Mississippi Children's Museum

MAGIC MONDAY: Summer Splash Day
2021-07-12 09:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | MCM-Meridian, 403 22nd Avenue, Meridian, MS, 39301, United States
For the month of July, the museum will be OPEN on Mondays!
Splash around with us in My Fantastical Garden. Don’t forget to bring towels and a change of clothes!
9 am

Bubbles in My Fantastical Backyard

10 am, 12 pm, & 2 pm

PH Test on Water

10 am – 3 pm

Build a Boat in WonderBox

11 am & 1 pm

Magic Sand Craft in the Party Room behind the Fantastic Flying Books Library

Magic Monday: Summer Splash Day
2021-07-12 09:00 - 17:00
Magic Monday: Summer Splash Day
Join us at the museum on July 12th and be ready for some fun in the sun! MCM will offer splashtastic summer programming that is sure to help beat the heat this July, such as the science of bubbles, boat making, and much more!
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WonderBox Bingo Challenge
2021-07-11 13:00 - 18:00
Put your skills to the test during the WonderBox Bingo Challenge!
Visit WonderBox at both museum locations (Jackson & Meridian) to find all the objects listed on the bingo card.
Win small prizes and submit an entry for the grand prize of a WonderBox Kit & two tickets to Science Saturday at the Mississippi Children’s Museum – Meridian (Sept. 18) or the Mississippi Science Festival in Jackson (Sept. 18)!
Earn bonus entries by tagging @mcmmeridian and @mschildrensmuseum on Facebook or Instagram.
The WonderBox Bingo Challenge ends Sunday, Sept. 5 at 4:45pm. The grand prize winner will be announced on Sept. 7.
Happy tinkering! #MCMWonderbox

Bingo cards are available at the front desk. Once your bingo card is complete, turn it into the front desk for a small prize and to submit your entry for the grand prize drawing!

Doc Day
2021-07-10 09:00 - 17:00 | MCM-Meridian, 403 22nd Avenue, Meridian, MS, 39301, United States
Join us for “Doc Day” on Saturday, July 10th for health resources and to visit with real medical professionals!
9 am – 11 am

Greater Meridian Mobile Clinic
Meridian Eye Care

3 pm – 5 pm

Happy Smiles

Doc Day
2021-07-10 09:00 - 17:00
Doc Day
Join us on 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!
This day will include an educational Question It? Discover It! led by UMMC Pediatric Residents, and a visit from Smart Therapy LLC, who will be providing activities for children and helpful information to parents and caregivers.
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Hablo Espanol
2021-07-09 11:00 - 11:30 | MCM-Meridian, 403 22nd Avenue, Meridian, MS, 39301, United States
Learn Spanish at the Mississippi Children’s Museum – Meridian!
Every Friday in July from 11:00 am – 11:30 am
Children and their caregivers are invited to learn basic Spanish words and conversational phrases as well as become inspired to continue language learning away from the museum.
This pop-up program is ideal for children in Pre-K – 3rd Grade.

WonderBox Bingo Challenge
2021-07-07 09:00 - 17:00
Put your skills to the test during the WonderBox Bingo Challenge!
Visit WonderBox at both museum locations (Jackson & Meridian) to find all the objects listed on the bingo card.
After visiting both locations, give your complete bingo card to a front desk associate. Your name will be entered into our grand prize drawing! You can either win a WonderBox Kit, two tickets to Science Saturday at the Mississippi Children’s Museum – Meridian (Sept. 18), or two tickets to the Mississippi Science Festival in Jackson (Sept. 18) — the choice is up to you!
The WonderBox Bingo Challenge ends Sunday, Sept. 5 at 4:45pm. If you can’t make it to both museums by this date, you can still turn in your bingo card to the front desk for a small prize.

Earn bonus entries by tagging @mcmmeridian and @mschildsmuseum on Facebook or Instagram.
The grand prize winner will be announced on social media Sept. 7.
Happy tinkering! #MCMWonderbox

Bingo cards are available at the front desk.

Tech Tuesday
2021-07-06 15:00 - 16:00 | MCM-Meridian, 403 22nd Avenue, Meridian, MS, 39301, United States
Step into the WonderBox exhibit for Tech Tuesdays at 3 pm!
This facilitated pop-up program allows children to interact with our little blue robots, Dot and Dash, to learn the basics of robotics and coding.

Habla Español
2021-07-05 15:30 - 16:00
Habla Español
This program is help every Monday at 3:30pm, and is a Spanish language learning course for little English speakers! Through play-based learning, children will be able to learn practical Spanish, as well as be inspired to continue additional language learning away from MCM.
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Magic Monday: Patriotic Day
2021-07-05 09:00 - 17:00
Magic Monday: Patriotic Day
Join us on July 5th decked out in your Stars and Stripes! MCM will be dressed up in its red and blue, and offer programming centered around the 4th of July!
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Visiting Artist: Rebecca Wilkinson
2021-07-03 10:00 - 15:00
Visiting Artist: Rebecca Wilkinson
Join us on July 3rd and 31st from 10am-3pm for this month’s Visiting Artist, Rebecca Wilkinson! Rebecca is an educator and artist with more than 20 years of experience teaching art to children. Her art therapy background and her work in children’s mental health, as well as with special needs populations is influential in her approach to art education.
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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.

Professional Development Workshop
2021-06-21 09:00 - 15:00 | 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.
Click here to sign up and learn more!

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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
