Magic Monday
2026-02-16 09:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | MS
Magic Monday
Did you know MCM is open for special, holiday Mondays from 9 am – 5 pm 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
2026-02-15 14:00 - 14:30, 2026-02-14 11:00 - 11:30, 2026-02-13 10:00, 2026-02-12 10:00, 2026-02-11 10:00, 2026-02-08 14:00 - 14:30, 2026-02-07 11:00 - 11:30, 2026-02-06 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
2026-02-15 14:00 - 14:30, 2026-02-08 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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Ignite The Night
2026-02-14 19:00 - 22:00 | MCM, 2145 Museum Boulevard, Jackson, MS, 39202, United States
IGNITE THE NIGHT: FROM SEA TO SHINING SEA

MCM Partners is thrilled to invite you to an unforgettable evening—Ignite the Night: From Sea to Shining Sea, presented by BankPlus on February 14, 2026! Guests will enjoy a coast-to-coast culinary journey, savoring the signature flavors of the East, Gulf, and West Coasts and all points in between—each inspired by iconic destinations—set against dazzling entertainment and the timeless glamour of Americana. More than just an evening out, this is a unique opportunity to experience the museum alive with music, flavor, and celebration while supporting a cause that transforms young lives.

ABOUT IGNITE THE NIGHT
Every February, adults are given permission to play after hours at the Mississippi Children’s Museum (MCM) during its signature fundraising event, Ignite the Night. Each gallery comes to life with festive food, mesmerizing music, and amusing activities. Hosted by the Mississippi Children’s Museum Partners, a group of volunteers and donors who support the museum, this is not your typical party. It is imaginative, entertaining, and, most importantly, fun!
SUPPORTING OUR MISSION
By supporting Ignite the Night, you are helping the museum in its mission to create unparalleled experiences to inspire excellence and a lifelong joy of learning for all children. Proceeds from the event provide critical funding for the museum’s operations including for programs like Launch into Learning which provide afterschool care for students affected by learning loss during the pandemic.
SILENT AUCTION
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Read With Me
2026-02-14 15:30 - 16:00, 2026-02-12 15:30 - 16:00, 2026-02-07 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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Know to Grow
2026-02-14 10:00 - 10:30, 2026-02-07 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
2026-02-13 15:30, 2026-02-06 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
2026-02-13 10:00 - 10:30, 2026-02-06 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
2026-02-12 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
2026-02-11 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
2026-02-11 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
2026-02-11 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
2026-02-10 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
2026-02-10 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
2026-02-10 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.

Love Bug Boogie
2026-02-07 18:00 - 20:00 | MCM-Meridian, 403 22nd Avenue, Meridian, MS, 39301, United States
Love Bug Boogie
Saturday, February 7 • 6:00pm – 8:00pm
On Saturday, February 7th, love and music will fill the air for our Love Bug Boogie fundraiser! This family-friendly Valentine’s dance will soon become your favorite heart day tradition. Pull out your festive Valentine’s attire and get ready to groove along to music, indulge in sweet and savory bites, make lovable crafts, and more. Bring your little love bugs and prepare to create the sweetest memories!
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Tickets not included in museum membership. All parties must be accompanied by a child to attend.
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Visiting Artist: Ravin Lovett
2026-02-07 10:00 - 14:00 | Mississippi Children’s Museum, 2145 Museum Boulevard, Jackson, Mississippi, 39202
Visting Artist: Ravin Lovett
Join us on Saturday, February 7, 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.
