The Dragonfly Shop is a special place to purchase nature and exhibit-related gifts for children and adults alike. The shop offers unique items, as well as gift and souvenir items for teachers, tourists, parents, grandparents, and other visitors.
Visitors can find Mississippi Museum of Natural Science T-shirts and other museum merchandise, along with toys, educational items, nature-themed gifts, and other fun finds.
Hours
Monday - Saturday
9:00am to 4:30pm
Sunday
1:00pm to 4:30pm
LeFleur's Mining Company Gem Sluice
The Dragonfly Shop is where visitors can purchase bags for the LeFleur’s Mining Company Gem Sluice located outside the museum.
- $7.99 for pay dirt (only gems)
$11.99 for fossil find (only fossils)
$29.99 for mother lode (mix of both)
*Tax not included*
Mustard Seed
The Dragonfly Shop carries a selection of items from Mustard Seed, a private 501(c)(3) charitable organization serving adults with developmental disabilities. Their products include uniquely created ceramic pieces and items featuring artwork created through their program. Purchasing Mustard Seed products helps support the organization and the individuals they serve.
Meet over 200 living species in our 100,000-gallon aquarium network and explore 73,000 square feet of permanent and temporary exhibits at MDWFP's Mississippi Museum of Natural Science.
Explore habitats, fossils, aquariums, nature trails, dinosaur models, and more.
MDWFP's Mississippi Museum of Natural Science is truly an off-site, living classroom and should be considered a very important part of any curriculum.