon.
On this tour, you will visit Eagle Cave, Skiles Shelter, Kelley Cave and Bonfire Shelter. Bonfire Shelter is a nationally significant site that preserves evidence of what may be the oldest and southernmost “bison jump” in North America. Rock art in Eagle Cave has been radiocarbon dated between 3350-3210 years old. Combined these sites contain evidence of human occupation spanning over 12,000 years.
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.
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.
Difficulty: Very strenuous. The hike is into a very steep and rough canyon. Stamina, agility and good balance are a must. Climbing over large boulders is required. The hike involves a 100’ descent into a canyon with no trail. Deep loose rocks make walking difficult.
Pricing:

Members: $70
Non-members: $80

Round-trip Distance: 2-mile hike
Duration: 6.5 hours
Vehicle Requirements: There are no vehicle requirements for this tour.
Meeting Location: Judge Roy Bean Visitor Center in Langtry, TX
Reservations are required and spaces are limited. Participants must be ages 12 & up. All minors must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.

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 | Witte Museum, 3801 Broadway, San Antonio, TX, 78209, United States
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.

Saturday with a Scientist: Cretaceous Crocs
2025-12-13 12:00 - 14:00 | Witte Museum, 3801 Broadway, San Antonio, TX, 78209, United States
Have you ever wondered what other creatures lived in Texas during the Cretaceous Period?
Join Dr. Thomas Adams, Chief Curator and Vice President of Research at the Witte Museum, for Saturday with a Scientist: Cretaceous Crocs in the Valero Great Hall. Dr. Adams will showcase his research and discoveries into Texas crocodile fossils.
Discover the giant Deinosuchus, also known as the “terror crocodile,” and Deltasuchus, the dinosaur-eating predator that once dominated Texas waterways. The Early Cretaceous Period holds so many fascinating discoveries—from land to water, from small to gigantic creatures—offering a glimpse into an ancient world far different from the crocodiles and alligators we know today.
This event is included with General Admission. Purchase your admission online here or purchase a Witte Membership and enjoy events like this all year!
And don’t forget to explore our special exhibition Unseen Oceans, where you can dive even deeper into the wonders of the natural world.

STEAM Sunday: Gingerneering Challenge
2025-12-14 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.
Put your engineering skills to the test in this festive gingerbread house-building challenge! Design, construct and decorate your very own edible masterpiece. Creativity and science collide in our favorite holiday activity.
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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Cocktails & Culture: Gallery Geeks
2026-01-22 18:00 - 20:30 | Witte Museum, 3801 Broadway, San Antonio, TX, 78209, United States
Playful. Smart. Social.
Gallery Geeks turns a night at the Witte into a lively, brain-powered adventure for adults who love clever, fun, friendly competition and a great cocktail. Start the evening with a full hour to explore the museum and feel like a kid again — this is your chance to cram for the exam before trivia begins at 7.
Sip and sample from drink vendors, grab a bite from the onsite food truck and gather your team for high-energy Witte trivia that covers nature, science, history and culture. Settle in with your group, put your knowledge to the test and compete for bragging rights and prizes in a spirited night at the Witte.
Whether you’re coming on your own, with a partner or with a whole crew, it’s the perfect night out with a smart twist.
Cost: $35 per person (non-member) / $28 per person (member)
This event is for guests 21 and older

5th Annual Engineer It!
2026-02-21 12:00 - 16:00 | Witte Museum, 3801 Broadway, San Antonio, TX, 78209, United States
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!

Homeschool Day: Dive into the Witte
2026-02-25 10:00 - 12:00 | Witte Museum, 3801 Broadway, San Antonio, TX, 78209, United States
Bring your students to the Witte for a day of hands-on discovery. Homeschool Day offers a self-guided experience packed with interactive learning and exploration.
Admission is $10 per participant and includes 9 a.m. early entry, access to the Special Exhibition Unseen Oceans, and exclusive educator-led demonstrations. We encourage you to stay after your program and enjoy a picnic lunch in one of our outdoor picnic areas.
Recommended for grades K-6th
10 a.m.
Story time – Memorial Auditorium
Join us and dive into an engaging read along followed by a take home craft.
3D Printing – Valero Great Hall
How do scientists utilize 3D printers? Learn the basics of the 3D printing process and how this technology is shaping the future of science.
10:30 a.m.
Under Pressure – Kathleen and Curtis Gunn Gallery
How do fish survive the crushing pressure and ice-cold temperatures at the bottom of the ocean? Learn about how deep-sea marine fish control their buoyancy, survive extreme pressure and temperature, and find food in one of the most inhospitable environments on Earth.
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!
11 a.m.
Storytime – Memorial Auditorium
Join us and dive into an engaging read along followed by a take home craft.
Deep Sea Darkness – SWBC Live Lab
Have you ever wondered what could be at the bottom of the ocean? Why do scientists know more about the surface of Mars than what lies deep under the sea? Dive into a demonstration of Deep Sea Darkness and discover the wonders of the world’s largest habitat!
11:30 a.m.

Animal Encounter – Dawson Family Hall
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. Learn about how these animals help support healthy habitats, and what we can do to help them in return.
