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3 events,
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: Read more... 
Sensory Friendly Hours Join the Mississippi Children’s Museum for Sensory Friendly Hours on the 4th Sunday of every month from 11am - 1pm! This is an exclusive time designed for children with sensory difficulties. Children and their caregivers can experience the museum in a new light with reduced stimuli and Sensory Inclusive Certified staff. During your Read more... 
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... |
3 events,
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WonderBox Workshop: Mystery at the Museum | Help Rocky Find his Fishing Pole Escape Room Style Experience Something mysterious has happened, Rocky’s fishing pole has gone missing! Young detectives will work together to solve clues, complete challenges, and unlock puzzles as they track down the missing item. This interactive escape-room style adventure encourages teamwork, creative thinking, Read more... 
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 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 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... 
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 Read more... |
3 events,
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... 
Read With Me Join us twice a week for Read With Me. A story time for children 0-5+ years old. View program page. Program Schedule: Thursday at 3:30pm Saturday at Read more... |
3 events,
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 Read more... 
Fun Friday TGIF! Come kick off your weekend this summer every Friday at 3:30pm with a fun activity! Purchase tickets to the museum |
3 events,
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Patriotic Day Celebrate America’s 250th birthday at the museum! Join us in your patriotic best for a star-spangled birthday bash, sure to go down in the history books! *Museum will close at 2:00pm on July 4, 2026 Programs & Activities 10:00am - 1:00pm: Costumed Characters from the Daughters of the American Revolution 11:00am & 12:30pm: Fife & Drum Parade 10:30am & Read more... 
Know to Grow Join us in the Enchanted Land of Story 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 Read more... |
2 events,
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... |
3 events,
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WonderBox Workshop: Mystery at the Museum | Help! Kareem Is Trapped! Escape Room Style Experience A mystery is unfolding and Kareem needs help! In this thrilling escape-room challenge, participants will work together to decode clues, solve puzzles, and uncover hidden secrets to complete the mission. Each challenge brings them closer to solving the mystery in Read more...
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 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 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...
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! Purchase tickets to the museum |
2 events,
Read With Me Join us twice a week for Read With Me. A story time for children 0-5+ years old. View program page. Program Schedule: Thursday at 3:30pm Saturday at 3:30pm Purchase Tickets to the museum |
3 events,
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 Friday TGIF! Come kick off your weekend this summer every Friday at 3:30pm with a fun activity! Purchase tickets to the museum |
4 events,
Know to Grow Join us in the Enchanted Land of Story 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 Read more... 
Science of Bubbles Have you ever wondered how a bubble gets its iridescent color and how they are formed? Learn all about the Science of Bubbles on Saturdays at 2:00pm this summer! Purchase Tickets to the Museum
Read With Me Join us twice a week for Read With Me. A story time for children 0-5+ years old. View program page. Program Schedule: Thursday at 3:30pm Saturday at 3:30pm Purchase Tickets to the museum |
2 events,
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... |
3 events,
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WonderBox Workshop: Builder Workshop Little builders will put their creativity to work as they design and build their own handcrafted birdhouse. Participants will assemble, paint, and decorate their creations while learning simple building techniques and design skills. By the end of the workshop, every child will take home a colorful birdhouse ready to welcome new Read more...
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 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 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...
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! Purchase tickets to the museum |
2 events,
Read With Me Join us twice a week for Read With Me. A story time for children 0-5+ years old. View program page. Program Schedule: Thursday at 3:30pm Saturday at 3:30pm Purchase Tickets to the museum |
3 events,
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 Friday TGIF! Come kick off your weekend this summer every Friday at 3:30pm with a fun activity! Purchase tickets to the museum |
5 events,
Know to Grow Join us in the Enchanted Land of Story 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 Read more...
Science of Bubbles Have you ever wondered how a bubble gets its iridescent color and how they are formed? Learn all about the Science of Bubbles on Saturdays at 2:00pm this summer! Purchase Tickets to the Museum
Read With Me Join us twice a week for Read With Me. A story time for children 0-5+ years old. View program page. Program Schedule: Thursday at 3:30pm Saturday at 3:30pm Purchase Tickets to the museum |
2 events,
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... |
4 events,
LIFT League: Design camp You’re the designer! Join the Lift League to be a part of creating new experiences for MCM. The week will begin with presentations from subject experts in energy, communication and engineering fields, followed by fun design challenges to interpret and display key STEAM concepts. Students will work in groups to create Read more...
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WonderBox Workshop: "Wood"n't You Like To Build With Me? Young makers will dive into a hands-on woodworking experience as they design and build their own custom treasure box. Participants will learn basic construction techniques while assembling and decorating a box perfect for storing special keepsakes. Each builder will leave with a unique handcrafted creation they Read more...
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 Read more... |
3 events,
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,
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...
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! Purchase tickets to the museum |
3 events,
Read With Me Join us twice a week for Read With Me. A story time for children 0-5+ years old. View program page. Program Schedule: Thursday at 3:30pm Saturday at 3:30pm Purchase Tickets to the museum |
4 events,
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 Friday TGIF! Come kick off your weekend this summer every Friday at 3:30pm with a fun activity! Purchase tickets to the museum |
5 events,
Know to Grow Join us in the Enchanted Land of Story 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 Read more...
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Harry Potter's Birthday Join us at the museum on July 25th from 10:00 am - 3:00 pm to celebrate Harry Potter’s birthday! On MCM’s most magical day, we invite witches Read more...
Science of Bubbles Have you ever wondered how a bubble gets its iridescent color and how they are formed? Learn all about the Science of Bubbles on Saturdays at 2:00pm Read more... |
3 events,
Sensory Friendly Hours Join the Mississippi Children’s Museum for Sensory Friendly Hours on the 4th Sunday of every month from 11am - 1pm! This is an exclusive time designed for children Read more...
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... |
1 event,
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 Read more... |
1 event,
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 is our program designed specifically for infants, toddlers, and their caregivers. Give your little one a jump start on the Read more...
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 Read more... |
1 event,
Read With Me Join us twice a week for Read With Me. A story time for children 0-5+ years old. View program page. Program Schedule: Thursday at 3:30pm Saturday at Read more... |
2 events,
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 Read more...
Fun Friday TGIF! Come kick off your weekend this summer every Friday at 3:30pm with a fun activity! Purchase tickets to the museum |
4 events,
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: Read more...
Know to Grow Join us in the Enchanted Land of Story every Saturday at 10:00am for Know to Grow! This program incorporates our STEAM, literacy, and health initiatives to create a multi-disciplinary program Read more...
Science of Bubbles Have you ever wondered how a bubble gets its iridescent color and how they are formed? Learn all about the Science of Bubbles on Saturdays at 2:00pm Read more...
Read With Me Join us twice a week for Read With Me. A story time for children 0-5+ years old. View program page. Program Schedule: Thursday at 3:30pm Saturday at Read more... |
