Events

Join Dr. Andrés Tijerina, author of the new book Beasley’s Vaqueros: The Memoirs, Art and Poems of Ricardo M. Beasley, for an afternoon discussion highlighting the life and work of South Texas artist Ricardo M. Beasley. In addition to a selection of Beasley’s work, historian Andrés Tijerina has collected and translated an extensive interview with the artist and several of his poems for this new book.

Join author Lewis F. Fisher on November 22 during Free Tuesday at the Witte Museum as he shares insights from his new book. Published by Trinity University Press, Brackenridge: San Antonio's Acclaimed Urban Park, is the first comprehensive look at the fascinating story of this unique park and how its diverse layers evolved to create one of the city's foremost gathering places.

Discover how DNA is extracted from bacteria, uncover E coli detection in water samples and learn how to use a dissolved oxygen meter inside National Geographic’s "Monster Fish" special exhibition.

SOLD OUT – Tamale season is around the corner! Join your Witte family for the 15th annual La Tamalada as we learn a little tamale history, which dates back thousands of years. Spend your morning getting your hands in masa and making tamales, followed by a box lunch.

What better way to spend a day than immersing your students in the Witte Museum?Join us for a fun day of learning at Homeschool Day! Choose between two special Toys: The Way We Play-themed programs.