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The Original Home of Dr Pepper

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Sit Down to Take a Stand

Waco Lunch Counter Exhibit

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VISITOR INFO

Reservations are not required to visit the Museum!

Pay admission when you arrive and go through the Museum at your own pace.

Tickets are not available for sale online.

HOURS & LOCATION

Hours are subject to staff availability and may be adjusted due to special events or rentals. Please check Google or our social media channels for the most up-to-date information.

Monday – Saturday
10 AM – 5:30 PM

Sunday:
12 PM – 5:30 PM

The Dr Pepper Museum is open year-round except on Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Years Day.


300 South 5th Street
Waco, TX 76701

ADMISSION PRICES

General Admission: $10
4 years and under: Free
Museum Members: Free

Free Dr Pepper included with paid admission.

Prepare your young explorers for an unforgettable Prepare your young explorers for an unforgettable journey into the mysterious world of paranormal phenomena! Junior Paranormal Investigator Open-House is an one-of-a-kind event designed to introduce and educate curious young minds to the fascinating realm of the supernatural.

There will be:
🔎Hands-on learning opportunities from real Paranormal Investigators ranging from learning about different types of paranormal activity to the equipment they use. (With the chance for your child to receive their own Junior Paranormal Investigator Certificate)
👻Spine-chilling campfire ghost stories
🔎Ghost-themed carnival-style games
👻And more!
 
Whether your child has a fascination with the unexplained or simply loves a good mystery, Junior Paranormal Investigators promises a thrilling and educational adventure that will spark their curiosity and leave them with unforgettable memories.

🎃No admission is required for the event. Children are encouraged to wear their Halloween costumes during the event.

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“I'm a pepper he's a pepper she's a pepper we're “I'm a pepper he's a pepper she's a pepper we're a pepper wouldn't you like to be a pepper too?”❤️

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The Dr Pepper Museum was honored to be presented w The Dr Pepper Museum was honored to be presented with the Award of Excellence at the American Association of State and Local History (AASLH) annual conference in Boise, Idaho for our Sit Down to Take a Stand Waco Lunch Counter Exhibition and Soda Fountain redesign. Museum staff Chris Dyer, Joy Summar-Smith, and Rachael Nadeau Johnson were there to accept the award, which was created to "establish and encourage standards of excellence in the collection, preservation, and interpretation of state and local history in order to make the past more meaningful to all people." Sit Down to Take a Stand was made possible by The Rapoport Foundation and The Summerlee Foundation with additional support provided by TFNB Your Bank for Life, Prophecy Media Group, and the Baylor Institute for Oral History.
On September 18th Anthony Betters, Sr, Board Chair On September 18th Anthony Betters, Sr, Board Chair, Chris Dyer, President & CEO, and Joy Summar-Smith, Associate Director, had the honor of sharing the story of the Dr Pepper Museum’s Sit Down to Take A Stand exhibition with Waco's historic Second Missionary Baptist Church J.O.Y. Ministries.  DPM Board member Gary Myles and Harvey Griggs joined us for the occasion. We are greatly appreciative of Mrs. Marilyn Banks, J.O.Y. Ministries Coordinator and Dr. Nika Davis, Pastor for inviting the Museum to share the exhibition. Special shout out to Sascee’s Southern Style Eatery for providing a wonderful lunch and Dr Pepper floats for the event, and Brazos Media Technologies for providing AV!
Embark on a whimsical weekend adventure at the Dr Embark on a whimsical weekend adventure at the Dr Pepper Museum in the heart of Waco, Texas! This enchanting escape is all about celebrating the world of Dr Pepper with two thrilling events – “Dr Pupper” and “Junior Paranormal Investigator Open-House.” Get ready for a weekend of discovery, fun, and fizzy surprises. 👻🔎🐾🐶
 
🎟️ No admission or registration is required for either events🎟️

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help@drpeppermuseum.com

Text: 254-294-2399

Call: 254-757-1024

300 South 5th Street
Waco, Texas 76701

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