Art Smart
2026-03-01 14:00 - 14:30, 2026-02-22 14:00 - 14:30 (America/Chicago) | 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!
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Read With Me
2026-02-28 15:30 - 16:00, 2026-02-26 15:30 - 16:00, 2026-02-21 15:30 - 16:00
Read With Me
Join us twice a week for Read With Me. A story time for children 0-5+ years old. View program page.
Program Schedule:

Thursday at 3:30pm
Saturday at 3:30pm

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Rocky's Book Club
2026-02-28 11:00 - 11:30, 2026-02-27 10:00, 2026-02-26 10:00, 2026-02-25 10:00, 2026-02-22 14:00 - 14:30, 2026-02-21 11:00 - 11:30 | MCM-Meridian, 403 22nd Avenue, Meridian, MS, 39301, United States
Rocky’s Book Club

Have you met the beloved Talk From the Start mascot and literacy advocate, Rocky the Reader? He’s a jolly pup who loves to read, play literacy games, and travel! Join us every morning, Wednesday – Sunday, for Rocky’s Book Club as we read some of Rocky’s favorite books for children 0-5+ years old.

Dr. Seuss' Silly Birthday Celebration
2026-02-28 10:00 - 15:00 | MCM-Meridian, 403 22nd Avenue, Meridian, MS, 39301, United States
You’re invited to a Seuss-inspired day of fun at MCM-Meridian on February 28th from 10 am to 3pm!
Readings of Dr. Seuss’ most popular books will be enjoyed throughout the day, and guests can snap their photo with Thing 1, Thing 2, and The Cat in the Hat. At noon, sing Happy Birthday, Seuss and enjoy cake! Wear your favorite Dr. Seuss inspired costume and get ready to have FUN!
Featured Guests & Activities:
Birthday Sing-A-Long & Cake | 12:00 PM
“Oh, the Things You’ll Paint” with visiting artist Brejenn Allen | 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Visiting Author: Ginny Walker Shurlds, Mississippi State From A to Z | 2:00 PM
All-Day Fun:

Gak’s Garden Games
Dr. Seuss Scavenger Hunt
Face Painting
Oobleck Making
Photo Op Area with Seuss Characters
Seuss-tastic STEM Activities
Instrument Petting Zoo with Meridian Symphony Orchestra
Junior Auxiliary – Reading Is Fundamental
MSU Childcare Resource & Referral
Foster Parent Recruiter

Free for MCM Members | $10/Person for Non-Members | Tickets Available at the Door

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Dr. Seuss’ Silly Birthday Celebration
2026-02-28 10:00 - 15:00 | Mississippi Children’s Museum, 2145 Museum Boulevard, Jackson, Mississippi, 39202
Dr. Seuss’ Silly Birthday Celebration
You’re invited to join us for a Seuss-inspired fantastic fun day at MCM for Dr. Seuss’ Silly Birthday Celebration on Saturday, February 28!
Known as one of our guests’ favorite events of the year, we welcome visitors from all across the region to celebrate the world-renowned children’s author, Dr. Seuss. You’ll get messy with ooey-gooey oobleck, hunt for clues on a Seuss-themed scavenger hunt, and enjoy food labs throughout the day! Readings of Dr. Seuss’s most popular books will be featured for guests to enjoy. You won’t want to miss this silly celebration as we craft, laugh, and learn about the beloved author, Dr. Seuss, at our annual birthday bash. Wear your favorite Dr. Seuss inspired costume and get ready to have FUN!
MCM members can enjoy early entry at 8:00 am to explore the Scholastic Book Fair, Seussical Art, and a hands-on Food Lab where guests can create Silly Pancakes.

Free for MCM Members
$13/person for Non-Members

Programs & Activities
10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Scholastic Book Fair
Sensory Area
Oobleck Sensory Bins
Seuss-essories
Spin Art & Sidewalk Chalk
Seuss Scavenger Hunt
Bookmark Making
Things 1 & 2 Pencil Craft
10:00 am – Know to Grow
10:45 am – Silly House Decoration (Limited supplies—first come, first serve)
11:30 am – Food Lab: Seuss Kabobs
1:00 pm – Know to Grow
1:45 pm – Silly House Decorating (Limited supplies—first come, first serve)
2:30 pm – Food Lab: Silly Pancakes

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Know to Grow
2026-02-28 10:00 - 10:30, 2026-02-21 10:00 - 10:30 | MCM, 2145 Museum Boulevard, Jackson, MS, 39202, United States
Know to Grow
Join us in the Enchanted Land of Story every Saturday at 10:00am for Know to Grow! This program incorporates our STEAM, literacy, and health initiatives to create a multi-disciplinary program where children will make connections between reading, science and the aspects of the natural world. Each week we will read a garden-related story and work together to complete a hands-on gardening activity!
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Know to Grow is sponsored by Feild CoOp Association

Artful Friday
2026-02-27 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.

Farm Bureau Spotlight
2026-02-27 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.
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Farm Bureau Spotlight is sponsored by Farm Bureau of Mississippi

Field Trip Friday
2026-02-27
Field Trip Friday
On Friday, February 27, the museum will be transformed and ready for Saturday’s Dr. Seuss’ Silly Birthday Celebration!
On this special Field Trip Friday, your students will be among a select group with the opportunity to celebrate early through story-inspired experiences that bring Dr. Seuss’ beloved books to life. Students will explore playful literacy activities focused on rhyming, vocabulary, storytelling, and creative expression—all designed to reinforce the reading and language skills taught in your classroom. From silly word play to imaginative exploration, this exclusive preview offers a joyful way to spark a love of reading ahead of Saturday’s big celebration.​

To book a group visit for Field Trip Friday, please email Hope Vollm at hope@mcm.ms

Know to Grow
2026-02-26 15:30 | MCM-Meridian, 403 22nd Avenue, Meridian, MS, 39301, United States
Know to Grow
Join us every Thursday at 3:30pm for Know to Grow! This program incorporates our STEAM, literacy, and health initiatives to create a multi-disciplinary program where children will make connections between reading, science, and the aspects of the natural world. Each week we will read a garden-related story and work together to complete a hands-on gardening activity!

Wonder Wednesday
2026-02-25 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!

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Wonder Wednesday
2026-02-25 15:30 | 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.
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ABC Come Play With Me
2026-02-25 10:00 - 10:30
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 every Wednesday at 10:00am. We will start the morning with the alphabet song, a story, and either an art project or sensory experience.
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ABC Come Play with Me is sponsored by International Paper.

Tech Tuesday
2026-02-24 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.

Rocky's Book Club
2026-02-24 10:00 - 10:30
Rocky’s Book Club
Have you met the beloved Talk From the Start mascot and literacy advocate, Rocky the Reader? He’s a jolly pup who loves to read, play literacy games, and travel! Join us every week for Rocky’s Book Club as we read some of Rocky’s favorite books for children 0-5+ years old. View program page.
Program Schedule:

Tuesday at 10:00am

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ABC Come Play with Me
2026-02-24 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.

Scholastic Book Fair
2026-02-24 - 2026-03-01
Scholastic Book Fair
Shop at the Book Fair when you visit the museum February 24 – March 1! All proceeds from the Book Fair will aid us in purchasing books for our literacy outreach program, Reach out and Read!
Hours
Tuesday-Friday: 9:00am-12:00pm & 1:00pm-5:00pm
Saturday: 9:00am-5:00pm
Sunday: 1:00pm-5:00pm
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A Visit from the Tooth Fairy
2026-02-22 13:00 - 16:00
Join us as we celebrate Children’s Dental Health Month with a special visit from the Tooth Fairy, who will be onsite sharing dental health information and giveaways.
Admission will be free for the first 100 guests, courtesy of Happy Smiles Dentistry.

Sensory Friendly Hours
2026-02-22 11:00 - 13:00 | Mississippi Children’s Museum, 2145 Museum Boulevard, Jackson, Mississippi, 39202
Sensory Friendly Hours
Join the Mississippi Children’s Museum for Sensory Friendly Hours on the 4th Sunday of every month 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

Please contact MCM’s Director of Education and Programs, Monique Ealey, at monique@mcm.ms to learn more.
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Guest Reader: Lainey Schuesselin
2026-02-21 11:00 - 23:30
Lainey Schuesselin, Distinguished Young Woman, will join us as a Guest Reader, sharing her love of reading and inspiring young visitors through storytime!

Visiting Artist: Ravin Lovett
2026-02-21 10:00 - 14:00 | Mississippi Children’s Museum, 2145 Museum Boulevard, Jackson, Mississippi, 39202
Visting Artist: Ravin Lovett
Join us on Saturday, February 21, for a special experience with our Visiting Artist, Ravin Lovett! Lovett is an artist and art therapist who has been quilting professionally since 2000. She creates both personal and commissioned “storyteller quilts,” known for their vibrant colors and bold shapes. Through her quilt-making, she shares her experiences and creative insight to support others on their journey toward holistic health. Join us for her workshop titled, “Freedom Codes: Exploring the Quilts of the Underground Railroad.”
Workshop TimeS:

10:00am – 11:00am
1:00pm – 2:00pm

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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.
