Nov. 23 2020 - Jan. 4 2021

Mississippi Children’s Museum’s (MCM) Journey to the North Pole exhibit opens
November 23 to kick-off your holiday fun! Based on cherished holiday traditions,
Journey to the North Pole transforms MCM’s Gertrude C. Ford Exhibition Hall into a
magical winter wonderland of snowy skies, glittering holiday decorations, and
invitations for memorable family holiday experiences!

Just inside the front door, guests will find our enchanting 45-foot Snowflake Slide,
cascading over the central staircase, always a favorite for children (and their
adults!) 36” or taller to ride down! Also nearby, children will find hundreds of
decorations to build a life-size gingerbread house. An exciting return for everyone is
the child-favorite Reindeer Rink for sock skating (children must bring socks for this
experience).

Drawing inspiration from lessons in navigation and geography, along with
traditional holiday literature, Journey to the North Pole is a place where children
can don a conductor’s cap and find tickets for their next railroad adventure. We will
unveil an interactive clock tower with a toddler slide, as well as a child-size post
office equipped with a package sorting station and conveyor belt for guests to sort
and ship packages. An expansive train table, complete with snowy buildings and
lots of child-sized train cars, will thrill train enthusiasts with hands-on imaginative
play.

The exhibit grand opening for MCM Members will be held on Monday, November
23 and will open to the public on weekends and holiday breaks beginning
November 24 through January 4. Wear your favorite holiday pajamas to Jammies
at Journey on December 18, the museum will openly exclusively for members from
12:30-4:30 p.m. and will be open to the public from 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Journey to the North Pole provides the perfect outing for family fun, your child’s
birthday party, and a magical backdrop for your special family photo. Be sure to
visit the Mississippi Children’s Museum between November 23-January 4 for a
holiday experience unlike any other in Mississippi! This one-of-a-kind holiday
exhibit, was designed by MCM’s in-house creative team in partnership with
Davaine Lighting, A Plus Creative & Signs and ADEX International Exhibit Fabrication
of Cincinnati, Ohio.