The Witte Museum

Cocktails & Culture: Garden of Love
2025-06-26 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Chicago) | Witte Museum, 3801 Broadway, San Antonio, TX, 78209, United States
Join the Witte Museum as we kick-off another season of Cocktails & Culture with our annual Pride edition.
This after-hours event, open to guests aged 21 and over, features an evening of libations and entertainment.
Enjoy performances by Rey Lopez Entertainment in the beautiful Mays Family Center or relax beneath the canopy of our historic bald cypress trees in the Zachry Family Acequia Garden, alongside the serene San Antonio River.
Sip and savor complimentary beer and cocktails from community partners who will provide a delightful array of flavors to explore.
Let the spirit of love and celebration fill the air as you enjoy a dazzling performance that’s sure to wow the crowd. Then, dance the night away with the vibrant beats of Vegas DJ.
Join us for an enchanting event in the Mays Family Center and the Zachry Family Acequia Garden, as we let love soar at Cocktails & Culture: Garden of Love!
Cost: $35 per person (non-member) / $30 per person (member)
Beverage partners: Rebecca Creek, Reddy Wines, Fermenteria, Western Son Vodka, Milestone Brands-Empress Gin, Meanwhile Brewery ATX, and Iron Wolf
Food for purchase: Cakes by Felicia and Mi Taquito
Performance: Rey Lopez Entertainment and Vegas DJ
Important details:

This adventure is for guests 21 and older
All ticket purchases are non-refundable
Event will occur rain or shine

Thank you to our event partners!

Cocktails & Culture: Whiskey in the Wilderness
2025-07-24 19:00 - 21:00
Return to the wild with our annual Cocktails and Culture: Whiskey in the Wilderness! Whiskey in the Wilderness!
Cheers to adventure! Enjoy an evening of libations, exploration and entertainment.
Tantalize your taste buds with the finest whiskeys, brews and handcrafted cocktails in the Dawson Family Hall and John R. and Greli N. Less Charitable Trust Science and Nature Courtyard.
Step into the natural world and explore our summer exhibition Staying Alive: Animal Defenses with a special demonstration and animal encounter by expert educators. Learn about the fascinating ways nature fights back while getting an up-close look at amazing animals.
Don’t miss your chance to indulge in an evening of whiskey, wildlife and wonder at the Witte Museum’s Whiskey in the Wilderness. Get your tickets now and prepare to distill and discover at Cocktails & Culture. Cheers to adventure.
Cost: $35 per person (non-member) / $30 per person (member)
Beverage partners: TBD
Food for purchase: Cakes by Felicia and Mi Taquito
Important details:

This adventure is for guests 21 and older
All ticket purchases are non-refundable
Event will occur rain or shine

Thank you to our event partners!

Witte Watercolors: Plein Air Pollinators
2025-09-18 18:00 - 20:30
Have you ever wondered how many pollinators call San Antonio home?
Explore Texas native plants and animals and discover the importance of pollinator conservation. Get a closer look at butterflies, bees and more! Follow along with a local artist to create your own watercolor study of Texas-native wildlife, inspired by the Witte’s own pollinator garden.
What’s included:

A guided tour through the Witte’s Riverside Gardens to draw pollinator plants and animals en plein air
All the supplies to create a watercolor study
An assortment of snacks and drinks

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!

The 55th Annual Witte Game Dinner
2025-10-20 18:00 - 22:30
Delicious Food | Great Company | Exclusive Auction Items
Join us as we return to the Witte campus for the 55th Annual Witte Game Dinner; an evening celebrating the fierce flora and fauna, all that makes Texas wild. Enjoy one-of-a-kind live auction packages, culinary delights and camaraderie all in support of the Witte Museum.
ABOUT GAME DINNER
Game Dinner is a time to come together under the stars to share your love of the Witte and to support the Museum as the premier center for nature, science and culture relating to Texas.
Thanks to the loyal and generous support of corporate and individual sponsors, the Witte Game Dinner continues to be one of San Antonio’s most successful fundraisers – and we are confident that this year will be no different.
Enjoy one-of-a-kind live auction packages and a delicious array of wild game cuisine in various food stations around the party!
2025 GAME DINNER CHAIRS
Amanda and Francois Gentis and Joni and Gary Raba
ENTERTAINMENT
Clay Hollis

TABLES & TICKETS
To purchase sponsorship, tables and individual tickets contact Kim Biffle, Game Dinner Coordinator, at 210.357.1860 or KimBiffle@WitteMuseum.org.

SPONSORSHIPS & TABLES
Click here to see details on sponsorship opportunities.

Witte Watercolors: Artistic Ammonites
2025-11-20 18:00 - 20:30
Have you ever wondered what swam in the deep ocean millions of years ago?
The Witte Museum would like to invite you to “Artistic Ammonites.” Explore Texas Deep Time and discover all the history buried underneath our feet. Delve into a world of fossils and uncover the secrets of land, sky, and water from the last era of dinosaurs! Create your own watercolor study of ancient ammonites, inspired by the Witte’s fossil collection and Unseen Oceans.
Purchase of a ticket includes:

A guided tour through Unseen Oceans with Museum Educators
All the supplies to create a watercolor study
An assortment of snacks and drinks

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!

Cocktails & Culture: Gallery Geeks
2026-01-22 18:00 - 20:30
Playful. Smart. Social.
Gallery Geeks turns a night at the Witte into a lively, brain-powered adventure for adults who love clever, fun, friendly competition and a great cocktail. Start the evening with a full hour to explore the museum and feel like a kid again — this is your chance to cram for the exam before trivia begins at 7.
Sip and sample from drink vendors, grab a bite from the onsite food truck and gather your team for high-energy Witte trivia that covers nature, science, history and culture. Settle in with your group, put your knowledge to the test and compete for bragging rights and prizes in a spirited night at the Witte.
Whether you’re coming on your own, with a partner or with a whole crew, it’s the perfect night out with a smart twist.
Cost: $35 per person (non-member) / $28 per person (member)
This event is for guests 21 and older

Cocktails & Culture: Witte Watercolors
2026-03-19 18:00 - 20:30
This after-hours program highlights the women who have shaped conservation in Texas, past and present.
Celebrate Women’s History Month with an evening of storytelling, art, and exploration at Cocktails & Culture: Witte Watercolors. As we mark 100 years of the Witte, we also honor the woman who started it all, Ellen Quillin, alongside the many women who have helped highlight Texas’s landscapes and wildlife. Hear from Jennifer Bristol, author of Wild Women for Good: Stories of Conservation in Texas, and Helen Holdsworth, curator of the McLean Family Texas Wild Gallery and Director of Stewardship Education, as they share stories of the wild women who have protected the state’s landscapes and wildlife.
Following a guided gallery experience, you will participate in a hands-on watercolor session with featured artist Alicia McAllen. Inspired by Texas-native flora and fauna, you’ll create your own original piece in a relaxed, social setting.
Your ticket includes guided gallery access, light bites and drinks, and all materials needed to complete your watercolor painting.
Space is limited. Advance tickets are strongly recommended.
Cost: $40 per person (non-member) / $32 per person (member)
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This event is for guests 21 and older
