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The 9th annual Mississippi Science Fest (MSF), presented by C Spire is a family-fun event hosted by the four museums in the award-winning LeFleur Museum District in Jackson, MS!
This day is dedicated to showcasing science, technology, engineering, and mathematic (STEM) industries, organizations, and innovation happening across the state. MSF aims to engage students, families, adults, and educators in a fun and interactive learning environment that promotes science education and workforce development.
Get details and tickets at: https://www.mssciencefest.org/
ACTIVITIES AT MS MUSEUM OF NATURAL SCIENCE INCLUDE:
This year, we are excited to focus on a paleontology theme! All stations happen continuously unless a specific time is listed.
EXHIBITORS:
- MSU Geosciences (geologic time scale)
- MSU Astronomy and Physics (meteor impacts)
- MC Chemistry Club (chemistry in paleontology)
- MDEQ - Geoarchaeology
- MMNS Scientists and Educators, featuring Paleontology
- What Teeth Tell Us: Dinosaurs
- Mysterious Trilobites
- Dino-Birds with a Paleontologist
- Recipe-for-a-Comet (while supplies last)
- The Red-Hot Truck Stop Eocene Fossil Dig
- How Big Is That Dinosaur?
- Dinosaur ID using Toys
TIMED ACTIVITIES (in Rotwein Theatre)
- 11 a.m. Super Dangerous Top Secret Dinosaur Mission: A Story Time & Scavenger Hunt with authors Amanda and Maddox Kibble
- 2 p.m. Meet-the-Velociraptor
Museum of Natural Science
