Sensory Friendly Event
2022-10-03 15:30 - 18:30 (America/Chicago) | MCM-Meridian, 403 22nd Avenue, Meridian, MS, 39301, United States
Sensory Friendly Event
Join the Mississippi Children’s Museum – Meridian for a Sensory Friendly Event on Monday, October 3rd from 3:30 pm – 6:30 pm. Children and their caregivers can experience the museum with reduced stimuli and Sensory Inclusive Certified staff.
During your visit, you can expect:

Reduced crowds, lighting, and sounds
Sensory Kits & maps to help you navigate potentially over-stimulating exhibits
Sensory Inclusive Certified staff by KultureCity

Members-Only Night
2022-10-06 17:00 - 19:00 | MCM-Meridian, 403 22nd Avenue, Meridian, MS, 39301, United States
Members-Only Night
Members-Only Night is an exclusive event that takes place the first Thursday each month, from 5–7 PM. Each event features a new and exciting theme with special activities, after-hours museum exploration, and surprise treats for our members to enjoy.
NOT A MEMBER? JOIN OR RENEW TODAY!

Magic Monday: Fall Festive Fun
2022-10-10 09:00 - 15:00 | MCM-Meridian, 403 22nd Avenue, Meridian, MS, 39301, United States
Magic Monday
Theme: Fall Festive Fun
The 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 9am-3pm, while the museum is open for fun until 5pm!
Activities include:

Fall weaving
Create a pumpkin patch
Spookley the Square Pumpkin read-out-loud and craft
Pumpkin investigation garden activity
Nature scavenger hunt
Make bird feeders for the Merrehope Christmas tree

Play. Eat. Learn.
2022-10-18 17:30 - 19:15 | MCM, 2145 Museum Boulevard, Jackson, MS, 39202, United States
“World of Worry: Shedding Light on Anxiety in Children”
With Gabrielle Banks, PhD
Join us for our “Play. Eat. Learn.” workshop, on October 18! The Play. Eat. Learn. series was founded through a collaboration between Center for Advancement of Youth and the Junior League of Jackson. This educational learning series is geared towards helping parents and caregivers understand the complex mind of a child.  This program presents a wonderful opportunity for the community to learn more about the pressing issues and needs that children and families face from experts in the field.

This free educational series is open to the community.
Dinner will be provided (first-come, first-served).
Childcare is available for ages 3-10.
Children will be allowed to play in the museum with supervision provided by members of the Junior League of Jackson while parents attend the program.
Dinner is from 5:30-6:00 and the presentation is from 6:00-7:15

Play. Eat. Learn. is sponsored by the Junior League of Jackson and in Partnership with the Center for the Advancement of Youth

Learn more about this program

Visiting Artist: Trina Bailey
2022-10-29 11:00 - 12:00 | MS
Visting Artist: Trina Bailey
Join us on October 29th for our Visiting Artist: Trina Bailey!
Trina is a Visual Artist from Memphis, TN, and works as an Artist and Photographer locally in Jackson.
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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.

Visiting Artist: Chuck Galey
2022-11-12 10:00 - 14:00 | MS
Visting Artist: Chuck Galey
Join us on November 12 and 19 for our Visiting Artist: Chuck Galey!

10:00am – 11:00am
1:00pm – 2:00pm

Chuck Galey is a Mississippi artist who has created a variety of art throughout his entire life. He has illustrated many picture books, and works primarily in pen and ink with transparent watercolor. Read more about Chuck Galey…
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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.

Question It? Discover It!
2022-11-15 09:00 - 13:00 | MS
Question It? Discover It!
For this November’s Question It? Discover It!, Mississippi SafeKids will be at the museum promoting the importance of healthy eating habits and physical activity! Mississippi SafeKids will be here from 9:00am-1:00pm on Tuesday, November 15.
November Video Resources:

Fit Food is Fun Food
Outwit Empty Calories
Tasty Tips for Better Nutrition
Move and Groove

Question It? Discover It! is sponsored by University of Mississippi Medical Center

Dual Membership Holiday Offer
2022-11-21 - 2022-12-23 | MS
Dual Membership Holiday Offer
Two Museums, Twice the Fun! ​
For a limited time only, Members will receive a FREE GIFT when they purchase a Dual Membership or add onto their existing Membership for only $50! Dual Members can enjoy unlimited visits to both MCM-Jackson and MCM-Meridian all year long!
Offer valid November 21 – December 23
Ask a front desk associate about becoming a Dual Member today by calling (601) 981-5469!
Visit our Memberships page

Dual Membership Holiday Offer
2022-11-21 - 2022-12-23 | MS
Dual Membership Holiday Offer
Two Museums, Twice the Fun! ​
For a limited time only, Members will receive a FREE GIFT when they purchase a Dual Membership or add onto their existing Membership for only $50! Dual Members can enjoy unlimited visits to both MCM-Jackson and MCM-Meridian all year long!
Offer valid November 21 – December 23
Ask a front desk associate about becoming a Dual Member today by calling (601) 512-0270!
Visit our Memberships page

Magic Monday: Growing with Gratitude
2022-11-21 10:00 - 15:00 | MCM-Meridian, 403 22nd Avenue, Meridian, MS, 39301, United States
Magic Monday
Theme: Growing with Gratitude
The 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!
Activities Include:

Turkey Puppets
Fall Scratch Art
Create a Gratitude Bucket
Fall Spin Art (10:30am & 1:30pm)
Plant Parsley in the Garden (2:30pm)
Gratitude Scavenger Hunt
Thankfulness Letters
Free Book Fair!

Eudora's Yuletide Stories
2022-11-22 10:00 - 10:30 | MS
Eudora’s Yuletide Stories
Join Jennifer Rose from the Welty House as she leads holiday readings every Tuesday at 10:00am!
Cozy up by the fire inside Eudora Welty’s library! Our elves have transformed the Eudora Welty porch into an inviting holiday atmosphere, complete with a fireplace, books, and scheduled story times.
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Trading Post Holiday Sale!
2022-11-25 09:00 - 17:00 | MCM-Meridian, 403 22nd Avenue, Meridian, MS, 39301, United States
HOLIDAY SALE!
Enjoy 25% off toys, games, and books at the MCM-Meridian Trading Post on November 25th & 27th! Excludes items marked 40% off.
Museum admission is not required to shop.
HOURS

Friday, November 25 – 9AM – 5PM
Sunday, November 27 – 1PM – 6PM

Merry Little Christmas: An Exclusive Partners Preview
2022-12-01 18:00 - 20:00 | MCM-Meridian, 403 22nd Avenue, Meridian, MS, 39301, United States
Merry Little Christmas: An Exclusive Partners Preview
MCM-Meridian Partners are invited to an exclusive holiday preview party to kick off the museum’s seasonal Winter WONDER-Land experience!
Join us on Thursday, December 1st from 6 – 8pm for a family-friendly event featuring…

Pictures with Santa
Festive Live Music
D & T Grill Food Truck
A spectacular buffet of cookies
Merry Martini’s courtesy of The Rustler
Sock Skating in the NEW Snowflake Village exhibit

Not a Partner? Now’s the time to join! Click here to become an MCM-Meridian Partner and receive a digital invitation to this unique family event.

This event is sponsored by

Peppermint & PJs (Members-Only)
2022-12-02 18:00 - 20:00 | MCM-Meridian, 403 22nd Avenue, Meridian, MS, 39301, United States
Peppermint & PJs
A Members-Only Holiday Event
Join us on Friday, December 2nd from 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm for Peppermint & PJs, a members-only kick-off event for our seasonal Winter WONDER-Land experience!
In your most festive pair of pajamas, join us to light up our holiday tree, take pictures with Santa, enjoy sweet treats, crafts, and our NEW Snowflake Village exhibit featuring a sock skating rink and much more!
Become a member to put your name on the invitation list!

Winter WONDER-Land
2022-12-03 - 2022-12-26 | MCM-Meridian, 403 22nd Avenue, Meridian, MS, 39301, United States
Winter WONDER-Land
Experience the magic of the holidays at the Mississippi Children’s Museum – Meridian! Step into Winter WONDER-Land to experience our ALL-NEW Snowflake Village exhibit featuring an enchanting sock skating rink, enjoy cookie decorating classes, pictures and crafts with Santa, and so much more.
2022 Winter WONDER-Land Activities
Saturday, December 3

Winter WONDER-Land Opens!
9:00 – 10:30 AM: Holiday Cookie Workshop (Sold Out)
11:00 AM: Storytime with an elf

Sunday, December 4

2:00 – 4:00 PM: Pictures with Santa

Saturday, December 10

11:00 AM & 1:00 PM: Storytime with Mrs. Claus
2:00 – 3:30 PM: Holiday Cookie Workshop (Sold Out)

Sunday, December 11

2:00 – 4:00 PM: Pictures & ornament craft with Santa at 3:15 PM

Saturday, December 17

11:00 AM: Storytime with an elf
2:00 – 3:30 PM: Holiday Cookie Workshop (Click Here to Register)

Sunday, December 18

2:00 – 4:00 PM: Pictures & reindeer food making with Santa at 3:15 PM

Monday, December 19

10:00 AM – 3:00 PM: Magic Monday: Storybook Christmas

Friday, December 23

2:00 – 4:00 PM: Pictures & storytime with Santa

Monday, December 26

10:00 AM – 3:00 PM: Magic Monday: Christmas Luau
Last day of Winter WONDER-Land

Please Note: The museum will be CLOSED on December 24 & 25 in observance of the Christmas holiday.

Event promotions are made possible in part by a grant through Visit Meridian

Holiday Cookie Workshop
2022-12-03 09:00 - 10:30 | MCM-Meridian, 403 22nd Avenue, Meridian, MS, 39301, United States
Holiday Cookie Workshop
Join us for a holiday cookie decorating class facilitated by Kate Griffin, owner of Deep South Sweets, on Saturday, December 3rd, from 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM! Best suited for children 5 years old and up.
This class includes museum admission, a box of 4 pre-baked cookies for 1 child and their guardian, decorating supplies, recipes and tips by Kate, and a festive cookie cutter to take home. Child-sized aprons are also available for purchase at the checkout!

Non-Member Price: $40 for 1 child and 1 guardian
(Add-on 1 guest and 1 additional box of cookies for $30)

Member Price: $30 for 1 child and 1 guardian
(Add-on 1 guest and 1 additional box of cookies for $25)

SOLD OUT!
Online pre-registration is strongly encouraged, but day-of registration at the front desk is welcome.

Additional Class Dates:

Saturday, Dec 10 from 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
Saturday, Dec 17 from 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM

Sunday with Santa
2022-12-04 14:00 - 16:00 | MCM-Meridian, 403 22nd Avenue, Meridian, MS, 39301, United States
Sunday with Santa
Step into Winter WONDER-Land at the Mississippi Children’s Museum – Meridian on December 4 from 2 – 4 PM to spend your Sunday with Santa! Snap a picture with Santa by the holiday tree, and join us in the Blue Party Room for festive, hands-on crafts with Santa himself starting at 3:15 PM.

Storytime with Mrs. Claus
2022-12-10 11:00 - 11:30 | MCM-Meridian, 403 22nd Avenue, Meridian, MS, 39301, United States
Storytime with Mrs. Claus
Mrs. Claus is making a special appearance at the museum on Saturday, December 10 to share her favorite stories from the North Pole with museum guests! Join us in the theater exhibit at 11 AM and 1 PM as she shares stories, including…

News From the North Pole
The Latest About Santa and the Reindeer

Holiday Cookie Workshop
2022-12-10 14:00 - 15:30 | MCM-Meridian, 403 22nd Avenue, Meridian, MS, 39301, United States
Holiday Cookie Workshop
Join us for a holiday cookie decorating class facilitated by Kate Griffin, owner of Deep South Sweets, on Saturday, December 10th, from 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM! Best suited for children 5 years old and up.
This class includes museum admission, a box of 4 pre-baked cookies for 1 child and their guardian, decorating supplies, recipes and tips by Kate, and a festive cookie cutter to take home. Child-sized aprons are also available for purchase at the checkout!

Non-Member Price: $40 for 1 child and 1 guardian
(Add-on 1 guest and 1 additional box of cookies for $30)

Member Price: $30 for 1 child and 1 guardian
(Add-on 1 guest and 1 additional box of cookies for $25)

SOLD OUT!
Online pre-registration is strongly encouraged, but day-of registration at the front desk is welcome.

Additional Class Dates:

Saturday, Dec 17 from 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM

Sunday with Santa
2022-12-11 14:00 - 16:00 | MCM-Meridian, 403 22nd Avenue, Meridian, MS, 39301, United States
Sunday with Santa
Step into Winter WONDER-Land at the Mississippi Children’s Museum – Meridian on December 11 from 2 – 4 PM to spend your Sunday with Santa! Snap a picture with Santa by the holiday tree, and join us in the Blue Party Room for festive, hands-on crafts with Santa himself starting at 3:15 PM.

Holiday Cookie Workshop
2022-12-17 14:00 - 15:30 | MCM-Meridian, 403 22nd Avenue, Meridian, MS, 39301, United States
Holiday Cookie Workshop
Join us for a holiday cookie decorating class facilitated by Kate Griffin, owner of Deep South Sweets, on Saturday, December 17th, from 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM! Best suited for children 5 years old and up.
This class includes museum admission, a box of 4 pre-baked cookies for 1 child and their guardian, decorating supplies, recipes and tips by Kate, and a festive cookie cutter to take home. Child-sized aprons are also available for purchase at the checkout!

Non-Member Price: $40 for 1 child and 1 guardian
(Add-on 1 guest and 1 additional box of cookies for $30)

Member Price: $30 for 1 child and 1 guardian
(Add-on 1 guest and 1 additional box of cookies for $25)

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!
Online pre-registration is strongly encouraged, but day-of registration at the front desk is welcome.

Sunday with Santa
2022-12-18 14:00 - 16:00 | MCM-Meridian, 403 22nd Avenue, Meridian, MS, 39301, United States
Sunday with Santa
Step into Winter WONDER-Land at the Mississippi Children’s Museum – Meridian on December 18 from 2 – 4 PM to spend your Sunday with Santa! Snap a picture with Santa by the holiday tree, and join us in the Blue Party Room for festive, hands-on crafts with Santa himself starting at 3:15 PM.

Magic Monday: A Storybook Christmas
2022-12-19 09:00 | MCM-Meridian, 403 22nd Avenue, Meridian, MS, 39301, United States
Magic Monday
Theme: A Storybook Christmas
The 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 9am-3pm, while the museum is open for fun until 5pm!
Stay tuned for a schedule of activities.

Christmas Eve-Eve with Santa
2022-12-23 02:00 - 16:00 | MCM-Meridian, 403 22nd Avenue, Meridian, MS, 39301, United States
Christmas Eve-Eve with Santa
Step into Winter WONDER-Land at the Mississippi Children’s Museum – Meridian on December 23 from 2 – 4 PM for Christmas Eve-Eve fun with Santa!

Magic Monday: Christmas Luau
2022-12-26 09:00 | MCM-Meridian, 403 22nd Avenue, Meridian, MS, 39301, United States
Magic Monday
Theme: Christmas Luau
The 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!
Activities Include:

Create colorful leis
Play luau Bingo
Make lanterns
Limbo, limbo, limbo!
Outdoor games

Midnight at the Museum
2022-12-31 20:30 - 23:59 | MCM-Meridian, 403 22nd Avenue, Meridian, MS, 39301, United States
Midnight at the Museum:
Cirque du Curiosité

On December 31, 2022, MCM-Meridian Partners will host the young at heart for Midnight at the Museum: Cirque du Curiosité! Ring in the New Year at an event that will spark your curiosity in ways you never knew possible. In your best evening attire, come and dance the night away, enjoy savory food, curated cocktails, and become captivated by ingenious performances, live entertainment, and the museum’s very own countdown to midnight. You never know what will be around the corner at the Queen City’s much-anticipated New Year’s Eve celebration!
Black tie optional attire. Must be 21 and over to attend.
Trolley transportation will be available from 8:00pm – 1:00am and will take you to any hotel within Meridian city limits.

Presented by

Sponsored by

Anderson Regional Medical Center, Elite Flooring, Mitchell Signs, Ochsner Rush Health, Pampered Bodies Day Spa, Cassie and Dan Confait, Cindy and Jim McGinnis, Sissie and Fred Wile
Adventure ATV, Belle G Boutique, Cater’s Market, Citizens Wealth Management, Engineering Plus, Great Southern Bank, Hill Real Estate Group, Meridian Pediatric Dental Group, Meridian Plastic Surgery, Pearson & Co. Insurance, Sequel Electrical Supply, SERVPRO, Sno Biz Espresso, Southern Pipe & Supply, Total Pain Care, Visit Meridian, Wells Fargo Advisors, Xtra Lite Lighting, Lynn and Sidney Bowers, Ann and Troy Haas, Amanda and James Holland, Holly and Jonathan Moore, Mary Allison and Kenneth Saul, Helen and Wade Sims, Betty and Richard Vise
Special Thanks
Anderson Health & Fitness Center, Broadmoor Ace Hardware, Clean Plate, Express Oil Change & Service Center, Ferdie’s Discount Wine & Liquor, fuzzfur, Graham Transfer, Harry Mayer Clothiers, LaBiche Jewelers, Loeb’s, McCallie Sports Camp, Oxford Floral, Prairie Wildlife, SoLa Oxford, Threefoot Brewing Company, Woodstock Furniture, Rachel and Bailey Adams, Laura Holladay, Linda and Robert Sanford

Members-Only Night
2023-01-05 17:00 - 19:00 | MCM-Meridian, 403 22nd Avenue, Meridian, MS, 39301, United States
Members-Only Night
Join us for Members-Only Night every first Thursday of the month! From 5pm – 7pm, members are invited to play in the museum after-hours and enjoy a variety of themed activities.
On January 5, 2023, celebrate the 88th birthday of Elvis Presley and explore a timeline of his life and history in Mississippi. This rock-and-roll filled event will include birthday cake, music, arts & crafts, and more fun surprises. Costumes are encouraged!
Not a member? Click here to join today!

Magic Monday: Reach for the Stars
2023-01-16 09:00 - 17:00 | MCM-Meridian, 403 22nd Avenue, Meridian, MS, 39301, United States
Magic Monday
Theme: Reach for the Stars
The 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!
Activities Include:

Storytime 10a
Abstract paintings inspired by Alma Thomas 11a
Paper weaving 10a-3p
Folk art activity inspired by Clementine Hunter 10a-3p
Family quilt crafts 10a-3p
Shooting star chalk paintings 1:30p

Play. Eat. Learn.
2023-01-17 17:30 - 19:15 | MCM, 2145 Museum Boulevard, Jackson, MS, 39202, United States
“Getting Help Early: Toddlerhood and Big Emotions”
With Genevieve Garrett, LCSW
Join us for our “Play. Eat. Learn.” workshop, on January 17! The Play. Eat. Learn. series was founded through a collaboration between Center for Advancement of Youth and the Junior League of Jackson. This educational learning series is geared towards helping parents and caregivers understand the complex mind of a child.  This program presents a wonderful opportunity for the community to learn more about the pressing issues and needs that children and families face from experts in the field.

This free educational series is open to the community.
Dinner will be provided (first-come, first-served).
Childcare is available for ages 3-10.
Children will be allowed to play in the museum with supervision provided by members of the Junior League of Jackson while parents attend the program.
Dinner is from 5:30-6:00 and the presentation is from 6:00-7:15

Play. Eat. Learn. is sponsored by the Junior League of Jackson and in Partnership with the Center for the Advancement of Youth

Learn more about this program

Wonder Wednesday with MDEQ
2023-01-25 15:30 - 16:30 | 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.
Don’t miss our program on January 25th featuring James Starnes with the MS Department of Environmental Quality – Office of Geology. Starting at 3:30pm, learn about and explore a variety of fossils and gemstones!
