Witte Museum

Wow! Absolutely beautiful museum with so many offerings including "labs" for hands on experiences after learning about different topics. Big focus on Texas history with information presented via displays, artifacts, videos, and more. The building itself is gorgeous, parking in garage was free, great outdoor space. Something for everyone plus stroller friendly. Cafe on-site, plenty of clean restrooms. Absolutely enjoyed our visit!

The exhibits are in fantastic condition, genuinely engaging, and designed to spark real curiosity. The kids weren’t just walking they were asking questions, connecting dots, and actually learning. We left knowing way more about dinosaurs than I expected (and yes, even the adults learned things)🤭🫡

Truly a wonderful experience during the week. Explored and read a lot. I loved the little theatres that felt emersive. I remember going to the Witte Museum on field trips. Alot of childhood memories were there. I enjoyed and have a new appreciation of the museum. Clean, quiet, and peaceful.

Awesome museum! Had a great time and learned a ton. Can’t wait to come back with the kids. Only had time for this one exhibit since I needed it for a final but will def check out the whole museum next time.

This was a stand out place for our San Antonio vacation! With older kids it can be hard to find a place that each age range has fun and the Witte really fit the bill! We loved the exhibits and learning about Texas history and the tree house area was a big hit for us all! The dinosaur area was well placed to welcome you into the museum. We loved the mix of high and low tech throughout the museum as well. Would absolutely visit again should we find ourselves in San Antonio.

This is a cute little museum with a Natural History from Texas focus. There are animal specimens, facts, narratives, videos on Texas aristocracy, settlers, natives, Spanish control, etc. We really enjoyed learning about fairly local environments and peoples. A good mix of observation and hands on activities. There was no wait, tickets still available in the afternoon, and not terribly expensive. Lots of clean bathrooms, hand sanitizer, and a really lovely green space behind the museum.

insanely beautiful place with only 17$ ticket 🥺 staff is so nice and i took hundreds of pictures here haha (im just a social media girly) feels like its good for family, couples or just solo visit like me. super cool highly recommended should buy the ocean museum ticket too (i did not have much time for it but feels like it's worth a try)

The Witte Museum is a must visit in San Antonio with children. There is free parking avail on-site and the directions are easy to follow. Exhibits are quite interesting also have shows going on explaining everything. The hands on labs make things even more fun for kids. One can spend minimum 2 3 hrs with ease and maybe even more. I'm taking 1 star for the HEB sci house as it was quite disappointing and was more like a ghost house.

For the last six months we visited this museum twice! Very nice, informative, neat and interesting place. They offer interesting exhibits and have outdoor yard, alive creatures and coffee/snack shop,

02 Oct 2024 We've been members for a few years now and visit several times a year, especially when the traveling exhibits come along, as was the case today. The spiders are in town until early Jan 2025. Catch them before they're gone. The exhibit consists of hands-on and purely visual exhibits. There are several live spider exhibits behind plexiglass, complete with foliage from their natural habitats. A fun hands-on is trying to grab balls using different types of spider 'jaws'. Wasn't as easy as it looked. At the risk of sounding selfish, it was great today as there were no school groups attending. When that happens, us child-adults have no chance of hands-on experiences. Ha, ha. We had the run of the place and the proctors helped us find the live spiders in their exhibits when we couldn't find them. Some have great camouflage. Check them out before they leave the Witte.

Our first time at the Witte and what a great time it was. There is just so much to this place - between the collections and the seasonal exhibitions, there's so much to see as our visit lasted two hours. We opted to try both exhibitions, Sharks and Surviving Space, in addition to seeing the permanent collections/exhibits. Ourselves and our little one enjoyed them all. The space exhibition as you would expect is STEM-focused with plenty of interactive displays and items to show the day-to-day of what is is to be an astronauts and the docents are there to help with plenty of useful stories and tidbits as well. The Sharks exhibition was our favorite. Didn't really know how a shark exhibit would do at a place that isn't an aquarium, but the Witte did a great job here. Plenty of massive models of multiple types of shark, both prehistoric and current as well as with many engaging, educational displays on the lifecycle of sharks and all the threats facing them. Kudos to the museum for even taking time to show videos of shark finning and how despicable that practice is. We also perused other areas of the permanent collection and I really enjoyed their fossil collections especially their massive marine fossils displayed prominently at the front of the museum. But, we found that this place just kept going! The grounds are beautiful and massive, so much you really can't enjoy it in one sitting. That won't be a problem, we will be back. I would say the Witte is a must do on any visit to San Antonio.

We had a nice morning exploring the Witte. It seems especially relevant for kids, though our group of adults (and on 18-year old) had a good time. I particularly enjoyed the Texas history sections, and the exhibit on Black Cowboys and Rodeo was really interesting and well-presented. We spent about 2 hours there, which was about right.

I have recently become interested in early humans and dinosaurs and wanted to visit a museum with recently became both. The Witte Museum delightfully fulfilled that requirement. Parking is easily accessible and plenty. I went in December but I can tell that the grounds are pretty nice in the spring or summer. The staff was genuinely excited that it was my first time visiting. The dinosaurs greeting you upon entry is exciting. I love the sediments display. The second floor of the main entrance building tells the story of the early settlers of San Antonio. This was a pleasant visit. The museum was not too noisy given all the children there. I can see myself coming back for events here.

Always a good time at San Antonio's best natural history museum equivalent. Despite my kids protests, I think they enjoy coming to this place. They are very much entertained. They like the exhibits and their interactivity. We try to take advantage of the free museum days on Tuesday from (3pm - 6pm). This visit we also paid for the special Shark exhibition but which allowed guests to learn via touch, videos, and audio recordings. It's a good time, and Bexarliner County residents day is a good discount to take advantage of.

Kathy and Jessica in the gift shop are so sweet. They were so helpful and handled our 6 boys with a smile! Great customer service and an amazing end to a great visit!

TUES-DAZE. We went on a group outing with about 12 kids on a TUESDAY during their free admission hours between the hours of 3-6pm. PACKED is an understatement because boy oh boy, the line to get in was present. A parking garage is available and it is probably easier to access on other days and hours. They have different exhibits YEAR round and although there is an additional fee, it's minimal -- I was quoted $6 for the shark exhibit that's currently being held. The museum itself is LOVELY. There were plenty of people present with their little ones, but this might be a better suited museum for parents with kiddos ages 4+. My toddlers enjoyed seeing and naming the animals, scooping our dirt to reveal fossils in the Dino den, and the play area. I would ABSOLUTELY pay to see the exhibits at the Witte Museum once they are a little older and can be engaged for longer periods of time.

The Witte museum was such a treat! Although it's more of a family/kids museum, my husband and I really enjoyed it! Btw, every tuesday they offer free entrance to all Bexar county residents! So awesome! Very grateful for that! The museum is a beautiful 2 story building and I absolutely love the outside area! It's lush and peaceful to just sit and enjoy or walk around. My favorite and highlight of my museum visit is a temporary exhibit of Al Rendon, a local Texan photographer that captured/photographed many icons including one of my all time favorite artists, Selena Quintanilla. It was such a wonderful and emotional surprise! It's titled "Mi cultura" and I just learned that the exhibit has been extended until May 2024. So go check it out! Overall such a great experience at the Witte museum! Highly recommend!

The Witte Museum is worth a visit if you're in the area and looking to learn. It has quite the varied space, with multiple buildings and styles of exhibits. There are spaces specifically for kids, and places that both kids and adults will enjoy. As you enter, you are greeted and immediately drawn in by the prehistoric exhibit and the dinosaurs. There is nice section of the history of the San Antonio area, a temporary exhibit space, and a large area of exhibits about Texas flora and fauna. Many of the spaces are interactive, as well, to help engage everyone. Outside, there is a nice courtyard and lawn area right next to the river as well.

The museum is an amazing place for children and adults The exhibitions are very well done We spent a couple of hours but could have been there much longer Highly Recommend

This museum has undergone major updates. I'd call it essential if you live in San Antonio and a big help towards understanding this vast, wildly diverse state if you come from anywhere else in Texas. The kids had such a good time. Delightful technological applications are everywhere and everything_works. That said, the Witte is suffering from an identity crisis. It defines itself as: "The Witte Museum inspires people to shape the future of Texas through relevant and transformative experiences in nature, science and culture. As San Antonio's most-visited museum, the Witte reaches a diverse audience of hundreds of thousands from within Bexar County and beyond." And then it displays an exhibit about Antarctic Dinosaurs. Whatever. Just go. Take the entire family. Park in their COVERED FREE PARKING. Allocate a minimum of two hours for your complete tour.

The seventh annual United We Brunch brought in the city's top brunch spots for a fantastic brunch event held at the Witte Museum. We enjoyed brunch samples, too many breakfast cocktails, beer and bubbles, live music + DJs. There was a Breakfast Cocktail and a Brunch Bite Competition. Again too much of good thing- IS WONDERFUL!!

My granddaughter (age 12) and I thoroughly enjoyed the Witte, a small but brilliant museum specializing in paleontology and anthropology. The exhibits are beautifully done and well-explained. Short videos in various areas give a lot of very interesting information. We were particularly awed by the gigantic Quetzalcoatlus (a huge pteranodon) that towered over us with a beak that had to be at least 6 feet long, two amazing T-rexes, and the leg bones of a huge sauropod found in Texas [with a lower leg bone longer than my granddaughter (at 5' 2") is tall]. The beautiful displays of ancient rock art and the dioramas depicting the lives of the prehistoric people of the Pecos River area were so well done, and they were fascinating. Highly recommended! By the way, the museum has ample places to sit, plenty of restrooms, and a small cafe. There are elevators for those who can't or don't wish to hike the stairs. Everything is well-thought out.

Underwhelming experience. Admission not crazy high but not cheap. Plus up for a number of exhibits. Base exhibits are all right but a bit random. Not a lot of material artifacts but also not a ton of interactive material, so you are largely left reading interpretive content, which I can do online. I would probably pass on this place.

3.5 This museum was crowded when we went which is a good sign as far as museums go. Be aware that parking is in a structure along the side of the museum. We almost didn't get a spot. The museum itself though is very nice for what it is. The lobby has giant dinosaurs, some ocean turtles, and fish skeletons. You can go into a section with some quails, another with turtles, and some other learning areas for the children. There is a nice section of animals that are staged together. I really liked how they depicted the water, you can look underneath to see the fish. There is a second floor above with installations depicting early inhabitants of the area. There were also some cool meteorites. If you go outside there are some buildings behind you can explore. If you keep walking there's a section for photography and a section for early settler life. You'd almost miss it if you weren't looking. There is currently an installation with dresses that are amazing.

The Witte Museum is not only an amazing venue for events, but a wonderful museum! For years I had been coming to the Witte for special events hosted by other brands, but actually had never visited the museum part of it. It was the first weekend of the month so I decided to take advantage of Bank of America (BOA) free museum entry. In case you had never heard about that, BOA partners with museums all across the country to give their members free access. You only receive one ticket per credit card, so please keep that in mind when visiting a museum. So funny enough, I forgot my BOA credit card at home but the staff was kind enough to honor the ticket, which I thought speaks volumes about their customer service. The free entry did not cover the cost of the special exhibit, so I had to pay for that extra which was totally fine. All children 3 years and under enter for free, so thankfully I was able to get my kid in at no cost. The dinosaur exhibit is divided into two sections; the antarctic dinosaurs and the Tyrannosaurus family. Both exhibits where really nice and perfect for children. They had a good mix of information and interactive elements for the kiddos without being a gigantic sensory overload. Our favorite was definitely the Tyrannosaurus exhibit since they had this interactive screen where kids can see themselves being chased by tyrannosaurus. Overall it was a great experience and the museum was not as crowded as the children's museum down the road from them. They also have a giant outdoor space for kids to play around and enjoy the nature. I will definitely be coming back and taking advantage of Bank of America's free entry!

It's pretty awesome, but on free days it's packed with people who do not know how to behave in a museum including running screaming kids.

So looking at this place initially, I thought it was quite a small museum....But there is an UPSTAIRS!! Whaaaattttt?!? Now that is cool! Unfortunately we ran out of time. I appreciate museums and a lot of museums are not interactive and the displays seem to be protected behind glass where you can't take a close look at things. This place is open to look at the displays, not glass encased. There is an outdoor area where you can look at historical data on how things were made and you can see the examples. Indoors you can see dinosaur bones and there are screens with buttons to press to see different videos talking about prehistoric facts. There is a display where you can see different animals and an audio playing the noises they make and facts about the animals. Very neat! Definitely a place that I want to return to. 2 hours was not enough time.

With 2 floors of discovery, you and the family can spend a fun-filled day learning a lot about Texas' natural wonder and history! This particular visit was for the Antarctic Dinosaurs exhibit on free Tuesdays, which came to a total of $18 for 2 adults and 1 child for the exhibit which is a great deal. We all 3 really enjoyed the exhibit as it was very informative yet catered to the younger crowd. I would recommend this museum especially with the great location (I highly recommend The Cove for a covered playground and yummy organic food located 3 miles away)

I love this museum! We made reservations for Santa with the dinosaurs in the background and the photos turned out so amazing!! It's beautiful & well maintained. The outdoors is well manicured and a peaceful place to sit and enjoy. The Cafe was also nice & clean. The employee, Hunter was so pleasant and patient. The tamales were delicious!! My son & I will definitely return.

Came here on a Tuesday because it was free for locals my fam and I really enjoyed it.

Museums contain a plethora of material on the present, past or distant past; educating and entertaining us. But let's face it, some are subjectively boring while others can be exhilarating. Can it be fun for the whole family? It depends on the diversity of exhibits at the facility. So, when my kids came down to Texas, they wanted to visit a museum with more to offer than current prairie life or what existed 3 centuries ago. After a little research and the prospect of DINASOURS we settled on the Witte Museum in San Antonio. I highly suggest checking out the website first to reserve what package is right for you. Be warned though, the website is a little hard to navigate as all the features aren't clearly defined and what they entail. More on that later. Driving from Austin was relatively easy as the traffic wasn't bad at 10am on a Monday. Parking is free, conveniently located within 100 yards of the museum and somewhat of a scenic route on foot to get there. I believe they also have a lot of outdoor activities but in 105-degree weather, my girls and I were in no mood to walk on the surface of the sun so we hustled inside with the modern wonders of air conditioning. Please note Witte seems to be in a relatively safe part of town as I always am concerned about the surroundings. Once inside the imagination runs wild as a huge Pterodactyl (big dinosaur bird) hangs overhead with a CG video of them flying above. A gift shop is to the immediate left and the desk to check in is straight ahead. The attendants are very friendly and can answer any questions you may have. Although I did stump them by asking how Dinosaurs could have lived millions of years ago when in 2005, Mary Schweitzer found soft tissue, not fossilized remains. I realize they're just helping customers but I like to make people think. Back to an earlier point they were able to sort out which bundles we wanted and updated our online tickets. We chose to go to the left and explore indigenous Texas area wildlife. All sorts of models, dioramas, scenes etc. are spread out allowing crowds to move unencumbered to each exhibit. I learned a lot reading about the wildlife and honestly, I felt I was back in school making that exploding volcano "we" (or our parents) we all had for science class. There's a lot to take in and I like the plaques with info describing natural processes, animal behaviors and diet and early humans, basically anything informative you can think of, the museum has already done. Don't be afraid to mosey off the path as there are little rooms with drawers you can open to reveal lots of things including poop. Yes, they have droppings there too. The one thing I didn't understand is they had an area of for India containing clothing and airline info. I believe it might be a sponsor but it seemed sorely out of place. Finally, there are plenty of water fountains and even a small café with coffee, drinks and even portable food. We made our way back to the lobby were an allosaur was eyeballing me. Luckily, he's dead so I didn't have to protect the family from his hand sized teeth. The next stop was a small wing containing local art and dignitaries. We went through this section quickly as it wasn't very interesting to us. Now time for the main attraction! Flowing into the main "Tyrannosaurs: Meet the Family" wing was the most exciting. A clerk checks your ticket and your off to seeing all sorts of ancient lizards and birds. I'll admit this, I've watched a lot of movies but until you get in front of a mold of Tyrannosaurus Rex one can't fully appreciate how big these creatures were! We wondered around and took a lot of pictures while somewhat reading the materials that are provided. Also, fun fact they won't tell you, but these aren't actually bones rather casts made of fossilized remains. Which explains how so many places are able to make displays. After a good 15 minutes the guests are funneled through the gift some so the museum can capitalize on impulse buying. Overall, the experience was rich and rewarding; a wonderful day to spend wit the family. All the displays are interactive with models, quick reading plaques and audio to simulate "the wild." It's not a rushed experience either, you walk at your own pace and can prioritize what you want to see first. I highly suggest visiting the museum as anything to bond with the family and learn is something that lasts a lifetime.

The Witte Museum is one of the best family museums in San Antonio. There is so much to see, learn, try & do. From the Texas critters, to the people who settled in Texas, to the HEB Tree House, to the gardens & nature to enjoy. They even have a cafe. I'm sure we didn't see everything, but we were there for three hours, & with a three year old, you only get to see so much grown up stuff. The history is always educational. I'm glad it's not so white washed anymore. They have a giant fish exhibit right now that's quite interesting. I had no idea some of those fish get that durn big! And teeth, some fish have some gnarly teeth! We never made it upstairs. So,my daughter didn't get to see the dresses, and that's always a highlight for her. Be sure to enjoy the whole place y'all. It's a wonderful museum.

Great place to bring children! My husband and I came for a little day date and from what we could tell, the kids at the museum were having a ton of fun. To be honest, though, what kid doesn't love dinosaurs? We're big kids and we really enjoyed the dinosaur exhibits! We learned a lot about Texas animals and the ancient people who lived in this area, too! It is a smaller museum but it was big enough for us to have ample enjoyment. If I had the choice, I'd come again during the week and maybe not on a weekend. It was a little busy so I felt in the way when I was trying to read the information. And I would take advantage of any deals or free days to save some dough.

Great place to beat the heat and have an educational adventure! Walking in is pretty impressive with a huge dinosaur hanging above and a grand fossil display. My kids were ready to explore. The main building is two stories. There is an interactive map at the entrance you can view on-screen or use a QR code on your phone. They have an art gallery, fossil display, educational videos, wall climb, cafe, and other various exhibits. In another building they had the HEB adventure teaching guest about the body inside and out, being active to stay healthy, and other machines relating to health. Next to the HEB adventure is the cafe and wall climb. We stayed for a few hours exploring the area. It was clean and well maintained. For a museum, I was surprised by how much it had to offer. If you are in the area, I would recommend a visit. The exhibit on display when we went was fashion, but it changes through the seasons. Check out their website for up-to-date information and online tickets.

As a museum, the Witte has fun and entertaining exhibitions that have a little something for everyone. Their focus on history with regard to the state of Texas, is a good way to get some perspective from its early beginnings. As a venue, it's a wonderful place to mark a special occasion and a really ideal place for hosting something unique and interesting. I've come here for several occasions and it goes without saying, there's always something (fun) going on here. Their mission is to showcase the state of Texas from prehistoric times to present days. Their collection spans the spectrum of natural history through science and art, making this an really ideal destination for families and history buffs. They have a number of exhibitions that showcase cool stuff like dinosaurs to early settlers to the Alamo City. The real bread and butter is their beautiful space. They have so many different parts of the place that would work well for corporate events, wedding receptions, or even something as small as a kid's birthday party. Their dedicated outdoor areas and unique spaces from within the museum is downright impressive, their use of catering and valet parking, as well as their central location in Brackenridge Park that make it ideal for anyone in the San Antonio vicinity. Whether it's a casual afternoon perusing their gallery or living the night up at a specialized event, I'm always certain I'm in for a good time here.

Please don't tell patrons that come in that we are only letting members come until 12 . Then the general public can come ( I get that and totally agree .)THEN I hear will that be general admission? turn my head and there is a FAMILY WITH KIDS ALOUD IN ummm ? DO BETTER .

Has some great dinosaur exhibits. I felt like most of the exhibits were geared more to children. Clean, helpful staff, and nice panoramic film upstairs on the pecos people of southern Texas. Incredibly informative!

Excellent place for a family outing. Do the the Quetzy's Quest regardless of your age! We visited on the hottest SA weekend in 90 years! Afterwards walked to an ice cream store called Black & White Modern Creamery in the next door shopping center to cool off from the short (but hot) walk! Great place to cool off!

Good event for free Tuesdays, but I'll be honest, not something I'd go to again unless I'm bringing children. It's fun to go with kids, but my wife and I really didn't enjoy this compared to other museums we've been to around the country. Great for a one-time visit but not recommended for adults unless you have an interest in some of the San Antonio history. I thought Dinosaur exhibits would be fun, but for the extra cost, I didn't think it was worth it. Overall, great for a one-time visit, but make sure to bring your kids because they're the ones that will have the most fun. I don't plan on coming back, but I greatly appreciate how much effort the city is providing in giving access to great educational resources like these for its residents and visitors. Hope the museum can collect more things from pre-historic times soon. Would love to see something on ancient life like Egypt, Mesopotamia, Islamic art, Christian history etc.

I've been coming to the Witte since elementary school for field trips so I remember what this museum was like prior to the renovations and expansion several years ago. It was looking pretty dark and shabby but is larger, brighter and more impressive. Although it is not on the scale of the Houston Museum of Natural science, the Witte is also a cultural museum highlighting the history of San Antonio and Texas. This trip was to see the Extreme Creatures exhibit, specifically the replica of the corpse flower and its accompanying odor - gross but fun! In case you're wondering, the odor reminded me of visiting an old unkept home with a dead animal nearby. I only took a quick whiff because I was hungry and didn't want the smell to linger in my head and commit to nose memory. It wasn't the worse thing I've ever smelt either. I'm not a huge fan of Fiesta (crowds, heat, pretty much the same experience year after year) but I do appreciate the work that goes into producing the gowns worm by the princesses and duchesses of the Order the Alamo's Coronation, especially since my grandmother worked on these dresses decades ago. The 2021 dresses were on display this year and the Witte tends to display the gowns from other years periodically. Of course the gowns were gorgeous. For George Strait fans, he narrarates the Sounds of Texas display.The Witte has something that will appeal to all ages and interests!

This is a HUGE museum and a "must visit" when you are in San Antonio. It's great for all ages and reasonably priced for admission. They offer military discount. Parking is free! Come early to get parking. Expect to be here for 3-4 hours. There is a lot to see and do. There are nice outdoor areas to have a picnic after a long day of walking around the museum.

My original review is definitely in need of some updating. The Witte has come a long way over the past couple of years to become a beautiful science and nature museum. Millions of dollars were spent renovating the main building and adding on new buildings with an event hall. The main building still has the taxidermied native animals, but has been upgraded to an open concept space complete with native flora. Upstairs of the main building has a rotating exhibit space that has housed a wonderful exhibit about blindness and currently houses vintage fiesta dresses. The HEB tree house is still the favorite of the kids, with interactive activities that encourage exercise. They also added a climbing rock wall. The family membership is completely worth it if you go at least two or three times per year. It is reciprocal at many science museums around the world, so definitely research before you take a trip. I was able to use at NASA/space center Houston and this membership easily paid for itself. If not from the area, Tuesdays are free after 3PM. Parking is also free. The museum is in a beautiful spot on the river, so take some photos. There are plenty of picnic spots at Brackenridge Park, or plenty of great restaurants within walking of the garage. You can also pick up the Zoo train and avoid zoo parking as well.

I was here for a great event to help a wonderful organization, Aid the Silent. This museum is a perfect spot for events such as these. They provide valet parking and a great staff.

It was just ok. Based on the raving reviews, we expected something unique. Having visited a lot of museums, we were not impressed. It was smaller than expected with lots of empty space. Dirty and broken exhibits. A lot of the outdoor areas need maintenance and repairs. Some signs would be incredibly helpful. We tried to exit outside, and an employee rudely shouted at us that we were not allowed to exit through the open gate. Many of the doors are locked, and you have to go back out the same way you came in. My father is disabled and had a hard time walking the long distance back to the front. There were no signs pointing to exits. The layout just doesn't make sense. It would be convenient to exit on the side that directly faces the parking garage.

After nearly 2 years in SATX I finally got the chance to visit the Witte Museum. I attended during a charity event for City Year and what a great experience. The grounds are beautiful, the dinosaurs were a fun backdrop for cocktail hour, and the main hall was spacious for the event. Great evening.

Honestly, the last time I've been here was when I was 11 years old or so. Definitely different! The exhibits are quite educational as well as fascinating. We spent about four hours here and enjoyed every minute of it.

Since it was raining on and off the couple of days we were in San Antonio we took in the Witte Museum. They had a Dinosaur exhibit from Antarctica on display as well as other dinosaurs to view and it was dry and warm inside! It was a very interesting exhibit and there were other things about Texas as well. They had dioramas with animals from around Texas set on the settings in which you would find them. Such as alligators, birds, and other animals you would find in a Texas marsh. There were Dioramas for the piney woods, West Texas desert, and other areas that you would find around Texas with the animals associated with those areas. It was very well set up and thought out. There was also a display of the old west cattlemen history of the late 1800's to the early- mid 1900's that was very interesting. It was a very nice museum to visit, especially with the cold rainy weather outside!

This is a beautiful museum- for children and adults a like. We visited for a Culinaria (food and wine tasting) event. So we only saw parts of the museum, but from where we ventured we were able to see that a lot of time and effort has been put into this museum. We will be back again for another trip.

This is not the Witte of my childhood. I am born and raised here and the Witte has not had a makeover like this in forever. The interactive Texas exhibit is much better. The exhibitions overall are more interactive and interesting. There are buildings that have never been open before that are open now. The grounds are great and not boring at all. The cowboy exhibit was great especially with the rodeo upon us. Highly impressed. Go check it out.

What a nice museum! The Witte entertained me one afternoon while in town visiting. It has its own free parking garage that is a short outside walk from the museum entrance. My adult ticket cost $14 and I would budget about 2 hours to go through it. The museum consists of two primary buildings and associated outdoor gardens next to the San Antonio River. Inside there were several interesting exhibits beginning with dinosaur era fossils in the lobby to western themes along with ancient Indian cultures of the southwest as part of the permanent exhibits along with special exhibits about lions and the culture of Fiesta in San Antonio. There are more exhibits than I have listed. I found everything interesting and worth my time and expense.

This museum is AWESOME! Come for the dinosaurs, stay for the old timey lady weapons. They really go over the history of Texas. From native animals to tribal history to early settlers. It is a beautiful building and has interesting special exhibits. Not to mention, it is a lovely cool place to spend an afternoon, in the middle of summer.

Took our 4 and 5 year olds here over Christmas Break and had a great time. Spent a few hours. They loved the animals, dinosaurs and Pecos gallery. We had a snack at the cafe which was so cute and then went over the HEB Body Adventure area and had a great time going through the stages and then playing outside. There was a good mix of education and hands on activities.

I attended the 90 Second Newbery Film Festival and the Mays Center was the perfect place to host the event. It was roomy and I love the set up! There is plenty of parking in the parking garage and. A short walk to the Wittie. I remember going here as a kid and what I love is that they kept the same concept, but updated the building and layout. I love the indoor and outdoor areas! This is a great place for field trips and just a trip with the family to enjoy a family friendly museum.

Great way to spend the afternoon. If you want to avoid the crowds then come during the week, you can spend as much time as you want in any area without being hassled except for the 2nd floor section where the artwork is hung (someone will be there shortly after you arrive and kind of follow you around to ensure the paintings are not messed with; sadly there are folks that don't know how to keep their hands to themselves) or overrun with kids. The layout is kind of all over the place so you have to pay attention to where you are going so you don't miss out on an exhibit, otherwise, it's very reasonably priced with a lot of really great information on the history of our great state of Texas!

Pretty cool. Medium sized museum but there's more quality than quantity here, and that fine by me. We went to a fantasy themed event with a focus on supernatural oddities like Bigfoot, dragons etc. I learned! It was neat seeing the different cultural interpretations on dragons, and Bigfoot, and I like movie they had. We'll go back again when they have a showing that interests us.

The Witte is San Antonio's very own version of a natural science museum complete with dinosaur fossils, local history, and more. It's not the largest museum in the world but it's a great way to spend a few hours. As a dinosaur lover I adore the new dinosaur section that greets visitors as soon as they enter the museum. It really puts the Witte on par with some of the other museums across Texas. The shadows of pterodactyls flying across the room is a nice AV touch. Other great features include a display of Fiesta royalty dress trains which are gorgeous to view up close and I only regret that there aren't more on display, history of Native American tribes first to the region, a look at stuffed animals from the different regions of Texas (narrated by local legend George Strait nonetheless), and more. Pro Tip: Museum General admission is free on Tuesdays so while it may be more crowded it's worth taking advantage of this great perk.

This museum is a huge complex with several buildings! My friend and I visited today as one final excursion before we departed from San Antonio. The museum is heavily endowed, with beautiful architecture and modern buildings with bright light, attractive displays, huge drop off area, and nicely manicured landscaping. It's also on a busy street so lots of hustle and bustle! Also, the museum is extremely clean, well taken care of, well run, organized with experienced professionals, and adequately staffed. We stunned the director of visual something or other when we professed that their website offered free baggage check for out-of-towners and were flatly told no, they don't do coat check/baggage check. She then said she'd ask security to hold our belongings if the website does say that. I said that was one of the reasons we came. We didn't want to lug all of our things. She was nice about it and told her staff to take a screenshot so that they could remove it from their website because it's a not service they offer. Ultimately a security staff came by with a sheet with a list of previous baggages checked dating back to September 2017. The last one before was in February 2018, so they did do baggage check and I concluded that the woman just wasn't aware. On Tuesday from 3 to 8 pm it is free admission, and you'd think all hell-children would break loose, but surprisingly the line was very well maintained, civilized, and wrapped in an orderly fashion. Signage was clear where to go and where to stand, and parents and their little monsters were following directions obligingly. My friend and I came much earlier than 3pm so we didn't deal with the free admission nonsense but we did watch the line grow from 30 people to something like 300. More people came in droves. Spring break fever! This is definitely a very child-oriented museum, but it caters to adults too. There are definite hits and misses. Hits: The large dinosaur models--we couldn't tell if these were replicas or real ones. It wasn't specified in the placard. The alamosaurus in the rear and the pterodactyl above the main foyer were my favorites. I marveled at their beauty. The serenity space on the rooftop. Great views. Beautiful breezes. A bunch of wind chimes on one side and a few xylophones on the other side. Of course children treated both like the goal was to create the loudest possible noise, and parents looked on without any interest in discipline. That's the down side of a museum during spring break--can't avoid the children. The climbing wall. Catered to kids but still a fun adventure if you're an adult. I didn't climb. Had a plane to catch and didn't want an injury lined up beforehand. Misses: The room full of maps. I'm not a cartographer or in a related field so those were boring. The room was empty of people. The room full of pics of old white ranchers. A short description of each or what their significance is under their photo would have been helpful. It looked like a huge yearbook. That room was empty of people, too. The creepy statue of the Native American whose mouth and eyes did not open/close but you could see the mechanism behind them moving as you heard his voice, so it was very creepy effect. It's also creepy because it's motion sensor activated. I tried to take a video to show this phenomenon. Take a look.