Mayborn Museum Complex
The Sue & Frank Mayborn Natural Science and Cultural History Museum Complex (abbreviated as MMC) is a 142,000-square-foot (13,200 m2) facility that opened in May 2004 at Baylor University in Waco, Texas.
A museum inside Waco
Summers are hot
July and August highs run 95–96°, and about 115 days a year reach 90°. When to go ↓
You can stay in Waco
Mayborn Museum Complex is inside Waco, which has 65 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
A day trip from Fort Worth
Fort Worth is about 86 miles north and Dallas is about 88 miles north (straight-line). Where to stay ↓
Best months: Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Oct and Nov
February, March, April, May, October and November are the mild months, with highs of 63–84°. When to go ↓
An airport 8 miles away
Waco Regional (ACT) has airline service, about 8 miles from Mayborn Museum Complex.
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
Weather, month by month
Typical highs and lows in Waco. Green months are the mild ones.
Mayborn Museum Complex
The Sue & Frank Mayborn Natural Science and Cultural History Museum Complex (abbreviated as MMC) is a 142,000-square-foot (13,200 m2) facility that opened in May 2004 at Baylor University in Waco, Texas. The complex features a natural history wing with exhibits on prehistoric Central Texas, dioramas featuring landscapes of the area, and examples of the homes utilized by 19th Century residents of Texas, The Harry and Anna Jeanes Discovery center with two floors of hands-on experiences for all ages, and The 13-acre (53,000 m2) Governor Bill and Vara Daniel Historic Village. The complex also features the 5,000 sq ft (460 m2) Anding Traveling Exhibit Gallery, a theater, and a museum store.
- Type
- Museum
- Established
- 2004
- Wikipedia readers
- 1.1K a year
Where to stay near Mayborn Museum Complex
The closest towns with hotels, motels or campgrounds are Waco (65) and Lacy-Lakeview (12).
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Mayborn Museum Complex | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waco | in town | — | 65 44 hotels · 8 motels · 5 inns & B&Bs · 3 lodges & cabins · 4 campgrounds · 1 RV park | 147,788 | $222K | C− |
| Lacy-Lakeview | 6 mi north | 10 min | 12 3 hotels · 1 motel · 3 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins · 4 RV parks | 7,240 | $161K | C |
| Bellmead | 4 mi northeast | 5 min | 9 6 hotels · 3 motels | 10,592 | $155K | D |
| Woodway | 8 mi southwest | 10 min | 11 9 hotels · 1 motel · 1 RV park | 9,753 | $371K | — |
| Robinson | 7 mi south | 10 min | 3 1 hotel · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground | 13,028 | $302K | B+ |
| Willow Grove | 11 mi west | 15 min | 4 1 campground · 3 RV parks | 2,080 | $270K | — |
| West | 17 mi north | 25 min | 5 2 hotels · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground · 1 RV park | 2,629 | $183K | A− |
| Ross | 12 mi north | 20 min | 2 1 campground · 1 RV park | 197 | — | — |
Day trip from
Straight-line miles.
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Also near Mayborn Museum Complex
Other well-known places within 64 miles. Numbered ones are on the map above.
12 mi Stadium & arenaMcLane Stadium
2in town MuseumTexas Ranger Hall of Fame and Museum
35 mi National MonumentWaco Mammoth National Monument92K visitors a year
64 mi State parkDinosaur Valley State Park
42 mi Zoo & aquariumCameron Park Zoo55 mi Ancient siteGault58 mi Ancient siteButtermilk Creek Complex
62 mi MuseumCreation Evidence MuseumPhoto credits
McLane Stadium: Djyueng, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Texas Ranger Hall of Fame and Museum: Pi3.124, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Waco Mammoth National Monument: Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0 · Dinosaur Valley State Park: Gordon Reid, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Cameron Park Zoo: Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0 · Creation Evidence Museum: Ian Juby, Public domain
Visiting Mayborn Museum Complex
Is Mayborn Museum Complex in Waco?
Yes. It’s inside Waco, TX.
When is the best time to visit Mayborn Museum Complex?
February, March, April, May, October and November, with highs of 63–84°.
How far is Mayborn Museum Complex from Arlington and Fort Worth?
About 79 miles north of Arlington and about 86 miles north of Fort Worth, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Mayborn Museum Complex?
Waco Regional (ACT), about 8 miles away. The nearest big hub is Dallas Love Field (DAL), about 91 miles.
Where should I stay near Mayborn Museum Complex?
Waco (in town, 65 places to stay), Lacy-Lakeview (6 mi, 12 places to stay) and Bellmead (4 mi, 9 places to stay).
Tips from people in Waco
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