Mississippi Children's Museum

Magic Monday
2026-01-19 09:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | MS
Magic Monday
Did you know MCM is open for special, holiday Mondays from 9am – 5pm for extra hours of inspiration and fun? Magic Monday is the perfect solution to a Monday off from school.
Each of these special days includes regular museum programming, as well as a special Food Lab program at 11:00am where guests learn about making delicious and nutritious food and snacks.
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Rocky's Book Club
2026-01-18 14:00 - 14:30, 2026-01-17 11:00 - 11:30, 2026-01-16 10:00, 2026-01-15 10:00, 2026-01-14 10:00, 2026-01-11 14:00 - 14:30, 2026-01-10 11:00 - 11:30, 2026-01-09 10:00 | 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.

Art Smart
2026-01-18 14:00 - 14:30, 2026-01-11 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!
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Read With Me
2026-01-17 15:30 - 16:00, 2026-01-15 15:30 - 16:00, 2026-01-10 15:30 - 16:00 | MS
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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Storytelling Festival
2026-01-17 10:00 - 15:00 | MCM-Meridian, 403 22nd Avenue, Meridian, MS, 39301, United States
Storytelling Festival celebrates MCM-Meridian’s literacy initiative with a special America 250 twist. This year, history comes to life inside the museum as costumed performers and guest artists share stories inspired by the American Dream. Families can enjoy interactive read-alouds, creative storytelling sessions, and musical performances that highlight the people and moments that shaped our nation.
Join us on Saturday, January 17 from 10 am to 3 pm for a day where the past and present come together through the art of story.

Special Guests & Activities

11:00 AMStorytelling Through Drumming with Jerry Jenkins
1:00 PMStorytelling Through SongwritingLed by the Jimmie Rodgers Foundationwith Alana Broughton, Executive Director
2:00 PMHistory Walk with the Rose Hill Players and Stage 2Meet Susie Glover, the Key Brothers, the Lady of the Opera House and the Founder of Meridian
3:00 PMStorytelling Through Drumming with Jerry Jenkins
All DayStory of the Southern PipePrincess Appearances with Stage 2
Free for MCM Members | $10/Person for Non-Members | Tickets Available at the Door

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Storytelling Festival
2026-01-17 10:00 - 15:00 | MS
Telling America’s Story

Come celebrate 250 years of America and MCM’s Literacy Initiative at our annual Storytelling Festival on January 17, from 10am – 3pm! This year’s festival is extra special as we honor America’s 250th birthday through the power of stories. Whether it’s a tale passed down through generations or a personal journey that reflects your American experience, your story matters. Join our Visiting Artists to learn creative ways to bring your story to life!
Visiting Artists & workshop Times
Ann Fisher-Wirth, Literary
“Winter Fun with Words”
Workshop Times: 10am & 1pm
Da Terrence Orlando Roberts, Storyteller
“Stories from Around the World”
Workshop Times: 11am & 2pm
This year’s Storytelling Festival will debut our reimagined Story to Stage exhibit, now bringing to life the inspiring tales of historical figures celebrated for their heroism, bravery, and courage. Discover their stories and share your own at this year’s Storytelling Festival!

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Know to Grow
2026-01-17 10:00 - 10:30, 2026-01-10 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

Visiting Artist: Jerry Jenkins
2026-01-16 15:30 - 16:30 | MS
For this special Artful Friday, join us for an interactive drumming experience led by Jerry Jenkins!
There will be two sessions:

3:30 PM
3:55 PM

Free for MCM Members | $10/Person for Non-Members | Tickets Available at the Door
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Artful Friday
2026-01-16 15:30, 2026-01-09 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
2026-01-16 10:00 - 10:30, 2026-01-09 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

Know to Grow
2026-01-15 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
2026-01-14 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
2026-01-14 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
2026-01-14 10:00 - 10:30 | MS
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
2026-01-13 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
2026-01-13 10:00 - 10:30 | MS
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
2026-01-13 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.
