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SUMMARY:Celebrations: Asian Culture
DESCRIPTION:Celebrations: Asian Culture\nAUGUST 4 – NOVEMBER 3 | JANUARY 9 – FEBRUARY 16 \nExplore our new traveling exhibit\, Celebrations: Asian Culture\, an extension of the Missi the Traveler Train Car exhibit! \nCelebrations: Asian Culture is designed to bring children and families together to explore New Year celebrations in South Korea\, China\, and Vietnam through the imagery of fireworks\, lanterns\, lotuses\, and kites. \nChildren can participate in activities such as drumming\, dancing\, and storytelling. From telling the Nian Monster story in a small theater to discovering different dishes served for breakfast as an eye spy game\, children will be captivated by the rich history\, beauty\, and fun of these Asian New Year festivals. \nThe museum will be closed on September 4 – 7. \nLearn More about This Exhibit\nSpecial Events & Programs:\n\nAugust 3: Members-Only Preview Night\nAugust 4: Opening Day!\nAugust 5 & 19: Pop-Up Programming\n\nStay tuned for updates! \nMore Details:\n\nFree for Members\n$10/Person for Non-Members\nTickets Available Online or At the Door\nAccess to Fall Exhibit is included in General Admission Ticket\n\nPurchase Museum Tickets\nCelebrations: Asian Culture is made possible by the Association of Children’s Museums and the Freeman Foundation.
URL:https://mschildrensmuseum.org/event/celebrations-asian-culture/
LOCATION:MCM-Meridian\, 403 22nd Avenue\, Meridian\, MS\, 39301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meridian
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SUMMARY:Sensory Friendly Day
DESCRIPTION:Sensory Friendly Day\nin partnership with\n \nJoin us at the Mississippi Children’s Museum – Meridian for a Sensory Friendly Day to celebrate The SPOT‘s 1st Birthday on Monday\, October 2 from 5-7 PM!  \nfeatured activities\n\nBalloon photo ops\nCalming sensory light room\nInteractive games including bowling\nBirthday cake\nAnd MUCH more!\n\nSensory kits will be available for check-out at the front desk and include a sensory map\, sunglasses\, headphones\, and a fidget toy. \nAdmission is free!\nSponsored by   \n  \nThe Mississippi Children’s Museum – Meridian is Sensory Inclusive Certified by KultureCity
URL:https://mschildrensmuseum.org/event/sensory-friendly-day-2/
LOCATION:MCM-Meridian\, 403 22nd Avenue\, Meridian\, MS\, 39301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meridian
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SUMMARY:Visiting Artist: Brejenn Allen
DESCRIPTION:Visiting Artist: Brejenn Allen\nFall Painting Class\nJoin us on Sunday\, October 8\, from 2:00pm – 4:00pm for our Visiting Artist: Brejenn Allen! \nBrejenn is an East Mississippi-based artist who provides painting workshops to creative people of all ages. During this Visiting Artist session\, Brejenn will lead to a painting class for children and their caregivers. \nDive into the vibrant world of fall with Brejenn Allen at the Mississippi Children’s Museum – Meridian on October 8th! Children will paint a fall-themed still-life of pumpkins staged on a table in the center of the classroom. Brejenn will guide budding artists through the warm\, rich hues of autumn\, helping them create their own “Perfectly Painted Pumpkins” to life. Don’t miss this chance for your child to capture the essence of fall on canvas! \nAccess to this class is included in general admission & museum membership! \nPurchase tickets to the museum \nThis project is supported in part by funding from the Mississippi Arts Commission\, a state agency\, and the National Endowment for the Arts\, a federal agency. \n \n  \n 
URL:https://mschildrensmuseum.org/event/visiting-artist-brejenn-allen/
LOCATION:MCM-Meridian\, 403 22nd Avenue\, Meridian\, MS\, 39301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meridian
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SUMMARY:Magic Monday: Happy Harvest
DESCRIPTION:Magic Monday\nTheme: Happy Harvest\nThe Mississippi Children’s Museum – Meridian is OPEN for Magic Monday\, a special event that offers extra hours of inspiration and fun while school is out. Special programming will take place from 10am-3pm\, while the museum is open for fun from 9am-5pm! \nActivities from 10am – 3pm include: \n\nCreate mosaic pumpkins (10am-3pm)\nDesign a scarecrow (10am-3pm)\nStorytime (10am)\nFall wreath led activity (11am)\nCranberry dance science experiment (1pm)
URL:https://mschildrensmuseum.org/event/magic-monday-16/
LOCATION:MCM-Meridian\, 403 22nd Avenue\, Meridian\, MS\, 39301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meridian
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SUMMARY:Spooktacular Sensory Hours
DESCRIPTION:Spooktacular Sensory Hours\nJoin the Mississippi Children’s Museum for Spooktacular Sensory Friendly Hours on Sunday\, October 22 from 11am – 1pm! During this special Sensory Day\, guests can wear their costume and join us for creepy crawly crafts\, tasty treats\, and a hauntingly good time! These days are 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. \nDuring your visit\, you can expect:\n\nReduced crowds\, lighting\, and sounds\nSensory Kits & maps to help you navigate potentially over-stimulating exhibits\nSensory Inclusive Certified staff by KultureCity\n\nFree for MCM Members | $10/Person for Non-Members \nPlease contact MCM’s Director of Education and Programs\, Monique Ealey\, at monique@mcm.ms to learn more. \nPurchase Tickets
URL:https://mschildrensmuseum.org/event/spooktacular-sensory-hours/
LOCATION:Mississippi Children’s Musuem\, 2145 Museum Boulevard\, Jackson\, Mississippi\, 39202
CATEGORIES:Jackson
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SUMMARY:Visiting Artist: Richelle Putnam
DESCRIPTION:Visting Artist: Richelle Putman\nMusic Making Session\nJoin us on Sunday\, October 22\, from 2:00pm – 4:00pm for our Visiting Artist: Richelle Putnam! \nThe Sound of Music: In this two-hour artist visit\, Richelle Putnam invites children of all ages to sing along and play an instrument with her\, from the Itsy-Bitsy Spider\, Kum Ba Ya\, and Over the Rainbow to Elvis’s Hound Dog\, Jimmie Rodgers’s Blues Yodel\, and Shel Silverstein’s poetry put to music. Richelle uses a variety of instruments to share songs\, including the keyboard\, guitar\, ukulele\, and mandolin. The children choose from drums\, shakers\, and tambourines. Preparing for the next song\, Richelle asks the children about the sound of the instrument\, if the music is fast or slow\, what the song is about\, and if it is happy or sad. She adjusts song selections and interactions to fit multiple ages. \nPurchase tickets to the museum\nThis project is supported in part by funding from the Mississippi Arts Commission\, a state agency\, and the National Endowment for the Arts\, a federal agency. \n \n  \n 
URL:https://mschildrensmuseum.org/event/visiting-artist-richelle-putnam-3/
LOCATION:MCM-Meridian\, 403 22nd Avenue\, Meridian\, MS\, 39301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Meridian
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SUMMARY:National Chocolate Day
DESCRIPTION:National Chocolate Day\nPop-Up Programming\nCelebrate National Chocolate Day at the museum from 10am – 2pm on Saturday\, October 28! This day of pop-up programming will feature taste tests\, creative activities\, and science experiments. \n\nStorytime (10am)\nCocoa Magic Science Experiment (11am)\nChocolate Taste Test with Fudge Etc. (10am – 2pm)\nDesign a Candy Bar Wrapper
URL:https://mschildrensmuseum.org/event/national-chocolate-day/
CATEGORIES:Meridian
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