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SUMMARY:Rock Art Tours: White Shaman Preserve
DESCRIPTION:Journey deep into the rugged Lower Pecos Canyonlands to experience the White Shaman mural\, considered one of the most cosmologically complex narratives in the world\, at the Witte Museum’s White Shaman Preserve.  \nLocated near Seminole Canyon State Park\, this 1.5-hour trek takes you through a landscape filled with Chihuahuan Desert plants and stunning views of the Pecos River where it converges with the Rio Grande. The White Shaman mural\, painted thousands of years ago\, illustrates the lifeway and belief systems of the now-gone hunter-gatherer society. \nMore about the White Shaman Preserve and the Witte. \nPricing: \n\nMembers: $15\nNon-Members: $25\n\nTour Difficulty: (Strenuous) There is a 250-foot descent into a narrow brushy canyon and the trail is steep with loose rocks and uneven footing. At any time of the year\, desert heat can be extreme.\nRound-trip Distance: 1.5 miles\nDuration: 1.5 hours\nVehicle Requirements: There are no vehicle requirements for this tour. \nThe Witte’s Mission to shape the future of Texas inspires us to provide weekly tours from early Fall to late Spring for the public to experience the majesty of the White Shaman Mural. \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/white-shaman-tours-fall/
LOCATION:White Shaman Preserve\, 42535 West US Highway 90\, Comstock\, TX\, 78837\, United States
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SUMMARY:Annular Eclipse Experience at the White Shaman
DESCRIPTION:Experience the Annular Eclipse at the White Shaman Preserve! \nThis limited-availability event includes viewing of the eclipse and guided tours to two rock art sites: The Tinaja\, a vital source of water for the People of the Pecos\, and the famous White Shaman mural. \nA boxed lunch\, Witte Museum eclipse glasses and commemorative t-shirt are included. \n \nIMPORTANT INFORMATION: \nReservations are required and spaces are limited. Participants must be ages 12 & up. All minors must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. Questions? Contact the Witte Team at Reservations@WitteMuseum.org. \nABOUT THE WHITE SHAMAN: \nTour Difficulty: (Strenuous) There is a 250-foot descent into a narrow brushy canyon and the trail is steep with loose rocks and uneven footing. At any time of the year\, desert heat can be extreme.\nRound-trip Distance: 1.5 miles \nTo learn more about the Witte Museum’s White Shaman Preserve\, visit WitteMuseum.org/white-shaman-preserve.
URL:https://stage.wittemuseum.org/event/annular-eclipse-white-shaman/
LOCATION:White Shaman Preserve\, 42535 West US Highway 90\, Comstock\, TX\, 78837\, United States
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SUMMARY:Saturday with a Scientist: Annular Eclipse
DESCRIPTION:View the annular eclipse with the KENS 5 Weather Team! \nJoin Bill Taylor\, Weather Chief\, and Paul Mireles\, meteorologist\, at the Witte Museum during the annular eclipse. Taylor and Mireles will be on-site to answer your questions about solar movement\, what to expect during an eclipse and the importance of safety while viewing one. \nThen\, stick around and learn more about what you just witnessed at the Witte Museum’s Last Contact Party from 1 – 4 p.m.! \nABOUT THE ECLIPSE \nThe partial Annular Eclipse will begin around 10:23 a.m. in San Antonio with the peak of the “ring of fire” eclipse happening around 11:54 a.m. Visitors during this time will receive complimentary eclipse glasses with Museum Admission (while supplies last) for safe viewing from the museum campus\, which is in the path of the eclipse. Announcements will be made and all guests will be invited to go outside and experience the eclipse maximum. \nLearn more about the eclipse at SanAntonioEclipse.org. \nCost: This event is included with General Admission. Purchase your Museum Admission online or purchase a Witte Museum Membership and enjoy events like this all year! \nEclipse Outreach Programming is generously supported by the Simons Foundation. Promotional support is generously provided by KENS 5.
URL:https://stage.wittemuseum.org/event/saturday-with-a-scientist-annular-eclipse/
LOCATION:Witte Museum\, 3801 Broadway\, San Antonio\, TX\, 78209\, United States
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SUMMARY:Annular Solar Eclipse & Last Contact Party
DESCRIPTION:Excited about the Annular Solar Eclipse? Want the fun to continue all day?  \nView the Annular Eclipse at the Witte Museum. The partial Annular Eclipse will begin around 10:23 a.m. in San Antonio with the peak of the “ring of fire” eclipse happening around 11:54 a.m. Visitors during this time will receive complimentary eclipse glasses with Museum Admission (while supplies last) for safe viewing from the museum campus\, which is in the path of the eclipse. Announcements will be made and all guests will be invited to go outside and experience the eclipse maximum. \nLAST CONTACT PARTY \nThen\, stick around and learn more about what you just witnessed at the Witte Museum’s Last Contact Party from 1 – 4 p.m.! Explore sky & space\, create eclipse-inspired art and see real meteorites in the New Discoveries: Welcome to Earth exhibit. Learn what you can use to create your own eclipse viewer to prepare for the Total Eclipse in April! \nWHAT IS LAST CONTACT? \nLast Contact (also known as Fourth Contact) occurs when the moon no longer covers any part of the sun. Last Contact marks the end of an eclipse. \nPREPARE FOR AN ECLIPSE \nDuring an Annular Solar Eclipse\, remember to wear eclipse glasses and to never look at the sun with the naked eye. Memorialize your annular eclipse experience with exclusive 2023 ‘Ring of Fire’ Annular Eclipse t-shirts and stickers\, available at the Bolner Family Museum Store at the Witte Museum. Eclipse glasses are also available for sale in advance of the eclipse at the museum store. \nLearn more about the eclipse at sanantonioeclipse.org. \nCost: This event is included with General Admission. Purchase your Museum Admission online or purchase a Witte Museum Membership and enjoy events like this all year! \nPromotional support for the Annular Solar Eclipse & Last Contact Party at the Witte Museum is generously provided by KENS 5. \n 
URL:https://stage.wittemuseum.org/event/annular-solar-eclipse-last-contact-party/
LOCATION:Witte Museum\, 3801 Broadway\, San Antonio\, TX\, 78209\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Fun
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SUMMARY:Super Saturday: Can You Dig It?
DESCRIPTION:As part of International Archeology Day and Texas Archeology Month\, the Witte invites you to explore the world of archeology at Super Saturday: Can You Dig It? \nArcheologists are scientists who uncover and preserve materials or artifacts to understand cultures over time. During this Super Saturday\, engage with real archeologists\, dig for artifacts and learn how the People of the Pecos made paint thousands of years ago. \nTake your experiences further and learn ways to observe and document the world around you in this fall’s exhibition\, A State of Exploration. \nARTIFACT IDENTIFICATION \nHave you ever wondered if you may have found a prehistoric artifact? Then join us for Can You Dig It? where Dr. Harry Shafer\, Curator of Archeology at the Witte Museum\, will be on hand to help identify your findings! \nHow do I prepare for identification? \n\nBring as much information (location found\, etc.) on your discovery as possible.\nOnly items that can be carried into the museum will be considered.\n\nIdentifications are for educational purposes only. The Witte Museum does not provide authentications or appraisals for monetary (market) value or for legal purposes. \nIdentification will take place from 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. \nCost: This event is included with General Admission. Purchase your Museum Admission online or purchase a Witte Museum Membership and enjoy events like this all year!
URL:https://stage.wittemuseum.org/event/super-saturday-archaeology2023/
LOCATION:Witte Museum\, 3801 Broadway\, San Antonio\, TX\, 78209\, United States
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SUMMARY:Rock Art Tours: White Shaman Preserve
DESCRIPTION:Journey deep into the rugged Lower Pecos Canyonlands to experience the White Shaman mural\, considered one of the most cosmologically complex narratives in the world\, at the Witte Museum’s White Shaman Preserve.  \nLocated near Seminole Canyon State Park\, this 1.5-hour trek takes you through a landscape filled with Chihuahuan Desert plants and stunning views of the Pecos River where it converges with the Rio Grande. The White Shaman mural\, painted thousands of years ago\, illustrates the lifeway and belief systems of the now-gone hunter-gatherer society. \nMore about the White Shaman Preserve and the Witte. \nPricing: \n\nMembers: $15\nNon-Members: $25\n\nTour Difficulty: (Strenuous) There is a 250-foot descent into a narrow brushy canyon and the trail is steep with loose rocks and uneven footing. At any time of the year\, desert heat can be extreme.\nRound-trip Distance: 1.5 miles\nDuration: 1.5 hours\nVehicle Requirements: There are no vehicle requirements for this tour. \nThe Witte’s Mission to shape the future of Texas inspires us to provide weekly tours from early Fall to late Spring for the public to experience the majesty of the White Shaman Mural. \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/white-shaman-tours-fall/
LOCATION:White Shaman Preserve\, 42535 West US Highway 90\, Comstock\, TX\, 78837\, United States
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SUMMARY:STEAM Sunday: Medicine & Molecules
DESCRIPTION:Add to your Witte experience with hands-on explorations of Science\, Technology\, Engineering\, Art\, and Math at STEAM Sunday. \nHow does medicine work?  \nInspired by the American Chemical Society’s National Chemistry Week\, this family-friendly\, hands-on workshop explores the chemistry of pharmacology. You’ll discover how different molecules affect the way a body absorbs medicine. \nImportant Information: \n\nAdditional fee and advance registration required for event.\nPurchase includes all supplies needed for interactive workshop and collectible button.\nNon-participating family members are welcome (space permitting) and do not need to purchase a ticket.\nRecommended for all ages over 5.\nProgram runs approximately 45-60 minutes.\nParticipation in this event requires Witte Museum admission (sold separately)\, plus STEAM Sunday ticket for each participant.\nSTEAM Sunday ticket sales close one hour before the program begins.
URL:https://stage.wittemuseum.org/event/steam-sunday-october2023/
LOCATION:Witte Museum\, 3801 Broadway\, San Antonio\, TX\, 78209\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational,STEAM Sunday
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SUMMARY:Rock Art Tours: White Shaman Preserve
DESCRIPTION:Journey deep into the rugged Lower Pecos Canyonlands to experience the White Shaman mural\, considered one of the most cosmologically complex narratives in the world\, at the Witte Museum’s White Shaman Preserve.  \nLocated near Seminole Canyon State Park\, this 1.5-hour trek takes you through a landscape filled with Chihuahuan Desert plants and stunning views of the Pecos River where it converges with the Rio Grande. The White Shaman mural\, painted thousands of years ago\, illustrates the lifeway and belief systems of the now-gone hunter-gatherer society. \nMore about the White Shaman Preserve and the Witte. \nPricing: \n\nMembers: $15\nNon-Members: $25\n\nTour Difficulty: (Strenuous) There is a 250-foot descent into a narrow brushy canyon and the trail is steep with loose rocks and uneven footing. At any time of the year\, desert heat can be extreme.\nRound-trip Distance: 1.5 miles\nDuration: 1.5 hours\nVehicle Requirements: There are no vehicle requirements for this tour. \nThe Witte’s Mission to shape the future of Texas inspires us to provide weekly tours from early Fall to late Spring for the public to experience the majesty of the White Shaman Mural. \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/white-shaman-tours-fall/
LOCATION:White Shaman Preserve\, 42535 West US Highway 90\, Comstock\, TX\, 78837\, United States
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