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.

Kid-friendly Features: Stroller-friendly, elevator, changing tables in bathrooms, nursing room located on second floor, large outdoor grounds, patio, picnic tables, close walk 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
Engineering is Elementary units present fun, engaging engineering challenges that allow students to apply science knowledge in meaningful ways. Kat Hamiter, a retired Science teacher with 30 years of teaching experience, will be leading our program sessions.

Kids Cooking Classes
Our Kids Cooking Classes provide an entertaining outing for parents or caregivers and their children. Introduce your kids to new foods while having fun!

Bear Cub Club
Bear Cub Club is a weekly play date for little ones and their grown-ups. Newborns to five-year-olds and their parents, grandparents or caregivers are invited to play. Storytelling, singing, dancing and interacting are guided by the program’s dedicated director, Ms. Kathy. Music, books, puppets, teddy bears and art projects are among the tools used as we “play to learn” and “play with purpose.”

Summer Camps
Camps are for children ages 3-10. Our 3 week theatre camp ranges from grade 1-8. Sign up for morning or afternoon sessions or register for one of each and build a full day’s schedule, which includes FREE lunch bunch supervision.

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

Parking: Free, on-site

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 courtesy of Lynn Meadows Discovery Center

GRAMMY MUSEUM MISSISSIPPI - Cleveland

The GRAMMY Museum is an exciting and interactive celebration of the power of music occupying a vibrant new space in Cleveland, Mississippi. Cutting edge exhibits, interactive experiences and films provide a one-of-a-kind visitor experience — engaging, educational, celebratory and inspirational.

Kid-friendly features: stroller friendly, changing tables in bathrooms, interactive music exhibits, gift shop,

Admission:
ADULTS: $14.00
COLLEGE STUDENTS: $8.00 (18 years and older, Valid ID Required)
SENIORS: $12.00 (65 Years and Older)
YOUTH: $8.00 (6-18 Years)
MILITARY: $12.00 (Valid ID Required)
GROUPS: $12.00 per person (10 or more persons)
SCHOOL GROUPS: $5.00 per student(10 or more persons)
CHILDREN: FREE (4 years and under)
MEMBERS: FREE

Hours: Tuesday – Saturday 10am – 5:30pm
Sunday 1pm – 5:30pm
CLOSED MONDAYS - GROUPS OF 10 OR MORE BY REQUEST
The Museum is closed on Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day.

Address: 800 W. Sunflower Rd. Cleveland, MS 38732

Phone: 662-441-0100

photo courtesy of The Grammy Museum

Mississippi Agriculture & Forestry Museum - Jackson

In 1969, Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce Jim Buck Ross, recognizing a need for the preservation of our culture and heritage in a tangible way, began collecting artifacts, organizing scholars, and laying a ground work for a museum. In 1978, the City of Jackson donated a valuable 39 acre site on Lakeland Drive and Interstate 55. This land could only be used for recreational purposes under specified stipulations of the State of Mississippi, which originally had owned the land. In that same year, the Mississippi Legislature appropriated $1.5 million for the construction of the Museum building. Funds from this appropriation were used to complete the structure itself and another $1.5 million was sought from the private sector by the non-profit Agriculture and Forestry Museum Foundation. The money raised by the foundation was used to construct permanent exhibits, a living history farm, an entire crossroads town, and a forest study area.

Kid-friendly features: Stroller-friendly, changing tables in bathrooms, large grounds, walking trail, live demonstrations

Admission:
Adults: $5
Senior Adults (ages 60 and over) $4
Military: $4
Ages 3-18: $4
Children under age 3 Free!
Train Rides: $1 per person
Carousel Rides – ages 5 and under: $1 per person

Hours:
Monday – Saturday, 9am – 5pm
Museum is closed on these holidays:
New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Holiday, President’s Day, Confederate Memorial Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Armistice Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

Address: 1150 Lakeland Drive, Jackson, MS 39216

Phone: (601) 432-4500

photo courtesy of Mississippi Agriculture & Forestry Museum

Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame - Jackson

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photo courtesy of Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame

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