Mississippi Children's Museum

Know to Grow
2026-05-07 15:30, 2026-04-30 15:30 (America/Chicago) | 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!

Mindful Mornings
2026-05-07 11:00 - 11:30 | MCM, 2145 Museum Boulevard, Jackson, MS, 39202, United States
Mindful Mornings
Mindfulness (noun): the practice of being completely present and in the moment. To slow down and be aware of your surroundings while embracing your senses and feelings.
Mindful Mornings uses a holistic approach to health. It equips both children and their caregivers with the ability to explore new wellness techniques. Join on the first Thursday of every month at 11:00am as we care for the mind, body, and soul.
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Mindful Mornings is sponsored by Hinds Behavioral Health Services

Rocky's Book Club
2026-05-07 10:00, 2026-05-06 10:00, 2026-05-03 14:00 - 14:30, 2026-05-02 11:00 - 11:30, 2026-05-01 10:00, 2026-04-30 10:00, 2026-04-29 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.

Wonder Wednesday
2026-05-06 15:30 - 16:00, 2026-04-29 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
2026-05-06 15:30, 2026-04-29 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
2026-05-06 10:00 - 10:30, 2026-04-29 10:00 - 10:30 | Mississippi
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
2026-05-05 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
2026-05-05 10:00 - 10:30 | Mississippi
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
2026-05-05 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.

Museum Closed
2026-05-04 | Mississippi
Museum Closed
Museum Hours:
Tuesday – Saturday:
9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Sunday:
1:00 pm – 6:00 pm
The museum will be open every Monday in June and July for Magic Monday!

Art Smart
2026-05-03 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
2026-05-02 15:30 - 16:00, 2026-04-30 15:30 - 16:00 | Mississippi
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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SUPER-lympics
2026-05-02 10:00 - 15:00 | MCM-Meridian, 403 22nd Avenue, Meridian, MS, 39301, United States
Show off your skills at MCM-Meridian’s SUPER-lympics on Saturday, May 2nd!
Step inside MCM-Meridan’s SUPER-lympic Village for a competition consisting of hands-on, educational games promoting both physical and mental health! The day will focus on three priorities: physical activity, healthy eating, and social/emotional health.
Through this event, MCM-Meridian strives to:

Inspire children and families to implement easy, healthy lifestyle habits through fun, educational activities focusing on the benefits and importance of physical and mental health.
Enhance accessibility and engagement between families and local healthcare providers.
Empower children and families with the knowledge and resources necessary to live a healthy lifestyle.

Special Guests & Activities
Calm Body, Happy Heart with Jessica Brown | 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Bend & Be Happy: Yoga & Movement with Leslie Lee | 10:00 AM & 1:00 PM
Reading is Fundamental: Book Giveaway Junior Auxiliary of Meridian
Vendors: WEEMs & MS Resource & Referral
All Day Fun

Design a Team Pennant
Create a Ski Jumping Straw Rocket
Story Time
Garden Games
Paper Plate Frisbee Creations
Health Oath & Medals
Snap a winning picture on the champion platform

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

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SUPER-lympics
2026-05-02 10:00 - 15:00 | Mississippi
SUPER-lympics
Show off your skills at MCM’s SUPER-lympics, sponsored by Baptist, on Saturday, May 2nd!
Step inside MCM’s SUPER-lympic Village for a competition consisting of hands-on, educational games promoting both physical and mental health! The day will kick off with our Opening Ceremony, followed by MCM’s SUPER-lympic Games, where children will focus on three priorities: physical activity, healthy eating, and social/emotional health.
For young children, these physical activities will improve fine and gross motor skills, spatial awareness, and agility, while older children will have the opportunity to increase their flexibility, aerobic fitness, and muscle strength. To encourage healthy eating, children and caregivers can engage in hands-on activities in the Enchanted Land of Story surrounding healthy foods, how they grow in the garden, and how they taste. Programming components such as emotional regulation and character building will also be woven into activities throughout the event. The games will wrap up with a Closing Ceremony, where the day’s participants will receive a medal.
Through this event, MCM strives to:

Inspire children and families to implement easy, healthy lifestyle habits through fun, educational activities focusing on the benefits and importance of physical and mental health.
Enhance accessibility and engagement between families and local healthcare providers.
Empower children and families with the knowledge and resources necessary to live a healthy lifestyle.

Kick off SUPER-lympics by signing up for our first annual Fun Run, Spotter’s Splash & Dash! Register online today before prices go up at the door.
Activities & Programs

Coming Soon!

Community Partners

Mississippi Metahumans
Molina Healthcare
First Tee – Central MS
The American Red Cross
University of Mississippi Medical Center
Canopy Children’s Solution Therapeutic Foster Care Division
New York Life Insurance Company

This event is sponsored by:

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Know to Grow
2026-05-02 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

Spotter's Splash & Dash
2026-05-02 07:00 - 09:00 | Mississippi
Spotter’s Splash & Dash
Join us on Saturday, May 2 for MCM’s very own Fun Run down Spotter’s Adventure Trail! Race to the finish line, then celebrate your victory with a refreshing splash at our splash pad! Following Splash & Dash, each child participant will receive a superhero mask & cape to wear during SUPER-lympics, so get ready to run, splash, and unleash your inner superhero!
Will you be joining us afterward for SUPER-lympics? Don’t forget to bring a change of dry clothes so you can explore the museum!
Schedule of Events:
7am: On-site registration opens
8am: Spotter’s Splash & Dash begins!
9am: MCM opens and activities will happen on our splash pad for all of the dash participants
10am-3pm: Regular special event activities inside the museum
Registration Details:
$20/Child Member & $10/Adult Member
$25/Child Non-Member & $15/Adult Non-Member
*Please note: Prices increase for walk-in registration.
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Splash Pad Open
2026-05-02 - 2026-07-26 | Mississippi Children’s Museum, 2145 Museum Boulevard, Jackson, Mississippi, 39202
Splash Pad Open
Our Splash Pad will be open for play May 2 – September 6!
Come beat the heat on MCM’s Splash Pad this summer! This experience is located on the C Spire plaza in front of the museum, and is free and open to the public.
Please note the Splash Pad hours below…
Hours: May 2 – July 26
Weather Permitting:

1pm – 6pm: Sunday
10am – 5pm: Tuesday – Saturday
10am – 5pm: Magic Mondays in June and July

Closed on Memorial Day
Hours: August 1 – SEPTEMBER 6
Weather Permitting:

10am – 5pm: Saturday
1pm – 6pm: Sunday

Splash Pad Rules:

Use of Splash Pad is at your own risk.
Parental or Guardian supervision is required at all times.
No glass allowed.
No running or pushing down.
Do not carry mud, dirt, or sand onto the Splash Pad.
No pets allowed.
Please wear appropriate swimwear. Under garments and diapers must be covered.
Swimwear, Diaper Covers, and Splash Pad accessories located inside MCM Trading Post.
Do not change diapers on the Splash Pad.
Restrooms are located inside MCM.

Please remember to bring a towel and dry clothes for entry to the museum. Museum admission is not required to play on Splash Pad.
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Artful Friday
2026-05-01 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
2026-05-01 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
