The Witte is one of the best museums to learn about nature, science, and culture – in Texas and surrounding areas. With a large layout, you can easily spend several hours learning or getting lost in the hands-on activities. Whether you’re a local or from out of town, the Witte Museum in San Antonio definitely is worth a visit!
Save Big on Witte Museum & Other Attractions in San Antonio – Get the POGO Pass
The POGO pass gives you access to 35 different entertainment venues in San Antonio, Austin and Waco for just $39.98! Detailed list of San Antonio Attractions is below.
San Antonio Area Attractions:
- One visit to the San Antonio Zoo
- One visit to the Witte Museum
- One visit to the Buckhorn Museum
- One visit to Splashtown
- One visit to Wonder World Park
- One visit to the San Antonio Aquarium
- One visit to Rush Fun Park
- Two visits to Urban Air Trampoline Park
- Six tickets to the University of Texas – San Antonio athletic events (multiple sports)
- Two visits for a free buffet at Incredible Pizza
- Two visits to Pump It Up
- Two visits to Monster Mini Golf & Laser Tag for a round of Mini Golf
Witte Museum in San Antonio – Exhibits & Events
The Witte Museum is named after San Antonio businessman Alfred G. Witte who in 1925 left the city $65,000 to build a museum of art, science, and natural history. The museum opened in 1926 and soon after began supporting archaeological research in the southwest Texas area. Many of the artifacts in the museum’s collections were found on these expeditions!
Is the Witte Museum kid-friendly?
The Witte Museum is very kid-friendly, even offering opportunities for birthday parties, field trips, and more. There’s even a dedicated section known as the H-E-B Body Adventure that encourages children to get active with the help of POWERpass technology and outdoor activities.
Witte Museum Exhibits & Events
There’s plenty to see at the Witte, you can easily spend several hours getting lost in the art and activities. The main exhibits and galleries follow:
Naylor Family Dinosaur Gallery
As soon as you walk into the Witte, you’re greeted by a giant dinosaur and other fossils. These put-together bones are part of the Dinosaur Gallery! There is also a Dinosaur Lab where you can excavate dinosaur bones like a paleontologist!
McLean Family Texas Wild Gallery
Located on the first floor, you can become mesmerized by life-like creatures of South Texas, the Central Plains, and other lands of the South.
Kittie West Nelson Ferguson People of the Pecos Gallery
The Pecos Gallery focuses on the hunter-gatherers of Texas and is located on the second floor. There is an elevator for those who bring a stroller, use a wheelchair, or need help getting up the stairs.
Robert J. and Helen C. Kleberg South Texas Heritage Center
To the right of the main entry, you’ll walk into a two-story building that holds an amphitheater, classroom, and two galleries. Oh, and the entire back portion of the building provides a beautiful view of the back of the museum grounds, including the San Antonio River.
H-E-B Body Adventure
The H-E-B Body Adventure not only teaches your child about their body and health, but it’s a chance for them to get active. From CPR virtual tutorial to climbing Mount Witte, children are sure to enjoy this portion – even adults.
Naylor Morton Research and Collections Center
In an effort to preserve historic artifacts, the Research and Collections Center has two Galleries and a Reading Room. Both are open by appointment only.
Localite Tip: For the latest on events at the Witte Museum and other attractions check out our Things to do in San Antonio pages and/or our Event Calendar page.
Witte Museum San Antonio Hours – Is the Museum Open?
The museum is open with a variety of hours and ticket options for visitors. While open, the San Antonio Witte Museum is encouraging social distancing – stay one Bison apart – and has sanitation stations around exhibit rooms to ensure cleanliness.
The Witte Museum is currently open Monday through Sunday. See below for detailed Witte Museum hours:
- Monday 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
- Tuesday 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
- Wednesday 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
- Thursday 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
- Friday 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
- Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
- Sunday 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Ways to Save On Tickets at the Witte Museum – Free Days, Discounts, and Coupons
If you’re wondering about the Witte Museum admission, here are the prices:
Members – Free
Children (3 and under) – Free
Children (4 – 11) – $10
Adults (12 – 64) – $14
Seniors (65 and up) – $13
*Military discount is available when purchasing museum tickets at the front desk.
Become a Member of Museum
General admission is always free for Witte members! Members also receive members-only hours, guest passes, unlimited admissions, access to special exhibitions, and more! If you’re a fan of Texas history or would like to make the most out of taking the family to an educational and fun museum, check out more about being a member of the Museum.
Free Days & Discounts at Witte Museum
To allow everyone an opportunity to enjoy the Witte Museum in San Antonio, admission is free from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday! Since this is a limited opportunity to visit the Witte with the whole family at a low cost, plan to come early as there may be a bigger crowd.
Other ticket options include purchasing a Pogo Pass – South Central Texas on Groupon! Or checking Groupon for other current offers.
Witte Museum San Antonio – Location & Parking
The Witte Museum is located at 3801 Broadway, San Antonio, TX 78209.
Parking at the Witte is convenient and visitor-friendly. Directly across the museum is a parking garage where you can park at no cost! Just follow the posted signs to reach the museum.
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