Witte Museum and philanthropist George W. Brackenridge

The Witte Museum sits on land that is part of Brackenridge Park, a public park created from land donated and endowed by philanthropist George Washington Brackenridge in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Brackenridge was a prominent San Antonio businessman and civic leader who donated land and funds for parks, education, and public institutions in the city. The museum and surrounding parklands document Brackenridge's lasting impact on San Antonio's public cultural resources.