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Upon entering the exhibit, a robotic persona of a 19th
century tejano firefighter, greets and tells stories about his latest
journey with his oxen through South Texas and San Antonio. The exhibit
also contains laser technology in the 1849 Main Plaza of San Antonio and
in the ranching area, light and sound create an exciting experience with
a cattle stampede.
Wake up and smell the coffee! As you pass the chuck wagon, smell the fresh
morning coffee brewing from the cowboy’s breakfast. Head into town
and “encounter” hotel workers, dry-good storeowners and familiar
figures such as Juan Sequin and Henrietta King.
Children will enjoy the great “interaction” between the characters
in the exhibit and the ability to “pitch in.”
“Children can load a burro with goods to take back to the ranch,
see an old-time dry goods store, and figure out how to get your cattle
up the trail and to market with an interactive game,” said Marise
McDermott, president and CEO of the Witte Museum. “This is an experience,
theatrical exhibit about old South Texas. You will encounter personalities,
like a chili queen or a tejano firefighter or a journalist from the east.”
After taking the kids to the exhibit, head out to the H-E-B Science Treehouse.
The treehouse is newly open after renovations this winter. Inside is an
array of science experiments and challenges for kids with experiments
with energy, air power, machines, eco-science, weather and sound waves.
The kids can also check out the great water exhibits that feed directly
from the San Antonio River.
The Witte Museum is located at 3801 Broadway. Hours are Monday, Wednesday
through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 8
p.m. Call (210) 357-1900 for admission and information.
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