The Witte Museum

The Valero Great Hall. This grand foyer houses our permanent Naylor Family Dinosaur Gallery and can host up to 150 guests. Its floor-to-ceiling windows provide natural lighting that will complement any occasion. Adjacent to our dinosaur gallery, sits our beautiful Texas Wild Garden with its lush hill country canopies, pollinator garden, and historic views of the San Antonio River and Brackenridge Park. The Texas Wild Garden can host up to 800 guests. This space is only available for evening rentals.

The South Texas Heritage Center is a two-story, 20,000-square-foot building that serves as a permanent home for the Witte’s South Texas collections and exhibitions and houses our Ewing Halsell Hall. Your guests can enjoy cocktails among one of the finest collections of Texas History. The picturesque two-story glass atrium provides gorgeous views of our beautiful pollinator garden and the San Antonio River. The Ewing Halsell Hall can seat up to 75 guests for a seated dinner or up to 100 guests for cocktail hour.

The Memorial Auditorium is 1,000 square feet of open space lined with French doors. Its terra-cotta patio overlooks our Texas Wild Garden and is the perfect break area or picnic spot for an all day team building or corporate meeting. The Memorial Auditorium can seat up to 100 guests for a plated dinner and 200 guests for theatre style seating.

Dawson Family Hall is a unique new space only minutes from downtown San Antonio. The Hall is suitable for all occasions including weddings, luncheons, galas, and conferences. The Dawson Family Hall is a 4,500 square-foot space that can accommodate a banquet up to 300 guests. The arch windows showcase a panoramic view of John R. and Greli N. Less Charitable Trust Science and Nature Courtyard. The ambiance of the golden ratio complemented by the majestic Oak and Elm trees will create an unforgettable experience for your guests.

Designed to host blockbuster exhibitions and serve as a special event center. The 10,000 square-foot space showcases floor-to-ceiling windows and a wraparound patio with panoramic views of the historic San Antonio River and Broadway corridor. The center is suitable for all occasions including weddings, luncheons, galas, and large educational conferences. The Mays Family Center can accommodate a banquet up to 700 guests. The addition of the Zachry Family Acequia Garden, showcasing our 300 year old Bald Cyprus trees completes the breathtaking experience.