Museum – Visit Waco, TX

Monday Story time

By Austin Johnson | June 3, 2026 |

On Mondays at 10:30 AM, drop in for storytime and crafts geared towards kids 5 and under. June 29 – Wonderful Whales July 6 – Shark Taleswith Alan Small, Mayborn STEM Programs CoordinatorMayborn Theatre July 13 – D is for DolphinsMezzanine July 20 – Crab and Friendswith Amber Hansen, Mayborn Adult Programs CoordinatorMezzanine July 27…

Texas Ranger Talks

By Austin Johnson | June 3, 2026 |

Our Summertime program “Texas Ranger Talks” will kick off on Saturday, June 13th as part of the family fun “Home on the Range” day. Additional Talks are scheduled for June 27th, July 11th and July 25th. Presentations occur at both 10:30 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. Activities are included in regular museum admissions.

Dr Pepper Museum’s 10-2-4 Club Live Auction

By Austin Johnson | June 1, 2026 |

Attention to all Dr Pepper collectors! Save the date and get ready to place your bids on rare and unique vintage items at the 10-2-4 Club’s Annual Live Auction! Friday, June 122 – 5 p.m.AC Hotel Waco DowntownEntry fee $5 per person for Live Auction Add to your personal collection and connect with fellow Dr…

Boom Town Book Signing Event

By Austin Johnson | March 6, 2026 |

Join us for a book signing event with historian Joe Pappalardo as he shares his new book, Boom Town: The True Story of the Wickedest Town in Texas, on Saturday, April 25th from noon to 3:00 p.m. There will be a short Q&A with Mr. Pappalardo at 2:00 p.m. in the Hall of Fame. Just a year…

Village Wednesday

By Austin Johnson | May 20, 2025 |

Step back in time every Wednesday as the Mayborn’s Historic Village comes to life with interactive activities, hands-on demonstrations, and storytelling. Included in the price of admission to the museum. Baylor University students and museum members receive free admission.

Fossil Friday

By Austin Johnson | April 15, 2025 |

Join the Mayborn every Friday from 10:30 am to noon to watch PhD candidate Dava Butler work on fossil specimens in the paleo lab. (Get a close-up look at science in action and ask Butler your burning questions!)