STEAM Sunday: Moon Moves
2024-03-10 13:30 - 14:30 (America/Chicago) | 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.

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.

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.

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.

STEAM Sunday: Super Sharks
2024-06-09 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 makes sharks super?
Inspired by the special exhibition Sharks, this hands-on workshop explores the unique features of sharks. You’ll discover how special senses and other adaptations help sharks to survive and thrive.
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.

STEAM Sunday: Space Base
2024-07-14 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 do we need in order to survive in space?
Inspired by the special exhibition Surviving Space, this hands-on workshop explores the engineering needed to live and work in space. You’ll design and construct your own prototype space base.
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.

¡Más Museos! Museum Day for Educators
2024-07-19 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. ¡Más Museos! allows educators to circulate through all four museums in 90-minute sessions.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

Register by Thursday, July 11.
Space is limited and a reservation is required. Fee includes tote bag, box lunch and museum admissions. No refunds, but tickets are transferable.
Educators provide their own transportation.
Teachers receive their first stop, schedule and rotation by the morning of Wednesday, July 17 via email.
Day of check-in begins at 8:30 a.m.

For information on walk-in availability or 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: Paleo Sharks
2024-08-11 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 do we study prehistoric sharks?
Inspired by the special exhibition Sharks, this hands-on workshop explores the wonders of shark paleontology. You and your family will examine the shark fossil record and think like a paleontologist as you consider real-world science mysteries.
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.

Saturday with a Scientist: Sharks & the Sea
2024-08-31 11:00 - 13:00 | Mays Family Center at the Witte Museum, 3801 Broadway, San Antonio, TX, 78209, United States
Have you ever wondered what lives in the deep blue sea?
Meet members of the SEA LIFE San Antonio Team for Saturday with a Scientist: Sharks & the Sea. Learn more about the creatures that call the ocean home. Engage with experts who interact with these animals every day!
Don’t miss your final chance to dive into Sharks, closing September 2nd! Come face-to-face with massive live-size models and get hands-on with multiple tactile interactives.
Join the Witte Museum for Saturday with a Scientist: Sharks & the Sea in the Mays Family Center.
Cost: Purchase your Museum Admission and Sharks special exhibition ticket online here or purchase a Witte Membership and enjoy events like this all year!

STEAM Sunday: Catapult
2024-09-08 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 catapults work?
This hands-on workshop explores the motion and energy of different launching devices. You and your family will construct, test and improve your own catapult.
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: Wonder with the Witte
2024-09-18 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:
Deep in the Arts • 9:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m. & 1:30 p.m.
How does culture inspire creativity? Inspired by the Witte’s annual Fiesta exhibition, explore the rich cultural heritage and artistic traditions of Fiesta’s iconic posters. Join Witte educators to create your own Fiesta inspired poster at Homeschool Day!
Creature Feature • 10:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m. & 2:30 p.m.
Cultivate critical thinking through an investigation of adaptation. Students will explore Texas ecosystems, make observations and develop hypotheses about animal features. Enhance your students’ interest and knowledge of the ecologically diverse state of Texas at Homeschool Day!
Cost:

Family Plus Members: $5 (When purchasing, please log in to your Witte Museum Account to access your free General Admission.)
Family Members: $5 (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 and all supplies for the program.

Saturday with a Scientist: Tarantula Talks
2024-09-28 11:00 - 13:00 | Witte Museum, 3801 Broadway, San Antonio, TX, 78209, United States
How many questions about tarantulas can you think up?
Join Dr. Valerie Renee Holmes, entomologist and tarantula expert, for Saturday with a Scientist: Tarantula Talks. Learn about the anatomy, behavior and tactics of tarantulas that allow them to thrive in their ecosystems. Dr. Holmes will be bringing two live tarantulas from her personal collection for guests to see and learn about.
Join the Witte Museum for Saturday with a Scientist: Tarantula Talks in the East Foundation Land Stewardship Lab.
Continue your arachnid adventure by visiting Spiders: From Fear to Fascination, opening September 28th.
Purchase your Museum Admission online here or purchase a Witte Membership and enjoy events like this all year!

STEAM Sunday: Picture Perfect Chemistry
2024-10-13 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 chemistry contribute to the art of photography?
Inspired by National Chemistry Week, this interactive workshop explores the art and science of photography. You and your family will create your own photochemical work of art.
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: Arachnids Around Us
2024-10-17 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:
Weaving Webs • 9:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m. & 1:30 p.m.
How do spiders hunt? Inspired by the special exhibition Spiders, Homeschool Day brings you face-to-face with real arachnids! While you are captivated by the details in their structures, you can learn observational techniques of moving critters and unleash your creativity through your connection to nature.
Spectacular Spiders • 10:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m. & 2:30 p.m.
Are all Texas brown tarantulas brown? Inspired by the special exhibition Spiders, this hands-on workshop explores weird and wonderful spider adaptations. Alongside Witte educators, discover spider anatomy, web silk, spider senses and much more!
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: $9 (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 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.

Saturday with a Scientist: Studying Small
2024-10-26 11:00 - 13:00 | Valero Great Hall, 3801 Broadway, San Antonio, TX, 78209, United States
Have you ever wondered how scientists are able to study small animals that call Texas home?
Join Dr. Michele Johnson and students from Trinity University for Saturday with a Scientist: Studying Small. Dr. Johnson is a Biology Professor at Trinity University and is currently studying green anoles to learn how behavior evolves. Dr. Johnson will be bringing microscopes and preserved specimens of small Texas native animals. Get ready to get up close and learn about some of the creatures that live in our backyard!
Join the Witte Museum for Saturday with a Scientist: Studying Small in the Valero Great Hall.
Continue your journey in studying small by visiting Spiders: From Fear to Fascination.
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!

Halloweb at the Witte
2024-10-31 10:30 - 17:00 | Witte Museum, 3801 Broadway, San Antonio, TX, 78209, United States
Are you ready to face your fears—or perhaps marvel at the fascinating world of arachnids? This Halloween, head to the Witte Museum for Halloweb, a spine-tingling day of spiders! First, get tangled in a web of wonder in Spiders – From Fear to Fascination, the Witte’s newest special exhibition, then join Witte educators for an exciting dive into the world of arachnids, with family-friendly activities throughout the day:

Storytime & Craft Sessions: 10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m.
Enjoy a reading of Jumper: A Day in the Life of a Backyard Jumping Spider by Jessica Lana, followed by a fun, hands-on spider craft.
Nature’s Inspiration Demonstration: 2:30 p.m., 4:30 p.m.
Learn how spiders inspire scientists and discover their incredible role in nature.
Animal Encounter: 3:00 p.m., 4:00 p.m.
Meet some of our fascinating eight-legged friends up close!
Spider Spotlight: 3:30 p.m.
Get an in-depth look at one of nature’s most captivating creatures.

Bring the whole family for a day filled with learning, adventure and plenty of spider surprises. With activities for all ages, this will be a Halloween to remember!
Get your General Admission and Spiders special exhibition tickets now or purchase a Witte Membership and enjoy events like this all year!
Halloweb events included with General Admission.

Saturday with a Scientist: The Scoop on Soil
2024-11-09 11:00 - 14:00 | Witte Museum, 3801 Broadway, San Antonio, TX, 78209, United States
Have you ever wondered about the ground beneath your feet?
Join Dr. Melanie Szulczewski, a soil chemist and environmental science professor, and other soil scientists. Learn about how important soil is to plants, organisms and people, and how you can learn more about YOUR soil at home. Get your hands dirty as you explore what’s beneath your feet!
Come out for Saturday with a Scientist: The Scoop on Soil taking place in the East Foundation Land Stewardship Lab.
Purchase your Museum Admission online here or purchase a Witte Membership and enjoy events like this all year!

STEAM Sunday: Web Wonders
2024-11-10 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 do spiders hunt?
Inspired by the special exhibition, Spiders, this interactive workshop explores weird and wonderful spider adaptations. You’ll discover how different spiders survive in their environments.
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: Wonder with the Witte
2024-11-12 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:
Black Cowboys • 9:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m. & 1:30 p.m.
Did you know that one of four cowboys who went on the trail was Black? Inspired by the special exhibition Black Cowboys: An American Story, be immersed into the stories told by men, women and children from the 19th century. Examine artifacts, art and photographs from the Witte Collection, learn about the skills and character traits needed to settle and develop Texas.
Watercolor Wonders • 10:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m. & 2:30 p.m.
What happens when nature meets art? Inspired by the special exhibition Mary Virginia Carson: Pioneer Artist Capturing Rock Art with Watercolors, uncover the mysteries of Texas rock art and discover how she brought nature to life on canvas. Participants will unleash their creativity and paint their own nature-inspired masterpieces.
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: $9 (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 online and enjoy perks all year.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

Advanced registration required.
Recommended for grade levels K – 8.
Ticket includes General Museum Admission, admission to Special Exhibition Spiders – From Fear to Fascination and all supplies for the program.

Witte Watercolors: Painting with Paula
2024-11-13 18:00 - 20:00 | 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 Painting with Paula!
Capture the beauty and fascination of one of nature’s most misunderstood creatures—spiders! Using watercolors, create your own masterpiece inspired by Paula the Texas Brown Tarantula, one of the Witte’s animal ambassadors. Enjoy snacks and drinks while learning fascinating spider facts from Witte educators.
Plus, take a guided tour of Spiders—From Fear to Fascination to spark your creativity and learn more about these incredible animals.
What’s included:

Meet & greet with a live tarantula!
All the watercolor supplies to create your masterpiece
Snacks and wine
A private, guided tour of Spiders—From Fear to Fascination

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 and capture the beauty of nature’s most successful terrestrial predators.

Saturday with a Scientist: Inspired by Spiders
2024-11-16 11:00 - 13:00 | Witte Museum, 3801 Broadway, San Antonio, TX, 78209, United States
Have you ever wondered why people are afraid of spiders?
Join us at the Witte Museum to learn from Bria Marty, biologist and spider expert. Inspired by her lifelong love of spiders, Bria studied how people think about spiders for her graduate work at Texas State University.
Come out for Saturday with a Scientist to meet Bria and ask all your questions about spiders. Learn about spider anatomy, how to identify spiders using your phone and pick up your own Spider Friends Guide. Bria loves doing spider scavenger hunts, so grab your friends and gear up for fun!
Saturday with a Scientist: Inspired by Spiders takes place in the special exhibition, Spiders: From Fear to Fascination.
Purchase your Museum Admission and Spiders tickets online here or purchase a Witte Membership and enjoy events like this all year!

Conference on Texas
2024-12-05 - 2024-12-06 | Witte Museum, 3801 Broadway, San Antonio, TX, 78209, United States
Ode to Juneteenth: Slavery in Texas
December 5 & 6, 2024The Witte Museum
A Two-Day Museum-Wide Conference, co-presented in partnership with

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Steering Committee chaired by Aaronetta Pierce will curate panel discussions featuring scholars from around the United States focused on slavery in Texas, including Dr. Daina Ramey Berry.
Anticipated attendance from throughout Texas and beyond.
More than 500 attendees expected.
100 scholarships for college students, high school students, and educators.
Keynote speaker Annette Gordon-Reed.

The 2024 Conference on Texas at the Witte Museum will reveal the foundational role of chattel slavery in the formation and growth of Texas. The conference will center on the lives of the enslaved people, especially as mothers, fathers, sisters, and brothers. Every facet of the expanding Texas economy was impacted by slavery and enslaved labor. Enslaved people not only labored on cotton and sugar plantations, they also worked as artisans such as blacksmiths, seamstresses, and as enslaved cowboys.
In 1834, there were approximately 5,000 enslaved people in Mexican Texas. During the Republic of Texas, slavery increased so that by 1845, there were at least 30,000 enslaved women, men, and children in the new state of Texas. When Texas voted to join the Confederacy in 1861, the enslaved population was 182,566 people, the fastest growing demographic in Texas. The economy of Texas was so dependent upon slavery that not until June 19, 1865, now celebrated as Juneteenth, were enslaved people freed from bondage in Texas, two years after Abraham Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation.
Through new scholarship, the Conference will broaden the understanding of the ongoing legacies from slavery which continue to impact African Americans in Texas.
Learn more about this year’s conference here.

Family Day: Black Cowboys
2024-12-07 11:00 - 14:00 | Witte Museum, 3801 Broadway, San Antonio, TX, 78209, United States
Ever wonder how cowboys lived, worked and thrived on the open trail?
Head to Black Cowboys Family Day at the Witte Museum for a unique chance to explore the daily life and remarkable skills of Black cowboys in Texas.
Take part in 20-minute tours led by Ron Davis, Witte Curator of American History, who will share captivating stories of going up the trail. Enjoy live demonstrations of Chuck Box Cuisine and discover how cowboys prepared and stored food while on the move. Try your hand at roping cattle, design your own bandana and dive into history by examining the variety of skills—from cooking to dentistry—that cowboys mastered to wrangle life on the trails and ranches.
It’s a day of discovery, adventure and hands-on fun as you connect with the untold stories of the Black cowboys who shaped Texas history.
Curator-led exhibition tours at 11 a.m., noon and 1 p.m.
Chuckbox Cuisine demonstrations at 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.
Cost: Participation in this Family Day is free with Witte Museum Admission. Book your tickets online and save time!

STEAM Sunday: Happy Hydraulics
2024-12-08 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 hydraulic devices work?
Inspired by the special exhibition, Spiders, this interactive workshop explores the mechanics of spider legs, elevators and construction excavators. You’ll design and build your very own hydraulic machine!
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 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.
