Visitor Info

Museum Hours:

Monday:
Closed

Tuesday – Saturday:
9:00 to 5:00

Sunday:
1:00 to 6:00

Admission:

$10 per person

Children Under 1 Year: Free Admission

Members: Unlimited visits per year! (Learn More)

(Note: MCM-Meridian only offers discounts on items that are promoted on our website)



Restaurant & Cafe

Grab lunch at our new restaurant, Cater’s at the Museum! Located at 421 22nd Avenue Meridian, MS, next door to the museum, Cater’s at the Museum offers healthy and delicious soups, salads, sandwiches, coffee, and more – made fresh daily!

Hours:

Tuesday – Friday: 10am – 3pm
Saturday: 10am – 2pm

Learn more at catersmarket.com

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Location

Physical Address:
403 22nd Avenue
Meridian, MS 39301

Entrance:
Corner of E Street & 22nd Avenue

Mailing Address:
Post Office Box 1007
Meridian, MS 39302

Contact:
Phone: 601.512.0270

Become A Museum Member!

Are you a frequent visitor? Save on admission with a museum membership!

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Plan your Visit to Meridian!

Downtown Meridian has so much to offer! Visit the link below to find out where to stay, eat, and play while you’re here.

Visit Meridian

Museum Guidelines & Tips

MCM-Meridian asks all visitors to respect the museum and other visitors. Please read our guidelines and rules to help make everyone’s experience at MCM-Meridian as enjoyable as possible!

  • ALL children must be accompanied by an adult (18+) at all times.
  • All adults should be accompanied by a child. To truly appreciate all that MCM -Meridian has to offer, you must experience the most inspirational place imaginable with a child!
  • For your safety, shoes must be kept on at all times (even in the climbers).
  • NO OUTSIDE FOOD OR DRINKS are allowed in the museum.
  • Please refrain from loitering, running, or blocking the ramps, walkways, or entryways.
  • Abusive and obscene language is prohibited.
  • The Mississippi Children’s Museum – Meridian is a tobacco-free campus.
  • Weapons are not permitted on museum property.
  • Please be courteous to the visitors around you.

Visitors engaging in lewd, obscene, or patently offensive behavior, including wearing clothes that are lewd, obscene, or patently offensive will not be admitted or allowed to stay. 

  • No excessively revealing clothing, including distressed or ripped clothing that is revealing.  
  • Shorts must cover your entire bottom.  
  • No inappropriate graphics or language on clothing.  
  • No exposed undergarments.  
  • Parents are encouraged to play in the exhibits with their children.
  • Return all props to their proper place after playing with them.
  • Hang all costumes up after playing dress-up.
  • Remember that no food or drink is allowed in the exhibit areas.
  • Please take your artwork home or place it in the provided recycle boxes.
  • Be gentle with our museum so we can keep it beautiful for a long time.
  • Bring a light jacket, even in the summer months. The museum stays cool year-round.
  • Wear comfortable shoes. There is plenty of seating for adults while children play, but you could do a lot of standing and walking with your little visitors at the exhibits.
  • The Mississippi Children’s Museum – Meridian may photograph, film, or live stream visitors for educational and promotional purposes. By visiting MCM-Meridian, you consent to the use of your likeness, voice, or video image for these purposes. Modifications may be made to this policy with permission for museum program demonstrators. Please contact our External Affairs Department at 601.512.0276 prior to visiting MCM-Meridian.
  • To view more details regarding our photo and video policies, click here.

General FAQ

MCM-Meridian’s regular operating hours are Tuesday-Saturday 9am-5pm, and Sunday 1pm-6pm. The museum holds special “Magic Mondays” where we open from 9am-5pm for extra hours of fun while school is out! Check our events calendar for upcoming Magic Monday dates.

No, but you are welcome to grab a snack from our vending area! Guests can enjoy a bite to eat in the snack area, outdoor event plaza, or the auditorium on weekends.

Yes, we have facilities available to rent for parties, family reunions, baby showers, wedding receptions, and beyond! Click here to learn more!

The museum entrance is on the corner of E Street & 22nd Avenue.

Yes, we offer secure storage space for strollers, car seats, and we offer lockers to store your personal items if needed.

Visitors may leave and return using their wrist bands on the same day of purchase.