Junior Duck Stamp Art Exhibit

The Mayborn Museum Complex is proud to be one of the few locations across the state selected to host the Junior Duck Stamp Art "Best of Show" exhibit! This exhibit showcases winning entries from throughout the state of Texas in this important nation-wide contest. You will be astonished to see what these talented students produce using their knowledge gained from the Federal Junior Duck Stamp Conservation and Design Program. The winning artwork will be on display on the 2nd floor train rotunda of the Discovery Center through October 26, 2008. Click here for more information.

october 5: Free day at the mayborn!

Bring your friends and neighbors and join us for great family fun on Sunday, October 5th.

All visitors will be free of charge!

This will be the first of a series of free first Sundays, sponsored by local businesses, followed by Free Sundays on November 2nd and December 7th. We would like to thank the Packaging Corporation of America for their support of our first free Sunday.

October Free First Sunday

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NEW FEATURE!

Welcome to our new monthly feature...a fun new game to see how well you know the museum.

Each month we will post a mystery picture from the museum. All you need to do is click on it to tell us what it is. We will draw a winner from all the correct answers. The winner will receive a $10 gift certificate to our museum store and a Family Pass. Use it for your next visit or share it with someone who's never been.

We will announce this month's winner in our next Museletter...Good Luck!

Turn Your Cell Phone ON and try the new Mayborn Cell Phone Audio Tours!

Enhance your museum experience by touring the natural history galleries and animal rooms with your cell phone as your guide.

We’ve created a variety of prompts to complement our dynamic exhibits, so come in and learn something new!

Take the cell phone audio tour by dialing the local number, followed by the prompt number that corresponds with the exhibit. The only cost involved is the use of your cell phone minutes. The audio tour has also been launched as a podcast on iTunes - download yours today

Look for these signs around the museum to learn more about our exhibits.

The holidays will be here soon and museum store is stocking up, so remember us for all your gifting needs. We have a selection of new jewelry, books, Baylor items, and our famous Christmas ornaments! Come see why we’ve been voted the Best Museum Store in Waco! As always, museum members receive a 10% discount.