LMD’s Week of Wonder
Week of Wonder Visit MCM-Jackson and MCM-Meridian for a Week of Wonder during Spring Break, March 8 - 22! Enjoy an exciting Spring Break at Week of Wonder in Jackson’s Read more...
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Seussical Sensory Hours
Seussical Sensory Hours
Suessical Sensory Hours Join the Mississippi Children’s Museum for Sensory Friendly Hours on Sunday, Feb. 25, from 11am - 1pm! This is an exclusive time designed for children with sensory Read more...
Art Smart
Art Smart
Art Smart Bring your little artist to the museum every Sunday at 2:00pm for Art Smart! This program suctions as a mini art class, where we will spend each week Read more...
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1 event,
Rocky’s Book Club
Rocky’s Book Club
Rocky's Book Club Have you met the beloved Talk From the Start mascot and literacy advocate, Rocky the Reader? He's a jolly pup who loves to read, play literacy games, and Read more...
2 events,
ABC Come Play With Me
ABC Come Play With Me
ABC Come Play With Me ABC Come Play with Me is our program designed specifically for infants, toddlers, and their caregivers. Give your little one a jump start on the Read more...
Wonder Wednesday
Wonder Wednesday
Join us for Wonder Wednesday every Wednesday at 3:30 pm in the new WonderBox gallery as we explore the world around us through our STEAM initiative! This program will utilize Read more...
2 events,
Mindful Mornings
Mindful Mornings
Mindful Mornings Mindfulness (noun): the practice of being completely present and in the moment. To slow down and be aware of your surroundings while embracing your senses and feelings. Mindful Read more...
Rocky’s Book Club
Rocky’s Book Club
Rocky's Book Club Have you met the beloved Talk From the Start mascot and literacy advocate, Rocky the Reader? He's a jolly pup who loves to read, play literacy games, and Read more...
1 event,
Farm Bureau Spotlight
Farm Bureau Spotlight
Farm Bureau Spotlight Farm Bureau Spotlight is a multi-disciplinary, inquiry-based program that is designed to educate visitors about the broad industry of agriculture. Join us every Friday at 10:00am as we learn about the many career fields within agriculture and the important role it plays in our daily lives. Each week we will explore a Read more...
2 events,
Know to Grow
Know to Grow
Know to Grow Join us in The Literacy Garden every Saturday at 10:00am for Know to Grow! This program incorporates our STEAM, literacy, and health initiatives to create a multi-disciplinary program where children will make connections between reading, science and the aspects of the natural world. Each week we will read a garden-related story and work together to complete Read more...
Rocky’s Book Club
Rocky’s Book Club
Rocky's Book Club Have you met the beloved Talk From the Start mascot and literacy advocate, Rocky the Reader? He's a jolly pup who loves to read, play literacy games, and travel! Join us every week for Rocky's Book Club as we read some of Rocky's favorite books for children 0-5+ years old. View program page. Read more...
1 event,
Art Smart
Art Smart
Art Smart Bring your little artist to the museum every Sunday at 2:00pm for Art Smart! This program suctions as a mini art class, where we will spend each week building onto the skills we learned in past programs. Join us as we break down the basics of sketching, drawing, painting, color theory, and more! Read more...
0 events,
1 event,
Rocky’s Book Club
Rocky’s Book Club
Rocky's Book Club Have you met the beloved Talk From the Start mascot and literacy advocate, Rocky the Reader? He's a jolly pup who loves to read, play literacy games, and travel! Join us every week for Rocky's Book Club as we read some of Rocky's favorite books for children 0-5+ years old. View program page. Read more...
2 events,
ABC Come Play With Me
ABC Come Play With Me
ABC Come Play With Me ABC Come Play with Me is our program designed specifically for infants, toddlers, and their caregivers. Give your little one a jump start on the ABCs and 123s with this program every Wednesday at 10:00am. We will start the morning with the alphabet song, a story, and either an art Read more...
Wonder Wednesday
Wonder Wednesday
Join us for Wonder Wednesday every Wednesday at 3:30 pm in the new WonderBox gallery as we explore the world around us through our STEAM initiative! This program will utilize Read more...
2 events,
Mindful Mornings
Mindful Mornings
Mindful Mornings Mindfulness (noun): the practice of being completely present and in the moment. To slow down and be aware of your surroundings while embracing your senses and feelings. Mindful Mornings uses a holistic approach to health. It equips both children and their caregivers with the ability to explore new wellness techniques. Join us every Read more...
Rocky’s Book Club
Rocky’s Book Club
Rocky's Book Club Have you met the beloved Talk From the Start mascot and literacy advocate, Rocky the Reader? He's a jolly pup who loves to read, play literacy games, and travel! Join us every week for Rocky's Book Club as we read some of Rocky's favorite books for children 0-5+ years old. View program page. Read more...
2 events,
LMD’s Week of Wonder
Week of Wonder Visit MCM-Jackson and MCM-Meridian for a Week of Wonder during Spring Break, March 8 - 22! Enjoy an exciting Spring Break at Week of Wonder in Jackson’s award-winning LeFleur Museum District (LMD). The LMD’s four uniquely amazing museums, located at I-55 and Lakeland Drive, are offering special Spring Break events, exhibits, and Read more...
Farm Bureau Spotlight
Farm Bureau Spotlight
Farm Bureau Spotlight Farm Bureau Spotlight is a multi-disciplinary, inquiry-based program that is designed to educate visitors about the broad industry of agriculture. Join us every Friday at 10:00am as we learn about the many career fields within agriculture and the important role it plays in our daily lives. Each week we will explore a Read more...
4 events,
Know to Grow
Know to Grow
Know to Grow Join us in The Literacy Garden every Saturday at 10:00am for Know to Grow! This program incorporates our STEAM, literacy, and health initiatives to create a multi-disciplinary program where children will make connections between reading, science and the aspects of the natural world. Each week we will read a garden-related story and work together to complete Read more...
NASA Day
NASA Day
NASA Day Join us on Saturday, March 9 for NASA Day! Explore the final frontier at Nasa Day! Here at the museum, we love all things space – from rockets to astronauts to space food. On NASA Day, guests will learn about what it’s like to go to space and be an astronaut. Bring your aspiring Read more...
Rocky’s Book Club
Rocky’s Book Club
Rocky's Book Club Have you met the beloved Talk From the Start mascot and literacy advocate, Rocky the Reader? He's a jolly pup who loves to read, play literacy games, and Read more...
2 events,
Art Smart
Art Smart
Art Smart Bring your little artist to the museum every Sunday at 2:00pm for Art Smart! This program suctions as a mini art class, where we will spend each week building onto the skills we learned in past programs. Join us as we break down the basics of sketching, drawing, painting, color theory, and more! Read more...
2 events,
Magic Monday
Magic Monday
Magic Monday Did you know MCM is open for special, holiday Mondays from 9 am - 5 pm for extra hours of inspiration and fun? Magic Monday is the perfect solution to a Monday off from school. Each of these special days includes regular museum programming, as well as a special Food Lab program at Read more...
2 events,
Rocky’s Book Club
Rocky’s Book Club
Rocky's Book Club Have you met the beloved Talk From the Start mascot and literacy advocate, Rocky the Reader? He's a jolly pup who loves to read, play literacy games, and travel! Join us every week for Rocky's Book Club as we read some of Rocky's favorite books for children 0-5+ years old. View program page. Read more...
3 events,
ABC Come Play With Me
ABC Come Play With Me
ABC Come Play With Me ABC Come Play with Me is our program designed specifically for infants, toddlers, and their caregivers. Give your little one a jump start on the ABCs and 123s with this program every Wednesday at 10:00am. We will start the morning with the alphabet song, a story, and either an art Read more...
Wonder Wednesday
Wonder Wednesday
Join us for Wonder Wednesday every Wednesday at 3:30 pm in the new WonderBox gallery as we explore the world around us through our STEAM initiative! This program will utilize hands-on experiments and experiences to cultivate curiosity in guests of all ages! Purchase tickets to the museum
3 events,
Mindful Mornings
Mindful Mornings
Mindful Mornings Mindfulness (noun): the practice of being completely present and in the moment. To slow down and be aware of your surroundings while embracing your senses and feelings. Mindful Mornings uses a holistic approach to health. It equips both children and their caregivers with the ability to explore new wellness techniques. Join us every Read more...
Rocky’s Book Club
Rocky’s Book Club
Rocky's Book Club Have you met the beloved Talk From the Start mascot and literacy advocate, Rocky the Reader? He's a jolly pup who loves to read, play literacy games, and travel! Join us every week for Rocky's Book Club as we read some of Rocky's favorite books for children 0-5+ years old. View program page. Read more...
4 events,
Farm Bureau Spotlight
Farm Bureau Spotlight
Farm Bureau Spotlight Farm Bureau Spotlight is a multi-disciplinary, inquiry-based program that is designed to educate visitors about the broad industry of agriculture. Join us every Friday at 10:00am as we learn about the many career fields within agriculture and the important role it plays in our daily lives. Each week we will explore a Read more...
Fun with First Tee
Fun with First Tee
Fun with First Tee Calling all Golf Enthusiasts! Join us on the third Friday of each month at 3:30pm while we learn more about the game of golf. During this Read more...
Knights at the Museum Chess Tournament
Knights at the Museum Chess Tournament
Knights at the Museum Chess Tournament Join us for the Mississippi Children's Museum's Knights at the Museum Chess Tournament on March 15, 2024! Since school and community chess programs have Read more...
3 events,
Know to Grow
Know to Grow
Know to Grow Join us in The Literacy Garden every Saturday at 10:00am for Know to Grow! This program incorporates our STEAM, literacy, and health initiatives to create a multi-disciplinary program where children will make connections between reading, science and the aspects of the natural world. Each week we will read a garden-related story and work together to complete Read more...
Rocky’s Book Club
Rocky’s Book Club
Rocky's Book Club Have you met the beloved Talk From the Start mascot and literacy advocate, Rocky the Reader? He's a jolly pup who loves to read, play literacy games, and travel! Join us every week for Rocky's Book Club as we read some of Rocky's favorite books for children 0-5+ years old. View program page. Read more...
2 events,
Art Smart
Art Smart
Art Smart Bring your little artist to the museum every Sunday at 2:00pm for Art Smart! This program suctions as a mini art class, where we will spend each week building onto the skills we learned in past programs. Join us as we break down the basics of sketching, drawing, painting, color theory, and more! Read more...
1 event,
2 events,
Rocky’s Book Club
Rocky’s Book Club
Rocky's Book Club Have you met the beloved Talk From the Start mascot and literacy advocate, Rocky the Reader? He's a jolly pup who loves to read, play literacy games, and travel! Join us every week for Rocky's Book Club as we read some of Rocky's favorite books for children 0-5+ years old. View program page. Read more...
3 events,
ABC Come Play With Me
ABC Come Play With Me
ABC Come Play With Me ABC Come Play with Me is our program designed specifically for infants, toddlers, and their caregivers. Give your little one a jump start on the ABCs and 123s with this program every Wednesday at 10:00am. We will start the morning with the alphabet song, a story, and either an art Read more...
Wonder Wednesday
Wonder Wednesday
Join us for Wonder Wednesday every Wednesday at 3:30 pm in the new WonderBox gallery as we explore the world around us through our STEAM initiative! This program will utilize hands-on experiments and experiences to cultivate curiosity in guests of all ages! Purchase tickets to the museum
3 events,
Mindful Mornings
Mindful Mornings
Mindful Mornings Mindfulness (noun): the practice of being completely present and in the moment. To slow down and be aware of your surroundings while embracing your senses and feelings. Mindful Mornings uses a holistic approach to health. It equips both children and their caregivers with the ability to explore new wellness techniques. Join us every Read more...
Rocky’s Book Club
Rocky’s Book Club
Rocky's Book Club Have you met the beloved Talk From the Start mascot and literacy advocate, Rocky the Reader? He's a jolly pup who loves to read, play literacy games, and travel! Join us every week for Rocky's Book Club as we read some of Rocky's favorite books for children 0-5+ years old. View program page. Read more...
2 events,
Farm Bureau Spotlight
Farm Bureau Spotlight
Farm Bureau Spotlight Farm Bureau Spotlight is a multi-disciplinary, inquiry-based program that is designed to educate visitors about the broad industry of agriculture. Join us every Friday at 10:00am as we learn about the many career fields within agriculture and the important role it plays in our daily lives. Each week we will explore a Read more...
2 events,
Know to Grow
Know to Grow
Know to Grow Join us in The Literacy Garden every Saturday at 10:00am for Know to Grow! This program incorporates our STEAM, literacy, and health initiatives to create a multi-disciplinary program where children will make connections between reading, science and the aspects of the natural world. Each week we will read a garden-related story and work together to complete Read more...
Rocky’s Book Club
Rocky’s Book Club
Rocky's Book Club Have you met the beloved Talk From the Start mascot and literacy advocate, Rocky the Reader? He's a jolly pup who loves to read, play literacy games, and travel! Join us every week for Rocky's Book Club as we read some of Rocky's favorite books for children 0-5+ years old. View program page. Read more...
1 event,
Art Smart
Art Smart
Art Smart Bring your little artist to the museum every Sunday at 2:00pm for Art Smart! This program suctions as a mini art class, where we will spend each week building onto the skills we learned in past programs. Join us as we break down the basics of sketching, drawing, painting, color theory, and more! Read more...
0 events,
1 event,
Rocky’s Book Club
Rocky’s Book Club
Rocky's Book Club Have you met the beloved Talk From the Start mascot and literacy advocate, Rocky the Reader? He's a jolly pup who loves to read, play literacy games, and travel! Join us every week for Rocky's Book Club as we read some of Rocky's favorite books for children 0-5+ years old. View program page. Read more...
2 events,
ABC Come Play With Me
ABC Come Play With Me
ABC Come Play With Me ABC Come Play with Me is our program designed specifically for infants, toddlers, and their caregivers. Give your little one a jump start on the ABCs and 123s with this program every Wednesday at 10:00am. We will start the morning with the alphabet song, a story, and either an art Read more...
Wonder Wednesday
Wonder Wednesday
Join us for Wonder Wednesday every Wednesday at 3:30 pm in the new WonderBox gallery as we explore the world around us through our STEAM initiative! This program will utilize Read more...
2 events,
Mindful Mornings
Mindful Mornings
Mindful Mornings Mindfulness (noun): the practice of being completely present and in the moment. To slow down and be aware of your surroundings while embracing your senses and feelings. Mindful Mornings uses a holistic approach to health. It equips both children and their caregivers with the ability to explore new wellness techniques. Join us every Read more...
Rocky’s Book Club
Rocky’s Book Club
Rocky's Book Club Have you met the beloved Talk From the Start mascot and literacy advocate, Rocky the Reader? He's a jolly pup who loves to read, play literacy games, and travel! Join us every week for Rocky's Book Club as we read some of Rocky's favorite books for children 0-5+ years old. View program page. Read more...
1 event,
Farm Bureau Spotlight
Farm Bureau Spotlight
Farm Bureau Spotlight Farm Bureau Spotlight is a multi-disciplinary, inquiry-based program that is designed to educate visitors about the broad industry of agriculture. Join us every Friday at 10:00am as we learn about the many career fields within agriculture and the important role it plays in our daily lives. Each week we will explore a Read more...
3 events,
Know to Grow
Know to Grow
Know to Grow Join us in The Literacy Garden every Saturday at 10:00am for Know to Grow! This program incorporates our STEAM, literacy, and health initiatives to create a multi-disciplinary program where children will make connections between reading, science and the aspects of the natural world. Each week we will read a garden-related story and work together to complete Read more...
Bunnies & Butterflies
Bunnies & Butterflies
Spring is right around the corner and we are fluttering with excitement for our annual Bunnies and Butterflies event on March 30! Celebrate Spring at MCM with live bunnies and fun educational activities galore as our beautiful Literacy Garden springs to life. This event is the perfect way to welcome the warm, sunny weather of the Read more...
Rocky’s Book Club
Rocky’s Book Club
Rocky's Book Club Have you met the beloved Talk From the Start mascot and literacy advocate, Rocky the Reader? He's a jolly pup who loves to read, play literacy games, and travel! Join us every week for Rocky's Book Club as we read some of Rocky's favorite books for children 0-5+ years old. View program page. Read more...
2 events,
Art Smart
Art Smart
Art Smart Bring your little artist to the museum every Sunday at 2:00pm for Art Smart! This program suctions as a mini art class, where we will spend each week building onto the skills we learned in past programs. Join us as we break down the basics of sketching, drawing, painting, color theory, and more! Read more...