Riverside Watercolor Wonders
2025-03-08 10:00 - 13:00, 2025-03-15 10:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | Texas Wild Garden at the Witte Museum, 3801 Broadway, San Antonio, TX, 78209, United States
Tap into your creativity with an outdoor watercolor painting activity on the Witte Museum’s beautiful campus along the banks of the San Antonio River. Let the natural world inspire you as you observe its plants, animals and unique details. For more ideas, visit the live animals in Staying Alive or explore Mary Virginia Carson’s stunning watercolors.
Materials are provided for day-of use, and this event is included with General Admission. Become a Member and enjoy programs like this all year long!

Rock Art Tours: White Shaman Preserve
2025-01-18 12:30 - 14:30, 2025-05-31 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: $35
Non-Members: $40

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

Spring Break Camp: Witte Unlocked
2025-03-10 08:30 - 2025-03-14 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 spring break 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 in the H-E-B Science Treehouse. Become a historian for a day and step back in time and explore what life was once like in Texas. And finally, explore the field of paleontology and discover more about the dinosaurs that roamed Texas. Every day is a new adventure at Witte Camp!
DETAILS:

Dates: March 10 – 14, 2025
Time: 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Monday-Friday
Ages: 6 – 12
Cost: $325 (member) / $350 (non-member)
Registration: is required

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

Riverside Watercolor Wonders
2025-03-11 15:00 - 18:00, 2025-03-14 10:00 - 13:00 | Zachry Family Acequia Garden, 3801 Broadway, San Antonio, TX, 78209, United States

Witte Watercolors: Designing Defenses
2025-03-20 18:00 - 20:30 | Witte Museum, 3801 Broadway, San Antonio, TX, 78209, United States
Ready for an evening of creativity, conversation and a touch of adventure? Explore science through art at the Witte Museum’s Designing Defenses!
Do you know all the spectacular ways that nature fights back? Explore some of the world’s most awe-inspiring animals and the defensive adaptations they use to survive and thrive in their natural habitats. Create your own watercolor study of Texas-native wildlife inspired by the Witte’s latest exhibition, Staying Alive: Animal Defenses.
Join the Witte team and San Antonio-based artist Alicia McAllen, whose work focuses on the beauty of Texas native flora and fauna, and whose designs are featured in her western wear clothing brand Estancia Clothing. Guided by Alicia, you will find the beauty in fangs, scales, feathers and more!
What’s included:

Meet & greet with the Witte’s live animal collection!
All the supplies to create a watercolor study
An assortment of snacks and wine to fuel your creativity
Private, guided tours of Staying Alive with Witte educators

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: Diverse Defenses
2025-03-29 11:00 - 13:00 | Witte Museum, 3801 Broadway, San Antonio, TX, 78209, United States
Have you ever wondered how different animals defend themselves?
Join Dr. Troy Murphy and students from Trinity University for Saturday with a Scientist: Diverse Defenses. Dr. Murphy is a biology professor at Trinity University and one of his favorite classes to teach is Animal Behavior!
Discover the amazing ways animals stay alive by examining different animal features up close, playing animal “I spy,” and engaging with Dr. Murphy and Trinity students.
Join the Witte Museum for Saturday with a Scientist: Diverse Defenses in the Valero Great Hall.
Continue your journey into the world of animals by visiting Staying Alive: Animal Defenses, the Witte’s newest special exhibition – featuring live animals!
This event is included with General Admission. Purchase your Museum Admission online here or become a Witte Member to enjoy events like this all year!

Saturday with a Scientist: Archaeologist in Action
2025-04-05 11:00 - 13:00 | Witte Museum, 3801 Broadway, San Antonio, TX, 78209, United States
Have you ever wondered how archaeologists are able to tell the age of an artifact?
Join Dr. Karen Steelman, Science Director with Shumla Archaeological Research & Education Center, to learn more about the ancient rock art paintings in the Lower Pecos. As an archaeological chemist, Dr. Steelman uses radiocarbon dating to determine the age of pictographs (paintings on rock surfaces). Discover how scientists study and preserve these ancient murals for the future. Kids of all ages will learn about archaeology and chemistry with hands-on activities!
Join the Witte Museum for Saturday with a Scientist: Archaeologist in Action on the Overlook of the 2nd Floor of the Susan Naylor Center.
This event is included with General Admission. Purchase your Museum Admission online here or become a Witte Member to enjoy events like this all year!

STEAM Sunday: Texas Natives
2025-04-27 13:30 - 14:30 | Memorial Auditorium at the Witte Museum, 3801 Broadway, San Antonio, TX, 78209, United States
Add to your Witte experience with hands-on explorations of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math at STEAM Sunday.
Celebrate Texas biodiversity by participating in a City Nature Challenge! Learn how to use the iNaturalist app to identify local wildlife and native plants contribute to citizen science efforts. Discover the beauty of nature right in your city.
Important Information:

Recommended for all ages over 5.

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

Members: $70
Non-members: $80

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

Homeschool Day: Wonder with the Witte
2025-05-28 09:30 - 12:00 | Witte Museum, 3801 Broadway, San Antonio, TX, 78209, United States
What better way to spend a day than immersing your students in the Witte Museum? Join us for a fun day of self-guided interactive learning at Homeschool Day!
Registration includes 9 a.m. early museum access, admission to special exhibition, Staying Alive: Animal Defenses and exclusive access to educator-led demonstrations. We encourage you to stay and bring a picnic lunch to enjoy at one of our picnic areas.
9:30 a.m.
Making Rock Art • Nancy Smith Hurd Rock Art Lab
Have you ever wondered how people made paint thousands of years ago? Join our Witte educators and discover how the People of the Pecos used the natural resources around them to create their lasting rock art.
Spiders Spotlight • SWBC Live Lab
Have you ever wondered how a spider senses the world around them? Join our Witte educators and get an in depth look at one of our nature’s most captivating creatures.
10 a.m.
Hunting the Pecos • Adventure Walk (Outdoors)
Have you ever wondered what was it like to hunt like thousands of years ago? Join our Witte educators and discover how the People of the Pecos used the natural resources around them to hunt.
Animal Encounter • SWBC Live Lab
Come face to face with some of nature’s most fascinating creatures that call the Witte home!
10:30 a.m.
Birds of a Feather • East Foundation Land Stewardship Lab
Have you ever wondered if dinosaurs had feathers and why? Come find out in our presentation of Birds of a Feather.
Chili Queen Flavors • Ewing Halsell Hall
Discover the rich history of Texas legendary Chili Queens as you grind spices using a traditional molcajete. Immerse yourself in the flavors that shaped the Lone Star State’s iconic cuisine.
11 a.m.
Dino Dialogue • Naylor Family Dinosaur Gallery
How many questions about Dinosaurs can YOU come up with? Join our Witte educators and get some of your questions answered!
Chuckbox Cuisine • Ewing Halsell Hall
Find out who the “Bean Wrangler” is and what he might carry in his chuckbox on long trail drives across North America. Would you have what it takes to do this important job?
11:30 a.m.
Staying Alive Animal Presentation
Get up close and personal with live animals from Staying Alive: Animal Defenses and learn how these animals outsmart predators in engaging, up-close presentations by expert educators. This presentation is not exclusive to Homeschool Day participants.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

Advanced registration required.
Recommended for grade levels K – 8.
Ticket includes General Museum Admission, admission to Special Exhibition Staying Alive: Animal Defenses and exclusive access to educator-led demonstrations.

Summer Break Camp: Cooking Up History
2025-06-09 08:30 - 2025-06-13 15:30 | Witte Museum, 3801 Broadway, San Antonio, TX, 78209, United States
Children aged 6-12 are invited to join the Witte Museum’s week-long summer break camps.
Step back in time to discover the flavors of Texas. Explore historical recipes and learn how to prepare dishes using seasonal summer ingredients inspired by the state’s rich culinary traditions. What will you cook up at Witte Camp?
DETAILS:

Dates: June 9-13, 2025
Time: 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Monday-Friday
Ages: 6 – 12
Cost: $350 (member) / $375 (non-member)
Registration: is required

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

STEAM Sunday: Animal Architects
2025-06-15 13:30 - 14:30 | Memorial Auditorium at the Witte Museum, 3801 Broadway, San Antonio, TX, 78209, United States
Add to your Witte experience with hands-on explorations of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math at STEAM Sunday.
How do animals survive scorching Texas summers? Explore the incredible ways animals engineer solutions to beat the heat, from building burrows to creating shaded habitats. It’s a wild look at adaptation and creativity!
Cost: $8 (non-member) / $6 (member) + Museum Admission
Important Information:

Advanced registration required. Participation in this event requires Witte Museum admission (sold separately), plus STEAM Sunday ticket for each participant.
Purchase includes all supplies needed for interactive workshop.
Non-participating family members are welcome (space permitting) and do not need to purchase a ticket.
Recommended for all ages over 5.
Program runs approximately 45-60 minutes.
STEAM Sunday ticket sales close one hour before the program begins.

Summer Break Camp: STEAM-Powered
2025-06-16 08:30 - 2025-06-20 15:30 | Witte Museum, 3801 Broadway, San Antonio, TX, 78209, United States
Children aged 6-12 are invited to join the Witte Museum’s week-long summer break camps.
Have you ever tried to send a rocket to the moon or design a rollercoaster with wild thrills? Experience STEAM at the Witte as we explore as many different sciences as we can! Practice your creative thinking skills and design amazing projects in the fields of engineering, technology, art and so much more. What will YOU create?
DETAILS:

Dates: June 16-20, 2025
Time: 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Monday-Friday
Ages: 6 – 12
Cost: $325 (member) / $350 (non-member)
Registration: is required

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

Summer Break Camp: Defense Detectives
2025-06-23 08:30 - 2025-06-27 15:30 | Witte Museum, 3801 Broadway, San Antonio, TX, 78209, United States
Children aged 6-12 are invited to join the Witte Museum’s week-long summer break camps.
Ever wonder how animals stay safe from predators? Discover how animals protect themselves with superpowers like camouflage, armor, stinky sprays and more. Get up close with these awesome creatures and explore our special exhibition, Staying Alive!
DETAILS:

Dates: June 23-27, 2025
Time: 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Monday-Friday
Ages: 6 – 12
Cost: $325 (member) / $350 (non-member)
Registration: is required

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

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

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

Thank you to our event partners!

Saturday with a Scientist: Tortoise Talks
2025-06-28 11:00 - 13:00 | Witte Museum, 3801 Broadway, San Antonio, TX, 78209, United States
Have you ever wanted to learn more about the Texas Tortoise?
Join Jackie Tleimat, for Saturday with a Scientist: Tortoise Talks. Jackie is currently studying Texas Tortoises for her PhD in Marine Biology from Texas A&M University Corpus Christi.
Stop by to ask all of your Texas Tortoises questions and practice your skills of observation with a Texas Tortoise edition of “I Spy”!
Join the Witte Museum for Saturday with a Scientist: Tortoise Talks in the SWBC Live Lab.
Continue learning even more about diverse defenses by visiting Staying Alive: Animal Defenses
This event is included with General Admission. Purchase your Museum Admission online here or become a Witte Member to enjoy events like this all year!

Wild Wonders Family Day
2025-07-05 12:00 - 16:00 | Witte Museum, 3801 Broadway, San Antonio, TX, 78209, United States
Explore, Discover and Learn Together!
Ever wonder how animals and plants interact with the world around them? Step into a day of adventure and hands-on discovery designed for the whole family. At the Witte’s Wild Wonders Family Day, included with General Admission, explore how we connect with nature, animals and the environment we share.
Experience interactive stations, meet community experts and engage with the science of the natural world—all while having fun together as a family.
Activities Include:

Make Your Own Spider Web – Try engineering like an orb weaver

iNaturalist Discovery Station – Use the popular app to explore biodiversity right here on campus

Flower Flingers – A playful, hands-on activity inspired by nature

And more!

Don’t forget to visit Staying Alive: Animal Defenses and uncover the fascinating ways animals survive and thrive in their habitats. Be sure to catch the live animal demonstrations at noon and 2:30 p.m.!
Purchase your Museum Admission online or become a Witte Member to enjoy events like this all year long!

Summer Break Camp: Art-Venture
2025-07-07 08:30 - 2025-07-11 15:30 | Witte Museum, 3801 Broadway, San Antonio, TX, 78209, United States
Children aged 6-12 are invited to join the Witte Museum’s week-long summer break camps.
Ever wondered how nature inspires artists? Explore and create art through the lens of nature! Art-Venture will ignite imagination and allow campers to express themselves through colorful canvases and artistic discovery. What will you create?
DETAILS:

Dates: July 7-11, 2025
Time: 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Monday-Friday
Ages: 6 – 12
Cost: $325 (member) / $350 (non-member)
Registration: is required

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

Saturday with a Scientist: Water Watchers
2025-07-12 11:00 - 13:00 | Witte Museum, 3801 Broadway, San Antonio, TX, 78209, United States
Have you ever wondered how and why scientists test water?
Join experts from San Antonio Water System Environmental Laboratory for Saturday with a Scientist: Water Watchers. Stop by to see how scientists from San Antonio Water System test water to make sure it’s safe to drink and safe for the environment.
Get a hands on experience analyzing water the same way scientists do! Also learn more about the equipment scientists use to stay safe in the lab!
Join the Witte Museum for Saturday with a Scientist: Water Watchers on the Overlook of the 2nd Floor of the Susan Naylor Center.
Continue your exploration of water by visiting Fiesta Makes a Splash. Discover the extravagant gowns, trains and formal wear of Order of the Alamo royalty that draw inspiration from water around the word!
This event is included with General Admission. Purchase your Museum Admission online here or purchase a Witte Membership and enjoy events like this all year!
Location: 2nd Floor Overlook

Summer Break Camp: Nature’s Inspirations
2025-07-14 08:30 - 2025-07-18 15:30 | Witte Museum, 3801 Broadway, San Antonio, TX, 78209, United States
Children aged 6-12 are invited to join the Witte Museum’s week-long summer break camps.
How does nature inspire scientists to advance technology? Explore the world of engineering by observing natural wonders– bird wings, natural slimes, and so much more! Together we’ll think outside the box and look to the great outdoors to answer problems like a real scientist! How will you be inspired?
DETAILS:

Dates: July 14-18, 2025
Time: 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Monday-Friday
Ages: 6 – 12
Cost: $325 (member) / $350 (non-member)
Registration: is required

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