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Spring into Science Day Camp!

January 25th, 2012

Spring into Science Day-Camp March 13 – March 16 9:00 am-3:00 pm REGISTER FOR SPRING INTO SCIENCE HERE! Join us this spring break for a four day jam-packed adventure through the world of science. Each day we will focus on a … Continue reading →

 

Tinker with…Tuesdays

January 25th, 2012

The Mississippi Children’s Museum is happy to introduce Tinker With…Tuesdays, a new weekly program starting February 7. The new program focuses on science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) and occurs every Tuesday at 3:30 p.m. Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics … Continue reading →

 

Win a Pair of Ignite the Night Tickets

January 23rd, 2012

Shh… don’t tell the kids, but we’re giving away a pair of tickets to Ignite the Night 2012! You can enter to win two (2) tickets to this swanky, adults-only event on our Facebook page. Ignite the Night is set … Continue reading →

 

Get “Well” Soon Challenge at MCM

January 17th, 2012

The Mississippi Children’s Museum employees are kicking off the new year with health in mind! Get “Well” Soon Challenge is fun (but fierce!) competition for MCM employees to achieve a personal goal. We all get better together, and we want … Continue reading →

 

Make Jewelry with Alexandra Wilkes of Alex & LeLe

January 12th, 2012

Children can come to the Mississippi Children’s Museum and use their creativity to make their very own jewelry! On Sunday, January 22 from 1:00 pm-5:30 pm in the Inspirations Studio, come see our Visiting Artist, Alexandra Wilkes of Alex & LeLe. Continue reading →

 

January 28 is a big day at MCM! Come see us!

January 12th, 2012

Saturday, January 28 will be a fun day for children at the Mississippi Children’s Museum! We’re having a Storytelling Festival and we welcome all visitors to join us! Special guests Doris Jones, Peter Zapletal and Terrance Roberts will be at … Continue reading →

 

Join Us for a Day of Storytelling!

January 11th, 2012

The Mississippi Children’s Museum is having a Storytelling Festival on Saturday, January 28 from 10am – 2pm! Special guests Doris Jones, Peter Zapletal and Terrance Roberts will be at the museum promoting literacy and the art and fun of storytelling … Continue reading →

 

Fueled for Adventure 2012

January 5th, 2012

It’s time to get geared up for Fueled for Adventure at the Mississippi Children’s Museum. It’s a weekly program that promotes healthy eating habits, and it is so much fun for the children! Each week we lead a program in … Continue reading →

 

Farm Bureau Spotlight

January 4th, 2012

Farm Bureau Spotlight at the Mississippi Children’s Museum is a weekly program designed to educate visitors on the broad industry of agriculture, the many careers that deal with it, and how important it is in day-to-day operations in our lives. … Continue reading →

 

Noon Years Eve Celebration!

December 27th, 2011

Happy New Year from the Mississippi Children’s Museum! On December 31st from 9:00am-12:30pm, MCM will provide a safe, happy to place for children and families to ring in the New Year together! Throughout the museum, tables will be set up … Continue reading →

 

Trial of Santa on January 7, 2012

December 27th, 2011

Uh oh! Santa delivered the wrong present on Christmas Day! Come join the fun in the Traveling Exhibit Hall at MCM on Saturday, January 7, 2012 at 1:00 p.m. for the “Trial of Santa.” In the TV courtroom of Judge … Continue reading →

 

Santa is Coming to MCM!

December 14th, 2011

Santa Claus is coming to the Mississippi Children’s Museum on Thursday, December 22 at 1:00 p.m. Come visit Santa and have a great time with all of the fun holiday activities at the museum. Discover the “Naughty or Nice Machine,” … Continue reading →

 

Dollar Donation Day!

December 14th, 2011

Dollar Donation Day It’s the season of giving and for the next two weeks of December 2011, you can help the Mississippi Children’s Museum by making a $1 donation. Your gift helps all children have the opportunity to visit the … Continue reading →

 

End of the Year Giving

December 14th, 2011

As 2011 wraps up, we would like to encourage those in the community to donate to MCM and help children in Mississippi continue to learn and use their imagination. You can help give back this holiday season by simply donating … Continue reading →

 

Ignite the Night 2012 – shhh…don’t tell the kids!

December 12th, 2011

The Mississippi Children’s Museum Partners will host the second annual Ignite the Night Party at the most inspiring place imaginable. This ROARING TWENTIES party will be full of NIFTY activities, SWANKY food and SWELL surprises that are sure to bring out the kid in you. Continue reading →

 

Birthday Babies Receive Gift Baskets from MCM!

December 8th, 2011

We had our first birthday on December 7, 2011 and one of the ways we celebrated was by giving MCM gift baskets to newborn babies around the Jackson area. Since it was our birthday as well, we gave birthday babies … Continue reading →

 

Our Final “Planting the Seeds to Read”

December 6th, 2011

This week at our final Planting the Seeds to READ program, families were treated to a delicious and nutritious taco dinner with fruit for dessert. After some play time in the museum, families sat down to enjoy a theatrical storytelling … Continue reading →

 

Members-Only: Holiday Craft Camp!

December 5th, 2011

Hey, MCM members! Have you heard about our Holiday Craft Camp? We want to wish our members happy holidays by hosting a members-only craft camp, December 20-23 from 12:30 pm – 3.“Have Yourself a Crafty Christmas” is a holiday themed … Continue reading →

 

MCM Has Won a Design Award!

November 30th, 2011

The Mississippi Children’s Museum recently won an Award of Excellence in Institutional Design from the Delta Regional Chapter of the International Design Association! MCM was designed by CANIZARO CAWTHON DAVIS, located in Jackson, MS. Continue reading →

 

Vote for the Mississippi Children’s Museum for “Best Of Jackson” 2012!

November 29th, 2011

It’s time for Jackson Free Press “Best Of Jackson” 2012! The Mississippi Children’s Museum is asking you to please vote for us in any/all of the following categories: Museum Tourist attraction Non-profit organization Place to book a party or shower … Continue reading →