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Celebrating Dedication to the Mayborn Museum and Each Other
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Volunteers make the world go ‘round at the Mayborn
Museum. In the spirit of Valentine’s Day, we would like to highlight our couples who volunteer together:
Ralph and Janie
Bowler, Will and Marion Douglas, Dave and Dottie Fornoff, Dick and Jan Graves, Clark and Dorothy Griffin, Charlie and Nancy Moore, Bob and Joyce Packard, Bob and Lydia Smith. |
 Most couples have volunteered since the new museum opened in 2004. Ralph and Janie Bowler’s combined service
reaches almost 800 hours. We truly appreciate their dedication not only to the museum but also to each other.
Artifact Spotlight
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This artifact is the key to the Waco Suspension Bridge. Built in 1870, the 475 foot bridge cost $130,000. At one time, it was the longest single-span suspension bridge in the world, and it originally collected tolls
mainly from cattle herders.
| | The bridge triggered Waco’s economic boom and transformation
from frontier outpost to city. In 1971, the bridge retired to the rank of historical monument standing as an icon and
centerpiece of the Waco community. See if you can find the key in its current home in Strecker’s Cabinets of
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On Display
Chasing the Bone Pile: Highlights from the Baylor University Museum and the Strecker Museum
Collections
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The Baylor University Museum, now known as the Mayborn Museum Complex, has been in existence since 1893. This exhibit features
highlights from the museum’s history, particularly when it was named the Strecker Museum from 1940 until 2002.
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history collection, along with a wide variety of specimens representing fauna from Texas and the world. This exhibit will run
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Special Events
The Physics Circus 2011
The Center for Astrophysics, Space Physics, and Engineering (CASPER) invites you to enjoy three special
performances open to the public at the Mayborn Museum:
- February 4, 2011 12:30 P.M.
- February 10, 2011 5:45 P.M.
- February 17, 2011 5:45 P.M. VIP Night (Special Invitation Only)
Take part in hands-on demonstrations with a CASPER physicist and enjoy a theatrical performance, fun house exhibits, and jeopardy
game show.
Museum Admission includes the Physics Circus, however advanced reservations are required. Please see the Physics Circus website for RSVP details.
Discovery Center
New Invertebrates
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Come see our newest additions: an Electric Blue Hermit Crab and a Spiny Blue Lobster. They are only babies, but come early and
often because they grow up very fast. | | We also have a new
centipede, whose name means "hundred feet." But how many do they really have? Come and help us count them. |  |
Museum Store
 | Shop and Save
Save up to 40% on selected items in the Mayborn Museum Store.
| Is it magic?
Seemingly defy the laws of gravity with cool science experiments.
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School & Adult
Groups
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Spots are filling up fast!
Call to schedule a tour or program for your student or
adult group.
Contact Lanna
Palmer at 254-710-7526 to make your
reservations or Click
here to view our brochure.
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Birthday
Parties
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Celebrate your child's
birthday with a party at the Mayborn Museum Complex!
Please call 254-710-1194 to book your party
today!
Click
here to read more about our one-of-a-kind
birthday parties.
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Membership
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Membership to the Mayborn
Museum provides an entire year of learning and fun!
Family memberships can be purchased for only $75.
Call Misty Thornton at 254-710-1180 or visit our
website
to make this valuable purchase online.
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Volunteer
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Make a Difference...
Volunteer! Exciting new volunteer opportunities for youth
and adults to engage, enjoy and explore.
Contact Becky
Hansen at 254-710-4629 or visit the
volunteer
section of our website to learn more about ways
you can help.
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Groups
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Interested in bringing a
group to the museum? Click
here to see the various ways your group can
visit.
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