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SUMMARY:Saturday with a Scientist: Atlatls and Archaeology
DESCRIPTION:How do archaeologists learn through experimentation? \nJoin Amber Hefner\, Project Archaeologist and Legacy Program Coordinator at the UTSA Center for Archaeological Research for Saturday with a Scientist: Atlatls & Archaeology. \nDiscover how ancient people hunted using the atlatl\, a tool that acts as a lever to throw spears farther and with more force. Try your hand at spear throwing and see how this simple but powerful invention gave hunters an advantage thousands of years ago. \nVisit the Witte Museum for Saturday with a Scientist: Atlatls & Archaeology in the Texas Wild Garden.  \nThis event is included with General Admission. Purchase your admission online here or purchase a Witte Membership and enjoy events like this all year!
URL:https://stage.wittemuseum.org/event/saturday-with-a-scientist-atlatls-and-archaeology/
LOCATION:Witte Museum\, 3801 Broadway\, San Antonio\, TX\, 78209\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational
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SUMMARY:Pinch Pot Kit Giveaway
DESCRIPTION:Join the Witte Museum in celebrating Texas Archaeology Month! \nEvery Free Tuesday during the month of October\, the Witte will be giving away kits to make your very own pinch pot at home! Pinch pots were a simple pottery created by early Texans and other cultures for thousands of years. The kit comes with clay\, tools for decorating and a handout with links to online resources. \nThe giveaway will be located on the 2nd Floor of the Susan Naylor Center. To help protect the museum space\, we ask that you build your pinch pot once you get home. \nPinch pot kits provided by the Texas Historical Commission. \nPinch pot kit included with General Admission. Bexar County residents enjoy free General Admission every Tuesday from 3 – 6 p.m. into the Witte Museum campus. Reserve your Free Tuesday tickets in advance on our website. \n*Limit one pinch pot kit per person.
URL:https://stage.wittemuseum.org/event/pinch-pot-kit-giveaway-2/
LOCATION:Witte Museum\, 3801 Broadway\, San Antonio\, TX\, 78209\, United States
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SUMMARY:Pinch Pot Kit Giveaway
DESCRIPTION:Join the Witte Museum in celebrating Texas Archaeology Month! \nEvery Free Tuesday during the month of October\, the Witte will be giving away kits to make your very own pinch pot at home! Pinch pots were a simple pottery created by early Texans and other cultures for thousands of years. The kit comes with clay\, tools for decorating and a handout with links to online resources. \nThe giveaway will be located on the 2nd Floor of the Susan Naylor Center. To help protect the museum space\, we ask that you build your pinch pot once you get home. \nPinch pot kits provided by the Texas Historical Commission. \nPinch pot kit included with General Admission. Bexar County residents enjoy free General Admission every Tuesday from 3 – 6 p.m. into the Witte Museum campus. Reserve your Free Tuesday tickets in advance on our website. \n*Limit one pinch pot kit per person.
URL:https://stage.wittemuseum.org/event/pinch-pot-kit-giveaway-3/
LOCATION:Witte Museum\, 3801 Broadway\, San Antonio\, TX\, 78209\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251018T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251018T163000
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SUMMARY:Rock Art Tours: Halo Shelter
DESCRIPTION:Join the Witte Museum for a hiking tour to the Halo Shelter! \nLocated in a tributary near the pristine Devils River north of Comstock\, Halo Shelter features some of the best preserved Pecos River style pictographs in the Lower Pecos Canyonlands archaeological district. The complex hundred-foot mural has been radiocarbon dated to be 2\,000 years old and features over 100 anthropomorphic figures intermixed with enigmatic and animalistic icons. The site gets its name from the unique “halos” that are painted above the heads of several anthropomorphic\, or human-like figures. \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\n \nTour Difficulty: Moderate hike.  Getting to the site requires descending and ascending into a steep canyon with the use of a rope.  Participants must be prepared for this challenging requirement.  Gloves are recommended. \nDuration: 6-7 hours \nRound-trip Distance: ¼ of a mile hike. \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: A high clearance 4WD vehicle that can travel across rough unpaved roads is required for this tour. \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-halo-shelter-feb2025/
LOCATION:Comstock\, TX\, Comstock\, 78837\, United States
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SUMMARY:STEAM Sunday: Chemistry of Candy
DESCRIPTION:Add to your Witte experience with hands-on explorations of Science\, Technology\, Engineering\, Art and Math at STEAM Sunday.  \nDiscover the sweet science behind your favorite treats in celebration of National Chemistry Week! Conduct hands-on activities about sugar crystallization and chemical reactions in candy making. Science has never been so delicious! \nCost: $8 (non-member) / $6 (member) + Museum Admission \nImportant Information: \n\nAdvanced registration required. Participation in this event requires Witte Museum admission (sold separately)\, plus STEAM Sunday ticket for each participant.\nPurchase includes all supplies needed for interactive workshop.\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.\nSTEAM Sunday ticket sales close one hour before the program begins.\n\nBrought to you by
URL:https://stage.wittemuseum.org/event/steam-sunday-october-2025/
LOCATION:Memorial Auditorium at the Witte Museum\, 3801 Broadway\, San Antonio\, TX\, 78209\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational,STEAM Sunday
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SUMMARY:The 55th Annual Witte Game Dinner
DESCRIPTION:Delicious Food | Great Company | Exclusive Auction Items\nJoin 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. \nABOUT GAME DINNER \nGame 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. \nThanks 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. \nEnjoy one-of-a-kind live auction packages and a delicious array of wild game cuisine in various food stations around the party! \n2025 GAME DINNER CHAIRS\nAmanda and Francois Gentis and Joni and Gary Raba \nENTERTAINMENT\nClay Hollis\n \nTABLES & TICKETS \nTo purchase sponsorship\, tables and individual tickets contact Kim Biffle\, Game Dinner Coordinator\, at 210.357.1860 or KimBiffle@WitteMuseum.org. \n\nSPONSORSHIPS & TABLES\nClick here to see details on sponsorship opportunities.
URL:https://stage.wittemuseum.org/event/the-55th-annual-witte-game-dinner/
LOCATION:Witte Museum\, 3801 Broadway\, San Antonio\, TX\, 78209\, United States
CATEGORIES:Development,Nightlife,Party,Special Event
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SUMMARY:Pinch Pot Kit Giveaway
DESCRIPTION:Join the Witte Museum in celebrating Texas Archaeology Month! \nEvery Free Tuesday during the month of October\, the Witte will be giving away kits to make your very own pinch pot at home! Pinch pots were a simple pottery created by early Texans and other cultures for thousands of years. The kit comes with clay\, tools for decorating and a handout with links to online resources. \nThe giveaway will be located on the 2nd Floor of the Susan Naylor Center. To help protect the museum space\, we ask that you build your pinch pot once you get home. \nPinch pot kits provided by the Texas Historical Commission. \nPinch pot kit included with General Admission. Bexar County residents enjoy free General Admission every Tuesday from 3 – 6 p.m. into the Witte Museum campus. Reserve your Free Tuesday tickets in advance on our website. \n*Limit one pinch pot kit per person.
URL:https://stage.wittemuseum.org/event/pinch-pot-kit-giveaway-4/
LOCATION:Witte Museum\, 3801 Broadway\, San Antonio\, TX\, 78209\, United States
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SUMMARY:Saturday with a Scientist: Amazing Oysters
DESCRIPTION:Have you ever wondered what scientists can learn from analyzing oysters? \nJoin Dr. Steve Durham for Saturday with a Scientist: Amazing Oysters. Dr. Durham is an invertebrate paleoecologist and works as an Environmental Specialist with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection. He studies the life history and ecology of mollusks\, especially oysters. With research topics including predator/prey interactions and how oyster life histories have changed over time. \nStop by to get an up close look at snail shells\, oysters and plankton\, learn about oyster reefs and their benefits to people and the environment and watch what happens to plankton once oysters are introduced into their environment. \nJoin the Witte Museum for Saturday with a Scientist: Amazing Oysters in the Valero Great Hall. \nContinue your exploration by visiting Unseen Oceans. \nThis event is included with General Admission. Purchase your admission online here or purchase a Witte Membership and enjoy events like this all year!
URL:https://stage.wittemuseum.org/event/saturday-with-a-scientist-amazing-oysters/
LOCATION:Witte Museum\, 3801 Broadway\, San Antonio\, TX\, 78209\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251028T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251028T180000
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SUMMARY:Pinch Pot Kit Giveaway
DESCRIPTION:Join the Witte Museum in celebrating Texas Archaeology Month! \nEvery Free Tuesday during the month of October\, the Witte will be giving away kits to make your very own pinch pot at home! Pinch pots were a simple pottery created by early Texans and other cultures for thousands of years. The kit comes with clay\, tools for decorating and a handout with links to online resources. \nThe giveaway will be located on the 2nd Floor of the Susan Naylor Center. To help protect the museum space\, we ask that you build your pinch pot once you get home. \nPinch pot kits provided by the Texas Historical Commission. \nPinch pot kit included with General Admission. Bexar County residents enjoy free General Admission every Tuesday from 3 – 6 p.m. into the Witte Museum campus. Reserve your Free Tuesday tickets in advance on our website. \n*Limit one pinch pot kit per person.
URL:https://stage.wittemuseum.org/event/pinch-pot-kit-giveaway-5/
LOCATION:Witte Museum\, 3801 Broadway\, San Antonio\, TX\, 78209\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251029T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251029T120000
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SUMMARY:Homeschool Day: Fangs and Fins
DESCRIPTION:What better way to spend a day than immersing your students in the Witte Museum? Join us for a fun day of self-guided interactive learning at Homeschool Day! \nAdmission includes 9 a.m. early entry\, tickets to the special exhibition\, Unseen Oceans\, and exclusive access to educator-led demonstrations. We encourage you to stay and bring a picnic lunch to enjoy at one of our picnic areas. \n10 a.m.\nStorytime – John R. and Greli N. Less Charitable Trust Science and Nature Courtyard\nEnjoy a reading of A Dive into the Deep by Tessa Pfeifer 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! \n10:30 a.m.\nUnder Pressure – 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.\n\nSpider Spotlight – SWBC Live Lab\nHave you ever wondered how a spider senses the world around them? There are thousands of these amazing arachnids all over the world—from your backyard to the top of Mount Everest! Come explore the weird and wonderful world of spiders in Spider Spotlight! \n11 a.m.\nStorytime – John R. and Greli N. Less Charitable Trust Science and Nature Courtyard\nEnjoy a reading of Shark Lady: The True Story of How Eugenie Clark Became the Ocean’s Most Fearless Scientist by Jess Keating followed by a take home craft. \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! \n11:30 a.m.\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. \n  \nIMPORTANT INFORMATION:  \n\nAdvanced registration required\nRecommended for grades K-6th\n$10 per participant- Ticket includes early museum access\, General Museum Admission\, admission to Special Exhibition Unseen Oceans and exclusive access to educator-led demonstrations.
URL:https://stage.wittemuseum.org/event/homeschool-day-fangs-and-fins/
LOCATION:Witte Museum\, 3801 Broadway\, San Antonio\, TX\, 78209\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational
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