The Witte Museum

Fall Favorites Cooking Camp
2023-11-20 08:30 - 2023-11-21 15:30 (America/Chicago) | Witte Museum, 3801 Broadway, San Antonio, TX, 78209, United States
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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 20 – Tuesday, November 21
Time: 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. each day.
Ages: 8 – 12
Cost: $125 (member) / $150 (non-member)
Registration: is required

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

Pictures with Santa and the Dinosaurs
2023-11-25 10:00 - 12:00, 2023-12-09 15:00 - 17:00 | Witte Museum, 3801 Broadway, San Antonio, TX, 78209, United States
Combine the magic of Santa with the wonder of the Witte for holiday photos your family will cherish for a lifetime.
Santa will visit and take photos with children in the Naylor Family Dinosaur Gallery on the following dates:

Saturday, November 25 from 10 a.m. – Noon
Saturday, December 2 from 10 a.m. – Noon
Saturday, December 9 from 3 – 5 p.m.
Saturday, December 16 from 10 a.m. – Noon

Your family’s visit with Santa is included with Museum Admission. Please bring your own camera to take photos.

Rock Art Tours: White Shaman Preserve
2023-09-02 12:30 - 14:00 | 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 1.5-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: $15
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: 1.5 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: Atlatls & Archeology
2023-12-02 11:00 - 13:00 | Texas Wild Garden at the Witte Museum, 3801 Broadway, San Antonio, TX, 78209, United States
What kinds of experiments help archeologists?
Learn from and engage with a real scientist! Mikaela Razo, MA, is the Assistant Curator and Lab Director at the UTSA Center for Archeological Research. Razo will be at the Witte to answer your questions about archeology, teach you the best way to throw a spear and show you the types of experiments archeologists might conduct.
Join the Witte Museum for Saturday with a Scientist: Atlatls & Archeology in the Texas Wild Garden.
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!

Witte Museum Holiday Market
2023-12-03 12:00 - 17:00 | Mays Family Center at the Witte Museum, 3801 Broadway, San Antonio, TX, 78209, United States
Get in the holiday spirit at the annual indoor Holiday Market at the Witte Museum!
Discover unique holiday gift ideas while supporting your community as you shop over 35 local merchants and makers. The event also features a book signing and a special performance by Agarita Humble Hall.
Admission to the Holiday Market is FREE. Make a day of it! Shop the market and plan to stay for an afternoon at the Witte Museum. Embark on a quest across land, sea and space in the current special exhibition, Explore Your World, and experience our galleries and exhibitions.
MARKET HIGHLIGHTS
11 a.m. – 12 p.m.: Members-Only Early Access
Witte Museum members can enjoy a full hour of the market before it opens to the public. Want to become a Witte member? Visit our membership page and start receiving benefits this winter.
11 a.m. – 2 p.m.: Book Signing featuring Al Rendón
Well-known for his portraits of Selena, Rock & Roll concerts and Charreada competitors, Al Rendón has photographed Tejano culture in South Texas for decades. Purchase your copy of his book, Mi Cultura—Bringing Shadows Into the Light: The Photography of Al Rendón, engage with Rendón and experience the retrospective exhibition of his 50-year career.
1:15 – 3 p.m.: Live Music by the Tuesday Musical Club and Agarita Humble Hall
Young artists from the Tuesday Musical Club will begin the show at 1:15 p.m., followed by a performance by Agarita Humble Hall at 2 p.m. The Agarita Humble Hall brings live, world-class, innovative musical performances to San Antonio. An innovative chamber ensemble dedicated to producing bold, collaborative musical events, Agarita offers a new way to experience classical and contemporary music. More information can be found at agarita.org.
MARKET VENDORS

Bolner Family Museum Store at the WitteAnnie's Petite TreatsArt and Soul

BearyBandsBee MaryBee Sweetology

Bohemian GemmeBrie BlueBroken Axe Leather Co.

Cakes by FeliciaChem-Free NaturallyChick Rocks

Clasica VintageCrazy Plant LoveeCultura Campaign

Doubleside Toffee Co.Doughrific KidsFloat SA

From Scratch FarmGrandmother's HandIn the Weeds

Jenn's Bow-tiqueJr. League Cook BookKathyphantastic

Kelly's Custom CookiesLa ChicharraLakehills Studio

Lil Wonders StudioLora's LLoveliesLove You Mucho Designs

Lucid Plant Based CandlesMaraallisonMi Raiz/Kopalli Artepublico

Micro TerraMorpho Style BoutiqueNarwhal Box

Native Designs by DanaNazarPerrito Lindo

Princess and the MonkeyQueen Bee Clay Co.RELYT

Renee's Twisted ChocolateSassy Since BirthSola and Stem Wood Florals

South Paw WaggeryThat LEDThat Southern Draw

To Bee'Loved BoutiqueTracy Murphy StudioTrinity Rubio Art

WoodNoza

16th Annual La Tamalada
2023-12-09 11:00 - 14:30 | Witte Museum, 3801 Broadway, San Antonio, TX, 78209, United States
Tamale season is around the corner!
Limited seats added for the 16th annual La Tamalada—Join your Witte family 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.
While tamales cook, enjoy demonstrations on how to make salsa and chili. Communal learning of how to make tamales has been key to keeping this skill alive, so join the Witte as we continue to pass along this tradition.
Each participant will make and take home a dozen tamales and the skills to host their own Tamalada.

STEAM Sunday: Charting Space
2023-12-17 14:00 - 15:00 | 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 objects in space move?
Inspired by the special exhibition Explore Your World and the winter solstice, this hands-on workshop explores the orderly motion of objects in our solar system. You and your family will discover how to identify different objects in the night sky and make models and charts of space.
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 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.

Witte Explorers Camp
2023-12-18 08:30 - 2023-12-22 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 day camp.
Join in the adventure: Quest across land, sea and space right here at the Witte! Campers will discover the role of mapping and navigation in everyday life. Explore cities, oceans, the night sky and so much more at Witte Explorers. Where will your camper navigate to next?
IMPORTANT DETAILS:

Dates: Monday, December 18 – Friday, December 22
Time: 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. each day.
Ages: 6 – 12
Cost: $325 (member) / $350 (non-member)
Registration: is required

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

Rock Art Tours: White Shaman Preserve
2024-01-06 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: $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: Molecules & Medicine
2024-01-13 11:00 - 13:00 | Valero Great Hall, 3801 Broadway, San Antonio, TX, 78209, United States
How do we get medicine from molecules?
Learn from and engage with a real scientist! Dr. Christina Cooley, Professor of Chemistry at Trinity University, will be at the Witte to answer your questions about chemistry and the process of discovering and making medicines.
Students from Trinity University will also be here to perform exciting chemistry demonstrations. Come see how molecules react up-close!
Join the Witte Museum for Saturday with a Scientist: Molecules & Medicine in the Valero Great Hall.
This event is included with General Admission. Reserve your Museum Admission online or purchase a Witte Membership and enjoy events like this all year!

STEAM Sunday: Find Your Bearings
2024-01-14 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.
What is a bearing, and how does it help us find our way?
Inspired by the special exhibition Explore Your World, this family-friendly, hands-on workshop explores the math and science of navigation. You’ll discover how compasses work as you complete challenges to find your way at the Witte Museum.
Cost: $8 (non-member) / $6 (member) + Museum Admission
Important Information:

Advanced registration is required. Participation in this event requires Witte Museum general admission (sold separately), 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.

Rock Art Tours: Halo Shelter
2024-02-03 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 region. The site gets its name from the unique “halos” that are painted above the heads of several figures.
More about the White Shaman Preserve and Rock Art Tours.
Pricing:

Members: $35
Non-members: $50

Tour Difficulty: (Strenuous) This tour requires stamina, agility, and balance; complete physical mobility is essential. The descent into the canyon is very steep with a rope-assisted climb in and out of the canyon. Gloves are recommended.
Round-trip Distance: ¼ of a mile hike.
Duration: 6-7 hours
Vehicle Requirements: Be prepared for rough roads. High-clearance 4WD vehicles are required.
Reservations are required and spaces are limited. Participants must be ages 12 & up. All minors must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.

Rock Art Tours: Bonfire Shelter & Eagle Cave
2024-02-10 09:30 - 16:00 | Langtry, TX, Langtry, 78871, United States
Join the Witte Museum for a hiking tour to the Bonfire Shelter and Eagle Cave!

Located near Langtry, Bonfire Shelter is a nationally significant site in the Lower Pecos Canyonlands that preserves evidence of what may be the oldest and southernmost “bison jump” in North America.
Eagle Cave, a large occupational site, is found in the same canyon.
More about the White Shaman Preserve and Rock Art Tours.
Tour Difficulty: (Strenuous) The hike is into a very steep and rough canyon. Stamina, agility and good balance are a must and climbing (knees to chest) over large boulders is required. This tour involves a 100-ft. descent into a canyon with no trail. Deep, loose rocks make walking difficult. You will be in a remote location where response to serious injuries and medical emergencies will be difficult and lengthy.
Pricing:

Members: $35
Non-members: $50

Round-trip Distance: 1.75-mile hike.
Duration: 6.5 hours
Vehicle Requirements: There are no vehicle requirements 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.

Saturday with a Scientist: Maps & Measurements
2024-02-10 11:00 - 13:00 | Kathleen and Curtis Gunn Gallery at the Witte Museum, 3801 Broadway, San Antonio, TX
Have you ever wondered how different kinds of maps are made?
Head to the Witte Museum to talk with scientists from the Environmental and Water Resources Institute! Learn about the equipment used for surveying land, examine a contour model and create your own map that highlights different water resources.
Bring your family to Saturday with a Scientist: Maps & Measurements inside Explore Your World, closing this weekend. Don’t miss your final chance to Explore Your World alongside scientists who are exploring Texas.
This event is included with Special Exhibition Admission. Reserve your Special Exhibition and General Admission online here.

STEAM Sunday: Deep In The Heart
2024-02-11 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 does a heart work?
In this hands-on workshop, you and your family will dissect a preserved heart. You’ll discover how the different parts of the heart function to pump blood through the body.
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.

3rd Annual Engineer It!
2024-02-17 12:00 - 16:00 | Witte Museum, 3801 Broadway, San Antonio, TX, 78209, United States
Celebrate National Engineering Week at the Witte Museum!
Join friends, family and museum visitors for the 3rd Annual Engineer It!, highlighting all aspects of engineering. Attendees will learn to tackle engineering challenges and practice the engineering-design process while exploring different types of engineering.
Plus, you’ll have the opportunity to meet professional engineers who can answer your curious questions. It’s an engineering party—what will you create?

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!
COMMUNITY PARTNERS:

CPS Energy
Fiesta Youth Robotics Team
Girls Inc. of San Antonio
Latinitas
MAZED
Microchips & Queso Robotics Team
Palo Alto College STEM Center
San Antonio Water System
The Boeing Company
UTSA Astronomy Department
WGI Engineering
Youth Code Jam
And more to come!

Health & Wellness Fair
2024-02-20 15:00 - 18:00 | Witte Museum, 3801 Broadway, San Antonio, TX, 78209, United States
Bring your friends and family to the Witte to celebrate American Heart Month!
Practice the correct way to do CPR, take on the Witte Wellness Challenge and learn about the different health resources San Antonio has to offer. Join the Witte and community members in this celebration of health and wellness.
COMMUNITY PARTNERS:

ACTIVATE
American Diabetes Association
American Heart Association
CommuniCare Health Centers
Humana
Mayor’s Fitness Council
Methodist Healthcare Ministries
SA Hope Center
San Antonio Council on Alcohol & Drug Awareness
San Antonio Food Bank CHEF Program
Student American Dental Hygiene Association through UT Health San Antonio
Total Insight Psychiatric Services, PLLC
YMCA

This event is free with General Museum Admission—Free General Admission from 3-6 p.m. for Bexar County residents. Reserve your Museum Admission online here or purchase a Witte Membership and enjoy events like this all year!

28th Annual Rock Art Rendezvous
2024-02-23 - 2024-02-25 | White Shaman Preserve, 42535 West US Highway 90, Comstock, TX, 78837, United States
Wonder awaits you at the Witte Museum’s 28th annual Rock Art Rendezvous, February 23-25, 2024! Journey deep into the Lower Pecos Canyonlands to the White Shaman Preserve for a weekend of exploration, demonstrations, camping, moon gazing and more.
Tickets to the Rock Art Rendezvous are $175 per person (non-member)/$150 per person (member) and include:

Primitive camping spot at the White Shaman Preserve – tent or trailer (26′ max)
Guided tours of magnificent rock art sites including: The White Shaman, Tinaja Canyon, Fate Bell & Fate Bell Annex, Presa Canyon, Upper Seminole Canyon, Bonfire Shelter & Eagle Cave and Meyers Spring
People of the Pecos lifeways demonstrations by the Witte’s Education Team and curator conversations with Dr. Harry Shafer, Curator of Archeology, and Dr. Thomas Adams, Chief Curator and VP of Research
Friday night Snow Moon Star Party with friends from the McDonald Observatory
Saturday and Sunday morning cowboy coffee and hot oatmeal breakfast
Saturday night BBQ dinner, raffle and campfire

Location + Arrival + Departure:
The Rock Art Rendezvous takes place at the Witte Museum’s White Shaman Preserve: 1.5 miles west of Seminole Canyon State Park in Val Verde County, approximately 45 minutes west of Del Rio. Gates open at noon on Friday, February 23, 2024. All visitors are to depart no later than 4 p.m. on Sunday, February 25, 2024.
Facilities:
The White Shaman Preserve does NOT have electricity, Wi-Fi, restrooms or potable water. Cell service is intermittent. Portable toilets and water for handwashing will be available. All Rock Art Rendezvous participants have access to the restroom and shower facilities at Seminole Canyon State Park 1.5 miles from the White Shaman Preserve. Camping sites at Seminole Canyon State Park are not included. A small grill for cooking will be available near the fire ring, charcoal and wood will be provided. You are welcome to bring your own gas stoves—no charcoal grills please. Generators and ground fires are prohibited.
Guided Tours:
Tour sign-up begins at 1 p.m. on Friday and 7:30 a.m. on Saturday and Sunday mornings. Tour space is limited and is on a first come, first served basis. Anyone staying off-site will need to plan accordingly. Spots on tours are not guaranteed unless you sign up.
Health + Safety:
Participants must be aware of the remote and difficult environmental conditions and terrain into which tours travel. This involves hiking considerable distances, scrambling over rocks and boulders, knee to chest climbs, steep ascents and steep descents, walking in or over loose rock and through thorny dense brush. At any time of the year, desert heat and cold can be extreme. In most cases, medical help and trauma care are several hours away. The Rock Art Rendezvous is for participants 12 years of age and older. All minors must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. Pets are NOT permitted on the White Shaman Preserve property or on any tour.
Respect for Archeological Sites + Rock Art:
You will be visiting archeological sites while at the White Shaman Preserve and on guided tours during the Rock Art Rendezvous. Please be proud conservation stewards. Removal of any artifact or remain, cultural or paleontological, is prohibited. Help protect these sacred sites by not sharing any location information, including GPS or geotagged information, associated with photos on your phone.
Important Notice:
All Rock Art Rendezvous participants must complete and sign the Liability Release Form before participating. Please read carefully. You will be asked to sign this form when you arrive to check in.
Reservations and Cancellations:
All reservations for the Rock Art Rendezvous must be paid for in advance. Cancellations must be made a minimum of 14 days prior to the Rendezvous to receive a full refund. Cancellations made after the 14 day minimum are non-refundable. Guided tours may be cancelled due to weather conditions, extreme heat/cold/wind, road conditions, river levels, etc. For the safety of the group and the discretion of the guide, tours may be cancelled at any stage during the event for any reason. The Rendezvous goes on rain or shine, hot or cold.
Additional Details:
The White Shaman Preserve is reserved for Rock Art Rendezvous participants however participants are not required to camp on the property. Other locations to stay include Seminole Canyon State Park, Comstock Motel and Comstock RV Park & Camping Cabins. There are numerous hotels in Del Rio however Del Rio is approximately 45 minutes away from the White Shaman Preserve. Please plan accordingly, especially when considering tour sign-up.
