Mayborn Museum

20 years of sparking curiosity in Central Texas
Open 7 days a week!

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We’re proud to train the next generation of museum professionals right here. #MaybornMuseum #BaylorUniversity

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Welcome back, Baylor Bears! 🐻

From our amazing museum studies students and interns to the scientists sharing their research with visitors, we’re inspired by the incredible ways you’re helping our community learn and grow.

Did you know the Mayborn is a teaching museum?

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Can't make it on a Community Day? We offer Museums for All and other discounts all year long.
Families who qualify for state food assistance can receive $1-per-person admission for up to two adults and all the children in the household. Just show an EBT card when you arrive!

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We're celebrating Martin Luther King Jr. Day with FREE ADMISSION!
Next Monday, join us for our Community Day, it's the perfect opportunity to explore our Discovery Center, Natural History Hall, and Historic Village for free!

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Step into the whimsical world of Mo Willems with "The Pigeon Comes to Waco! A Mo Willems Exhibit," opening January 25th at the Mayborn Museum!

This interactive exhibit brings to life the charming characters and stories from Willems’ award-winning children’s books.

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🦣 Learning history at @MaybornMuseum
🖼️ Finding inspiration at Martin Museum of Art
🎻 Enjoying @baylor_music performances

Cultural arts at Baylor bring together & inspire the Baylor Family and beyond:

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Since 2016, a dedicated team of Baylor faculty and students has been uncovering the secrets of this ancient society through the San Giuliano Project (SGARP). The Mayborn’s newest exhibit, Etruscan Legacy, explores the rich history and fascinating discoveries of Barbarano Romano!

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Trivia Time❓

This ancient alabastron vessel depicts a fight scene between two men, and is currently on view in our “Etruscan Legacy” exhibit. In ancient Etruria, this vessel would have been used for:
1. Wine Decanter
2. Perfume
3. Fish Sauce
4. Workout Water Bottle

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Approximately 5,650 miles away lies the picturesque village of Barbarano Romano. This charming village, dating back to the 10th century, remains encircled by its original medieval walls. Yet, beneath its quaint exterior lies an even older civilization: the Etruscans.

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"The mammoths in Waco tell a story that’s not told anywhere else in the fossil record."

Read our interview with the @WACOAN

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Happy 20th birthday, @MaybornMuseum! 🥳

To celebrate two decades of sparking curiosity, the Mayborn unveiled a life-size landmark: bronze sculptures of three mammoths based on specimens found at the nearby @WacoMammoth National Monument:

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Curious about why we went with mammoths for our bronze sculptures? We talked to @25NewsKXXV all about it!
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Herons typically lay eggs in late winter or early spring, coinciding with the breeding season. Nest construction is a group activity, with both males and females participating in building the nest. If you are careful, you can spot a Heron nest along the banks of the Brazos River.

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While the museum will be closed Friday through Monday for the Easter holiday, our Collections team wanted to share a snapshot from our egg collection. 🥚

Can you guess which of these eggs belongs to a Great Blue Heron?🔍 #Mayborn20 #MaybornCollections

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During the breeding season, Great Blue Herons gather in colonies or heronries, where they engage in elaborate courtship displays and nest-building activities. These colonies, often located in secluded wetland areas or on coastal islands, provide protection from predators.

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Dig deep into the past and dust off your best mask – the Mayborn is turning 20! Celebrate with us at the Mayborn's Mammoth Masquerade, presented by H-E-B. 🎭 🎉

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Thank you for supporting Giving Day at the Mayborn Museum!🤝

Your continued support is invaluable to us, and we are immensely grateful for your commitment to the Mayborn Museum. Together, we can continue to spark curiosity for all.💡 #Mayborn20

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Join us on Giving Day as we ignite 20 years of greatness at the Mayborn Museum! Your $20 contribution isn’t just a donation, it’s the key to sparking curiosity and inspiring lifelong learning.

Let’s spark a brighter tomorrow together! 💡
#Mayborn20

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Get ready to ignite curiosity and shape the future!

Give Today: https://t.co/SgrR92NTL1

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Baylor Giving Day is tomorrow, and we're celebrating 20 incredible years at the Mayborn. Join us to mark this milestone and continue our legacy of inspiring lifelong learning. 💡

Your $20 contribution isn't just a donation, it's an investment in educational excellence!