Mayborn Museum Complex

Category: Museum in Waco, Texas

Address: 1300 S University Parks Dr, Waco, TX 76706, USA

Phone: +12547101110

Opening hours

Sunday: 1–5PM

Monday: 10AM–5PM

Tuesday: 10AM–5PM

Wednesday: 10AM–5PM

Thursday: 10AM–5PM

Friday: 10AM–5PM

Saturday: 10AM–5PM

Reviews

Roger Croft

Oct 9, 2022

This place is amazing for kids and great for adults. My kids enjoy all the wonderful learning labs and exhibits. The traveling exhibits are a great addition too. Perfect place to learn and have fun.

Kevyn Fritzsching

Oct 2, 2022

This was so much fun for my daughter and me! They have lots of different options/exhibits that meet all ages. Highly recommend, especially if you have kids! We went on a weekday and it was not busy at all.

Jessica

Sep 28, 2022

Went for the super hero exhibit, which did not disappoint! Super interactive—can spend a lot of time there. Rest of the museum was great too, with another interactive area. Wonderful museum for kids.

Francisco Leung

Sep 25, 2022

A very nice museum with 2 main sections. There's one side with lots of fossils, natural history, Waco history, artifacts, and an introduction to the Mammoth National Monument. Lots of exhibits to see. On our visit, they had a children's exhibit about superheroes with lots of interactive things to test physical skills, solve puzzles, and explore. The other side of the museum is all for kids with hands-on exploration of lights and sounds, playing with bubbles, science, and more. The little kids will really enjoy this place.

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Questions & Answers

My kids enjoyed it most from ages 2-5. They have the most activities for that age, although they do still keep my 7 and 9 year old entertained.

Shauna Reddick | Aug 10, 2022
Amanda Patterson | Aug 10, 2022

My almost 11 year old still enjoys it, even though most of the exhibits are still the same. She has her favorites and with our membership, it's something free to do on a boring day!

What is the average age for children at this place

Anita Cooney | Oct 10, 2019
Joe Fitzgerald | Jun 11, 2022

Most of the activities are designed for younger children. I'd say that to be able to see and reach most of the interactive things, a child would need to be at least 3 and a half feet tall. There are a few things higher up, but they're probably not things you'd want small children doing, anyway. As far as age goes, I'd say most of them were between 8 and 12.

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What is the price of tickets an the date for the teenage mutant ninja turtle event

Christina Bryant | Oct 10, 2018
Tina Kassa | Oct 10, 2019

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Secret of the Sewer exhibit opened January 13, 2018 & will run until May 6 of 2018. Also, you can check out a family pass from Waco and Hewitt Libraries making admission free for a families single visit.

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It is free to get in today? 1.7.2018

Sherri L. King | Oct 10, 2018
Tina Kassa | Oct 10, 2018

No, the Museum launched a new program in the summer of 2017. Under the new program free admission days will be 3 diffetent dates during the year. The first date will be on Monday, January 15, 2018. More information is available at the museum's website or call and ask.

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Do they allow to bring strollers?

Teresa Cardenas | Apr 12, 2022
Rosann Mullens | Apr 12, 2022

Yes

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Is the Mayborn closed this afternoon? Saturday, Feb. 12. Recording says currently closed right before saying that Sat 10 am till 5 pm are normal hours.

R Sellers | Mar 13, 2022
Mayborn Museum Complex | Mar 13, 2022

Hi, we apologize for our phone malfunction. We are open 7 days a week. Thank you!

Are they making 2 year old wear mask in there

Beth Mims | Oct 9, 2021
Magda C A. | Oct 9, 2021

Everyone must wear a mask

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Are you going to be open the month of July?

Karen Lee | Oct 9, 2021
William Taylor | Oct 10, 2018

Yes, in fact, most days they are open from 10am until 5 pm. Right now there is an exhibit called, "TITANIC, THE ARTIFACT EXHIBITION" until January 6th of next year.

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Is there a planetarium at the Waco museum complex?

Dixie Barr | Oct 10, 2019
Sherie Loverkamp | Oct 10, 2019

I don't remember there being one.

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What age do you consider senior

Old Penguin | Oct 10, 2019
Old Penguin | Oct 10, 2019

Darn went today and could have gotten senior. Lol really enjoyed it

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Took granddaughter there today. What a waste of time and money! What happened to this place?? Half of the things thay used to be there are gone and the rest has been made into toddler rooms! It was horrible. NOT WORTH IT ANYMORE

Bye Beotch | Oct 10, 2019
Bye Beotch | Oct 10, 2019

We used to visit all the time. Upstairs and down! Dinosaur room is cool. Thats 20 min. The rest has gone down. All play clothes were locked up in the "different country" room. She is no longer allowed to play in the "kitchen"area. Its for toddlers now. Typewriter room was a mess alot of broken typewriters. Not enough water in bubble room to make any. Only 3 frog/ snakes out. Just NOTHING. If your child is 5 or younger its probably ok. Weve gone for 7 yrs. Now its just not for her. And its the only place like it so its disappointing that its only for 5 and under

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Is it $8 And $19 = $27 if all i want to do is see the Titanic??

Lori Hulvey | Oct 10, 2019
Chris Chavez | Oct 10, 2019

$8 General Museum admission or $19 For Titanic Exhibit (this inlcudes entire museum too set price) https://www.baylor.edu/mayborn/

How much are tickets

Donna Johnson | Oct 10, 2019
Leyley | Oct 10, 2019

General admission is $8 for adults and $6 for children (2-12yrs) this does not include the Titanic exhibition. Admission plus Titanic exhibition is $19 for adults and $13 for children (2-12yrs). Hope this helps.

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can you bring outside food and if not, where would you purchase items for kids to eat? Also is there a place to eat and snack?

Carmen Thompson | Oct 10, 2019
Tina Kassa | Oct 10, 2019

You may bring a cooler and have lunch on grounds either in the Village., theiutdoor pavillion, or inside the museum on the second floor near the vending area. There is a microwave for museum guests to use. The Anding Traveling exhibit room is usually the only place food and drinks are prohibited.

Price for active duty military?

Richard Neumeyer | Oct 10, 2018
michael dees | Oct 10, 2018

free on sundays, I believe its 5 dollars with the discount for military

Is there a park/playground nearby that we could bring a picnic lunch and let the kids run around before or after visiting the museum? Also, can we leave and come back same day? We are coming in from the Austin area. Thanks!

Anastasia Fabing | Oct 10, 2018
Onyx | Oct 10, 2018

the museum has an outdoor section that you can go into and there's a pavilion area and playground outside that you can eat at

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Is this place open on labor day

Jaycee Mae | Oct 10, 2018
Drew Triplett | Oct 10, 2018

Yes we are open from 10 to 5

Is the museum still free on the 1st Sunday of the month

Debra Bagley | Oct 10, 2018
Vanessa S | Oct 10, 2018

If you are a student or a member, it's free every day. Unless you want to visit the Titanic exhibit, in which case being a studen or member will get you a discount. But the main museum is free for students (of Baylor University) and members of the museum.

Is the museum open now with Titanic artifacts

Charlie Tabares | Oct 10, 2018
Robert Roberts | Oct 10, 2018

Yes its gonna be there all summer

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Is it free to get in with food stamp card

Denise Deyoung | Oct 10, 2018
Annelise Hardegree | Oct 10, 2018

I haven't heard about that, but I know you can check out a pass from the library and go for free that way.

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Is addmission free on the first of july

Norma Pesina | Oct 10, 2018
J P | Oct 10, 2018

Admission is free to the museum on the first Sundays of the month. This does NOT include admission any special exhibits.

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How long would someone with little kids typically spend here?

Brandy Ketter | Oct 10, 2018
Christopher Musick | Oct 10, 2018

I say you be 2 hrs easily. Especially if go out side

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what the prices for children and adults

Teresa Bermudez | Oct 10, 2018
Joshua Horton | Oct 10, 2018

$8 for adults $6 for children 2-12 $7 for seniors. Military discounts

Is it free to get in tomorrow? 3-4-18

alexa | Oct 10, 2018
Tina Kassa | Oct 10, 2018

The Free Sunday admission program ended in September of 2017. The next day of free admission will be May 19, 2018.

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Is there a special rate for the 1st Sunday of the month

Rena Maus | Oct 10, 2018
Tina Kassa | Oct 10, 2018

The Maborn Museum Complex retired it's Free First Sunday program in September 2017. The next free admission day will be May 19, 2018. You may check out a family admission pass from Waco or Hewitt public libraries. Also, for those with a SNAP card an annual family membership can be purchased at a drastically lower rate or steeply discounted admission charged for single visits.

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Are you closed for MLK Day on Monday?

Alexis Fayth | Oct 10, 2018
Tina Kassa | Oct 10, 2018

No, the museum will be open regular operating hours. Be sure to stop in and see the new exhibit in the Anding Traveling Exhibits room. From mid January to early May the exhibit is Teenage Mutant Turtles: Secret of the Sewer, brought to Waco by Nickelodeon and the Indianapolis Children's Museum.

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Can I join online?

Gary Hardie | Oct 10, 2018
Jess sanchez | Oct 10, 2018

Yes!

Is it free just every first Sunday of the month or are there other free sndays as well ?

Max Carrillo | Oct 10, 2018
Jamie Battle | Oct 10, 2018

Just the first Sunday of the month

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