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Visit the Iconic Dr Pepper Museum in Downtown Waco, TX

Have you ever been to the Dr Pepper Museum? You might have recently seen this attraction go viral on TikTok, and for good reason! A perfect combination of history and entertainment, this popular tourist destination educates all that attend on the story behind Dr Pepper while offering unique ways to enjoy the nation’s oldest major soft drink.

The Original Home of Dr Pepper

Before being transformed in 1989 by devoted Dr Pepper enthusiasts, this spot was originally the Artesian Manufacturing and Bottling Company, the first building with the sole purpose of manufacturing Dr Pepper. The vision was to create a museum dedicated to sharing the history of Dr Pepper in innovative, interactive and inspiring ways. Since opening to the public in 1991, the Dr Pepper Museum has had over 2.5 million visitors and counting!

All Things Dr Pepper

The Dr Pepper Museum offers a variety of exciting ways to experience Dr Pepper! Reservations are not required if you’re planning on stopping by. After paying for admission, you can explore three floors of rotating exhibits, take advantage of fun photo opportunities, and enjoy a free Dr Pepper from the soda fountain. The gift shop is open to the public—no admission necessary! 

Take a Sip of a Customized Trip

For those wanting a more tailored museum experience, you have options. The Make-A-Soda option gives you access to the Liquid Lab where you get to create your own custom soda flavor that you get to take home in bottles signed with your name!

If you want to sip on sodas all day long, Taste-A-Soda allows you to try six signature Dr Pepper flavors that can only be found at the Dr Pepper Museum!

The Extreme Pepper Experience is for the Dr Pepper obsessed. This VIP experience includes a private expert guided tour of both historic buildings, even better photo opportunities, a private Make-A-Soda Experience and loads of Dr Pepper.

The Paranormal Experience isn’t like anything else they offer. For the Dr Pepper fans who enjoy being spooked, this is the option for you! Guests 18+ will be taken through spots in both historic buildings, including the off-limits Kellum Rotan basement, where investigators have witnessed paranormal activity. At the very end, you will be able to shop merchandise only available to this specific tour!

No matter if you have one reason to love Dr Pepper, or 23, the Dr Pepper Museum offers something fizzy and fun for all! So what are you waiting for? Wouldn’t you like to be a Pepper too? Plan your visit to the Dr Pepper Museum today!

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