Witte Museum

The Witte Museum gives families several kinds of museum day in one place. Its main themes are nature, science and culture viewed through Texas history. Children who head straight for fossils can begin in the Naylor Family Dinosaur Gallery, which covers animals that lived in Texas during the Cretaceous Period.

The McLean Family Texas Wild Gallery adds more than 150 Texas animals and environments. The current visitor guide also maps the People of the Pecos Gallery, Water in Motion, Tiny Texas Explorers, science spaces, gardens and outdoor labs.

The strongest age fit is about 4-12. Preschoolers have smaller-scale spaces and animal displays, while older children can spend more time with geology, wildlife, rock art and Texas history. Teens interested in paleontology or regional history can still find plenty to study.

Most major galleries are indoors, making this a useful hot-weather or rainy-day choice, but parts of the campus and the walk from parking are outside.

General admission is $17 for adults, $16 for teens ages 13 to 18, and $11 for children ages 4 to 12. Children 3 and younger enter free. Two adults and two children ages 4 to 12 cost $56 before any special-exhibition surcharge. General admission covers permanent galleries and exhibitions identified as part of general admission, while some special exhibitions cost extra.

Parking is free in the Brackenridge Park garage on Avenue B. Families then follow the Adventure Walk to the H-E-B Lantern Entrance on Broadway, so leave a few minutes for that walk. Accessible parking and drop-off spaces are available in the Gunn Drive North Lot.

The museum is open every day except its listed holidays, with shorter Sunday hours and a later Tuesday closing. Bexar County residents can reserve free general admission on Tuesday from 3:00-6:00 PM. The museum also participates in Museums for All, offering eligible families $3 general admission for up to four people.

The on-site Tremblay Family Cafe has indoor and outdoor seating, but the official pages do not identify a children's menu, stroller policy or dedicated nursing room. Families who need those details should call before visiting.