Mississippi Children's Museum

Professional Development Workshop
2021-06-21 09:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | MCM, 2145 Museum Boulevard, Jackson, MS, 39202, United States
Professional Development Workshop: How Does Your Garden Grow?
Using the museum’s Literacy Garden as a backdrop, teachers will experience an outdoor classroom and learn methods to bring the outdoors into their classroom. It will provide adaptable, cross-curricular and inquiry-based activities for teaching students about nature and conservation. Lessons will use science, literacy and mathematics to inspire a student’s imagination and utilize both creativity and critical thinking skills.
E-mail Assistant Director of Enrichment, Sheri Bradford, for more information at sheri@mcm.ms.
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Queen City Chess Club
2021-06-20 14:00 - 16:00 | MCM-Meridian, 403 22nd Avenue, Meridian, MS, 39301, United States
Looking for something unique and fun to do for Father’s Day? Join us in the museum auditorium from 2-4 pm, or on the giant chess patio, to learn the basics of chess! The Queen City Chess Club will facilitate lessons for interested guests — free with the cost of general admission.

Wonder Fair
2021-06-19 10:00 - 14:00 | MCM, 2145 Museum Boulevard, Jackson, MS, 39202, United States
Wonder Fair
Join us for MCM’s Wonder Fair on Saturday, June 19th from 10am-2pm to celebrate the museum’s NEW WonderBox Exhibit!
With STEAM activities, Visiting Artists, and Makers from across the state, this day of programming is made to let your imagination run wild.
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WonderBox Ribbon Cutting
2021-06-18 10:00 - 10:30 | Mississippi
WonderBox Ribbon Cutting: Open to the Public
Join us on Friday, June 18th for our official WonderBox Grand Opening!

The WonderBox gallery will be MCM’s state-of-the-art makerspace designed for visitors of all ages. Visitors will be able to explore various types of making. Hands-on experiences are essential for making and tinkering, so our visitors will have access to a 3-D printer and pens, robotics, circuitry, building activities, crafting materials, and so much more! WonderBox will feature three exhibits to enhance the visitor experience, including a full-sized LiteBrite! Another component of WonderBox will be the display cases featuring amazing stories from the state of Mississippi. Mississippi has a rich history of innovators, tinkerers, and creators. Some of those incredible people will be highlighted within the WonderBox displays.

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Fantastic Flying Book Club
2021-06-16 15:00 - 16:45 | MCM-Meridian, 403 22nd Avenue, Meridian, MS, 39301, United States
This program is designed to instill a love for reading in a fun and relaxed environment for students in 3rd– 5th grade.
Children must be signed up for this program. Click here to sign up or to learn more about The Fantastic Flying Book Club!

Visiting Artist: Ray Gregory
2021-06-05 11:00 - 13:00 | Mississippi
Visting Artist: Ray Gregory
Join us on June 5th and 19th from 11:00am-1:00pm for our Visiting Artist: Ray Gregory as he explores visual art.
Ray Gregory is an Associate Professor in the School of Art at Mississippi College. His primary studio area is ceramics, and his work consists mostly of wheel thrown functional forms on which he likes to incorporate various types of surface decoration.
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This 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.

Doc Day
2021-06-05 09:00 - 17:00 | Mississippi
Doc Day
Join us on June 5th and July 10th for “Doc Day” at the museum! Bring your own stuffed animal to “doctor” on, and hear from real health professionals about life in the medical field. Enjoy hands on activities and information for children and families, and experience the magical world of Doc McStuffins!
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Doc McStuffins Opening Day
2021-05-22 09:00 - 17:00 | Mississippi
Doc McStuffins Opening Day
Join us on May 22nd to be the first to explore our Doc McStuffins Summer Exhibit!
Doc McStuffins: The Exhibit immerses children and families in the Doc McStuffins universe of stories and characters. It features the McStuffins Toy Hospital environment and offers families an opportunity to explore the hospital, assume doctor play roles, and help solve problems, all while learning lessons about healthy habits, empathy, and nurturing care.
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Doc McStuffins Members Only Night
2021-05-21 17:00 - 19:00 | MCM, 2145 Museum Boulevard, Jackson, MS, 39202, United States
Doc McStuffins Members Only Night
Join us on May 21st for our exclusive Members Only Night, where you can be the very first to explore our Doc McStuffins Summer Exhibit!
Doc McStuffins: The Exhibit immerses children and families in the Doc McStuffins universe of stories and characters. It features the McStuffins Toy Hospital environment and offers families an opportunity to explore the hospital, assume doctor play roles, and help solve problems, all while learning lessons about healthy habits, empathy, and nurturing care.
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Butterfly Release
2021-05-19 15:30 - 16:00 | MCM-Meridian, 403 22nd Avenue, Meridian, MS, 39301, United States
Join us in My Fantastical Backyard to release our live butterflies at 3:30 pm!
Pop-up programming will take place in WonderBox as well between 1 pm to 5 pm.

See you there!

Visiting Artist: Kim Rushing
2021-05-15 11:00 - 17:00 | Mississippi
Visting Artist: Kim Rushing
Join us on May 15th and 29th from 11:00am-1:00pm for our Visiting Artist: Kim Rushing, as he and his wife demonstrate how to make camera obscures.
Kim is a photographer and professor at Mississippi College, where he created a new photography program. He has published several books on photography and has served on the Board of Governors for the Mississippi Institute of Arts and Letters since 1998.
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This 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.

Pop-Up Butterfly Program
2021-05-07 15:30 - 16:30 | MCM-Meridian, 403 22nd Avenue, Meridian, MS, 39301, United States
Join us in the WonderBox exhibit for a pop-up butterfly activity!

Ribbon Cutting for My Fantastical Backyard
2021-05-06 10:00 - 12:00 | MCM-Meridian, 403 22nd Avenue, Meridian, MS, 39301, United States

Harry Potter Day
2021-04-24 10:00 - 15:00 | Mississippi
Virtual Harry Potter Day
Join us online for virtual programs as we celebrate the literary, fantastical world of Harry Potter. (Online activities will be available on 4/24/21.)

Bubbly Cauldrons
Join us as we create a magical bubbly cauldron by using dry ice, water, and bubble solution! Adult supervision is required.

INGREDIENTS:
Safety First! Goggles and Gloves
Dry Ice (five pounds)
Hot Water (1/2 gallon)
Bubble Solution
Sturdy Container
Cup
Yarn or String (12 to 24 inches long)

Floating Feathers
Learn about static electricity to levitate your feather (or other light objects) on its own, without the use of strings!

Sugar Fire Snake
In the series, the basilisk is a legendary reptile that is described to cause death with a single glance! Tune in to see how you can create your own “fire snake” using a few ingredients! Be sure to have an adult help you with this experiment.

INGREDIENTS
Safety First! – Goggles and heat Resistant Gloves.
Powdered Sugar (4 parts)
Baking Soda (1 part)
Measuring Spoon (1 tablespoon)
Plastic Cup
Dry Sand (1 cup)
Metal Pie Pan
Lighter Fluid
Long Neck Lighter
Flour (1 cup)

POP-UP EARTH DAY PROGRAM
2021-04-23 15:30 - 16:00 | MCM-Meridian, 403 22nd Avenue, Meridian, MS, 39301, United States
Join us after school for our Pop-Up Earth Day Program as we make pinecone bird feeders for your garden (or ours)!
General admission is $10/person. There is no additional cost to participate in this program.
This program is held indoors in Party Room 1.

POP-UP EARTH DAY PROGRAM
2021-04-22 10:00 - 23:00 | MCM-Meridian, 403 22nd Avenue, Meridian, MS, 39301, United States
Happy Earth Day! Join us for our Pop-Up Earth Day Program as we make pinecone bird feeders for your garden (or ours)!
General admission is $10/person. There is no additional cost to participate in this program.
This program is held indoors in Party Room 1.

Pop-Up Earth Day Program
2021-04-21 15:00 - 16:00 | MCM-Meridian, 403 22nd Avenue, Meridian, MS, 39301, United States
Join us after school for storytime and an Earth Day craft → creating your own Recycled Superhero!
General admission is $10/person. There is no additional cost to participate in this program.
This program is held indoors in Party Room 1.

Pop-Up Earth Day Program
2021-04-20 10:00 - 22:30 | MCM-Meridian, 403 22nd Avenue, Meridian, MS, 39301, United States
Join us for springtime stories and seed planting starting at 10 a.m.! Take your new seedling home to nurture and watch grow.
This program is great for toddlers and preschoolers ?
General admission is $10/person. There is no additional cost to participate in this program.

This program is held indoors in Party Room 1.

Tuesday Tours for Teachers
2021-04-06 16:00 - 17:00 | MCM-Meridian, 403 22nd Avenue, Meridian, MS, 39301, United States
MCM-Meridian is now offering Tuesday Tours for Teachers beginning at 4 pm (for a limited time)!

Teachers and school administrators are invited to join us for a guided tour of the museum and will receive a goody bag filled with information about what the museum has to offer.

25 slots are available for each available Tuesday tour.

Please email Clair Huff, Assistant Director of Education and Programming, at clair@mcm.ms to reserve your spot.

Magic Monday
2021-04-05 09:00 - 17:00 | Mississippi
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 where guests learn about making delicious and nutritious food and snacks.
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TIMED TICKETS
2021-04-03 13:00 - 17:00, 2021-04-03 09:00 - 12:00, 2021-04-02 13:00 - 17:00, 2021-04-02 09:00 - 12:00, 2021-04-01 13:00 - 17:00, 2021-04-01 09:00 - 12:00, 2021-03-31 13:00 - 17:00, 2021-03-31 09:00 - 12:00 and 1 more date | MCM-Meridian, 403 22nd Avenue, Meridian, MS, 39301, United States
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Visiting Artist
2021-04-03 10:00 - 15:00 | Mississippi
Visiting Artist: Trina Bailey
Mark your calendars for this month’s Visiting Artist, Trina Bailey! Trina is a Visual Artist from Memphis, TN, and works as an Artist and Photographer locally in Jackson.

Join us at the Museum April 3 & 17 from 10:00am-3:00pm to see Trina and her work! ??️☀️
