Mayborn Museum Complex

kinda chic to literally help plan our Teen Takeover 😌

🧬 Meet scientists
🌮 Choose the food
🎨 Plan the activities
📣 Be the reason everyone wants to come

Leadership Team applications close Friday at 5 PM.
https://mayborn.web.baylor.edu/education/teen-takeover

⭐️THE GUEST LIST⭐️

“SEA MONSTERS UNEARTHED”

Waco’s curious families dove into pre-history when this traveling Smithsonian exhibit opened for the summer at the Mayborn Museum Complex on May 30.

Photos by Nimsi Williams, perennialbirthco.com

Three Million Reasons to Celebrate!

This month, the Mayborn reached an incredible milestone—we welcomed our 3 millionth visitor! 🦣

To celebrate, our lucky guest was surprised with a special prize package that included a Family Membership, a birthday party package, a private behind-the-scenes tour, and guest passes to share with family and friends.

Thank you to our members, guests, volunteers, donors, and community for being part of our story. We can't wait to welcome the next million visitors through our doors!

Drop a ❤️ in the comments if you've visited the Mayborn Museum, and tell us your favorite museum memory!

STEMfest is this Saturday! See you there! ESC Region 12

The Mayborn is open all weekend!

Grab tickets at https://mayborn.web.baylor.edu/

Could YOU be our 3 millionth visitor?

One lucky family will win an incredible prize bundle, including:
✨ Family Plus Membership
🎂 Birthday Party Package
🔍 Private Behind-the-Scenes Tour

Visit this summer for your chance to win!
⬇️ Plan your visit
https://mayborn.web.baylor.edu/

Join us this Saturday for America 250 Family Day!

Celebrate America’s 250th with a special screening of Smithsonian Channel’s America’s National Parks America’s National Parks at 100!

Journey through breathtaking landscapes, iconic landmarks, and hidden treasures as we celebrate 100 years of the National Park Service and the natural wonders that help define our nation.
Saturday, July 20, 2026 at 11:00 AM. Included in general admission.

Bring the family and experience the beauty of America’s parks on the big screen! 🇺🇸

Every shape tells a story.

Join Nigerian-American visual artist and licensed therapist Kemi Yemi-Ese for Stories in the Shapes, a hands-on art experience inspired by the rich traditions of West African iconography at the Mayborn Museum this Saturday.

Explore the beauty of goldleaf gilding as you create your own work of art while reflecting on cultural heritage, identity, and the power of visual storytelling.
Saturday, June 20, 2026 at 1:00 pm

Last night, we welcomed educators and their families to the Mayborn to explore our newest exhibits, "Sea Monsters Unearthed" and "Cultural Crossroads."

Educator Night is our chance to celebrate the teachers who spark wonder every day. We can't wait to welcome your classrooms this school year! 🍎✨

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