Mississippi Children's Museum

Guest Authors: Krissy Long & Dekota Cheatham
2024-07-13 14:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | MCM-Meridian, 403 22nd Avenue, Meridian, MS, 39301, United States
Guest Authors: Krissy Long & Dekota Cheatham
Mississippi co-authors Krissy Long & Dekota Cheatham will read, sign, and sell their three books on Saturday, July 13 at 2:00pm, including:

Watson Goes to the Fair (inspired by the famous Neshoba County Fair)
Watson Goes Fishing
And a NEW book that will be released soon!

Girls in STEAM Pop-Up Program
2024-07-10 10:00 - 11:00 | MCM-Meridian, 403 22nd Avenue, Meridian, MS, 39301, United States
Girls in STEAM
Pop-Up Program
Presented by Distinguished Young Women of Mississippi
Explore the power of science, technology, engineering, art, and math (STEAM) education through a Girls in STEAM pop-program on Wednesday, July 10 led by members of the Distinguished Young Women (DYW) of Mississippi.
10:00am

Storytime

10:30am

Hands-On Program: The Secret Engineer – How Emily Roebling Built the Brooklyn Bridge

11:00am

Spin Art

Magic Monday: Rainforest Adventures
2024-07-08 09:00 - 17:00 | Mississippi
MAGIC MONDAY
Theme: Rainforest Adventures
The Mississippi Children’s Museum – Meridian is OPEN every Monday in June & July for Magic Monday, a special event that offers extra hours of inspiration and fun while school is out. Each week’s event offers a new and exciting theme with special programming from 10am-3pm.
Featured Activities:
10:00am

Storytime

10:30am

Cocoa magic experiment (guided)

10:00am – 3:00pm

Create tropical blue butterflies (self-guided)
Design a parrot puppet (self-guided)
Kapok tree challenge
Games in the garden

12:00pm & 2:00pm

Make your own rain cloud (guided)

Snowie Trails snow cones will be available for purchase from 12:30pm – 3:30pm.

SUMMER HOURS

Monday – Saturday: 9am – 5pm
Sunday: 1pm – 6pm

Magic Monday: Party in the USA
2024-07-01 09:00 - 17:00 | Mississippi
MAGIC MONDAY
Theme: Party in the USA
The Mississippi Children’s Museum – Meridian is OPEN every Monday in June & July for Magic Monday, a special event that offers extra hours of inspiration and fun while school is out. Each week’s event offers a new and exciting theme with special programming from 10am-3pm.
Featured Activities:
10:00am

Storytime

10:00am – 3:00pm

4th of July pinwheels (self-guided)
Design a flag (self-guided)
Games in the garden

11:00am

Firework paintings (guided)

1:00pm

4th of July chalk paintings (guided)

SUMMER HOURS

Monday – Saturday: 9am – 5pm
Sunday: 1pm – 6pm

Magic Monday: Science Lab
2024-06-24 09:00 - 17:00 | Mississippi
MAGIC MONDAY
Theme: Science Lab
The Mississippi Children’s Museum – Meridian is OPEN every Monday in June & July for Magic Monday, a special event that offers extra hours of inspiration and fun while school is out. Each week’s event offers a new and exciting theme with special programming from 10am-3pm.

June 24 activities:
10:00am

Storytime

10:00am – 3:00pm

Build a catapult launcher (self-guided in WonderBox)
Design a parachute and sky diver (self-guided in WonderBox)
Games in the garden

10:30am & 2:00pm

Explore the science of bubbles (guided)

12:00pm

Soda geysers (guided)

12:30pm – 2:30pm

Snowy Trails snow cones (for purchase)

SUMMER HOURS

Monday – Saturday: 9am – 5pm
Sunday: 1pm – 6pm

PAW Patrol Special Event
2024-06-22 10:00 - 15:00 | Mississippi Children’s Museum, 2145 Museum Boulevard, Jackson, Mississippi, 39202
PAW Patrol Special Event
Join us for our PAW Patrol: Adventure Play Special Events, where guests will enjoy themed-programming and activities centered around the exhibit and its educational elements!
Community Helpers Day | August 24 | 10am – 3pm

Be Undefeated Therapeutic Solutions
Mississippi Metahumans
Red Cross
Entergy Nuclear – Women in Nuclear
Community Relations & Fire Safety Education
Sharon Russel-Robinson; Author

DETAILS

Free for Members | $13/Person for Non-Members
Tickets Available Online or At the Door
Access to Summer Exhibit is included in General Admission Ticket

Learn More about this Exhibit
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Exhibit Locally Sponsored by:

Magic Monday: Mississippi Adventures
2024-06-17 09:00 - 17:00 | Mississippi
MAGIC MONDAY
Theme: Mississippi Adventures
The Mississippi Children’s Museum – Meridian is OPEN every Monday in June & July for Magic Monday, a special event that offers extra hours of inspiration and fun while school is out. Each week’s event offers a new and exciting theme with special programming from 10am-3pm.
June 17 Activities:
10:00am – 3:00pm

Create a Magnolia flower and design a house inspired by Longwood in Natchez (self-guided in the WonderBox exhibit)
Games in the garden

10:00am & 2:30pm

Storytime in the library

10:30am & 2:00pm

Watercolor Dentzel Carousel (guided)

12:00pm

Paint your state – Mississippi clay ornament (guided)

SUMMER HOURS

Monday – Saturday: 9am – 5pm
Sunday: 1pm – 6pm

Magic Monday: The Great Outdoors
2024-06-10 09:00 - 17:00 | Mississippi
MAGIC MONDAY
Theme: The Great Outdoors
The Mississippi Children’s Museum – Meridian is OPEN every Monday in June & July for Magic Monday, a special event that offers extra hours of inspiration and fun while school is out. Each week’s event offers a new and exciting theme with special programming from 10am-3pm.

June 10 Activities:
10:00am – 3:00pm

Create a birds nest and leaf rubbings in the WonderBox exhibit
Games in the garden

10:00am

Storytime in the library

10:30am & 2:00pm

Georgia O’Keeffe-inspired flower paintings (guided)

11:00am & 1:00pm

Go Wild with the Mississippi Museum of Natural Science | This 45-minute naturalist program features interactive presentations with live native animals!

12:00pm

Edible soil horizons (guided)

SUMMER HOURS

Monday – Saturday: 9am – 5pm
Sunday: 1pm – 6pm

Sensory Friendly Hours
2024-06-09 11:00 - 13:00 | Mississippi Children’s Museum, 2145 Museum Boulevard, Jackson, Mississippi, 39202
Sensory Friendly Hours
Join the Mississippi Children’s Museum – Meridian for Sensory Friendly Hours on Sunday, June 9 from 11am – 1pm! 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

Admission is $10/person and free for museum members. Guests are welcome to stay and play past designated Sensory Friendly Hours. The museum is open to the public on Sundays from 1pm – 6pm.
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Magic Monday: Celebrate Asian Culture
2024-06-03 09:00 - 17:00 | Mississippi
MAGIC MONDAY
Theme: Celebrate Asian Culture
The Mississippi Children’s Museum – Meridian is OPEN every Monday in June & July for Magic Monday, a special event that offers extra hours of inspiration and fun while school is out. Each week’s event offers a new and exciting theme with special programming from 10am-3pm.
Join us on June 3 for Magic Monday: Celebrate Asian Culture! On this day, we will be reopening our Celebrations exhibit for the summer with special programming and activities.
10:00am – 3:00pm

Kimono and dragon design in the WonderBox exhibit
Add a wish to our Wish Wall
Games in the garden

10:00am

Storytime in the library

11:00am

Chinese character printmaking (guided)

12:30pm – 3:30pm

Snowy Trails snow cones (for purchase)

1:00pm

Cherry blossom art (guided)

SUMMER HOURS

Monday – Saturday: 9am – 5pm
Sunday: 1pm – 6pm

Celebrations: Asian Culture Summer Exhibit
2024-06-03 - 2024-07-31 | MCM-Meridian, 403 22nd Avenue, Meridian, MS, 39301, United States
Celebrations: Asian Culture Exhibit
JUNE 3 – JULY 31
(Closed July 4)
Explore our summer traveling exhibit, Celebrations: Asian Culture!
Celebrations: Asian Culture is an exhibit designed to bring children and families together to explore the culture and 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.
Learn More about This Exhibit

Upcoming Events:

June 3: Exhibit Opens for Magic Monday: Celebrate Asian Culture

More Details:

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

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

Scholastic Book Fair
2024-06-03 - 2024-06-21 | MCM-Meridian, 403 22nd Avenue, Meridian, MS, 39301, United States
Scholastic Book Fair
The Mississippi Children’s Museum – Meridian is hosting a Scholastic Book Fair! Join us from June 3 – 21, 2024 to shop for a wide selection of books, pens, bookmarks, and more.
Museum admission is not required to shop.
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25% of every purchase directly supports the mission of MCM-Meridian!

Aquarium in Motion
2024-05-29 11:00 - 12:15 | Mississippi
Aquarium in Motion
The Mississippi Aquarium is bringing the aquarium experience to the Mississippi Children’s Museum – Meridian through its “Aquarium in Motion” outreach program on Wednesday, May 29. Get ready to dive into a day of aquatic adventure with interactive programs featuring creatures of all kinds!
Stations Include:

Aquatic Cart with Coral Catshark
Reptile or Snake Station
Penguin Station
Mobile Classroom with Artifacts

Mark your calendars and be sure not to miss the fun!

PAW Patrol: Adventure Play Summer Exhibit
2024-05-11 - 2024-09-08 | Mississippi Children’s Museum, 2145 Museum Boulevard, Jackson, Mississippi, 39202
PAW Patrol: Adventure Play
SUMMER EXHIBIT
Open May 11 – Sept. 8
Save the day through hands-on play at the Mississippi Children’s Museum’s summer exhibit in Jackson, PAW Patrol: Adventure Play, opening May 11, 2024! Based on the hit series, PAW Patrol, this immersive exhibit invites children and families to embark on daring rescue missions and work together to overcome challenges.
The museum will be closed on May 27 and July 4.

Free for Members | $13/Person for Non-Members
Tickets Available Online or At the Door
Access to Summer Exhibit is included in General Admission Ticket

Learn More about this Exhibit
Purchase Tickets to the Museum
Exhibit Locally Sponsored by:

Guest Author: Marion Surles
2024-04-20 14:00 - 16:00 | MCM-Meridian, 403 22nd Avenue, Meridian, MS, 39301, United States
Guest Author: Marion Surles
Marion Surles will read, sign, and sell her book, ¡¡Ay, Chihuahua!!, at the Mississippi Children’s Museum – Meridian on Saturday, April 20, at 2:00pm!

About the book:
¡¡Ay, Chihuahua!!
Panchita has a tender heart for dogs, and too many strays roam her neighborhood in Juarez, Mexico. But as one little dog decides to trust her, and then another, Panchita renames herself Panchita the protector. Soon she becomes protector of more than stray dogs. Has she gone too far? Follow Panchita on her rescue adventures.
Panchita tiene un gran corazón y un enorme deseo para ayudar a los perritos, y hay demasiados vagando por su vecindario en Ciudad Juárez, México. Pero cuando una perrita decide confiar en ella, y después otro, Panchita se convierte en Panchita la Protectora. Pronto protege más que perros. ¿Habrá ido demasiado lejos en su lucha por defender a los perros? Sigue a Panchita en sus aventuras de rescate.

About the Author

Marion Surles, a former Meridianite, is an author and retired bilingual Spanish teacher and serves part-time in Juarez, Mexico.

MDCPS Resource Fair
2024-04-20 10:00 - 14:00 | Mississippi
MDCPS Resource Fair
Join us for the Mississippi Department of Child Protective Services (MDCPS) resource fair on Saturday, April 20 from 10am – 2pm.
Meet our exhibitors:

Health Connect America
MDCPS
Canopy Solutions

And be sure not to miss our Guest Author, Marion Surles, at 2pm!

Babysitter Academy
2024-04-13 09:00 - 14:00 | Mississippi
Babysitter Academy
Update: This course is FULL! If you would like to be added to the waitlist, email Courtney Crowe at courtney@mcm.ms.
The Mississippi Children’s Museum – Meridian is thrilled to offer Babysitter Academy for teens, a CPR & babysitting safety certification course designed by American Safety & Health Institute (HSI)! This course will take place April 13th from 9:00am – 2:00pm.
Course Details
✓ Registration is $60.00/person, which covers:

Lunch
Digital Certification Card(s)
Class Supplies

✓ Students must be 13-16 years old to register and attend.
✓ By the end of the training, students will have obtained the following certifications:

HSI Adult/Infant/Child: CPR/AED
HSI Child and Babysitting Safety (CABS)

About HSI Child and Babysitting Safety (CABS)

The HSI Child and Babysitting Safety (CABS) program gives teenagers and young adults everything they need to know for safe and successful babysitting. HSI CABS teaches how to start a babysitting business, interact with parents and children, and provides important safety and first aid information using the latest 2020 guidelines.

About HSI Adult/Infant/Child: CPR/AED
Course topics include:

Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA)
CPR and Defibrillation
Chain of Survival
Assessment & Chest Compressions
Rescue Breathing & Using a CPR Mask
Using an AED
Relief of Choking

About your instructor

Courtney Crowe, MCM-Meridian Director of Museum Experiences
Courtney has been an HSI Level 1 Instructor for the past 3 years. She is authorized to teach programs including Adult First Aid, Pediatric First Aid, CPR/AED All Ages, Wilderness First Aid, Bloodborne Pathogens, Child and Babysitting Safety, Use and Administration of Epinephrine Auto Injectors, Oxygen, Stop Life Threatening Bleeding. Courtney is also Certified Wilderness First Responder through the National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS).

This certification course is possible by a Community Foundation grant

REGISTRATION CLOSED
This course is full! Email courtney@mcm.ms to be added to the waitlist.

Magic Monday
2024-04-01 09:00 - 17:00 | Mississippi
MAGIC MONDAY
Colors of Spring
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:

Create a Flower, Ladybug, & Butterfly Windsock
Storytime (10:00 am)
Garden Games
Butterfly Photo Op
What is Pollination? (11:00 am)
Plant Me! A Lesson on Planting Seeds (1:30 pm)

Guest Author: Vivian O'Neal
2024-03-11 13:00 - 15:00 | MCM-Meridian, 403 22nd Avenue, Meridian, MS, 39301, United States
Guest Author: Vivian O’Neal
Vivian O’Neal will read, sign, and sell her book, Josiah’s Big Day!, at the Mississippi Children’s Museum – Meridian on Monday, March 11 at 1:00pm!

About the Author
Vivian O’Neal is a childrens book author and Miss America State Titleholder.
About the Book
Josiah’s Big Day! is a children’s story about accessibility and inclusion for those with disabilities, inspired by Vivian’s younger brother.

Magic Monday
2024-03-11 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 10am-3pm, while the museum is open for fun from 9am-5pm!

Seussical Sensory Hours
2024-02-25 11:00 - 13:00 | Mississippi
Suessical Sensory Hours
Join the Mississippi Children’s Museum for Sensory Friendly Hours on Sunday, Feb. 25, from 11am – 1pm! 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 our February Sensory Hours, guests can enjoy a Dr. Seuss-filled day with themed programming and activities!
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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Cater's at the Museum: Grand Opening
2024-02-20 10:00 - 15:00 | Cater’s at the Museum, 421 22nd Avenue, Meridian, MS, 39301, United States
Cater’s at the Museum: Grand Opening
Cater’s at the Museum is hosting its grand opening celebration in partnership with MCM-Meridian on Tuesday, February 20! This special day will feature great food, museum programming, and raffles throughout the day. Extra seating will be available in the museum lobby and outdoor plaza to accommodate guests.
Located at the former bank building (421 22nd Ave. Meridian, MS), Cater’s at the Museum is excited to offer a variety of healthy and convenient food options just steps away from the museum.
CATER’S HOURS:
10am – 3pm
MCM-Meridian Activities:

Raffle Drawings at 11am, 1pm, and 3pm
Garden Tasting & Takeaway at 11am & 2pm

Magic Monday
2024-02-19 09:00 - 17:00 | Mississippi
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:

10:00am: Storytime
10:00am – 3:00pm: Design a Mardi Gras Mask (Self-Guided)
10:00am – 3:00pm: Create Necklaces (Self-Guided)
10:30am & 2:00pm: Make Mardi Gras Fluffy Slime (Guided)
12:30pm & 3:00pm: Design a Mattise-Inspired Mardi Gras Art Piece (Guided)

Member Appreciation Week
2024-02-13 - 2024-02-18 | 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 during Member Appreciation Week, February 13 – 18, 2024! Join us throughout the week for freebies, treats, raffles, a Members Breakfast, and more.
All Week: 25% Off Trading Post Merchandise
Tuesday, Feb. 13: “I Love MCM-M” Buttons
Wednesday, Feb. 14: Free Treat!
Thursday, Feb. 15: One Free Pass to Bring a Friend
Friday, Feb. 16: Hourly Raffles
Saturday, Feb. 17: Members Breakfast – Waffle Bar (9am – 10:30am)
Sunday, Feb. 18: Spin the Wheel of Appreciation for a Prize!
Not a member? Join the fun today!

Lunar New Year Celebration
2024-02-03 10:00 - 15:00 | Mississippi
Lunar New Year Celebration
Join us on Saturday, February 3 for a special celebration of Lunar New Year 2024!
Lunar New Year is a celebration of spring and the start of a new year on the lunisolar calendar. This national holiday is observed in several Asian countries, including South Korea, China, and Vietnam – All of which are highlighted in the Celebrations exhibit, made possible by the Freeman Foundation and the Association of Children’s Museums. Come explore Lunar New Year traditions during this festive-fun celebration of the new year!
About Lunar New Year 2024:

February 10, 2024 marks the beginning of the Year of the Dragon!
China’s Lunar New Year, also known as the Spring Festival (Chūnjié), is celebrated from February 10 – February 24
Vietnam’s Tết is the most important festival and holiday of the year, lasting from February 8 – 14 this year
South Korea’s Seollal holiday is celebrated from February 10 – 12

Event Details:

Create a lucky red envelope
Self-guided dragon crafts
Chinese lantern making
Dragon mural

MSCA Bughouse Chess Championship
2024-01-27 09:00 - 17:00 | Mississippi Children’s Museum, 2145 Museum Boulevard, Jackson, Mississippi, 39202
MSCA Bughouse Chess Championship
Join us for the Mississippi Children’s Museum’s MSCA Bughouse Chess Championship on January 27, 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:

K-5
K-8
K-12

Registration Fees:

$20 Entry Fee per Tournament Participant (For both MCM Members & Non-Members)
$5 per Accompanying Adult/Child (Free for MCM Members)
All fees will increase by $5 for walk-in registrants
Online registration closes on Jan. 24, 2024
All entry fees include access to all museum exhibits during the event only

Pre-registration is recommended & appreciated. Check-in and on-site registration will be available in the EDU from 9:00am – 10:30am. Walk-in registration will be cash-only. Please note that seats are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis, so we highly recommend pre-registering.
Rounds:

First round begins at 12:00pm
Everyone will play in 10 rounds (Swiss Paired), G/5+0 Partner Bughouse. No eliminations.
A player without a partner will be paired with another lone player on the day of.
Chess sets (board/pieces/clocks) will be provided for use during the tournament.
Tiebreaks by: Modified Median, Sokoloff & Cumulative Calculations

Awards:

Teams with a single unrated player will be awarded according to the other player’s rating. If both players are unrated, the team is only eligible for the lower rating award category.

K12: 1st – 3rd Partner Teams with Average USCF Rating OVER 1000
K12: 1st – 3rd Partner Teams with Average USCF Rating U1000
K8: 1st – 3rd Partner Teams with Average USCF Rating OVER 700
K8: 1st – 3rd Partner Teams with Average USCF Rating U700
K5: 1st – 3rd Partner Teams with Average USCF Rating OVER 400
K5: 1st – 3rd Partner Teams with Average USCF Rating U400

Questions? Please email BethThrasher@MSscholasticChess.org or Call/Text 601.941.5153.
Online Registration has Closed

Magic Monday
2024-01-15 09:00 - 17:00 | Mississippi
MAGIC MONDAY
Theme: Dream Big
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!
Join us on January 15 for themed activities:

Create self-guided Romare Beardin-inspired city collages
Storytime (10am & 12pm)
Garden games
Free RIF books courtesy of JA of Meridian
Guided Elizabeth Catlett-inspired print making workshop (11am & 2:30pm)
Augustus Jackson: The ice cream man – special activity (1pm)

Chit Chat with LandonTalks
2024-01-13 18:00 - 20:00 | Mississippi
Chit Chat with LandonTalks
Dive into a comical & authentic southern twist on storytelling with Landon Bryant!
Join us on Saturday, January 13 as MCM-Meridian brings to you a special after-hours addition to Storytelling Festival. We’re taking things up a notch with our guest, Landon Bryant, a Laurel-based Comedian & Digital Creator. This isn’t your typical storytelling session – it’s a unique blend of humor, culture, and authenticity.
During this exclusive event, Let’s Discuss the secret of Bryant’s remarkable journey from classroom to comedy, and his rise to social media stardom. Experience Bryant’s unique performative style, infused with a dash of southern culture, sparkling wit, and relatable narratives that have won hearts across social media (@LandonTalks).
Event Details:

Tickets are $25/person
Light refreshments provided
Must be 16+ to attend (guests 21+ will receive a wristband for bar service)
Exhibit floor will be closed

Seats are limited! Don’t miss your chance to laugh, learn, and connect with our special guest, LandonTalks. Secure your tickets in advance and get ready for an evening of unparalleled storytelling and chit chat.
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Celebrations: Asian Culture Exhibit
2024-01-09 - 2024-02-16 | MCM-Meridian, 403 22nd Avenue, Meridian, MS, 39301, United States
Celebrations: Asian Culture Exhibit
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.
Learn More about This Exhibit
Upcoming Events:

February 3: Lunar New Year Celebration

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

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

Law Enforcement Appreciation Day
2024-01-07 13:00 - 18:00 | Mississippi
Law Enforcement Appreciation Day
Join us on Sunday, January 7 as we celebrate Law Enforcement Appreciation Day! Enjoy self-guided activities in the WonderBox exhibit, and stop by the letter writing station to pen a letter of appreciation to your local law enforcement!
