Witte Museum Free Days

Updated 2026-09-15 · Free · No sign-up

Witte Museum is free tuesdays 3pm–6pm — for Bexar County residents with proof of residency. Bexar County residents get free general admission every Tuesday from 3 to 6 p.m. You may be asked for proof of residency (driver license or a recent utility bill), and capacity is limited — reserve tickets online in advance. Non-residents can visit during those hours at regular prices. Reserve online in advance — capacity is limited Verified on Witte Museum's own page, last checked 2026-09-14.

At a glance

Free dayTuesdays 3pm–6pm
Who qualifiesBexar County residents with proof of residency
ReservationReserve online in advance — capacity is limited
What's includedGeneral admission
Regular adult price$17 adult
Sourcewittemuseum.org · checked 2026-09-14

The math

Regular adult admission at Witte Museum is $17, so timing the visit to the free window keeps $34 in a couple's pocket and up to $68 for a family of four — every qualifying week. That's what Bexar County residents with proof of residency leave on the table every time they pay walk-up prices. The catch is capacity, not money: free slots are reserved in advance and the popular dates go first, so the reservation is the real currency here.

Upcoming free days

  • Tuesday, Sep 22, 2026
  • Tuesday, Sep 29, 2026
  • Tuesday, Oct 6, 2026
  • Tuesday, Oct 13, 2026
  • Tuesday, Oct 20, 2026
  • Tuesday, Oct 27, 2026

Dates computed from the published schedule rule as of 2026-09-15 — an institution can still cancel one for a private event or holiday. Confirm on the official page before you go.

Know before you go

  • Who qualifies: Bexar County residents with proof of residency. Bring proof for every adult in the group — redemption is where residency gets checked, not booking.
  • Reservations: Reserve online in advance — capacity is limited.
  • What's covered: General admission.
  • Schedule detail: Bexar County residents only.
  • Worth knowing: Tuesday is the only day the Witte stays open until 6 p.m. — the building's extended hours exist precisely to fit the 3-6 p.m. free window.

Other ways in, no calendar required

  • Households with a SNAP EBT card can use Museums for All: free-to-$5 admission for up to four, valid during regular hours at 1,700+ institutions across the country — look up Witte Museum on the official participant list.
  • An art- or history-museum membership from another city may already cover Witte Museum: check the NARM roster with our reciprocity lookup — a qualifying membership travels to 1,400+ museums.

Dates don't line up?

Regular tickets ($17 adult) are on wittemuseum.org — skip third-party sellers, the official price is the floor. Planning a bigger San Antonio itinerary? A CityPASS San Antonio bundle can undercut separate tickets — just check the current lineup for Witte Museum before paying.

Also free in San Antonio

San Antonio Museum of Art (tuesdays 4pm–7pm) · McNay Art Museum (thursdays 4pm–9pm) · San Antonio Zoo (no regular free day) — or see the full free museum days in San Antonio guide.

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FAQ

When is Witte Museum free?

Bexar County residents get free general admission every Tuesday from 3 to 6 p.m. You may be asked for proof of residency (driver license or a recent utility bill), and capacity is limited — reserve tickets online in advance. Non-residents can visit during those hours at regular prices.

Do I need a reservation for Witte Museum's free days?

Reserve online in advance — capacity is limited

Can visitors use Witte Museum's free days?

The free days are for Bexar County residents with proof of residency — typically with ID or proof of residency. Visitors pay regular admission ($17 adult).

What does a free day at Witte Museum include?

General admission

How much is Witte Museum normally?

$17 adult. That figure is the payoff for planning around the free day.

How much does a family save on a Witte Museum free day?

At $17 per adult, two adults keep $34 and a group of four paying adult prices keeps up to $68 per visit — before parking and extras.

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