Mississippi Children’s Museum
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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
Indoor Exhibits: World at Work Gallery, Exploring Mississippi Gallery, Healthy Fun Gallery, Express Yourself Gallery, Wild About Reading Gallery, Journey to the North Pole (Special Holiday Program)
Outdoor Exhibits: Pollinator’s Playground, The Literacy Garden
Kid-friendly Programs: Story to Stage, ABC Come Play with Me, Farm Bureau Spotlight, Fit for Fun, Food Lab, Fueled for Adventure, Know to Grow, Question It? Discover It!, Tinker with Tuesday, Visiting Artist
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
photos courtesy of Allan Innman