Mississippi Children's Museum

Visiting Artist: Roger and Tena Long
2024-08-10 13:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | Mississippi
Visting Artist: Roger and Tena Long
Join us on August 10 & 24 for our Visiting Artist, Roger and Tena Long! This husband/wife duo specializes in visual arts and lead an arts-based company, Go Long Productions. Learn the basics of hip hop during their “Party Animals” dance workshop.
Purchase tickets to the museum
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: Elizabeth Fisher
2024-09-08 14:00 - 16:00 | MCM-Meridian, 403 22nd Avenue, Meridian, MS, 39301, United States
Visiting Artist: Elizabeth Fisher
Printmaking Session
Join us on Sunday, September 8, from 2:00pm – 4:00pm for our Visiting Artist: Elizabeth Fisher!
During this Visiting Artist session, Elizabeth Fisher will teach a printmaking art lesson inspired by Walter Anderson.
Purchase tickets to the museum
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.

Scratch Day
2024-09-14 08:00 - 17:00 | Mississippi Children’s Museum, 2145 Museum Boulevard, Jackson, Mississippi, 39202
Scratch Day

Kick off the Mississippi Science Fest at Scratch Day on September 14, 2024! This is a day dedicated to exposing children and families to hands-on coding and STEM programming. During this event, guests will engage in learning with light up foam animals, a robot playground and an opportunity to create a unique digital family banner using Scratch coding system!

Thanks to the C Spire Foundation, the first 300 registrants of Scratch Day will receive free entry to the museum!
This event is free and open to the public.

In partnership with Mississippi State University Center for Cyber Education

Register for Scratch Day
Learn More about Mississippi Science Fest

Pawns N' Pajamas
2024-09-20 17:00 - 19:30 | Mississippi Children’s Museum, 2145 Museum Boulevard, Jackson, Mississippi, 39202
Pawns N’ Pajamas
Join us for the Mississippi Children’s Museum’s Pawns N’ Pajamas Chess Tournament on Friday, September 20, 2024! Participants are encouraged to come dressed in their coziest pajamas.
Since school and community chess programs have been created and revitalized, the 1500-year-old game has seen a resurgence in Mississippi. These tournaments are an important opportunity for children in Mississippi to not only exercise their skills, but self-confidence. A growing body of research indicates that playing chess improves students’ problem solving and critical thinking skills, which directly translates to their math, science and reading scores.
Divisions:

K-2 Unrated
K-4 Unrated
K-7 Unrated
K-12 Unrated

Registration Fees

$15 Entry Fee for Tournament Participants (For both MCM Members & Non-Members)
$8 for Each Accompanying Adult/Child (Free for MCM Members)
All entry fees include access to all museum exhibits for the duration of the event
All fees increase by $5 for day-of registrants

Pre-registration is recommended & appreciated. Check-in and on-site registration will be available from 5:00pm – 5:30pm. Walk-ins are welcome! Please note that seats are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis, so we highly recommend pre-registering.
Rounds:
First Round starts at 5:30pm | Awards announced at 7:30pm

Everyone will play in 4 rounds, G/10+3. No eliminations.
Chess sets (board/pieces/clocks) will be provided for use during the tournament.
Trophies will be awarded to the Top 3 players in each division.

Questions regarding the tournament? Email BethThrasher@MSscholasticChess.org or Call/Text 601.941.5153.
Online Registration Has Closed

Grade Level Chess Championship
2024-10-05 08:15 - 17:00 | Mississippi Children’s Museum, 2145 Museum Boulevard, Jackson, Mississippi, 39202
Grade Level Chess Championship
Join us for the Mississippi Children’s Museum’s Grade Level Chess Championship on October 5, 2024!
Since school and community chess programs have been created and revitalized, the 1500-year-old game has seen a resurgence in Mississippi. These tournaments are an important opportunity for children in Mississippi to not only exercise their skills, but self-confidence. A growing body of research indicates that playing chess improves students’ problem solving and critical thinking skills, which directly translates to their math, science and reading scores.
Unrated Divisions:
Unrated Divisions will play 5 Rounds SS, G/25+5

K-1
K-3
K-5

USCF Rated Divisions:
Rated Divisions will play 4 Rounds SS, G/40+5. Players in these divisions must have USChess Membership. Membership sign-ups will be available on-site and on their website.

K-7
K-9
K-12

Registration Fees:

$30 Entry Fee for Tournament Participants (For both MCM Members & Non-Members)
$8 for Each Accompanying Adult/Child (Free for MCM Members)
All fees will increase for day-of participants.
All entry fees include access to all museum exhibits for the duration of the event

Pre-registration is recommended & appreciated. Check-in and on-site registration will be available from 8:15am – 9:15am. Walk-ins are welcome! Please note that seats are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis, so we highly recommend pre-registering.
Rounds:

First Round starts at 9:30am
Chess sets (board/pieces/clocks) will be provided for use during the tournament.
Tiebreaks for first place will be determined by two G/3+2 games to be played at the end of the Last round. With a tie of three or four players, a single round robin of G/3+2 will be played. In the event of a tie from the blitz games, Armageddon match(es) draw odds for black determined by bid.

Awards:

“Top Girl” in all rated divisions
“Biggest Upset” in all rated divisions
All Unrated Divisions: Trophies awarded to 1st – 7th place winners
All Rated Divisions: Trophies awarded to 1st – 10th place winners

Questions? Please email BethThrasher@MSscholasticChess.org or Call/Text 601.941.5153.
Walk-ins Welcome!

Visiting Artist: Byron Vaughns
2024-10-06 14:00 - 16:00 | MCM-Meridian, 403 22nd Avenue, Meridian, MS, 39301, United States
Visiting Artist: Byron Vaughns
Cartoonist
Join us on Sunday, October 6, from 2:00pm – 4:00pm for our Visiting Artist: Byron Vaughns!
During this Visiting Artist session, Emmy Award-winning cartoonist, director, and producer Byron Vaughns, will be leading a cartoonist workshop where guests will learn about the creative process behind his illustrative work.
Purchase tickets to the museum
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.

MPB: Learning with the Neighborhood
2024-10-26 10:00 - 14:00 | MCM-Meridian, 403 22nd Avenue, Meridian, MS, 39301, United States
MPB Learning with the Neighborhood
Join us on Saturday, Oct. 26 from 10:00am – 2:00pm for MS Public Broadcasting‘s Learning with the Neighborhood!
On this day at MCM-Meridian, MPB will offer early childhood resources, digital learning resources, and physical and mental health resources for the whole family.

Visiting Artist: Cary Haycox
2024-11-03 14:00 - 16:00 | MCM-Meridian, 403 22nd Avenue, Meridian, MS, 39301, United States
Visiting Artist: Cary Haycox
Cartoonist
Join us on Sunday, November 3, from 2:00pm – 4:00pm for our Visiting Artist: Cary Haycox!
During this month’s Visiting Artist, join Cary Haycox for a printmaking workshop.
Purchase tickets to the museum
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.

Member Appreciation Week
2024-11-23 - 2024-11-29 | Mississippi
Member Appreciation Week
Join us Nov. 23 – 29 as we show how THANKFUL we are for our MCM Members! Each day during this special week, MCM Members can enjoy early access Trading Post Deals, Members-Only Breakfast, and more!

Saturday, Nov. 23: Pancake Breakfast (9:30am – 10:30am)
Sunday, Nov. 24: Receive one free pass for a friend
Monday, Nov. 25: MCM buttons
Tuesday, Nov. 26: Tasty Tuesday Treat
Wednesday, Nov. 27: MCM Swag Giveaways Every Hour
Thursday, Nov. 28: Closed for Thanksgiving
Friday, Nov. 29: Black Friday Sale!

Become a Member

Sensory Friendly Hours Sponsored by AWS
2024-11-24 11:00 - 13:00 | Mississippi
Sensory Friendly Hours Sponsored by AWS
Enjoy FREE admission to the Mississippi Children’s Museum on Sunday, November 24, during our Sensory-Friendly Hours from 11:00am – 1:00pm!
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 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

Please contact MCM’s Director of Education and Programs, Monique Ealey, at monique@mcm.ms to learn more.
Made Possible by

Fall STEAM Camp
2024-11-25 | MCM-Meridian, 403 22nd Avenue, Meridian, MS, 39301, United States
Fall STEAM Camp
The Mississippi Children’s Museum – Meridian is offering a Fall STEAM Day Camp on November 25, 2024!
Join us for an exciting one-day, Fall-Themed STEAM Camp! On this day, curiosity meets creativity in a vibrant celebration of the season! This immersive experience will blend Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics through hands-on activities inspired by the beauty of autumn.
This day camp will run from 8:00am to 5:00pm, and is appropriate for children ages 5-10 years old.
Click here for details!

Magic Monday
2024-11-25 09:00 - 17:00 | Mississippi
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 10:00am-3:00pm, while the museum is open for fun from 9:00am-5:00pm!

NASA ASTRO Camp
2024-11-26 | MCM-Meridian, 403 22nd Avenue, Meridian, MS, 39301, United States
NASA ASTRO Camp
The Mississippi Children’s Museum – Meridian is offering a NASA ASTRO Camp on November 26, 2024!
Blast off with us to NASA ASTRO Camp, where young astronauts will embark on an adventure through the cosmos! Don’t miss this opportunity to explore the final frontier and ignite your passion for space science! This hands-on experience will immerse campers in the exciting world of space science, technology, and exploration, inspired by NASA’s groundbreaking missions.
This day camp will run from 8:00am to 5:00pm, and is appropriate for children ages 5-10 years old.
Click here for details!

Visiting Artist: Shannon Williford
2024-11-30 10:00 - 15:00 | Mississippi Children’s Museum, 2145 Museum Boulevard, Jackson, Mississippi, 39202
Visting Artist: Shannon “Bayou” Williford
Join us on Saturday, November 30 for our Visiting Artist, Shannon “Bayou” Williford! Shannon is an award-winning musician and educator, whose focus is centered around the blues. Don’t miss this engaging workshop where together, you can write your own “Mississippi Blues Song!”
Workshop Times:

10:00am – 12:00pm
1:00pm – 3:00pm

Purchase tickets to the museum
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.

Free Admission Day Sponsored by AWS
2024-12-01 13:00 - 18:00 | Mississippi
Free Admission Day Sponsored by AWS
Enjoy FREE admission to the Mississippi Children’s Museum on Sunday, December 1 from 1:00pm – 6:00pm!
Made Possible by

Sunday with Santa
2024-12-01 14:00 - 16:00 | MCM-Meridian, 403 22nd Avenue, Meridian, MS, 39301, United States
Sunday with Santa
Step into Winter Wonderland at the Mississippi Children’s Museum – Meridian to spend your Sunday with Santa! Join us between 2pm-4pm to share your holiday wish with Santa Claus and snap your photo together in front of our 18-foot tall holiday tree.
Admission is $10/person and free for children under 1 year.
PURCHASE TICKETS TO THE MUSEUM

Tales from the North Pole
2024-12-07 14:00 - 14:30 | MCM-Meridian, 403 22nd Avenue, Meridian, MS, 39301, United States
Tales from the North Pole
Join us during our Winter Wonderland Holiday Experience for our Tales from the North Pole story time with Mrs. Claus on December 7 at 2:00pm!

Admission is $10/Person for any individual over the age of 1
General Admission includes access to Winter Wonderland holiday experience

Purchase Tickets to the Museum

Sensory Friendly Hours
2024-12-22 11:00 - 13:00 | Mississippi
Sensory Friendly Hours
Join the Mississippi Children’s Museum – Meridian for Sensory Friendly Hours, sponsored by Canopy Children’s Solutions, on December 22 from 11am – 1pm! During these hours, guests can enjoy holiday programming and snap their photo with Santa. These hours 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.
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

Free for MCM Members | $10/Person for Non-Members
Purchase Tickets
Sponsored By:

Holiday Magic Camp
2024-12-23 | MCM-Meridian, 403 22nd Avenue, Meridian, MS, 39301, United States
Holiday Magic Camp
The Mississippi Children’s Museum – Meridian is offering a Holiday Magic Camp on December 23, 2024!
Unleash your creativity and curiosity at our enchanting one-day STEAM camp, “Holiday Magic!” Dive into hands-on activities that explore the science and more behind winter wonders!
This day camp will run from 8:00am to 5:00pm, and is appropriate for children ages 5-10 years old.
Click here for details!

Ice Ice Baby Camp
2024-12-27 | MCM-Meridian, 403 22nd Avenue, Meridian, MS, 39301, United States
Ice Ice Baby Camp
The Mississippi Children’s Museum – Meridian is offering Ice Ice Baby Camp on December 27, 2024!
Bundle up and join us for an unforgettable winter experience at our Ice Ice Baby Winter Camp! This camp promises a fun-filled week of chilly adventures, experiments, and exploration in a magical winter setting.
This day camp will run from 8:00am to 5:00pm, and is appropriate for children ages 5-10 years old.
Click here for details!

New Year Around the World Camp
2024-12-30 | MCM-Meridian, 403 22nd Avenue, Meridian, MS, 39301, United States
New Year Around the World Camp
The Mississippi Children’s Museum – Meridian is offering New Year Around the World Day Camp on December 30, 2024!
Kick off the new year with a bang at our exciting New Year Around the World Camp! This adventure invites young explorers to discover and celebrate the unique customs and festivities that different cultures embrace as they welcome the new year.
This day camp will run from 8:00am to 5:00pm, and is appropriate for children ages 5-10 years old.
Click here for details!

ABC Come Play with Me
2024-12-31 10:00 | MCM-Meridian, 403 22nd Avenue, Meridian, MS, 39301, United States
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. We will start the morning with the alphabet song, a story, and either an art project of sensory experience.
Join us every Tuesday at 10:00 am as we use our five senses to discover our incredible world.

Tech Tuesday
2024-12-31 15:30 | MCM-Meridian, 403 22nd Avenue, Meridian, MS, 39301, United States
Tech Tuesday
Join us every Tuesday at 3:30pm for our technology-based program! This facilitated program aims to foster STEAM education through inquiry-based learning, coding, and robotics.

Closed for New Year's Day
2025-01-01 | MCM-Meridian, 403 22nd Avenue, Meridian, MS, 39301, United States
Closed for New Year’s Day
The museum will be closed on January 1, 2025 in observation of New Year’s Day. We will reopen on Tuesday, January 2 at 9am.

Camp Hogwarts
2025-01-03 | MCM-Meridian, 403 22nd Avenue, Meridian, MS, 39301, United States
Camp Hogwarts
The Mississippi Children’s Museum – Meridian is offering Camp Hogwarts on January 3, 2025!
Step into a world of enchantment at Camp Hogwarts, a thrilling one-day adventure for young witches and wizards! Immerse yourself in the magical universe of Harry Potter as you experience a day filled with spells, potions, and unforgettable fun.
This day camp will run from 8:00am to 5:00pm, and is appropriate for children ages 5-10 years old.
Click here for details!

Artful Friday
2025-01-03 15:30 | MCM-Meridian, 403 22nd Avenue, Meridian, MS, 39301, United States
Artful Friday
Sponsored by: Sissie & Fred Wile
Express yourself creatively during MCM-Meridian’s Artful Friday!
Every Friday at 3:30pm, join us for a guided program where we will learn and create together.

Magic Monday
2025-01-20 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 10:00am-3:00pm, while the museum is open for fun from 9:00am-5:00pm!
Purchase Tickets

Art Smart
2025-02-02 14:00 - 14:30 | MCM, 2145 Museum Boulevard, Jackson, MS, 39202, United States
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!
Purchase tickets to the museum

Farm Bureau Spotlight
2025-02-07 10:00 - 10:30 | MCM, 2145 Museum Boulevard, Jackson, MS, 39202, United States
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 different aspect of agriculture while incorporating our STEAM, Mississippi heritage, and health initiatives. We will cover beekeeping, growing produce, the chemistry of food, veterinary medicine, farming, irrigation, the water cycle, forestry, fishing, and much more!
Don’t miss out on Farm Bureau Friday! Every Friday, Farm Bureau Members receive $5 admission by showing their valid membership card at the front desk! This offer is provided exclusively to members of Mississippi Farm Bureau Federation at our JACKSON location.
Purchase tickets to the museum
Farm Bureau Spotlight is sponsored by Farm Bureau of Mississippi

Wonder Wednesday
2025-02-12 15:30 - 16:00 | Mississippi Children’s Museum, 2145 Museum Boulevard, Jackson, Mississippi, 39202
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
