MERIDIAN
MUSEUMS
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!
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Hours: Monday: Closed
Tuesday–Saturday: 9AM–12PM & 1PM–5PM
Sunday: 1PM–6PM
Address: 403 22nd Avenue, Meridian, MS 39301
Phone: (601) 512-0278
photos by Kid-Friendly Mississippi
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THE MAX - MISSISSIPPI'S ARTS + ENTERTAINMENT EXPERIENCE
The MAX is dedicated to showcasing the Mississippi arts and entertainment experience in one immersive destination; honoring the global impact of Mississippians on music, art, entertainment, literature, and cuisine; and inspiring the next generation of creators.
Admission:
$14 Adults (18 to 64)
$12 Students (with ID), Seniors (65+), Active Military
$8 Youth (6–17)
Children 5 and under FREE
$8 Groups of 10 or more
FREE for Members
Hours: Tuesdays–Saturdays: 9am–5pm
Sundays: 11am–5pm
Mondays: Closed
Closed New Year's Day, 4th of July, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day
Address: 2155 Front St, Meridian, MS 39301
Phone: 601-581-1550
photo by Kid-Friendly Mississippi
Industrial Heritage Museum
at historic Soulé Steam Feed Works
The factory (now museum) retains much of its original furnishings and equipment (about 80%). The Soule’ company appears to have been trapped in time – 1920 to 1945. The belt-driven machine shop has the longest operating line drive shaft (106’) in the United States. This shaft is turned by an antique three-phase electric motor and powers belt-driven machines that date back to the early 1900s.
The Soulé family operated Soulé Steam Feed Works for 110 years under founder George W. Soulé and his descendants. Mr. Soulé was a noted inventor in his day and held at least 25 U.S. patents. Most of his patents were incorporated into products that fulfilled the needs of the small to medium-sized sawmills that boomed from 1885-1930 in the South
The museum displays the company’s most noted products that were sold worldwide. Soule’ produced about 2,300 Rotary Steam Engines and 4,301 Spee-d-Twin Steam Engines. The last steam engine produced at the factory is displayed and operated in the steam demonstration room. A rare Soulé Rotary Steam Engine from the early 1900s is displayed and operated in steam engine demonstration room.
Admission:
$10 Per Person
$7 Per Student-Child
Age 5 and under - Free
Group Rates Available For 10 Or More.
Closed On Major Holidays.
Hours:
TOURS ARE AVAILABLE TUESDAY-SATURDAY: 10 A.M. - 4 P.M.
LAST ENTRY INTO HISTORIC SITE IS 3 P.M.
HOLIDAY CLOSURES:
Juneteenth - Wednesday, June 19, 2024
Independence Day - Thursday, July 4, 2024
Labor Day Weekend - Saturday, August 31, 2024
Thanksgiving Holiday - Tuesday-Saturday, November 26-30, 2024
Winter Break - December 21, 2024 thru March 3, 2025
Easter - Saturday, April 20, 2025
Memorial Day Weekend - Saturday, May 24, 2025
PRIVATE EVENTS & OTHER ACTIVITIES (No Tours Available)
Saturday - July 20, 2024 (Museum Closed)
Friday-Saturday - October 4-5, 2024 (Museum Closed)
Friday - October 11, 2024 (Museum Closed)
Thursday - October 24, 2024 (Limited Tours Available)
Friday - December 5, 2024 (Museum Closed)
Friday - December 13, 2024 (Museum Closed)
Address: 1808 4th St, Meridian, MS 39301
Phone: 601-693-9905
photo courtesy of Industrial Heritage Museum