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Discovery Center Mayborn Museum Complex
SHIPWRECK! Pirates & Treasure
    SHIPWRECK! Pirates & Treasure
    On Display through September 16, 2015

     

    SHIPWRECK! Pirates & Treasure

    SHIPWRECK! Pirates & Treasure will capture your imagination and take you on an incredible voyage from the glory days of pirates to modern-day shipwrecks!

     

    This exhibit features over 500 authentic artifacts, including gold and silver treasures, as well as the amazing science and technology used to work thousands of feet below the ocean's surface.

    SHIPWRECK! Pirates & Treasure
    SHIPWRECK! Pirates & Treasure

    Visitors can experience hurricane force winds and dig for treasure with a robotic arm.

     

     

     

Volunteer Field Trip

    A Taste of Treasure

    In April, museum staff and volunteers enjoyed a field trip to the Bosque Museum in Clifton. The group was given a tour by the museum director, Dr. George Larson, and enjoyed a delicious lunch at Bunkhouse BBQ.

    Want to join in on the fun? Contact Sherry DeHay for volunteering opportunities.

     

     

     

Special Events

    Free Sunday Program

    Our Free Sunday Program continues on June 7, 2015 thanks to the support of our sponsor, Central Texas Smile Doctors.

    Baylor University's Mayborn Museum would like to thank H-E-B for sponsoring May's Free Sunday.

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

     

     

     

A Taste of Treasure
    A Taste of Treasure
    June 19, 2015
    5:30 pm

    The Mayborn Museum will be offering a party for our members featuring the summer exhibit, SHIPWRECK! Pirates and Treasure, on June 19, 2015.

    Invitations will be mailed to Mayborn Museum members in early June with information on how to purchase reservations and RSVP.

    Not a member? Contact Misty Thornton at 710-1180.

     

     

     

Coming Soon

Where's the treasure?
    Treasure Tuesdays

    Special activities and events related to SHIPWRECK! Pirates and Treasure will be offered each Tuesday in July.

    • July 7
      Ahoy - Treasure! with Nancy Worcester

      Join ventriloquist and storyteller Nancy Worcester and her friends as she artfully blends education and entertainment with an engaging performance for all ages.

    • July 14
      Oceans Rock! with Walt Whittington

      Enjoy a hands-on presentation that includes fossils such as ammonites and troglodytes, prehistoric Megalodon shark teeth, and a hungry Great White Shark!

    • July 21
      Pirate Magic! with Cody Fisher

      Experience an interactive pirates and treasure themed performance by our favorite master magician Cody Fisher.

    • July 28
      Pirates Ahoy! with Brian Whittington

      Become a pirate! Audience members are invited to join in the show as characters in a pirate adventure story complete with costumes and props.

    All performances will take place at 11:00 am and 1:00 pm in the SBC Theater.

    $5 per person pricing will be offered on Treasure Tuesdays and will include admission to the museum, SHIPWRECK! Pirates and Treasure, and all special activities and events.

     

     

     

Summer Safety

    The busy summer season is upon us. This is just a friendly reminder that guardians must stay with children throughout their museum visit.

     

     

     

Museum Store

    Show your SHIPWRECK spirit! Pick up a t-shirt or eye patch in our museum store to commemorate our fascinating summer exhibit.

    Museum Store
    Suave Swashbuckling Shirts
    Museum Store
    Playful Pirate Patches

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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    Facebook & Twitter
    Facebook & Twitter The Mayborn Museum is now on Facebook and Twitter. Fans and followers of the museum can be up to date on our latest events. Become a fan on Facebook or follow us on Twitter.

     

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

School & Adult Groups
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.

 
Birthday Parties
Celebrate your child's birthday with a party at the Mayborn Museum Complex! Please call 254-710-1834 to book your party today!

Click here to read more about our one-of-a-kind birthday parties.

 
Membership
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.

 
Volunteer
Make a Difference... Volunteer! Exciting new volunteer opportunities for youth and adults to engage, enjoy and explore.

Contact Sherry DeHay at 254-710-4629 or visit the volunteer section of our website to learn more about ways you can help.

 
Groups
Interested in bringing a group to the museum? Click here to see the various ways your group can visit.
 
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