Program Overview

Introduction to the Mayborn Museum Education Program

The Mayborn Museum offers a variety of educational programs for adults and children. These programs aim to provide a fun and interactive learning experience, promoting curiosity and exploration.

Skill Builders at the Mayborn

The Skill Builders program is designed for adults, providing a relaxed and hands-on environment to learn new skills. Each workshop is beginner-friendly and focuses on creative activities.

Upcoming Workshops

• Jewelry Making Workshop: Scheduled for Saturday, February 7, from 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM, this workshop will guide participants in beadworking techniques.
• Chainmail Workshop: On Saturday, March 21, from 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM, participants will learn the basic principles of chainmail and create a pouch to take home.

Education Programs

The Mayborn Museum offers several educational programs, including:

• Field Trips
• Teacher Development - STEM Nights
• Weekly Programs
• Adults at the Mayborn
• Skill Builders at the Mayborn
• Teen Takeover
• Educational Resources
• SIC'EM Science Day 2026

Collection & Research

The museum's collection and research areas include:

• Cultural Collections
  • Archaeology
  • Ethnology
  • History
• Biosciences
  • Mammals
  • Amphibians
  • Freshwater Fish
  • Botany
  • Invertebrates
  • Reptiles
• Geosciences
  • Paleontology
  • Rocks and Minerals
  • Waco Mammoth National Park Repository

Lifelong Learning

The Lifelong Learning program at the Mayborn Museum offers:

• About Lifelong Learning
• Lifelong Learning Membership
• Lifelong Learning Courses
• Lifelong Learning Events
• Lifelong Learning Volunteers
• How to Register for Courses
• The U.S. in WWII A Mayborn Learning Abroad Experience

Academics & Research at Baylor University

Baylor University comprises several colleges and schools, including:

• College of Arts & Sciences
• Diana R. Garland School of Social Work
• George W. Truett Theological Seminary
• Graduate School
• Hankamer School of Business
• Honors College
• Law School
• Louise Herrington School of Nursing
• Moody School of Education
• Robbins College of Health and Human Sciences
• School of Engineering & Computer Science
• School of Music
• University Libraries, Museums, and the Press

Admissions

Baylor University offers various admission pathways, including:

• Undergraduate Admissions
• Graduate Admissions
• Baylor Law School Admissions
• Social Work Graduate Programs
• George W. Truett Theological Seminary Admissions
• Online Graduate Professional Education