Eudora's Yuletide Stories
2022-11-22 10:00 - 10:30 (America/Chicago) | 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!

Members-Only Night
2023-02-02 17:00 - 19:00 | MCM-Meridian, 403 22nd Avenue, Meridian, MS, 39301, United States
Members-Only Night
Join us every first Thursday for Members-Only Night from 5-7 PM! During this special event, museum members are invited to play in the museum after-hour, enjoy themed activities, and a whole lot more.
February 2nd activities include:

Create Valentine’s cards for children at the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit at Children’s of Mississippi
Storytime: The Love Letter by Anika Aldamuy Denise
Valentine’s treats courtesy of Edible Arrangements

Not a member? Click here to join today!

Friday Pop-Up
2023-02-03 15:30 - 16:00 | MCM-Meridian, 403 22nd Avenue, Meridian, MS, 39301, United States
Friday Pop-Up
Join us at the museum for an arts-integrated pop-up activity every Friday at 3:30 PM!
During the month of February, the museum invites you to join the celebration of Black History Month with hands-on activities inspired by African American artists, innovators, and scientists. Create Alma Thomas-inspired paintings, learn about Faith Ringgold’s painted story quilts, and much more!

Mission X
2023-02-04 14:00 - 14:30 | MS
Mission X
Help Luna and Leo Walk to the Moon!
Join us for Mission X this spring as we undergo renovations to our Health Gallery! This educational program, developed by the European Space Agency and the UK Space Agency, teaches children how to train like an astronaut by learning the key elements of keeping fit and staying healthy in space and on Earth! Space scientists and fitness professionals worked with astronauts and space agencies worldwide to develop this program that uses the excitement of space exploration to inspire children to learn about science, nutrition, exercise, and space.
Join MCM’s Mission X team to participate in different fitness challenges to earn virtual “steps.” By earning steps, you will help the Mission X mascots, Luna and Leo, walk the distance from Earth to the Moon!
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Learn more about Mission X

Member Appreciation Week
2023-02-14 - 2023-02-19 | MCM-Meridian, 403 22nd Avenue, Meridian, MS, 39301, United States
Member Appreciation Week
The Mississippi Children’s Museum – Meridian is showing love for its members all week long from February 14 – 19!
All Week: 25% off all merchandise at the Trading Post
Tuesday, February 14: Receive “I Love MCM-M” buttons when you visit the museum
Wednesday, February 15: Share your love for the museum! On this day, get a BOGO pass to give to a friend
Thursday, February 16: Enjoy a free treat from Mama Ducks Sweets!
Friday, February 17: Win MCM-Meridian swag with hourly raffles (must be present to win)
Saturday, February 18: Join us for a members-only waffle bar breakfast from 9:00am – 10:30am
Sunday, February 19: Receive “I Love MCM-M” buttons when you visit the museum
Not a member? Join the fun today!

Magic Monday: Monday Gras
2023-02-20 09:00 - 17:00 | MCM-Meridian, 403 22nd Avenue, Meridian, MS, 39301, United States
Magic Monday
Theme: Monday Gras
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:

Mask and Necklace Making
Storytime at 10am
Mardi Gras Yoga at 12:30 and 3:00pm
Bead Paintings at 103am and 2:00pm

Time & activities subject to change.

Question It? Discover It!
2023-02-21 17:00 - 18:00 | MS
Question It? Discover It!
For this February’s Question It? Discover It!, UMMC’s School of Nursing will be on site to provide BP, glucose screenings and COVID Information and refer patients to UMMC clinics for vaccines! Join us for this QI?DI! program at 5pm on Feb. 21, and stay for dinner at an educational Play. Eat. Learn. session as well!
Question It? Discover It! is sponsored by University of Mississippi Medical Center

Play. Eat. Learn.
2023-02-21 17:30 - 19:15 | MCM, 2145 Museum Boulevard, Jackson, MS, 39202, United States
“Understanding Autism: Symptoms, Assessments, and Intervention Options”
With Tanja Seifen, PhD
Join us for our “Play. Eat. Learn.” workshop, on February 21! 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

NASA Day
2023-03-11 10:00 - 15:00 | MCM-Meridian, 403 22nd Avenue, Meridian, MS, 39301, United States
NASA Day
Explore the final frontier at NASA Day on Saturday, March 11! Here at the museum, we love all things space – from rockets to astronauts to space food. On NASA Day, guests will learn about what it’s like to go to space and be an astronaut. Bring your aspiring astronauts for a day of science fact, science fiction, and out-of-this-world science fun!
Featured Activities Include:

Ask an NAS Aviator
Stennis Space Center exhibit
Touch a Truck from Key Field Air National Guard
Create a space shuttle, a watercolor rocket, and a space alien
Explore gardens in space at 11am
Discover how craters are formed at 12pm

All activities are included in general admission and museum membership.

Free for MCM-Meridian Members
$10/person for Non-Members

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NASA Day is presented by

Magic Monday
2023-03-13 09:00 - 17:00 | MCM-Meridian, 403 22nd Avenue, Meridian, MS, 39301, United States
Magic Monday
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!

Science Monday
2023-03-13 10:00 - 14:00 | MS
Week of Wonder: Science Monday
Enjoy an exciting Spring Break at Week of Wonder in Jackson’s award-winning LeFleur Museum District (LMD)! We have a WONDER-ful week of STEAM-themed special programming and activities for you to enjoy. Each day we focus on a subject in STEAM: Monday is Science, Tuesday is Technology, Wednesday is Engineering, Thursday is Art, and Friday is Math.
Monday’s Special Guest:
Elizabeth Engler-Chiurazzi; Assistant Professor, Department of Neurosurgery & Director of Tulane Brain Institute Community Outreach & Engagement

10:00am-3:00pm
@ScientistLizEC
@LizsBrainLab
www.lizslab.com

Programs & Activities

10:00am – 3:00pm: KEVA Planks
10:00am – 3:00pm: Rigamajig
10:00am – 3:oopm: Imagination Playground
11:00am Food Lab: Strawberry DNA
12:00pm Super STEAM Demonstration
12:30pm Mission X: Energy of an Astronaut
1:00pm The Science of How Plants Breathe
1:30pm 3D Pen Workshop
2:00pm The Science of Bubbles

Learn More about Week of Wonder
