The best arts & culture spots in Waco

“East Terrace Museum packs the kind of creaky-floorboard charm locals secretly love, with many original 1870s furnishings and stories from its days as a residence, boarding house, even a sanatorium. Take a virtual stroll now, then plan a friend date to tour those parlors in person.”

From the Waco newsletter, August 4, 2026

“Temple Museum Of Modern Warfare is building a National HMMWV Museum and already has Desert Storm and Iraq-era Humvees on site... yes, you can ride in one. Make it a quick hit this week if you prefer your history loud and rolling.”

From the Temple newsletter, August 3, 2026

“Circa-1950 theater presenting classic plays & musicals, along with children's shows.”

“Museum showcasing local sports legends through exhibits & multimedia presentations in airy confines.”

“Nonprofit gallery examining the history & memorabilia of soft drinks in a 1906 bottling plant.”

“Museum & library built in 1969, offering event space & filled with freemasonry artifacts & books”

“Charming, mosaic-tiled museum showcasing the heritage & culture of the Texan-Czech experience.”

“University art museum offering a diverse permanent collection, plus exhibitions & events.”

“Historical museum with exhibits on the Texas Rangers.”

“Paean to famed lawmen features history, artifacts, photos & more, plus programs & a research center.”

“Exhibits exploring science, natural history & communications, plus a 19th-century village.”