Children’s Museums
MISSISSIPPI CHILDREN'S MUSEUM - JACKSON
The mission of MCM is to provide unparalleled experiences that ignite a thirst for discovery, knowledge, and learning in all children. The museum accomplishes this mission through hands-on and engaging exhibits and programs focusing on literacy, the arts, science, health and nutrition–the keys to helping our children mature into healthy and productive adult learners.
Kid-Friendly Features: Stroller-friendly, handicapped accessibility, elevators, family restrooms, changing tables in all restrooms, nursing room, cafeteria, gift shop, splash pad, garden
Admission: $10 per person
Children Under 1 Year: Free
Members: Unlimited daytime admission
Hours: Tuesday–Saturday: 9 AM–5 PM (closed from 12-1 for cleaning)
Sunday: 1 PM–6 PM
Closed Mondays
Address: 2145 Museum Boulevard, Jackson, MS 39202
Phone: (601) 981-5469
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MISSISSIPPI CHILDREN’S MUSEUM MERIDIAN
“The mission of MCM is to create unparalleled experiences to inspire excellence and a lifelong joy of learning. We accomplish this mission through hands-on, engaging exhibits and programs focusing on literacy, STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and math), and health and nutrition–the keys to helping our children mature into healthy and productive adult learners.”
Admission: $10 per person
Children Under 1 Year: Free
Members: Unlimited visits per year!
Learn more about becoming a member
Hours: Monday: Closed
Tuesday–Saturday: 9AM–12PM & 1PM–5PM
Sunday: 1PM–6PM
Address: 403 22nd Avenue, Meridian, MS 39301
Phone: (601) 512-0278
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LYNN MEADOWS DISCOVERY CENTER - GULFPORT
Located in a 1915 schoolhouse, under the large live oaks, just blocks from the beach in Gulfport, MS, Lynn Meadows Discovery Center is a special place for children and their grown-ups. Inside, 15,000 square feet of hands-on exhibits encourage fun, learning and creativity. Discover different cultures at Celebrate the World We Share, board the train at Dolan Avenue Depot, and create a mini masterpiece at our art studio, Art Knows Anything Goes. Outside, oak-covered acres provide more space to let the imagination run wild. Play house in the trees, tap a tune in the outdoor musical garden, and explore the tiny town of Kids Street. Lynn Meadows Discovery Center is honored to be a recipient of the National Medal for Museum and Library Services, which recognizes exceptional contributions to the community.
Kid-friendly Features: Stroller-friendly, elevator, changing tables in bathrooms, nursing room located on second floor, outdoor patio area, picnic benches, large grounds, close to the beach
Indoor Exhibits: Super Colossal Climbing Structure, Art Studio, Bear Camp Bayou, Dolan Avenue Train Depot, The Little Pet Vet, The Port, History Hotel, Science Room, Grocery Store, WLMDC-TV News Station,
Outdoor Exhibits: Bear Creek, Kids Street, Pelican Porch & Bayou Bait Shop, Solar Sunflowers, Tree House Village, Little Free Library
Kid-friendly Programs: Engineering is Elementary, Kids Cooking Classes, Bear Cub Club, Summer Camps, (Click here to learn more)
Admission: Members – Free
0 to 12 months – Free
Children & Adults – $10
Military & Seniors 65+ – $8
Weekdays After 3pm – $3
Sundays – $6 for everyone
FREE FRIDAYS – Last Friday of Every Month, 5pm to 8pm
Hours: Monday - Saturday: 10:00am - 5:00pm
Sunday: Noon - 5:00pm
Open Mondays: 10:00am - 5:00pm, during the summer and certain holidays (see below).
Holiday Mondays, Special Open Days:
Memorial Day: May 27, 2019
Columbus Day: October 14, 2019
Thanksgiving break: November 28, 2019
New Years Eve: December 31, 2019
Martin Luther King Day: January 20, 2020
The museum is closed New Year’s Day, Easter Sunday, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
Address: 246 Dolan Avenue, Gulfport, MS 39507
Phone: (228) 897-6039
photo by Kid-Friendly Mississippi