Mississippi Children's Museum

Magic Monday: Candy Cane Christmas
2023-12-18 09:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | MCM-Meridian, 403 22nd Avenue, Meridian, MS, 39301, United States
Magic Monday
Theme: Candy Cane 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 10am-3pm, while the museum is open for fun from 9am-5pm!

Featured Activities

Storytime (10am)
Made a Jingle Bell Ornament (Guided – 11am)
Create a Peppermint Lollipop (10am-3pm)
Design a Christmas Tree (10am-3pm)
Candy Cane Scavenger Hunt (10am-3pm)
Peppermint Science Experiment (Guided – 2pm)

Storytelling with Mrs. Claus
2023-12-16 02:00 - 16:00 | MCM-Meridian, 403 22nd Avenue, Meridian, MS, 39301, United States
Storytelling with Mrs. Claus
Mrs. Claus is making a special appearance at the museum on Saturday, December 16. Join us from 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm as Mrs. Claus shares stories from back home at the North Pole!

Peppermint & PJs
2023-12-01 18:00 - 20:00 | MCM-Meridian, 403 22nd Avenue, Meridian, MS, 39301, United States
Peppermint & PJs
A Members-Only Holiday Event
Celebrate the holiday season during Peppermint & PJs, an exclusive after-hours event for museum members. In your most festive pair of pajamas, join us on Friday, December 1, from 6pm – 8pm, for holiday crafts and activities, milk and cookies, and the chance to share your holiday wishes with Santa Claus!
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Visiting Artist: Leslie Lee
2023-11-26 14:00 - 16:00 | MCM-Meridian, 403 22nd Avenue, Meridian, MS, 39301, United States
Visiting Artist: Leslie Lee
Hip Hop Dance Session
Join us on Sunday, November 26, from 2:00pm – 4:00pm for our Visiting Artist: Leslie Lee!
Leslie Lee has been a dancer all of her life, specializing in the style of ballroom as a professional competitor, instructor, and choreographer for the last twenty years. Her passion is stoked by designing programs that allow children of all ages to relate current styles of self-expression to the fundamentals and origins of social dance. Leslie is a strong proponent for health and fitness, as demonstrated by her certifications in yoga, pilates, and group fitness.
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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.

MCM Trading Post Holiday Sale
2023-11-26 13:00 - 18:00
Holiday Sale
Shop in store to enjoy 25% off select items at the MCM Trading Post on November 26th!

Hours: 1:00pm – 6:00pm
Museum admission not required to shop

Sensory Friendly Hours
2023-11-26 11:00 - 13:00 | Mississippi Children’s Musuem, 2145 Museum Boulevard, Jackson, Mississippi, 39202
Sensory Friendly Hours
Join the Mississippi Children’s Museum for Sensory Friendly Hours on Sunday, Nov. 26th from 11am – 1pm! On this day, guests can enjoy fall-fun activities centered around gratitude during this holiday season! 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
Please contact MCM’s Director of Education and Programs, Monique Ealey, at monique@mcm.ms to learn more.
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Trading Post Holiday Sale!
2023-11-24 | MCM-Meridian, 403 22nd Avenue, Meridian, MS, 39301, United States
HOLIDAY SALE!
Enjoy discounts on educational toys, games, and books at the MCM-Meridian Trading Post on November 24th & 26th!
Museum admission is not required to shop.
HOURS

Friday, November 24 – 9AM – 5PM
Sunday, November 26 – 1PM – 6PM

Magic Monday
2023-11-20 09:00 - 17:00 | MCM-Meridian, 403 22nd Avenue, Meridian, MS, 39301, United States
Magic Monday
Theme: Attitude for 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!
Special Activities Include:

Fall Wreath Crafts
Design a Colorful Turkey
Storytime (10:00 am)
Parsley: Herb of Gratitude Activity (10:30 am)
Marbled Fall Leave Crafts (2:00 pm)

Winter Wonderland
2023-11-18 - 2024-01-07 | MCM-Meridian, 403 22nd Avenue, Meridian, MS, 39301, United States
Winter Wonderland
Holiday Experience: Nov. 18 – Jan. 7
During the holiday season, the Mississippi Children’s Museum – Meridian transforms into a magical Winter Wonderland experience chock-full of festive, fun crafts, workshops, and more! From November 18 – January 7, join us for Santa appearances, sock skating in the Snowflake Village exhibit, reindeer workshops, and so much more. Every year, new attractions are added to the event, and this year’s highlight is a larger-than-life snow globe photo opportunity experience.
Sponsored locally by

Events
Gratitude Days

Nov. 20 & 21

Magic Mondays

Nov. 20 – 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Dec. 18 – 10:00 am – 3:00 pm

Peppermint & PJs (Members-Only Event)

Dec. 1 – 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Merry at the Museum (Adults-Only Fundraiser)

Dec. 9 – 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm

Noon Year’s Eve | Presented by Community Bank

Dec. 30 – 10:00 am – 3:00 pm

Activities
Reindeer Workshops (Registration Required)

Dec. 2 – 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Dec. 16 – 11:00 am – 12:30 pm
Dec. 23 – 11:00 am – 12:30 pm

Holiday Cookie Workshops (Registration Required)

Dec. 2 – 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Dec. 16 – 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Storytelling with Mrs. Claus

Dec. 16 – 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Santa Appearances

Dec. 1 – 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm (Peppermint & PJs)
Dec. 3 – 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Dec. 10 – 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Dec. 17 – 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Dec. 23 – 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Camps
Fall Day Camps (Registration Required)

Nov. 20 – 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Nov. 21 – 8:00 am – 5:00 pm

Winter Day Camps (Registration Required)

Dec. 21 – 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Dec. 22 – 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Dec. 28 – 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Dec. 29 – 8:00 am – 5:00 pm

Holiday Hours

Nov. 23 – Closed for Thanksgiving
Dec. 24 & 25 – Closed for Christmas
Dec. 31 & Jan. 1 – Closed for the New Year

Fun with First Tee
2023-11-17 15:30 - 16:30
Fun with First Tee
Calling all Golf Enthusiasts! Join us on the third Friday of each month at 3:30pm while we learn more about the game of golf.
During this program, we will explore the game’s core values, learn the meaning of good sportsmanship, and educate players on a wide array of subjects that impact how we play golf.
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Guest Author: Kelly Sterling Gregory
2023-11-11 11:00 - 11:30 | MCM-Meridian, 403 22nd Avenue, Meridian, MS, 39301, United States
Guest Author: Kelly Sterling Gregory
Children’s book author, Kelly Sterling Gregory, will read, sign, and sell her book, Say Hello, at the Mississippi Children’s Museum – Meridian on Saturday, November 11, at 11am and 2pm!

About the book

Written by pediatric occupational therapist Kelly Gregory, Say Hello invites children of all abilities to overcome the barriers our differences create and lay the foundation for friendship with one simple word–hello!
In this delightful and engaging book, readers will meet a diverse cast of uniquely abled new friends and discover that the things that set us apart don’t need to keep us apart.

About the Author

Kelly Gregory fell in love with the special needs population as well as children with unique differences as a teen. Inspired by her involvement in volunteer and childcare work early in life, she chose to pursue a career as a pediatric occupational therapist and now has nearly ten years of experience in her field. Kelly believes that all children are fearfully and wonderfully made and should be celebrated! Kelly is married to a fellow occupational therapist, Parker, and together they have two sons, Mason and Wes. When she is away from work, you can find her in the carpool line, chasing her boys from one sports field to the next, or playing tennis.

Visiting Artist: Kay Meadows
2023-11-04 11:00 - 13:00
Visting Artist: Kay Meadows
Join us on November 4 & 18 for our Visiting Artist, Kay Meadows! Kay Meadows is a fine artist/illustrator born and raised in Mississippi.
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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.

National Chocolate Day
2023-10-28 10:00 - 14:00
National Chocolate Day
Pop-Up Programming
Celebrate 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.

Storytime (10am)
Cocoa Magic Science Experiment (11am)
Chocolate Taste Test with Fudge Etc. (10am – 2pm)
Design a Candy Bar Wrapper

Visiting Artist: Richelle Putnam
2023-10-22 14:00 - 16:00 | MCM-Meridian, 403 22nd Avenue, Meridian, MS, 39301, United States
Visting Artist: Richelle Putman
Music Making Session
Join us on Sunday, October 22, from 2:00pm – 4:00pm for our Visiting Artist: Richelle Putnam!
The 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.
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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.

Spooktacular Sensory Hours
2023-10-22 11:00 - 13:00 | Mississippi Children’s Musuem, 2145 Museum Boulevard, Jackson, Mississippi, 39202
Spooktacular Sensory Hours
Join 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.
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
Please contact MCM’s Director of Education and Programs, Monique Ealey, at monique@mcm.ms to learn more.
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Magic Monday: Happy Harvest
2023-10-09 09:00 - 17:00 | MCM-Meridian, 403 22nd Avenue, Meridian, MS, 39301, United States
Magic Monday
Theme: Happy Harvest
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 from 10am – 3pm include:

Create mosaic pumpkins (10am-3pm)
Design a scarecrow (10am-3pm)
Storytime (10am)
Fall wreath led activity (11am)
Cranberry dance science experiment (1pm)

Visiting Artist: Brejenn Allen
2023-10-08 14:00 - 16:00 | MCM-Meridian, 403 22nd Avenue, Meridian, MS, 39301, United States
Visiting Artist: Brejenn Allen
Fall Painting Class
Join us on Sunday, October 8, from 2:00pm – 4:00pm for our Visiting Artist: Brejenn Allen!
Brejenn 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.
Dive 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!
Access to this class is included in general admission & museum membership!
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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.

Sensory Friendly Day
2023-10-02 17:00 - 19:00 | MCM-Meridian, 403 22nd Avenue, Meridian, MS, 39301, United States
Sensory Friendly Day
in partnership with

Join 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!
featured activities

Balloon photo ops
Calming sensory light room
Interactive games including bowling
Birthday cake
And MUCH more!

Sensory kits will be available for check-out at the front desk and include a sensory map, sunglasses, headphones, and a fidget toy.
Admission is free!
Sponsored by

The Mississippi Children’s Museum – Meridian is Sensory Inclusive Certified by KultureCity

Visiting Artist: Kinetic Etchings
2023-09-09 14:00 - 16:00
Visting Artist: Kinetic Etchings
Join us on September 9 & 23 for our Visiting Artist: Kat Wilson with Kinetic Etchings!
Kinetic Etchings is a contemporary dance and theater company based in Jackson, Mississippi, that uses movement to tell stories, create images, and connect with audiences. Learn more about Kinetic Etchings…
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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.

Members Last Splash
2023-08-25 17:00 - 19:00
Members Last Splash
Calling all MCM Members! Come and enjoy the last splash of the summer on August 25 from 5:00pm – 7:00pm before our Splash Pad and Summer Exhibit, Splash and Bubbles close for the season!
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National Lemonade Day!
2023-08-20 14:00 - 16:00
National Lemonade Day
On Sunday, August 20th, Boba’s Sweet Treats will set up shop at the museum in honor of National Lemonade Day! From 2:00pm – 4:00pm, Boba’s Sweet Treats will sell lemonade and other sweets to be enjoyed in the Event Plaza! A portion of the proceeds will be donated to MCM-Meridian during this special day.

Celebrations Pop-Up Program
2023-08-19 15:30 - 16:00 | MCM-Meridian, 403 22nd Avenue, Meridian, MS, 39301, United States
CELEBRATIONS: ASIAN CULTURE
Pop-Up Program
Join us on Saturday, August 19th, for a hands-on program where children and their caregivers will learn about and explore Asian cultures.
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Celebrations: Asian Culture is made possible by the Association of Children’s Museums and the Freeman Foundation.

Visiting Artist: Richelle Putnam
2023-08-12 11:00 - 13:00
Visting Artist: Richelle Putnam
Join us on August 12 and 26 for our Visiting Artist, Richelle Putnam! Children can enjoy her “Sound of Music” workshop where they will utilize different instruments and explore the different sounds they make.
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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.

Aquatic Animals Day
2023-08-12 10:00 - 15:00
Aquatic Animals Day
Join us on August 12 from 10:00am – 3:00pm for this Splash and Bubbles: Dive In, Lend a Fin Special Event! On this day, we will learn about our fish friends as we partner with the Mississippi Aquarium on Aquatic Animals Day! Learn more about this Summer Exhibit.
Activities & Programs

How do Ocean Animals Stay Warm?
How do Fish Breathe Underwater?
How does Temperature Create Currents?
Where do Sea Animals Live?
Why doesn’t an Octopus Have Bones?
Ocean Critter Sensory Bottles
Shark Fin Bookmarks
Ocean Creature Craft

More Information

Free for MCM Members
$10/Person for Non-Members
Tickets Available Online or At the Door
Access to Summer Exhibit is included with General Admission Ticket

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Exhibit Locally Sponsored by:

Celebrations Pop-Up Program
2023-08-05 15:30 - 16:00
CELEBRATIONS: ASIAN CULTURE
Pop-Up Program
Join us on Saturday, August 5th, for a hands-on program where children and their caregivers will learn about and explore Asian cultures.
LEARN MORE ABOUT THIS EXHIBIT
Celebrations: Asian Culture is made possible by the Association of Children’s Museums and the Freeman Foundation.

Celebrations: Asian Culture
2023-08-04 - 2023-11-03 | MCM-Meridian, 403 22nd Avenue, Meridian, MS, 39301, United States
Celebrations: Asian Culture
AUGUST 4 – NOVEMBER 3 | JANUARY 9 – FEBRUARY 16
Explore our new traveling exhibit, Celebrations: Asian Culture, an extension of the Missi the Traveler Train Car exhibit!
Celebrations: 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.
Children 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.
The museum will be closed on September 4 – 7.
Learn More about This Exhibit
Special Events & Programs:

August 3: Members-Only Preview Night
August 4: Opening Day!
August 5 & 19: Pop-Up Programming

Stay tuned for updates!
More Details:

Free for Members
$10/Person for Non-Members
Tickets Available Online or At the Door
Access to Fall Exhibit is included in General Admission Ticket

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Celebrations: Asian Culture is made possible by the Association of Children’s Museums and the Freeman Foundation.

Members-Only Preview Night
2023-08-03 17:00 - 19:00 | MCM-Meridian, 403 22nd Avenue, Meridian, MS, 39301, United States
Members-Only Preview Night
Thursday, August 3rd • 5-7PM
On Thursday, August 3rd, join us for an exclusive Members-Only Preview Night of our new traveling exhibit — Celebrations: Asian Culture! Don’t miss your chance to be the first to see this exhibit before it opens to the public on August 4th.
Members can explore New Year celebrations in South Korea, China, and Vietnam in this interactive exhibit and participate in activities such as drumming and storytelling. From telling the Nian Monster story in a small theater to discovering different dishes served for breakfast as an eye spy game, you’ll be captivated by the rich history, beauty, and fun of these Asian New Year festivals.
The Celebrations: Asian Culture exhibit is made possible by ACM and the Freeman Foundation.

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Magic Monday: Monday FUNDay
2023-07-31 09:00 - 17:00 | MCM-Meridian, 403 22nd Avenue, Meridian, MS, 39301, United States
Magic Monday
Theme: Monday FUNDay
The Mississippi Children’s Museum – Meridian is OPEN every Monday in June and July! Magic Monday is 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:

Design a playground & create bookmarks in WonderBox
Play garden games
Visit the Creation Station to make art
Science of bubbles experiment (10:30am & 1:00pm)
Chalk art activity (11:30am)

Summer Hours
Monday-Saturday: 9am – 5pm
Sunday: 1pm – 6pm

Santa at the Museum
2023-07-25 10:00 - 14:00
Santa at the Museum
Join us on July 25 from 10am – 2pm to snap your photo with Santa at the Mississippi Children’s Museum!
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Magic Monday: Christmas in July
2023-07-24 09:00 - 17:00 | MCM-Meridian, 403 22nd Avenue, Meridian, MS, 39301, United States
Magic Monday
Theme: Christmas in July
The Mississippi Children’s Museum – Meridian is OPEN every Monday in June and July! Magic Monday is 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 from 10am – 3pm

Make paper wreath ornaments
Design a snowman
Storytime with Santa’s helper (10am)
Create jingle bell necklaces (10:30am & 2pm)
Directed reindeer drawing (11:30am)
Visit with Santa (11am – 2pm)
Kona Ice Truck (11am – 2pm)
MS Department of Rehabilitation Services – Bike helmet giveaways
Junior Auxiliary of Meridian – RIF book giveaways

Summer Hours
Monday-Saturday: 9am – 5pm
Sunday: 1pm – 6pm
