Why Visit the Dr Pepper Museum & Free Enterprise Institute?
The Dr Pepper soft drink was born in a drug store in Waco, TX, and was actually referred to as a “Waco” during it’s early years. The museum takes you through the history of Dr Pepper and the soda industry. After, you can enjoy a treat at the soda fountain.
A Great Field Trip for These Topics:
- Manufacturing/How it’s Made
- Local History
Quick Info:
Dr Pepper Museum & Free Enterprise Institute
300 South 5th Street
Waco, TX 76701
Monday – Saturday: 10:00am-5:30pm
Sunday: 12:00pm-5:30pm
Adults: $10
Children: $6
Children 4 & Under: $0
Senior: $8
Military: $8
(Admission includes a Dr Pepper from the soda fountain.)
What Can You Expect to See & Do at the Museum?
There are two buildings to explore, with a large, open courtyard area between them. The first (where you will pay admission and receive a bracelet) is three stories of Dr Pepper history, marketing, and innovation. The gift shop entrance is next door. The other building is where you will find the soda fountain, experience rooms, and a few more exhibits.
Admission includes a go at your own pace self-guided tour. There are several add-ons if you want to enhance the experience.
Kids will find the museum a bit more engaging with the Dr Pepper Museum Mystery Game. It’s an app based game you can download to a smart phone and solve a who-done-it with clues found in the museum. The game code is $4.99. More info here.
The museum offers Make-a-Soda ($10) and Taste-a-Soda ($12) experiences you can book as well.
Need even more Dr Pepper? Super Fans can book an Extreme Pepper Experience with a private tour.
Tips for Visitors:
- There is street parking surrounding the Museum and paid public parking lots nearby. (The Dr Pepper Museum is walking distance from the hugely popular Magnolia Silos.)
Admission isn’t needed if you are only going to be visiting the soda fountain and/or gift shop.
Field Trips and Group tours are available to book here.
Through October, you can also book a Paranormal Experience.
Take a virtual tour of the Dr Pepper Museum here.
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