Location: Waco
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6 Specialty Museums in Waco That You Shouldn't Miss
Waco (/ˈweɪkoʊ/ WAY-koh) is a city which is the county seat of McLennan County, Texas, United States. It is situated along the Brazos River and I-35, halfway between Dallas and Austin. The city had a 2010 population of 124,805, making it the 22nd-most populous city in the state. The US Census 2016 population estimate is 134,432 The Waco Metropolitan Statistical Area consists of McLennan and Falls Counties, which had a 2010 population of 234,906. Falls County was added to the Waco MSA in 2013. The US Census 2017 population estimate for the Waco MSA is 268,696.
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1. McCulloch House Museum
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 13 reviews
Reviewed By NancyE1435
Great Tour of Historic McCulloch House. Docents were on hand to tell the history of the house. Beautiful grounds. We attended during Holiday so Christmas music and refreshments were included and was very enjoyable.
2. Texas Ranger Hall of Fame and Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,063 reviews
Reviewed By kathyt3222
Prior to visiting the museum my knowledge of the Texas Rangers was The Lone Ranger movies I watched as a kid. The video presentation is very informative for an overview of who they are and what they do. I have new admiration for the people who are Rangers and what they do. You will get your fill of old west history and see lots of guns and western paraphernalia.
3. Waco Mammoth National Monument
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,150 reviews
Reviewed By mondyann - Hudson, United States
Great guided tour with Robert Very informative Was an interesting fun day Learned about female and male mammoths along with other animals and to see where they are still digging for more bones
4. Texas Sports Hall of Fame
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 96 reviews
Reviewed By G9331XPcharlesb
Great museum with lots of interesting items. If your a Tom Landry fan, be sure to see several of the movies on his career with the Cowboys Definitely worth the trip to Waco. If your wife doesn't like sports, drop her off at the Silo's, and pick her up in a couple of hours. Really great informed staff.
5. Dr Pepper Museum
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4.0 based on 1,673 reviews
A museum dedicated to the nation's oldest major soft drink - Dr Pepper! We offer three floors of exhibits featuring information about many different soft drinks, as well as a carefully curated selection of our massive soft drink memorabilia collection. Exhibits change regularly! You can visit our soda fountain and gift shop any time without paying admission. Photo ops outside the Museum include a Dr Pepper Green 1940s delivery truck, one of three original neon signs from the Mockingbird Plant in Dallas, and a hand-painted advertising sign original to the site. Of course the front of the Museum building itself is visitors' favorite photo location. We are a two block walk from Magnolia Market and the famous silos, and about half a mile from the newest restaurants including Torchy's Tacos and In-N-Out Burger.
Reviewed By larrahb - Lubbock, United States
We had such a good time in the Dr Pepper museum! There was so much information and amazing things to see! Take your time and read everything! You’ll be glad you did! We got a free Dr Pepper made by a soda jerk at the end of our museum walk! ???? so freakin cool!!! Then we wrapped it up with a visit to the gift shop for some Dr Pepper merch! 10 out of 10 would recommend!
