Mississippi Children's Museum

09/03/2026

MCM is BACK open for play and exploration! 🌟 Our volunteers and staff members have been busy giving the museum a little extra TLC, and we can’t wait to welcome you back to a fresh, sparkly, and squeaky-clean space! 🫧

🌈 REMINDER: This Sunday is the LAST Day of our summer exhibit, "Emotions at Play." View our full event calendar at the link! | https://mschildrensmuseum.org

09/02/2026

We are excited to welcome Visiting Artist, Jerry Jenkins! 🥁🎶 Jenkins is a versatile artist who shares the rich history and culture of West Africa through the rhythms of the djembe drum.

Join us on September 12 from 10am - 12pm for his musical workshop!

Project is supported in part by funding from the Mississippi Arts Commission 💛

08/30/2026

We officially have ONE WEEK LEFT of our 2026 summer exhibit, Emotions at Play with Pixar’s “Inside Out!” 🌈

Discover the role emotions, memory, and imagination play in our everyday lives through hands-on experiences inspired by the film. ❤️

🌟 Play before it’s gone on September 6!

08/28/2026

The 11th Annual Mississippi Science Festival is almost here! 🎉 We’re thrilled to welcome back Michael Green, the Science Machine (Science for Everyone, Inc.) as our special guest!

Get ready for jaw-dropping science experiments that educate, spark curiosity, and ignite imaginations. 🤩

This high-energy, nationally recognized STEM show will inspire young learners to think critically, explore new ideas, and discover the incredible possibilities of science. 🧪 Purchase your tickets at the link! https://ow.ly/ENam50ZGCH7 🔗

08/27/2026

Our Traveling Exhibit, "Rocky's House," has hit the road once again! We are excited to share this immersive experience with communities across the state. 🩵

Where is Rocky's House headed this fall? 🚙💨

📍Mississippi Children’s Museum’s traveling exhibit, “Rocky’s House,” is currently bringing literacy fun to the Meridian community at Mississippi Children’s Museum – Meridian through September 27! Then, Rocky is off to his next stop: Northwest Mississippi Community College Library in Senatobia, MS, beginning October 6! ✨

“Rocky’s House” was created to raise awareness about the importance of talking to and with children from birth. These early conversations are essential in building strong foundations for literacy success. 📚 Learn More: https://ow.ly/JbVc50ZFLxU

08/25/2026

There’s SO much fun on the horizon at Mississippi Children’s Museum! 🌈

🍂 Closed for Fall Fix-Up | Aug. 31 - Sept. 2
✨ LAST day for Emotions at Play | September 6
🔬 Mississippi Science Festival | September 19

Mark your calendars and make plans to play, explore, and discover with us! | https://mschildrensmuseum.org

08/22/2026

Explore unique ways to cultivate your confidence TODAY at our FINAL Emotions at Play special event: Big Feelings, Braves Hearts! ❤️ 🌈

Emotions at Play is open now through September 6! Don’t miss your chance to experience the five core emotions—joy, sadness, anger, disgust, and fear—through hands-on activities inspired by the film! 🌟

🔗 Learn more at the link! https://ow.ly/EEow50ZCufk

08/21/2026

Did you know that the shade over the LeFleur’s Bluff Playground can make you feel up to 30 degrees cooler? 😎 This 30,000 square-foot playground is OPEN for play during the following hours…

🩵 Monday - Friday: 8am - 5pm
🩵 Saturday: 9am - 5pm
🩵 Sunday: 1pm - 5pm

Visit the #6 Best Public Playground in the nation by USA Today!

08/19/2026

Join us at 3:30pm for Wonder Wednesday! 🌟 As our little visitors head back to school, we’re celebrating with a fun, hands-on activity: creating Shrinky D**k Backpack Charms! 🎒

We’ll be using a special type of plastic that shrinks when heated, transforming each design into a unique charm that’s perfect for your bags! 🎉

08/18/2026

We’ve got more fun coming your way at the Mississippi Children’s Museum! 💛🎉

This weekend, we’re celebrating our summer exhibit, Emotions at Play, with our LAST special event: Big Feelings, Brave Hearts!

🔗 View our full event calendar at the link! https://ow.ly/aX5W50ZAFfm