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SUMMARY:5th Annual Engineer It!
DESCRIPTION:National Engineering Week is here\, and the Witte is celebrating in a big way!  \nJoin friends\, family and fellow curious minds for our fifth annual Engineer It! — a hands-on day celebrating the many ways engineering shapes our world. Take on creative challenges\, explore different engineering fields and see the design process come to life. \nAs we celebrate the Witte’s 100th birthday year\, we’re also celebrating the engineers who have shaped the world over the past century. \nWhat engineering feats have emerged in the last 100 years? And who would engineer the world’s biggest birthday cake? Meet professional engineers\, ask questions and get inspired at this engineering party. What will you create? \nCome check out activities from our community partners: \n\nEnvironmental Water Resources Institute\nGirl with Grit\nJECA Roboraptors\nMicrochips and Queso\nPalo Alto College STEM Center\nSan Antonio Water System\nSouth Texas Institute of Transportation Engineers\nSouthwest Research Institute\nThe Boeing Company\nUTSA Physics and Astronomy\n\n \nThis event is included with General Admission. Purchase your Museum Admission online here or become a Witte Member to enjoy events like this and all the exciting celebrations happening throughout our 100th birthday year!
URL:https://stage.wittemuseum.org/event/5th-annual-engineer-it/
LOCATION:Witte Museum\, 3801 Broadway\, San Antonio\, TX\, 78209\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational,Family Fun
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SUMMARY:Homeschool Day: Dive into the Witte
DESCRIPTION:Bring your students to the Witte for a day of hands-on discovery. Homeschool Day offers a self-guided experience packed with interactive learning and exploration. \nAdmission is $10 per participant and includes 9 a.m. early entry\, access to the Special Exhibition Unseen Oceans\, and exclusive educator-led demonstrations. We encourage you to stay after your program and enjoy a picnic lunch in one of our outdoor picnic areas. \nRecommended for grades K-6th \n10 a.m. \nStory time – Memorial Auditorium\nJoin us and dive into an engaging read along followed by a take home craft. \n3D Printing – Valero Great Hall\nHow do scientists utilize 3D printers? Learn the basics of the 3D printing process and how this technology is shaping the future of science. \n10:30 a.m. \nUnder Pressure – Kathleen and Curtis Gunn Gallery\nHow do fish survive the crushing pressure and ice-cold temperatures at the bottom of the ocean? Learn about how deep-sea marine fish control their buoyancy\, survive extreme pressure and temperature\, and find food in one of the most inhospitable environments on Earth. \nDino Dialogue – Naylor Family Dinosaur Gallery\nHow many questions about dinosaurs can YOU come up with? Join our Witte educators and get some of your questions answered! \n11 a.m. \nStorytime – Memorial Auditorium\nJoin us and dive into an engaging read along followed by a take home craft. \nDeep Sea Darkness – SWBC Live Lab\nHave you ever wondered what could be at the bottom of the ocean? Why do scientists know more about the surface of Mars than what lies deep under the sea? Dive into a demonstration of Deep Sea Darkness and discover the wonders of the world’s largest habitat! \n 11:30 a.m.\n \nAnimal Encounter – Dawson Family Hall \nDid you know the museum is home to several Texas native animals? Find out more about our backyard neighbors during a demonstration of Animal Encounters. Learn about how these animals help support healthy habitats\, and what we can do to help them in return.
URL:https://stage.wittemuseum.org/event/homeschool-day-dive-into-the-witte/
LOCATION:Witte Museum\, 3801 Broadway\, San Antonio\, TX\, 78209\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational
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SUMMARY:30th Annual Rock Art Rendezvous
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the White Shaman Preserve for a weekend of exploration\, imagination and togetherness at the annual Rock Art Rendezvous.  \nEvery year the Witte hosts this transformational gathering\, which features rare access to irreplaceable rock art sites in the Lower Pecos Canyonlands. Camp out under the big skies of Texas\, marvel at ancient rock art sites and watch the sun set over a Northern Coahuila desert landscape. Enjoy humanity’s shared history together at the annual Rock Art Rendezvous.\n \nNon-members: $200\nMembers: $160 \nTickets include: \n\nPrimitive camping spot at the White Shaman Preserve – bring a tent or trailer (26′ max)\nGuided tours of extraordinary rock art sites including Meyers Spring\, Painted Shelter\, White Shaman\, Tinaja Canyon\, Centipede Cave and more\nSaturday evening BBQ dinner\, raffle and live music by Josh Glenn Experiment\nCurator Conversations with Dr. Harry Shafer\, Curator Emeritus of Archaeology and Dr. Thomas Adams\, Chief Curator and VP of Research\nCowboy coffee and oatmeal breakfast Saturday and Sunday morningsExplore the full schedule of events here\n\nExplore the full schedule of events here \nLocation: The Witte Museum’s White Shaman Preserve\, 2 miles west of Seminole Canyon State Park approximately 45 minutes west of Del Rio. Gates open at 11am on Friday\, February 27\, 2026. All visitors are to depart no later than 4pm on Sunday\, March 1\, 2026. \nFor more details\, including accommodations\, tours\, health & safety and cancellations\, please click here.  \n 
URL:https://stage.wittemuseum.org/event/30th-annual-rock-art-rendezvous/
LOCATION:White Shaman Preserve\, 42535 West US Highway 90\, Comstock\, TX\, 78837\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational,Special Event
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SUMMARY:Jennifer Bristol: Meet the Author & Book Signing
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Women’s History Month with an inspiring afternoon of exploration\, conversation\, and discovery.\nMeet Texas author Jennifer L. Bristol as she shares her book\, Wild Women for Good: Stories of Conservation in Texas. \n \nFor more than a century\, women have shaped the conservation movement in Texas. From protecting birds and wildlife to preserving prairies\, forests and waterways\, their leadership has helped define the natural heritage of our state. Wild Women for Good brings these powerful stories to life\, highlighting more than sixty women and groups whose work strengthened communities and protected the landscapes we treasure today. \nSpanning 150 years of history\, the book explores the earliest conservation efforts in Texas\, including the movement to stop the millinery industry’s slaughter of birds for plumage. Bristol also examines the women who championed the creation of the state park system\, defended water systems from pollution\, and dedicated private lands for public good in a state where 94 percent of land is privately owned. The book concludes by looking ahead to the next\, more diverse generation shaping conservation in Texas. \nDuring this special event\, guests can purchase a copy of Wild Women for Good at the Bolner Family Museum Store and meet the author for a book signing. \nIncluded with general museum admission. Become a Witte Member to enjoy free admission year-round plus exclusive discounts and perks. \nAbout the Author \nJennifer L. Bristol is the author of Parking Lot Birding: A Fun Guide to Discovering Birds in Texas and Cemetery Birding: An Unexpected Guide to Discovering Birds in Texas. Inspired by her shared love of birds with famed naturalist Victor Emanuel\, Bristol helped create and directs the Victor Emanuel Nature Scholarship Fund\, which provides underserved youth with opportunities to attend birding and nature immersion camps.
URL:https://stage.wittemuseum.org/event/jennifer-bristol-meet-the-author-book-signing/
LOCATION:Witte Museum\, 3801 Broadway\, San Antonio\, TX\, 78209\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Signing,Educational,Special Event
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SUMMARY:Cocktails & Culture: Witte Watercolors
DESCRIPTION:This after-hours program highlights the women who have shaped conservation in Texas\, past and present.\nCelebrate 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. \nFollowing 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. \nYour ticket includes guided gallery access\, light bites and drinks\, and all materials needed to complete your watercolor painting. \nSpace is limited. Advance tickets are strongly recommended. \nCost: $40 per person (non-member) / $32 per person (member) \nBecome a member and save 20% on all Cocktails and Culture events throughout the year! \nThis event is for guests 21 and older \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://stage.wittemuseum.org/event/cocktails-culture-witte-watercolors-march/
LOCATION:Witte Museum\, 3801 Broadway\, San Antonio\, TX\, 78209\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cocktails & Culture,Nightlife
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SUMMARY:Homeschool Day: Witte Adventures
DESCRIPTION:What better way to spend the day than exploring the Witte Museum with your students? Join us for a day of self-guided discovery and interactive learning. \nAdmission is $10 per participant and includes 9 a.m. early entry\, access to the Special Exhibition Unseen Oceans\, and exclusive educator-led demonstrations. We encourage you to stay after your program and enjoy a picnic lunch in one of our outdoor picnic areas. \nRecommended for grades K-6th \n10 a.m. \nStory time – John R. and Greli N. Less Charitable Trust Science and Nature Courtyard\nJoin us and dive into an engaging read along followed by a take home craft. \nHunting the Pecos – Adventure Walk\nHave you ever wondered what was it like to hunt like thousands of years ago? Join our Witte educators and discover how the People of the Pecos used the natural resources around them to hunt. \n10:30 a.m. \nFangtastic! – SWBC Live Lab\nThink you could tell the difference between a venomous and a poisonous snake? In this demonstration\, compare 3-D printed snake fangs to discover how snakes around the world catch their prey. Learn about the functions of fangs and the power of poison! \nChuckbox Cuisine – Will Smith Amphitheater\nFind out who the “Bean Wrangler” is and what he might carry in his chuckbox on long trail drives across North America. Would you have what it takes to do this important job? \n11 a.m. \nStorytime – John R. and Greli N. Less Charitable Trust Science and Nature Courtyard \nJoin us and dive into an engaging read along followed by a take home craft. \nNature’s Inspiration – East Foundation Land Stewardship Lab\nDo you know all the ways scientists are inspired by nature? Discover how animals like spiders and birds\, inspire new technologies and designs that help solve real world problems. \n 11:30 a.m.\n \nAnimal Encounter – Memorial Auditorium \nDid you know the museum is home to several Texas native animals? Find out more about our backyard neighbors during a demonstration of Animal Encounters. Learn about how these animals help support healthy habitats\, and what we can do to help them in return.
URL:https://stage.wittemuseum.org/event/homeschool-day-witte-adventures/
LOCATION:Witte Museum\, 3801 Broadway\, San Antonio\, TX\, 78209\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational
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SUMMARY:Rock Art Tours: Running Deer Shelter
DESCRIPTION:Join the Witte Museum for a hiking tour to the Running Deer Shelter! \nThis rare opportunity offers access to an extraordinary rock art site that has been inaccessible for several years. Tucked deep within a canyon near Halo Shelter and the Devils River\, Running Deer features striking Pecos River style pictographs\, including a series of deer that appear to move across the rock wall. Explore this remarkable site and step into a story preserved on stone for centuries. \nThe Witte Museum thanks the landowners for their stewardship of this unique cultural resource and for graciously providing access. \nMore about the White Shaman Preserve and Rock Art Tours. \nPricing: \n\nMembers: $70\nNon-members: $80\n\nTour Difficulty: Very strenuous.  This hike is through a very steep and rough canyon with deep loose rock and undefined trail.  Accessing the site requires knee to chest climbs and crab walking to safely traverse short drops.  Stamina\, agility and good balance are a must.  Participants must be prepared and physically conditioned for this challenging requirement. \nDuration: 5 hours \nRound-trip Distance: 1.7 miles round trip \nHealth + Safety:Participants must be aware of the remote and extreme environmental conditions and terrain into which the tour travels.  At any time of the year\, desert heat can be extreme.  Desert hikes require stamina\, balance\, a tolerance for heat and a higher level of physical conditioning. You will be in a remote location where response to serious injuries and medical emergencies will be difficult and lengthy. \nVehicle Requirements: High clearance 4WD vehicle required\, you will be traveling on rough unpaved ranch roads. \nLocation: Private Ranch near Comstock\, Texas \nReservations are required and spaces are limited. Participants must be ages 12 & up. All minors must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
URL:https://stage.wittemuseum.org/event/rock-art-tours-running-deer-shelter/
LOCATION:Comstock\, TX\, Comstock\, 78837\, United States
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