Events for May 20, 2026
Splash Pad Open
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 Read more...
ABC Come Play With Me
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 Read more...
Wonder Wednesday
Mississippi Children's Museum 2145 Museum Boulevard, JacksonJoin 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 Read more...
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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 Read more... 
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! Read more... |
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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. Read more... |
2 events,
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 Read more...
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 Read more... |
1 event,
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 Purchase Tickets to the museum |
1 event,
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 Read more... |
5 events,
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: Read more...
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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 Read more... 
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 Read more...
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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: Read more... |
2 events,
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! Read more... |
2 events,
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! |
2 events,
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. Read more... |
3 events,
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 Read more...
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 Read more... |
3 events,
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 Read more...
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 Read more... |
2 events,
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 Read more... |
3 events,
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 Read more...
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 Purchase Tickets to the museum |
2 events,
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! Read more... |
2 events,
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! |
2 events,
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. Read more... |
3 events,
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 Read more...
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 Read more... |
2 events,
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 Purchase Tickets to the museum |
2 events,
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 Read more... |
3 events,
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 Read more...
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 Purchase Tickets to the museum |
2 events,
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! Read more... |
2 events,
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! |
2 events,
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 Read more... |
3 events,
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 Read more...
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 Read more... |
3 events,
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 Read more...
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Emotions At PLay with Pixar's Inside Out Member Preview Night MCM Members can be the first to experience our Summer Exhibit, Emotions at Play! on May 21, 2025 from 5:00pm Read more... |
2 events,
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 Read more... |
4 events,
Emotions at Play with Pixar's Inside Out SUMMER EXHIBIT Open May 23 - Sept. 6 Emotions at Play with Pixar’s Inside Out is open this summer at the Mississippi Children’s Museum! This interactive exhibit invites visitors of all ages to explore the important roles that emotions, memory, and imagination play in our everyday lives. Experience the Read more...
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 Read more...
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 Read more... |
4 events,
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 Read more...
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 Read more... |
3 events,
Closed for Memorial Day The museum will be closed in observance of Memorial Day. |
3 events,
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 Read more... |
4 events,
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 Read more...
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 Read more... |
3 events,
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 Read more... |
3 events,
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 Read more... |
4 events,
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 Read more...
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 Read more... |
3 events,
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 Read more... |
4 events,
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WonderBox Workshop: Scratch Jr. Workshop Young creators will jump into the colorful world of Scratch Jr. coding as they learn the basics of programming through storytelling, animation, and simple games. Read more... 
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 Read more... |
4 events,
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 Read more... 
Juggling with Chessa Did you know you can juggle with more than just balls? Discover the fun and skill of juggling with MCM team member Chessa every Tuesday at 12:00 Read more... |
4 events,
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 Read more...
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 Read more... |
4 events,
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 Read more...
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 Read more... |
4 events,
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 Read more...
Fun Friday TGIF! Come kick off your weekend this summer every Friday at 3:30pm with a fun activity! Purchase tickets to the museum |
5 events,
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 Read more... 
Science of Bubbles Have you ever wondered how a bubble gets its iridescent color and how they are formed? Learn all about the Science of Bubbles on Saturdays at 2:00pm Read more...
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 Read more... |
