The Witte Museum

Rock Art Tours: White Shaman Preserve
2024-01-06 12:30 - 14:30 (America/Chicago) | 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.

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!

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!

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.

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.

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.

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!

Big & Bright: Fantastic Friday
2024-03-15 12:00 - 16:00 | 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: Stellar Saturday
2024-03-16 11:00 - 15:00 | Witte Museum, 3801 Broadway, San Antonio, TX, 78209, United States
Give your San Antonio Spring Break a stellar send-off with the Witte!
How do astronauts live in space? What would you bring to survive and thrive on the Moon? Become an engineer and design your Moon Base Camp during Stellar Saturday! Plus, step inside the Surviving Space: Astronauts & Asteroids exhibition and take one giant leap beyond anything you’ve ever seen.
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!

Homeschool Day: Exploring Space
2024-03-20 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:
Moon Moves • 9:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m. & 1:30 p.m.
Why does it get dark during an eclipse? Inspired by the upcoming total solar eclipse, join us for this hands-on workshop and examine the movements of the Sun, Earth and Moon. Learn about the use of advanced science and technology in space, create your own model to simulate the orbits of space objects and demonstrate how an eclipse occurs.
Astronaut Boot Camp • 10:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m. & 2:30 p.m.
How do astronauts prepare for G-Force? What changes happen to your body while in space? Inspired by the special exhibition Surviving Space: Astronauts and Asteroids, discover some of the physical effects of living in space and experience how scientists prepare the human body for space travel.
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: $7 (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, Special Exhibition Admission and all supplies for the program.

Countdown to the Eclipse: T-48 HRS
2024-04-06 12:00 - 16:00 | Witte Museum, 3801 Broadway, San Antonio, TX, 78209, United States
Countdown to the Total Eclipse with the Witte Museum!
Join us for an afternoon of stellar hands-on activities and astronomical fun. See the Sun in a whole new light using solar telescopes. Learn how a solar eclipse happens by making your own Sun, Earth and Moon orbit model. Explore the universe like a scientist using filtered light. And much more!
COST
This event is included with General Admission. Purchase your Museum Admission online or purchase a Witte Museum Membership and enjoy events like this all year!
PREPARE FOR AN ECLIPSE
During a Solar Eclipse, remember to wear eclipse glasses and to never look at the sun with the naked eye.
Certified eclipse glasses are available for $4.95 each at the Bolner Family Museum Store at the Witte Museum. While there, shop our full collection of exclusive 2024 Total Eclipse t-shirts and stickers to memorialize your eclipse experience.
Learn more about the eclipse at SanAntonioEclipse.org.
Eclipse Outreach Programming is generously supported by the Simons Foundation.
*The Witte Museum will be 0.04% away from totality and will be at 99.96% obscuration (concealment) during the eclipse maximum.

Countdown to the Eclipse: T-24 HRS
2024-04-07 12:00 - 16:00 | Witte Museum, 3801 Broadway, San Antonio, TX, 78209, United States
Get ready for the Total Solar Eclipse with the Witte Museum!
Learn how a solar eclipse happens by making your own Sun, Earth and Moon orbit model. Play hide-and-seek with the Moon to see what hidden shapes you can find! Make and customize your own eclipse glasses holder, great for those whose eclipse glasses aren’t a perfect fit. And much more! Join us for an astronomical afternoon of hands-on, family-friendly activities to prepare for Monday’s eclipse.
COST
This event is included with General Admission. Purchase your Museum Admission online or purchase a Witte Museum Membership and enjoy events like this all year!
PREPARE FOR AN ECLIPSE
During a Solar Eclipse, remember to wear eclipse glasses and to never look at the sun with the naked eye.
Certified eclipse glasses are available for $4.95 each at the Bolner Family Museum Store at the Witte Museum. While there, shop our full collection of exclusive 2024 Total Eclipse t-shirts and stickers to memorialize your eclipse experience.
Learn more about the eclipse at SanAntonioEclipse.org.
Eclipse Outreach Programming is generously supported by the Simons Foundation.
*The Witte Museum will be 0.04% away from totality and will be at 99.96% obscuration (concealment) during the eclipse maximum.

Solar Eclipse Viewing
2024-04-08 12:00 - 15:00 | Witte Museum, 3801 Broadway, San Antonio, TX, 78209, United States
View the Solar Eclipse at the Witte Museum!
The Eclipse will begin around 12:14 p.m. at the Witte with the maximum happening around 1:34 p.m. During this time, Witte visitors will receive complimentary certified eclipse viewing glasses with general admission (while supplies last).
Announcements will be made, and all guests will be invited to go outside and experience the eclipse* from museum grounds.
COST
This event is included with General Admission. Purchase your Museum Admission online or purchase a Witte Museum Membership and enjoy events like this all year!
PREPARE FOR AN ECLIPSE
During a Solar Eclipse, remember to wear eclipse glasses and to never look at the sun with the naked eye.
Want a pair early? Certified eclipse glasses are available for $4.95 each at the Bolner Family Museum Store at the Witte Museum. While there, shop our full collection of exclusive 2024 Total Eclipse t-shirts and stickers to memorialize your eclipse experience.
Learn more about the eclipse at SanAntonioEclipse.org.
Eclipse Outreach Programming is generously supported by the Simons Foundation.
*The Witte Museum will be 0.04% away from totality and will be at 99.96% obscuration (concealment) during the eclipse maximum.

Saturday with a Scientist: Brain Brilliance
2024-04-13 11:00 - 13:00 | Memorial Auditorium at the Witte Museum, 3801 Broadway, San Antonio, TX, 78209, United States
How does the brain work?
Learn from and engage with real scientists! Dr. Matthew Binder and Dr. K.C. Leong, neuroscientists at Trinity University, will be at the Witte to answer your questions about the brain and how it functions.
Students from Trinity University will also be here to perform exciting neuroscience demonstrations. Learn fun facts about the brain, what brain cells look like, how electricity in the brain controls movement and see sheep brains up-close.
Join the Witte Museum for Saturday with a Scientist: Brain Brilliance in the Memorial Auditorium.
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!

STEAM Sunday: Powerhouse Earth
2024-04-14 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.
How does the Earth power our everyday lives?
In this family-friendly, hands-on workshop, you’ll explore different sources of energy used to generate electricity. You’ll discover how a turbine works and make your own device powered by renewable energy.
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: Space Fuel
2024-05-07 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 stellar programs:
Space Food • 9:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m. & 1:30 p.m.
What can you eat in space? How can astronauts grow a garden in the space capsule? Inspired by the Surviving Space: Astronauts and Asteroids special exhibition, this session explores the food astronauts take with them to space. From dehydrated snacks to cooked meals to raw ingredients, find out what kinds of food fuels space explorers at Homeschool Day!
Rocket Fuel • 10:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m. & 2:30 p.m.
How do rockets make it to space? Inspired by the Surviving Space: Astronauts and Asteroids special exhibition, this hands-on workshop explores the chemistry and physics of rockets. You will experiment with chemical reactions to identify the ideal chemical balance to launch a film canister rocket.
Cost per Session:

Family Plus Members: $5 (To receive Member Plus pricing, please log in to your Witte Museum Account before beginning the purchase process.)
Family Members: $9 (To receive Member pricing, please log in to your Witte Museum Account before beginning the purchase process.)
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, Special Exhibition Admission and all supplies for the program.

Rise & Recharge: Yoga at the Witte
2024-05-12 11:00 - 12:00 | John R. and Greli N. Less Charitable Trust Science and Nature Courtyard, 3801 Broadway, San Antonio, TX, 78209, United States
Elevate your summer mornings with Rise & Recharge Yoga at the Witte Museum, led by the dynamic Christina Skiftun of Bloom Yoga Wellness.
Experience an exhilarating blend of invigorating poses, dynamic breathing exercises and mindfulness techniques designed to boost energy, enhance flexibility and sharpen focus. Enjoy a mindful experience against the backdrop of the gorgeous Witte Museum gardens.
Start your day with vitality and positivity – join us for Rise and Recharge Yoga and unleash your inner radiance!
Important Details:

Cost: $20 per person. This includes 1-hour yoga class and admission into the Witte Museum upon conclusion.
Registration: Advanced registration is highly recommended as limited spaces are available. If any spaces remain, on-site registration will begin at 10:30 a.m. Class runs from 11 a.m. – Noon.
Attire: Comfortable athletic attire suggested.
Supplies: Bring your own yoga mat.

STEAM Sunday: Rocket Fuel
2024-05-12 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 chemical reactions launch rockets?
Inspired by the special exhibition Surviving Space, this hands-on workshop explores the chemistry and physics of rocketry. You’ll experiment to identify the ideal chemical balance to launch a film canister rocket.
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: Whiskey in the Wilderness
2024-05-23 19:00 - 21:00 | Witte Museum, 3801 Broadway, San Antonio, TX, 78209, United States
Kick-off another season of Cocktails & Culture with the highly-anticipated Whiskey in the Wilderness!
Cheers to adventure! Enjoy an evening of libations, exploration and entertainment in the Texas Wild Garden.
Community partners will showcase their finest brews, whiskeys and handcrafted cocktails, offering complimentary beverages to tantalize your taste buds in the Texas Wild Garden.
Step into the natural world with a birding activity by Government Canyon State Natural Area, where you’ll learn about the diverse wildlife that calls Texas home. For animal lovers, Alamo City Pitbull Rescue will be in attendance, providing the opportunity to interact with and get information about adopting adorable furry friends. You’ll even have the opportunity to start your own home forest with plants for purchase from Crazy Plant Lovee.
Delve into the wild and vivid lands of Texas with guided tours of the McLean Family Texas Wild Gallery, where you’ll encounter the eight ecological regions of the Lone Star State. Reward your journey with a mini-massage from masseuse Albert Alejandro.
As you sip and explore, groove to the beats of our talented resident DJ, Alyson Alonzo, setting the perfect ambiance for an evening of enjoyment.
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 your discovery at Cocktails & Culture.
Cost: $35 per person (non-member) / $30 per person (member)
Beverage partners: Dripping Springs Vodka, Freetail Brewery, Maverick Whiskey, Peak Beverage, Postino WineCafe, Rebecca Creek and Silver Star Whiskey
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!

Rock Art Tours: Meyers Spring Ranch
2024-05-25 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.
