Experts' Choice Award Witte Museum
What the experts agree on
San Antonio's premier family museum merges Texas history and natural science with hands-on exhibits and a recreated pioneer village. Adults appreciate the fine art and anthropology collections alongside kid-friendly dinosaur displays and wildlife
“The Witte Museum in San Antonio cleverly merges adult-friendly collections of fine art with a hands-on science collection for kids.”
– Afar Magazine
Frommer's "A family museum that adults will enjoy, too... your senses will be engaged along with your intellect." Full review
Lonely Planet "If your kids are a little too grown-up for the Children’s Museum, they can graduate to this museum on the eastern edge of Brackenridge Park." Full review
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Don't miss the Science Treehouse, a high-tech activity center in back of the museum building.
Frommer's "The museum's backyard is also a big draw. It's a place where kids can see how early Texans lived in log cabins and other historic-style structures recreated on the grounds. " Full review
Michelin Guide 1 Star
"The Witte showcases human and natural history and culture, from anthropology to fashions and decorative arts." Full review
Where "This museum of all things related to Texas history and science includes dinosaur exhibits, cave drawings, wildlife displays and more." Full review
U.S. News & World Report10.0
"For a relaxing and mostly air-conditioned afternoon, take your kids out for some educational amusement at the Witte Museum." Full review
Lonely Planet "The Witte Museum, located in Brackenridge Park, is free to the public every Tuesday from 3–6 pm, but you'll need to reserve your ticket online beforehand"
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Lonely Planet "One of the best things to do in San Antonio for families is to spend the afternoon at the Witte (pronounced "witty"). Exhibitions at this natural history museum take you back through the..."
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National Geographic "Texas beasts past and present fill new digs at The Witte Museum. Its "Confluence and Culture" exhibit honors the city's 300 years with displays of Davy Crockett's fiddle (in pluckable..."
