12 entrance for a short visit to see how soda industry began and Dr Pepper was established to include the original water well used and some historical marketing items to include bottles and delivery vehicles. They ask for donations for building upkeep, why? You are charging for admission. Free small drink at end was different as they hand mix Dr Pepper syrup and carbohydrates water in cup. They also have history of segregation with black sit ins and women's working movement. Why is this relevant to Dr Pepper history and bottling? Will not be back as ot was a waste of time and money. read more

This place is great altogether, but I really just want to give a shoutout here. I sprang for the "Extreme Pepper Experience" for my little brother (by "little" I mean younger than I - he's actually 6' tall and in his 40s!) who has special needs and a very wholesome, all-consuming obsession with Dr Pepper. I'm so glad I did! Our tour guide, Katherine, was a top-notch docent at baseline. What put her in the "above-and-beyond" category, however, was the fact that she clearly understood my brother and his differences immediately. She was so kind and patient with him, without being cloying or condescending. (She was also patient with my excessive jabbering, for that matter - but the Extreme Pepper experience was about my brother, not me!) I wish I had also gotten the names of the two young ladies hosting the soda-making segment of the visit. They were there on December 6 at around 3p-ish. They were fantastic, so fun and kept things moving. Thanks to everybody we encountered that day, and the excellent setup of the place, my brother's bucket-list experience was everything he had hoped for (and everything I'd hoped for him to experience). Thanks to everybody at this place - I'll try my best to send some business your way! :D read more

We just finished the paranormal tour. 0/10 - NOT RECOMMENDED! Giving 1 star is being generous. Tour guides were Sydney and her roommate. I don't remember the roommate's name: 20-something year old female with brown hair in a pony tail, and eye glasses. We were sooo excited to take this tour - it was my main reason for coming to Waco; and I cannot begin to tell you what a disappointment it was. We felt like we were witnessing a slumber party of the tour guides. The level of boredom skyrocketed quickly. They only have one spirit box for the entire group - not one for everyone. The spirit box they used is such a level of low quality, it was insulting they even chose to use it. It was nothing more than a shabby AM/FM radio on static mode. There are so many other grade-A devices on the market. Surely, they can do better. Given that the tour lacked substance, we saw no reason for it to be conducted in the dark. Since it was, we assumed it was to enhance the feeling of the tour being more than what it turned out to be (a complete flop and a total waste of money). On the flip side: for the parts that were dimly lit, it was interesting to see the history of the building and employees who used to work there. But, that's not the reason we booked the tour. Perhaps the guides lost site of the reason WE were ALL there... not just the two of them. The communications with "Jacob" and "Victor" were just about the tour guides being besties with them. Long story short: we couldn't wait for it to be over. What a shame; because it has potential to be SO much better. read more

Fun place to learn about Dr Pepper and you get a free soda after...well actually it's included in the admission. I upgraded to the large float in the souvenir cup for about $8. I a purist so just went with the Real Dr Pepper. Exhibits are well don't and interesting. Good place to learn about soft drink history in general. Not owned or operated by Dr Pepper. read more

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My kids and I were on a road trip around Texas and Waco was definitely going to be a stop. It ended up being my favorite stop actually. My son's favorite soda is Dr. Pepper so we had to take a stop by the museum. We got there at opening on a weekday so there was plenty of free parking on the street. All of the staff was very friendly. There is a lot of information so be prepared for a lot of reading. There are 3 separate buildings...one is the exhibit, another is the gift store, and the third is the soda fountain, tasting experience, and some more exhibits. But it was a great exhibit about the history of soda, Dr. Pepper, and the executives. Make sure to stop by the soda fountain to get your free drink. We decided to upgrade to the float. I chose the strawberries and cream float and it was so tasty. It's a good thing I don't live closer. Great experience and your wristband gets you entry all day long. read more

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Fun spot. We found parking on the street to avoid the $10 fee. Museum was interesting cool to see old stuff from my youth. Their soda fountain is nice - fresh made sodas that are hand mixed. Use your coupon to get a dollar off float. Cherry vanilla was goood read more

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We enjoyed our visit to the Dr Pepper Museum. The staff were very friendly. We went around 2 pm and it was busy! They need to sell timed tickets like some of the other museums. They have a lot of interesting information to read. There are 3 floors and the hallways are narrow so be prepared to walk close to the wall. They have an elevator too if you need it. Now my family are the fans, so we stood in a very long line to get a cup of free Dr. Pepper. It's a small cup of the regular flavors that you can get at the store. So we paid $4 extra for a specialty flavor that we couldn't get in a store. I got the diet Carmel cream and hubby got the vanilla cherry. We enjoyed those. We skipped the gift shop we saw a lot of people with bags so they must have good stuff. Overall we enjoyed ourselves. read more

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A must-see when visiting Waco. The history of soda and Dr. Pepper is fascinating, but including the local history makes this trip personal. I enjoyed seeing the original, which had been well used, along with the equipment ads and stories of past company employees. The convenience store space for items sold during different decades. I enjoyed the free soda at the end with the upgrade to a float in a souvenir cup. I did not take part in the two extra tours that could be completed, but both looked like fun. I will definitely do them on my next trip. read more

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We had a blast at the Dr. Pepper Museum! It was so cool getting to learn the history and see all of the changes through the years. So much information that I didn't even know about. Loved that we could walk through on our own and explore, read, and learn. Entrance fee included a free dink in the sofa shop which could be upgraded. Of course I upgraded to a float. The soda shop was adorable and delish. This was really just a fun way to spend a Sunday. They also have a lab setup (will probably do it the next time) where you can make your own soda! read more

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I loved this museum. It's 3 floors of a timeline from when it started to where it's all at now. It's very educational and at the end there is an interactive area to make a soda or a flat penny. Everyone also gets a free soda at the end or you can get a discount in a soda float. This is a great place for kids too. read more

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This was a must-see stop for me because My Daughter is the biggest Dr Pepper fan in the world so I had to drop in to shop for her. After a conference in Plano, I hopped on a bus and scheduled myself for less than 24 hours in Waco! I didn't realize that the #Magnolia properties are closed on Sunday, so I found other fun ways to get the Waco hospitality from the moment I arrived. I look forward to returning to Waco for a longer visit! After a fun afternoon with Waco Tours, where they talked a bit about the origins of Dr Pepper, they were kind enough to drop me off at the door of the Dr. Pepper Museum, knowing that I only had under an hour left to see the place that day. I decided to wait on the actual museum until I am able to come back with my daughter so I went straight to the gift shop and bought a few things for her, then I went in to taste a Dr Pepper float. But you have way more choices than just Dr Pepper! it's easy to get overwhelmed, plus I didn't know all the soda flavors so I asked the person at the register what is her favorite and she told me it was the Dr Pepper strawberries & cream so I said yes please! I love any kind of soda float, and this one was really cool because it tasted like a drink version of crunch berries. Despite the sweetness of the ice cream and the soda, it was still very refreshing. It was super cool too that I got to keep the red plastic cup. Perfect pick me up to keep me going that evening! I personally thought the building was beautiful too. Can't wait to come back and see the museum. read more

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My family and I had a great time at the Dr. Pepper Museum! As a fan of history and Dr. Pepper, the museum was very entertaining and informative. I enjoyed the old packaging that they display on-site, as well as the interactive aspects. Pricing was $12 per person (adult and child). Although the line was quite long upon entry, we never felt overcrowded by the amount of people walking around. The main portion is 3 stories tall, which each level showcasing different eras of the company. There's a gift shop where you can purchase various merch, including cane sugar Dr. Pepper. The second portion of the museum offers hands on activities and an expanded viewing room. It's definitely a fun stop to check out! read more

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If you like Dr Pepper, you will love this museum. It's a tale on industrialization at its finest. There are stories of how the beverage made it worldwide into so many countries. The marketing exhibits are cool to view. Admission includes a small cup of Dr Pepper. It's possible to upgrade to a float, with original Blue Bell. I passed, but in hindsight wished I had partaken. :-). Included is info on 7-Up and Orange Crush read more

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Fun stop in Waco, Texas! I'm a Dr. Pepper enjoyer and many of the people in my group were too. Had no idea that this uniquely delicious carbonated beverage originated from here. There is a LOT to look at and read but we were speed running the museum as there was much to do later on in the day for us. It's about $12 for entry and each ticket comes with a free soda at the end. You can choose any of the standard flavors such as the classic Dr. Pepper (diet or sugared), Big Red (tastes a bit like the gum), IBC Root Beer, or 7UP. OR you can use your ticket to get $1 credit towards a menu upgrade. It's unfortunately one or the other, not both, but oh well! Nice to get a to go cup beverage at the end of our trip. We decided to add in some fall flavor to our diet Dr. Pepper, caramel and cranberry. Cranberry was quite good, but the caramel tasted disgustingly burnt and sweet, even after being mixed, so I'd skip that. The first floor is the entirety of Dr. Pepper's inception as well as the history of soda in general. There's information on the actual factor there, the well/pit where they would toss random trash and other things (lol), and the lives and duties of the workers that made the drink. The second floor is a mix of modern day Dr. Pepper, how Dr. Pepper did globally (huge spoiler alert, NOT VERY WELL LOL), the architecture of the building itself, other historical figures that allowed for success of the company, and a theater room showing various Dr. Pepper commercials asking people the meaning behind them. There is a separate building to the museum as well as a separate gift shop (unfortunately quite overpriced and the designs were a bit bland). In the separate building there's historical Dr. Pepper merchandise, 7UP's history, a room where they do an interactive show (gotta pay extra for this) and the actual fountain drink area. Overall a quick and fun stop with loads of information. PS. Imagine including Dr. Pepper history related to Japan and NOT have a Steins;Gate reference, kinda cringe. read more

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Pay to enter & then want donations for a million dollar corporation. Gift shop gad very overpriced items. The soda found was good.

I loove Dr Pepper!! I would say it's definitely worth a visit if you are in the area/passing by. I wouldn't drive two hours for it though. They give you a small drink after the museum, and you can use it as $1 towards upgrading for flavors (not worth it) or a dr pepper float (possibly worth it). read more

You will be set back $12 for the entry fee, not too bad for us as a couple, but what a hit for a family of 4 or 5. There were no military, AARP, or other offers...No discounts Interesting exhibits throughout. It took about an hour to tour, so plan accordingly. You get a small cup of DP at the end, made at a soda fountain. They squirt syrup, then add sparkling water. It was something to see in Waco. read more

The Dr Pepper Museum was okay overall. It was interesting to see the brand's history and some of the old advertising, but nothing really stood out as special. read more

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This is a really cool experience in the Waco area, especially for Dr. Pepper lovers, such as myself. No, this isn't comparable to the World of Coke, but that's because this museum offers information and history of multiple types of sodas. The museum itself is 3 floors, there is a gift shop, a soda fountain, and a couple extra soda experiences for an extra charge. Don't forget your free small Dr Pepper at the soda fountain with admission! We decided to buy the tasting experience. We were not prepared to play a trivia game but we came out on top!!! It was actually really fun, and we got to taste 6 flavors of Dr Pepper. Highly recommend. read more

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Dr. Pepper museum was cool if you're really into the history of the drink. Very wordy and lots to read- but we enjoyed our visit and our floats at the end. You can tell they are actively trying to make it more exciting! read more

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I am a fan of Diet Dr. Pepper and I grew up with my father drinking Dr. Pepper so I wanted to stop here for the nostalgia. We were able to get street parking close by which was nice. There was a line to get into the museum but it moved steadily. There are several floors to tour which is nice. It felt crowded to me which I didn't enjoy. We visited on a Sunday and the Magnolia venues are all closed so that may be why it was so crowded. I enjoyed the soda at the end. read more

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It was nice seeing the history of the Dr Pepper and how it transitioned over the years. Some throw back bottles, cans, snacks. Loved how they showcased constructions of employees who really help make the brand famous. Staff was friendly and attentive albeit the busyness of the day. The team members were friendly and helpful. My only complaint was that I looked forward to having a specially made soda. However, the machines were not working. We were provided a can soda which was warm, flat and flavorless. read more

Highly recommend if you are a DP fan or just looking for something to do in Waco other Baylor and the Magnolia stuff. We recently visited for spring break so it was a bit crowded but the ticket lines moved quickly. The museum itself was just okay. Lots of interesting facts but it gets a littke boring on the upper floors. The make your own soda feature was our favorite though. You have to pre-pay for it on the website and you leave with a custom soda of your own design. The onky drawback was It did not come in a soda bottle, just some generic glass bottle. Still worth the extra cost! read more

I drink diet Dr. Pepper, so it was It was great learning about the history of this iconic Texas soda. The museum also narrated about the history of Waco, enlightening. The displays were spread out over three floors of one original building and one floor of another. At the end of the tour, each person was entitled with one free soda of his or her choice. Admission cost was $12 per adult. Employees were friendly. It was a fun spending a couple of hous there. read more

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If you're curious about Dr.Pepper this is a good place to visit to get some history behind it. Lines can get long and it'd be helpful if they had more than 1 register for everything. Maybe setup an appointment time so they can keep from long lines in the heat. We did the self guided tour but they do offer other experiences. Overall not a bad place to kill some time if you're in the area or passing through. It's in downtown so couple of other spots to checkout afterwards. read more

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Visited last summer and had a great time learning about the history of Dr. Pepper. The exhibits were fun and nostalgic, and the soda fountain was a nice treat at the end. It's a must-visit for any soda lover or history buff passing through Waco! read more

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From entering the museum to the hands on experiences, I loved every minute here. The energy there is bright and vibrant. I did both hands on experiences, Make a Soda & Taste a Soda. Both were a 10/10! The staff were exceptional and very friendly. I also had the salted caramel ice cream float on my way out. This is the perfect activity for a family or a date! read more

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Dr Pepper museum at Waco is one of the kind. Waco is the city that we pass by from Austin to Lake Palestine. Since this city have few things on our agenda, this Dr Pepper museum was one of the target. I cannot believe Dr. Pepper origin from this small town. The entrance fees to visit is in the medium but they allow for one Dr. Pepper product drink. You can have them made it on the spot with fresh carbonated water with their flavor. The museum is two floors. They have old time Dr. Pepper bottles with different shapes to current can good. They even have different language advertising short film. read more

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Crazy busy during eclipse weekend but likely a lot easier when the city of Waco isn't packed for a special event. A line around the block in the morning but it cleared up later in the day and I was able to see some of the history of Doctor Pepper. (I've already been to the Pepsi pharmacy in New Bern NC.) I wouldn't say "I'm a Pepper" but I can understand why some people are. The museum has plenty of history of this iconic beverage and you can even buy up to make your own mixed soda or purchase a Doctor Pepper float. Gift shop was pretty good too but definitely not cheap. Worth it for the pop culture buff. [Review 819 of 2024 - 574 in Texas - 21850 overall] read more

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Fun museum, full of character and memorabilia. We stopped in because we were in town visiting The Silos, for $12 you can tour the 3 floors of Dr. Pepper history. It's a well maintained museum, I noticed online that they offer a few additional tours, including soda, making and soda tasting, which I can see being fun for both kids and adults. At the end of the tour you also receive a sample of soda from an old soda fountain made right in front of you! We enjoyed our time and would recommend if you're into the history of the company and soda. read more

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It's a great place for families with kids to visit. I visited on Thursday afternoon, so it was not busy. The service is friendly. read more

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I had no idea my favorite drink was made right here in Texas! I learned so much about the history of pharmacists back then and their fascinating beliefs about the healing properties of tonic water. It was such an exciting and educational experience--definitely worth a visit! read more

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Having too much fun making my own soda today!!! So much fun!!! Make your own flavored soda for $10!! You have 3 tries. Raspberry, lime and 7up combo is good :) you can ask for separate cups and mix and match on your own!! You can also get a free drink at the end or get $1 off menu items (get 2 scoops of ice cream for $4 or a root beer float for $5). Fun for kids and adults, good family activity to do if you're visiting! read more

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first time here. Don't compare it to the Coca Cola experience other wise you'd be disappointed. I really didn't learn anything! What would've been cool is if one person gave a little spiel abt Dr Pepper before we entered like they do at Coca Cola. The line to the "free drink" with your wristband is too long. Make sure you save the receipt to show them to get the drinks. Parking across is $10. If you can find parking on the street you can do that for free. I read more

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If you're in Waco, TX you should go to the Dr. Pepper Museum! Located in the ORIGINAL Dr. Pepper factory, the museum is full of interesting information and displays. There is also interactive things to do. They also have a gift shop with lots of items. Lastly, you can get ice cream, floats or various flavors of Dr. Pepper. More interesting than I expected - I definitely recommend going! read more

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If you're a Dr. Pepper lover, then this is a must visit when visiting Waco. The staff is super friendly and you get a free drink at the end. read more

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The museum is worth a visit if you're already in Waco or if you're a huge Dr. Pepper fan. The museum does a good job showcasing the history of the building, the drink, and the brand. I think the admission price was reasonable enough. We spent 1.5 hours there, but you could easily spend more time if you took your time reading everything. Seems fun for all ages. read more

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If you're looking for a museum with interactive activities for the kids I'd say skip this place. I have seen a lot of low reviews of people calling this place a money grab. While this museum isn't as interactive as a science museum I thought it was a pleasant experience. General admission tickets can't be bought online (at the time of my visiting) but I highly recommend making a reservation for the "make your own" soda experience. You cannot participate in the make your own soda experience if you didn't make a reservation online. Please read the website thoroughly in order to avoid these "surprises". The $12 general admission tickets comes with a "complimentary" 12 oz. Dr. Pepper, this does NOT include the special flavored Dr. pepper or the float. If you decide to get a specialty flavored Dr.P or a float the general admission tickets does discount $1 off of the order, so don't lose the ticket. Tbh I got the cherry vanilla Dr. pepper and was a bit disappointed to see they solely flavored them with torani syrup. I should've just gotten the complimentary Dr. pepper because it didn't taste much of cherry nor vanilla. The custom made to order Dr Pepper was sooo cool to see. They simply mix the Dr. pepper syrup with carbonated water from the tap. Now for me the museum portion was pretty interesting. Seeing how most of the soda's we consume today started off as pharmaceutical products was pretty interesting. As you go through the museum it shows the creation, development, and globalization of the beloved soda. You really do have to do a lot of reading in order to find interesting facts so if this isn't your thing I'd say this isn't the museum for you. The gift shop was pretty stocked, but I do wish they had more of an assortment of products. Most of the merchandise in the shop could be found in other stores such as academy so I wasn't as excited. They did have a cool shirt with Japanese on it which was pretty hard to pass on. I came to the museum a day after Valentine's Day and witnessed the staff doing fun experiments for the kids as well as a proposal so maybe certain dates will have more interesting experiences. Overall if you're looking for a interactive museum experience I say you should skip it, but it does offer pretty cool experiences. According to the website they also offer a paranormal experience, but it's only during certain hours at night. If you're in the area and love Dr. Pepper I'm sure it will be a pleasant experience. read more

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Always been fascinated by the invention of foods and drinks the museum is a detailed look inside the history of the soda world. Little did I know that Waco was the center of the carbonated spring water universe! read more

Seen it grow from 1991! Used to give us free wooden coin for a free return visit because the second floor wasn't complete. Now it expanded with floors snd and an expansion across the parking lot. It's mainly Dr Pepper, but also includes all different types of soda history. Worth a visit if visiting the area. read more