All Aboard the Mayborn Express
Opens December 1

 



The trains are pulling into the station! Thanks to the Central Texas Area Model Railroaders, our Anding Traveling Exhibit Gallery will be filled to capacity with model railroad layouts of all shapes and sizes from December 1, 2012 to January 6, 2013.

The young and the young-at-heart will enjoy imagining the excitement of being a train engineer! Make this returning favorite part of your holiday traditions and visit often.



 

Regular admission to the museum includes admission to All Aboard the Mayborn Express. Museum and exhibits are free to all museum members and Baylor University students.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Special Events

Free Sunday Program
Our Free Sunday Program continues on December 2, 2012 thanks to the support of our sponsor Atmos Energy.

Baylor University's Mayborn Museum would like to thank Central Texas Counseling and Assessment Inc. / Cradled for sponsoring November's Free Sunday.

Join us as we welcome everyone to the museum with no admission charge.

 

 

Santa at the Mayborn
December 15, 2012
1:00pm-3:00pm

Santa will be making an appearance at the Mayborn Museum Complex and he wants you to share your Christmas wishes. Bring your camera to capture the moment.

 

 

Holiday Puppet Shows
December 15 & 16
Santa's Magic Bells

Santa and his hyper elf, Ringle Dingle, are featured in this holiday puppet show. Ringle is chased by a variety of characters and there is even a chorus of reindeer!

Puppet shows are offered at 12:00 pm and 3:00 pm on Saturday, December 15 and at 2 pm on Sunday, December 16. Seating is limited.

Special activities and events are included in the price of museum admission.

 

 

Deck the Halls


We are decked out with Christmas cheer! The Mayborn Museum is a great place to make holiday memories.

Several photo opportunities await you in our beautifully decorated museum including this whimsical setting of Santa's Elves featuring the faces of museum guests.

The Mayborn Museum Complex will be open throughout the holidays. We will be closed on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Year's Day.
 

 

Museum Membership


A gift that lasts the entire year with unlimited free admission so that you and your family can enjoy the museum and the many special events and exhibits offered throughout the year. If you are already a member, consider giving a gift of membership to friends or family.

Contact Misty Thornton through email (Misty_Thornton@baylor.edu) or by phone, 710-1180, for more information.

Baylor faculty, staff and Baylor students with families receive a 20% discount on any level of membership they purchase for themselves and it is payroll deductible!
 

 

Museum Store

The museum store is the place to find stocking stuffers that are perfect in price and size. Museum Store Holiday Deals Mayborn Museum Members will enjoy double discounts on purchases December 7-17.	Wind-Up Toys
Laser Fingers	Bear Earmuffs
Marbles

Stay Connected

Facebook & Twitter
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Coming Soon

 

Robots + Us
January 26- April 28, 2012

Discover a place where humans meet machines in this fun and educational journey to the world of artificial intelligence. Robots + Us is a light-hearted, hands-on exhibition that will delight families and children of all ages.