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Mississippi Children’s Museum Opens Holiday Exhibit, Journey to the North Pole

Mississippi Children’s Museum’s (MCM) Journey to the North Pole exhibit opens November 20 to kick-off your holiday fun! Based on cherished holiday traditions, Journey to the North Pole transforms MCM’s Gertrude C. Ford Exhibition Hall into a magical winter wonderland of snowy skies, twinkling starry lights, and climb-on train cars.

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Dianna Parker Named MCM Volunteer of the Month

Dianna Parker has been recognized as an outstanding volunteer at Mississippi Children’s Museum (MCM) and has been named “Volunteer of the Month” for October.

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Ringing in The New Year at Mississippi Children’s Museum

26Little revelers can make their own outrageous party hat and ring in the new year in style during Mississippi Children’s Museum’s Noon Year’s Eve celebration on Monday, December 31.

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MS Science Fest Wins Festival of the Year Award!

The Mississippi Science Fest was awarded Small Festival of the Year by the Mississippi Tourism Association (MTA) during the recent Governor’s Conference on Tourism.

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Park After Dark

Mississippi Children’s Museum and Mississippi Museum of Natural Science invite you to their spook-tacular event for one low admission price!

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Mississippi Science Fest Presented by C Spire to Celebrate STEM

Mississippi Science Fest Presented by C Spire to Celebrate STEM

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Mississippi Children’s Museum Seeks Volunteers for Annual Fall Fix-Up!

Mississippi Children’s Museum seeks volunteers for Fall Fix-Up! Museum closes to be cleaned and repaired September 10-12, 2018

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Mississippi Children’s Museum Receives Funding for New Wonder of Wellness Program

$147,500 given to fund a new Wonder of Wellness program for children and families to improve health outcomes in Mississippi

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Very Eric Carle Exhibit Opens at Mississippi Children’s Museum

Very Eric Carle Exhibit Opens at Mississippi Children’s Museum on September 21

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Annual Family Fundraiser, Discovery Night: Around the Campfire, Provides an Exciting Evening for Families

Annual Family Fundraiser, Discovery Night: Around the Campfire, Provides an Exciting Evening for Families.

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State Treasurer Lynn Fitch and Mississippi Children’s Museum Partner to Celebrate 529 Day

State Treasurer Lynn Fitch and Mississippi Children’s Museum Partner to Celebrate 529 Day; A day to promote the importance of saving for college.

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Mississippi Children’s Museum receives $10,000 Monsanto Fund grant for Making Masters STEAM Program

Mississippi Children’s Museum receives $10,000 Monsanto Fund grant for Making Masters STEAM Program

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