Splash Pad Open
2026-05-02 - 2026-07-26 | Mississippi Children’s Museum, 2145 Museum Boulevard, Jackson, Mississippi, 39202
Splash Pad Open
Our Splash Pad will be open for play May 2 – September 6!
Come beat the heat on MCM’s Splash Pad this summer! This experience is located on the C Spire plaza in front of the museum, and is free and open to the public.
Please note the Splash Pad hours below…
Hours: May 2 – July 26
Weather Permitting:

1pm – 6pm: Sunday
10am – 5pm: Tuesday – Saturday
10am – 5pm: Magic Mondays in June and July

Closed on Memorial Day
Hours: August 1 – SEPTEMBER 6
Weather Permitting:

10am – 5pm: Saturday
1pm – 6pm: Sunday

Splash Pad Rules:

Use of Splash Pad is at your own risk.
Parental or Guardian supervision is required at all times.
No glass allowed.
No running or pushing down.
Do not carry mud, dirt, or sand onto the Splash Pad.
No pets allowed.
Please wear appropriate swimwear. Under garments and diapers must be covered.
Swimwear, Diaper Covers, and Splash Pad accessories located inside MCM Trading Post.
Do not change diapers on the Splash Pad.
Restrooms are located inside MCM.

Please remember to bring a towel and dry clothes for entry to the museum. Museum admission is not required to play on Splash Pad.
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Story to Stage: America250
2026-05-15 - 2026-08-15
SUMMER EXHIBIT
Open May 15 – August 15
Story to Stage is open this summer at the Mississippi Children’s Museum – Meridian! Designed to inspire young learners through storytelling, history, and interactive exploration, the exhibit celebrates America’s 250th birthday while engaging children and families in meaningful, hands-on learning experiences. Discover the American themes of bravery, freedom, home, citizenship, and generosity and perform American stories in new ways on stage!
The museum will be closed on May 25.

Free for Members | $10/Person for Non-Members
Tickets Available Online or At the Door
Access to Summer Exhibit is included in General Admission Ticket

SPECIAL EVENTS

May 14: Member Preview Night

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Rocky's Book Club
2026-05-20 10:00 (America/Chicago) | MCM-Meridian, 403 22nd Avenue, Meridian, MS, 39301, United States
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 morning, Wednesday – Sunday, for Rocky’s Book Club as we read some of Rocky’s favorite books for children 0-5+ years old.

ABC Come Play With Me
2026-05-20 10:00 - 10:30
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 project or sensory experience.
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ABC Come Play with Me is sponsored by International Paper.

Wonder Wednesday
2026-05-20 15:30 | MCM-Meridian, 403 22nd Avenue, Meridian, MS, 39301, United States
Wonder Wednesday
What do you wonder about?
Join us every Wednesday at 3:30 pm for a hands-on experiment that will cultivate curiosity in guests of all ages! Wonder Wednesday is MCM-Meridian’s latest program that focuses on Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics with a fun and educational twist.
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Wonder Wednesday
2026-05-20 15:30 - 16:00 | Mississippi Children’s Museum, 2145 Museum Boulevard, Jackson, Mississippi, 39202
Join us for Wonder Wednesday every Wednesday at 3:30 pm in the 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!

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