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NOW OPEN!

May 27 through September 4, 2017

Mays Family Center

Whales: Giants of the Deep dives into San Antonio this summer! Bring the family for this hands-on interactive and immersive exhibit. Explore the latest research about the marine animals from their evolution and biology to the important role they play in human cultures. The exhibition uses an engaging blend of science, storytelling and innovative interactive galleries that give visitors the opportunity to discover more about the world of whales and what lives in the oceans’ depths.

See It All! $20 for the full Witte Experience and $11 for Witte Museum Members
Children (3 and under) FREE

Skip The Line! $25 Anytime Ticket for full Witte Experience

Whales: Giants of the Deep is presented by The Will Smith Charitable Foundation and is generously supported by the City of San Antonio Department of Arts & Culture. The exhibition was developed by the Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa.

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Now Open

May 27 through September 4, 2017

Kathleen and Curtis Gunn Gallery

The following is a severe weather alert from the Witte Museum. Tornadoes, hurricanes, heat waves, thunderstorms and severe winter storms will be affecting visitors until September 4.

Wild Weather reveals how scientists are working to better forecast these events and help mitigate the impact on communities, infrastructure and lives. Experience extreme weather patterns from the safety of the exhibition hall and discover the effects of climate change from around the globe and learn how you can weather the storm!

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Natural Beauty: Fiesta of Land, Water, and Sky

Now Open

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.

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You won't want to miss the first week of camp!

June 5-9

Next-door Nature Camp, ages 6-8

You don’t have to look far to find amazing discoveries in nature! Explore the world around you and learn just how important it is to care for our planet. In the Texas Wild Gallery and Live Lab, discover the many different habitats found in Texas and get up close and personal with the critters that make it their home. Expect to explore Brackenridge Park and discover what our San Antonio habitat can teach us about the natural world.

Wild about Texas Camp, ages 9-12

Get outside and into nature! Discover how the many different eco-regions of Texas make it one of the most amazing places for animals to survive and thrive. Explore the Texas Wild Gallery and Live Lab and get up close and personal with native Texas creatures and observe their features and behaviors. We will even venture away from the museum to use our observation skills in the “wild” Brackenridge Park. Get ready for a wild adventure!

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

Photo courtesy of Candy DeClue Band

Sunday Jazz at the Witte Featuring Candy DeClue Band

June 11, 2017

3:00 to 5:00 p.m.

Join us for the 13th Season in the newly 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.

Sunday Jazz at the Witte is included with museum general admission. Admission is free for Witte and KRTU members. Schedule is subject to change.

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The Louis A. and Frances B. Wagner Series

There be Whales… in the Gulf of Mexico: Who Knew?

Wednesday, June 14
6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Dr. Larry McKinney, Executive Director of the Harte Research Institute for Gulf of Mexico Studies at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi, will discuss the rich, if not widely known, history and occurrence of the oceans' largest mammals across the Gulf. McKinney will highlight how industrialization and maritime transportation impact the 21 whale species in our coastal waters.

Includes admission to Whales: Giants of the Deep.

$9 for members, students, and educators
$14 for other adults
Free for Voyager and Quillin Society Membership Levels

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Super Saturday: A Gulf Full of Whales!

Saturday, June 24, 2017

12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Included with general admission

Inspired by Whales: Giants of the Deep, the Witte invites you to dive into a wet and wondrous world as we discover the vast number of whale species that call the Gulf of Mexico home. Explore the different ecosystems that comprise the Gulf and how you can take care of them in a Super Saturday dedicated to life in and around the Gulf of Mexico.

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Cocktails & Culture: Wild Weather

Friday, June 30, 2017

6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
This adventure is for guests 21 and over.
$15/ticket and includes admission into the exhibits.
Beer generously provided by
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Experience the Witte Museum after hours, in an event exclusively for adults (21 and older) that mixes cocktails, conversation and innovative museum culture.

Evenings will showcase unique experiences and include complimentary beer and cocktails with food available for purchase. Leave the kids at home and meet friends or bring a date!

#CocktailsandCulture #WitteWildWeather #WildWeather

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Super Chefs Kitchen Demonstration: Fierce Fruit Salad

June 3, 2017
1:00 p.m.

Become a star chef in the Children’s Hospital of San Antonio™ Demonstration Kitchen! Create easy, yummy, and healthy recipes to enjoy with your families! Free with Museum Admission!

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