Timeline
17:12
Stop at Smoke Shack for barbecue. It is just a two-minute walk from the museum and open until 21:00, so you have plenty of time before the sun goes down.
17:42
Walk to the Witte Museum. Use the remaining time to find a good spot on the grounds facing west. The sun sets toward the WSW, so position yourself where you can watch the light fade over the trees and exhibits.
17:57
Watch the sunset. The golden light begins around 17:22, building to the main event at sunset. Enjoy the view as the day ends.
18:27
Stroll through the museum after dark. The Witte is open until 17:00 on weekdays and Saturdays, but on Tuesdays it stays open until 20:00. If you are visiting on a Tuesday, you can head inside to see the dinosaurs and science treehouse while the city lights up outside.
Local tip
Check the exact opening hours for the Witte Museum before you go, as they change by day of the week. Smoke Shack is open late, so you can relax after your meal.
Check before you go
- Witte Museum hours vary: closed Mondays, open until 20:00 on Tuesdays, and 17:00 other days (except Sundays 12:00-17:00).
- Smoke Shack is open Mo-Sa 11:00-21:00.
Worth knowing
- Smoke Shack is open at 17:12 only on Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr, Sa
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to San Antonio (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).