Group Tours and Programs
The Free Enterprise Institute at the Dr Pepper Museum offers several programs for adults and seniors. Each tour is led by one of our professionally trained staff members as they accompany visitors down memory lane to the good old days of local bottling companies, Mom and Pop convenience stores, and drinking Dr Pepper at 10, 2, and 4.
Waco: Home of Dr Pepper
Our most popular tour tells the story of the invention of Dr Pepper and the growth of the soft drink industry. Visitors will discover some interesting smells and flavors in the Old Corner Drug Store, explore the bottling room, and “shoot a Waco” in the Soda Fountain.
Cost is $5.00 per person, with a maximum of 60 people per group. Groups of more than 60 people should plan on coming in more than one session—either one half in the morning, half in the afternoon, or coming on different days. This hour-long tour does include a sample Dr Pepper from the fountain.
Create a Soft Drink
Originally designed for students, this tour has increased in popularity with adults and family groups. Participants tour the Museum and then spend time developing their own new soft drink and a marketing campaign for it—name, slogan, logo, label, and commercial. It is a great team building exercise since participants work together in teams to develop their own brand of soft drink. Working in teams, students get to use their imaginations as well as their measuring and team-building skills to create new soft drinks.
Cost is $6.00 per person, and includes admission to the Museum, supplies, and a Dr Pepper float from the Soda Fountain. Groups must have between 10 and 30 participants to book this tour. It does last 2 hours.
Trip Tips:
Typically, museum visitation is lower from September through December and on weekday afternoons. You are encouraged to take advantage of these times. Register as early as possible to ensure current prices, time, and date of your choice. Reservations do need to be made in advance to ensure your group receives the discounted admission and a guided tour of the museum. We look forward to serving you this year.
Making a Reservation
Please contact the Programs Department during normal business hours.
tours@drpeppermuseum.com
Dr Pepper Museum and Free Enterprise Institute
300 S. 5th St.
Waco TX 76701
254.757.1025 ext. 129
254.757.2221 (fax)
Please have the following information prepared when you contact the museum.
- Credit card number to hold a reservation. The card will not be charged unless the reservation violates the cancellation policy. We accept Mastercard, Visa, and Discover.
- 3 choices of dates and times.
- Number of visitors
- Address of organization
PAYMENT POLICY
Special admission rates and program fees are for groups with advance reservations only. All tours and programs must be confirmed with a credit card or a deposit of 20% of the anticipated total bill. Groups who confirm with a credit card will only be charged for failing to show (20% of the anticipated total bill) or if that is how they choose to pay upon arrival.
Acceptable Forms of Payment:
· Check or Money Order
· Credit card
· Cash (upon arrival only-please do not mail cash!)
· Purchase Order (with prior approval of the Director of Interpretation; e-mail joy@drpeppermuseum.com or call 254-757-1025 ext. 130)
Cancellation Policy
Groups needing to cancel should make every effort to let us know with at least 48 hours' notice. No refunds of received deposits will be given to groups within less than 48 hours' notice; deposits or prepaid admissions may be re-applied to future visits.
Confirmation
A confirmation number will be given to you when you book your tour. When calling about your tour, please have it handy and bring it with you when you come for your tour.
Questions? Contact us at:
tours@drpeppermuseum.com
Dr Pepper Museum and Free Enterprise Institute
300 S. 5th St.
Waco TX 76701
254.757.1025 ext. 129
254.757.2221 (fax)