Cocktails & Culture: Sharks
2024-07-25 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Chicago) | Zachry Family Acequia Garden, 3801 Broadway, San Antonio, TX, 78209, United States
Jump into an evening of aquatic adventure at the Witte Museum!
Be transported to tropical shores with complimentary beer and cocktails inspired by the spirit of the sea and provided by our local community partners.
Lean into the summer heat by donning your best pool floaties or tropical attire. Don’t have anything to dress the part? Stop by our shark fin station to make and model a shark fin hat! Then, channel your inner vacation-mode with a rejuvenating mini-massage from masseuse Albert Alejandro.
Dive into the depths of ocean science, biology and sustainability. Join the Witte Museum Public Programs team for a demonstration on fish buoyancy to discover the fascinating mechanics behind these underwater marvels. Meet members of the SEA LIFE San Antonio team who will guide you through a hands-on activity. Adventure through Sharks, a special exhibition from the Australian Museum that brings the latest discoveries of these ocean giants to life. Plus, learn about the importance of ocean sustainability and how we can all play a role in preserving our planet’s precious marine ecosystems.
Grab your tickets now and set sail for the Zachry Family Acequia Garden at the Witte Museum! By the time you leave, you may need a bigger boat.
Cost: $35 per person (non-member) / $30 per person (member)
Beverage partners: Dripping Springs Vodka, Freetail Brewery, Maverick Whiskey, Peak Beverage and Silver Star Whiskey
Food for purchase: Cakes by Felicia and Mi Taquito
Retail: Crazy Plant Lovee
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: Space Cowboys
2024-08-22 19:00 - 21:00 | Valero Great Hall, 3801 Broadway, San Antonio, TX, 78209, United States
Saddle up and prepare for an out-of-this-world experience at Cocktails & Culture: Space Cowboys!
Sip on celestial delights from our community partners, featuring complimentary beer and cocktails from local distilleries and breweries. Blast-off into the Surviving Space: Astronauts & Asteroids exhibition, where you’ll experience what it takes to become an astronaut, explore NASA artifacts, touch a real meteorite and more.
Plus, meet scientists who will share about what it takes to survive (and thrive) in space! Gain insights into the ingenuity and resilience required for interstellar travel and expand your knowledge of our galaxy.
But it wouldn’t be a true Space Cowboys event without the chance to learn more about cowboy history. Meet the cowboys in Black Cowboys: An American Story exhibition, where you will explore the lives of Black men, women and children who labored on the ranches of Texas and participated on cattle drives. Join Ron Davis II, Curator of American History, in tours through the exhibition and an interactive meet-and-greet.
Channel your inner cowboy and test your skills as you learn the art of lassoing alongside the Witte Museum Public Programs team. After honing your roping skills, relax with a mini-massage from masseuse Albert Alejandro.
Don your finest cowboy boots and space-themed attire, and join us for a stellar night of cosmic revelry at Cocktails & Culture: Space Cowboys.
Cost: $35 per person (non-member) / $30 per person (member)
Beverage partners: Dripping Springs Vodka, Freetail Brewery, Maverick Whiskey, Peak Beverage and Silver Star Whiskey
Food for purchase: Cakes by Felicia and Mi Taquito
Retail: Crazy Plant Lovee
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!

The 54th Annual Witte Game Dinner
2024-10-21 18:00 - 22:30 | Brackenridge Park at Historic Milaflores, 1234-1366 E Hildebrand Ave, San Antonio, TX, 78209-6396, United States
Delicious Food | Great Company | Exclusive Auction Items
Put on your best boots and dance the night away at the 54th Annual Witte Game Dinner. Join us as we two-step into the original charm of Game Dinner in Brackenridge Park at historic Miraflores.
This year we are bringing back the multiple food stations and Game Dinner favorites as well as individual ticket sales and open seating.
ABOUT GAME DINNER
The Witte Museum Game Dinner is an unforgettable experience with a new location this year – Miraflores in Brackenridge Park! 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!
2024 GAME DINNER CHAIRS
Lindsay and Greg Bolner
ENTERTAINMENT
William Beckmann

TABLES & TICKETS
We invite you reserve your table or individual tickets today!
Reserve your table at levels available for:

$50,000 – Champion’s Circle
$25,000 – Roosevelt Outdoorsman
$15,000 – Grand Slam
$10,000 – Trophy
$7,500 – Big Game
$6,000 – Community Partners (Non-profit and educational organizations)

Individual Tickets – $500 each
For Game Dinner questions, contact Kim Biffle, Game Dinner Coordinator, at 210.573.0684 or KimBiffle@WitteMuseum.org.

Witte Watercolors: Painting with Paula
2024-11-13 18:00 - 20:00 | Witte Museum, 3801 Broadway, San Antonio, TX, 78209, United States
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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.

Witte Watercolors: Cowboys on Canvas
2025-01-16 18:00 - 20:30 | Witte Museum, 3801 Broadway, San Antonio, TX, 78209, United States
Ready for an evening of creativity, conversation and a touch of adventure? Explore history through art at the Witte Museum’s Cowboys on Canvas!
Did you know that one in four cowboys who went up the trails was Black? Discover their enduring legacy through firsthand accounts and artifacts, then create your own watercolor study inspired by firsthand accounts in the Witte exhibition, Black Cowboys: An American Story.
Join the Witte team and San Antonio-based artist Chantia “Tia” Bailey, whose work focuses on social realism, capturing the beauty, strength and complexity of Black communities. Tia’s artistry invites connection through storytelling, and her expertise will guide you as you create paintings depicting the people and historical artifacts from the Witte’s exhibition.
What’s included:

A hands-on experience with educational artifacts from the American West
All the supplies you need to create your masterpiece and the artistic guidance of Tia Bailey
An assortment of snacks and wine to fuel your creativity
A private, guided tour of Black Cowboys: An American Story with exhibition co-curator Ron Davis, Witte Curator of American History

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 untold stories of cowboy life.

Witte Watercolors: Designing Defenses
2025-03-20 18:00 - 20:30 | 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 Designing Defenses!
Do you know all the spectacular ways that nature fights back? Explore some of the world’s most awe-inspiring animals and the defensive adaptations they use to survive and thrive in their natural habitats. Create your own watercolor study of Texas-native wildlife inspired by the Witte’s latest exhibition, Staying Alive: Animal Defenses.
Join the Witte team and San Antonio-based artist Alicia McAllen, whose work focuses on the beauty of Texas native flora and fauna, and whose designs are featured in her western wear clothing brand Estancia Clothing. Guided by Alicia, you will find the beauty in fangs, scales, feathers and more!
What’s included:

Meet & greet with the Witte’s live animal collection!
All the supplies to create a watercolor study
An assortment of snacks and wine to fuel your creativity
Private, guided tours of Staying Alive with Witte educators

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: Garden of Love
2025-06-26 19:00 - 21:00 | 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 | Witte Museum, 3801 Broadway, San Antonio, TX, 78209, United States
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 | Witte Museum, 3801 Broadway, San Antonio, TX, 78209, United States
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 | Witte Museum, 3801 Broadway, San Antonio, TX, 78209, United States
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 | Witte Museum, 3801 Broadway, San Antonio, TX, 78209, United States
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 | Witte Museum, 3801 Broadway, San Antonio, TX, 78209, United States
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 | Witte Museum, 3801 Broadway, San Antonio, TX, 78209, United States
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
