Mayborn Museum Complex
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The Mayborn Museum Complex inspires Central Texans to learn and grow.
Located on the Baylor University campus, the Mayborn Museum Complex features a natural science and cultural history museum focusing on Central Texas with walk-in dioramas including one on the Waco Mammoth Site. In addition to the natural history exhibits, there is a multi-floor discovery center that encourages hands-on learning for all ages as well as a Historic Village. The nine wood frame buildi
Needoh is back in stock at the Mayborn’s Curiosity Shop! Limit purchases to 3 per style.
Sneak peek before opening day! 👀
05/28/2026
New Mayborn exhibit explores ancient sea reptiles The giant, carnivorous reptiles that swam in the ancient seas covering what is now Texas weren’t alone, with related species also snapping up sea life off the west African coast.
05/27/2026
“specimen installation” aka giant sea lizard time 😝
“Sea Monsters Unearthed” opens this Saturday!
05/26/2026
scientifically proven to improve your mood
05/25/2026
This Memorial Day, we honor and remember those who served. 🇺🇸
The Mayborn Museum Complex is open today and proudly offers free admission to active-duty military, discounts for veterans and families, and 10% off memberships year-round as a thank you for your service.
School’s out 🤝 we’ll see you at the Mayborn all summer long ☀️
05/18/2026
She’s been waiting 80 million years to make her Waco debut. 🐢 Meet the prehistoric sea turtle coming to the Mayborn this summer.
“Sea Monsters Unearthed” opens May 30!
From late-night study sessions to one last trip to the museum before graduation 💚💛
Wherever life takes you next, we hope you always make time to play.
Good luck, Baylor grads 🎓✨
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1300 S University Parks Drive
Waco, TX
76706
Opening Hours
| Monday | 10am - 5pm |
| Tuesday | 10am - 5pm |
| Wednesday | 10am - 5pm |
| Thursday | 10am - 5pm |
| Friday | 10am - 5pm |
| Saturday | 10am - 5pm |
| Sunday | 1pm - 5pm |