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JAPANESE SPRING FESTIVAL
The Mayborn is proud to host Baylor's Japanese Student Association to celebrate the new season with a Japanese Spring Festival on April 12 from 10:30 am to 3 pm. The Spring Festival is also known as the "Sakura" Festival, taking its name from the Japanese word for cherry blossoms.
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| These colorful flowers are a symbol of the temporary nature of life in the Japanese culture and are celebrated as a sign of spring in festivals around the world. Click here for more information. |
"THE LITTLE PIG IN THE BIG BRICK HOUSE" PUPPET SHOWS
Join Rick Strot, Allen Reeves Ware and the Mayborn Puppeteers as they present "The Little Pig in the Big Brick House" in the SBC Theater on Saturday, April 19. This production is a retelling of the old English children's story. There will be two opportunities to catch this entertaining show. The first begins at 10:30 am and the second begins at 2:30 pm. Fun for all ages!
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Ashley Crumpler and BethAnn Bailey enjoy the recycling room |
Margaret Lewis points out the meal worms. |
Amelia Earheart (as portayed by Hollis Mutch) entertains a group during a Spring Break performance |
Our turtles, while not visitors, enjoy their new habitat. |
Summer's right around the corner!
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Registration for the Exploration Collaboration, a summer camp for ages 9 through 14, sponsored by the Mayborn Museum and the Cameron Park Zoo began March 31. Contact
Lanna Palmer
at 254-710-7526 to enroll. Don't delay because camp will fill quickly!
Click here
for more information.
Join us for a summer of exploration! Watch the website for news of our exciting summer plans - in conjunction with our dynamic summer exhibit, National Geographic MAPS: Tools for Adventure. |
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We have tons of new items in the store including a large assortment of copies of historical documents, stuffed animals, exciting new books for young and old, a huge selection of coloring books, and lot of new geodes to crack open!
Look for items that complement our upcoming traveling exhibit National Geographic MAPS: Tools for Adventure.
As always, museum members receive a 10% discount.
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school groups
Teachers, call to book your classes for spring field trips. We still have some available spots in the afternoon for April and May. Contact
Lanna Palmer
at 254-710-7526 to make your reservations.
Click here
to see the exciting educational programs we offer.
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birthday parties
Celebrate your child's birthday with a party that is as wonderful as they are at the Mayborn Museum Complex! Contact
Carol Nowlin at 254-710-1128.
Click here to read more about our one-of-a-kind birthday parties.
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Membership
A Mayborn Membership is your passport to a year jam-packed with ever-changing fun-filled discoveries and knowledge! Contact Misty Holly at 254-710-1180 or visit our website
to make this valuable purchase online.
Members at the Contributing level and above received complimentary tickets to the MAPS: Tools for Adventure party.
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Groups
Interested in bringing a group to the museum?
Click here to see the various ways your group can visit.
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coming next month
Mark your calendars for these upcoming events!
May 1 - Fun Feature Artifact - People of the World
May 3 - Meet a Critter
May 8 - Fun Feature Artifact - People of the World
May 17 - Meet a Critter
May 31 - National Geographic MAPS: Tools for Adventure Preview Party |
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