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Naylor Family Dinosaur Gallery

Naylor Family Dinosaur Gallery

McLean Family Texas Wild Gallery

McLean Family Texas Wild Gallery

Kittie West Nelson Ferguson People of the Pecos Gallery

Kittie West Nelson Ferguson People of the Pecos Gallery

The New Witte Museum Now Open

The Making of Quetzy

Watch the Making of Quetzy courtesy of Mammoth Media

A replica of a giant Quetzalcoatlus will greet you as you enter the H-E-B Lantern. See how it was crafted by paleo-artist Gary Staab of Staab Studios in this video by Mammoth Media!

Come Explore Everything Texas, and So Much More at the New Witte


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6th Annual Trailblazers Luncheon

April 11th, 2017
11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Mays Family Center

Honoring Susan Naylor

Speaker Mary Schweitzer

The Witte’s 6th Annual Trailblazers Luncheon will be held on April 11th, just after the opening of the New Witte, and will highlight this exciting time in the museum’s history. The event will honor Susan Naylor for her unparalleled support of the Witte Transformation. The Trailblazers luncheon brings together 600 business and community leaders and raises over $100,000 for the museum. 

For sponsorship opportunities please contact Forrest Myane by email or call 210.357.1939  

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From Dinosaur Bones to Footprints

Louis A. and Frances B. Wagner Series
From Dinosaur Bones to Footprints: Over 100 Years of Fossil Discoveries in Texas


Wednesday, April 12
6:30 -8:30 p.m.

Since the late 1800’s, dinosaur and other fossil discoveries have been an essential part of Texas science and culture. Over 36 different species of dinosaur are known from Texas, with new ones being discovered every year. Join Dr. Thomas Adams, Curator of Paleontology and Geology, at the Witte Museum as he discusses the history of paleontology and dinosaurs in Texas.

$5 members, students and educators
$10 adults
Free for Voyager and Quillin Society Membership Levels

The Louis A. and Frances B. Wagner Series is generously supported by the Louis A. and Frances B. Wagner Lecture Series Fund.

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Witte Museum Camp

Spend your Summer at the Witte! From dinos to cowboys and whales to wild weather, the possibilities for learning are limitless. Find your student’s favorite camp and register today!

Cost
$330/week, $65/day for members $380/week, $75/day for non-members*

To register for day tickets please email or call 210-357-1910.

Schedule

NEW for 2017!

9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m* *Drop-off between 8:30 – 9:00 a.m.

and pick-up between 5:00 – 5:30 p.m.

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Above and Beyond: Presented by Boeing
Above and Beyond: Presented by Boeing
Above and Beyond: Presented by Boeing

Now Open! 

Kathleen and Curtis Gunn Gallery

February 18 through May 7, 2017

Experience flight from an entirely new perspective with an unforgettable, interactive journey into air and space. Design and fly a supersonic jet. Pilot a drone into the eye of a hurricane. Spread your wings and fly like a bird. And travel to the edge of space with flying cars and supersonic planes. Space elevators, mega-rockets and wings of every size and shape fill this inspiring exhibition about aerospace innovation and the future of travel. Above and Beyond takes you farther, faster and higher for a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

Above and Beyond is generously supported by the City of San Antonio Department of Arts & Culture. It is presented nationally by Boeing in collaboration with NASA and the Smithsonian’s Air and Space Museum.

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Natural Beauty: Fiesta of Land, Water and Sky

April 20 – August 13, 2017

Changing Exhibition Gallery

Natural Beauty: Fiesta of Land, Water, and Sky celebrates the natural beauty of Texas at a time of great significance for the Witte Museum. Come see the first Fiesta exhibition in the New Witte. The exhibition celebrates the unique land, water and sky of Texas, which serve as a permanent theme at the Witte. From rolling prairies filled with wild flowers to starry skies that spark the imagination, Natural Beauty will spark the imagination with a stunning selection of the Witte’s collection of Order of the Alamo coronation robes and gowns.

Natural Beauty: Fiesta of Land, Water and Sky is generously supported by the City of San Antonio Department of Arts & Culture and the Fiesta® San Antonio Commission, Inc

Members Fiesta! 

An Exclusive Members Event

Wednesday, April 19, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.

RSVP by April 14 by 210.357.1930 or email 

     Not a member? Get in on the fun by joining today! 

Call 210.357.1863 or e-mail for more information.

H-E-B Body Adventure
Healthy Holidays Cooking Demonstrations Spring Delights

Healthy Holidays Cooking Demonstrations Spring Delights

April 15

1:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m.

Sample tasty and healthy alternatives to your favorite holiday treats in the Children’s Hospital of San Antonio Demonstration Kitchen

H-E-B Read Aloud

H-E-B Read Aloud

April 18

3:30 p.m.- 5:30 p.m.

Join San Antonio Youth Literacy for Read Aloud and receive a free children’s book.

H-E-B Body Adventure operations are generously supported by H-E-B, City of San Antonio Metropolitan Health District, University Health System, and the Saint Susie Charitable Foundation.

Sunday Jazz at the Witte

Sunday Jazz is back for another exciting season at the Witte Museum. Join us for the 13th Season in the recently opened New Witte campus for a relaxing afternoon listening to jazz under the pecan trees of the Will Smith Amphitheater. Food and beverages are available for purchase from Picante Grill.

13th Season Lineup

April 9 – Jim Cullum Band

May 14 – Bett Butler & Joël Dilley

June 11 –  Candy DeClue Band

 September 10 – Henry Brun & The Latin Playerz

October 8 – Adrian Ruiz Quartet

November 12 – Regency Jazz Band

All performances are 3:00 to 5:00 p.m.

Blankets and lawn chairs welcome. In case of rain, the concert moves indoors to the Prassel Auditorium. Museum galleries close at 5:00 p.m. Sunday Jazz at the Witte is included with museum general admission. Admission is free for Witte and KRTU members. Schedule is subject to change.