November 24 (10 a.m. – Noon): “Let’s Talk Turkey” – See live turkeys, learn how to talk turkey, create a turkey craft, and play turkey games. Included with admission or MMNS Foundation Membership.
Enjoy a season of “Museum Merriment” featuring events and holiday decorations that promise joy, fun, and discovery for all ages!
We’re excited to share the holiday magic with you! From meeting live turkeys to playing in the “snow” to Santa scuba diving to give the fish their holiday treats, each event brings nature to life and connects you with the outdoors.
See below for event details and ticketing information.
Looking for gifts that are anything but ordinary? Visit the newly renovated Dragonfly Shop for unique holiday gifts inspired by nature, science, and discovery. Perfect for kids, grandparents, teachers, and everyone in between. Members receive 10% off purchases.
Get holiday hours for the Museum and LeFleur’s Bluff Playground here.
HOLIDAY HIGHLIGHTS
Let's Talk Turkey
Let's Talk Turkey
Santa Scuba Dives to Feed the Fish
Santa Scuba Dives to Feed the Fish
December 1 - 22 (Tues. and Fri. at 10 a.m., and Sun. at 2 p.m.): “Santa Feeds the Fish” – Watch Santa SCUBA dive in the aquariums. Included with admission or MMNS Foundation Membership.
S.T.E.M. with Snowflakes
S.T.E.M. with Snowflakes
December 4 (9 a.m. - Noon): “S.T.E.M. with Snowflakes” – Enjoy hands-on, interactive games, experiments, crafts, and stories. Included with admission or MMNS Foundation Membership.
Snow Much Fun
Snow Much Fun
December 12 (6 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.): “Snow Much Fun"- Play in “snowfalls”, create winter woodland crafts, conduct winter S.T.E.M. experiments, see Santa SCUBA dive to feed the fish, and have a “snowball fight” in a snow maze! MMNS Foundation Members: $10 for Adults and $6 for Youth (ages 3 -18). Non-Members: $12 for Adults and $8 for Youth (ages 3 -18).
Fun Fall Events and Camps
Fun Fall Events and Camps
- Holiday Adventure Camps for Grades 1-4.
- Take art classes
- Learn about GIS!
See the calendar for more events.
Dragonfly Shop
Dragonfly Shop
Looking for gifts that are anything but ordinary?
Visit the newly renovated Dragonfly Shop for unique holiday gifts inspired by nature, science, and discovery.
Perfect for kids, grandparents, teachers, and everyone in between.
Members receive 10% off purchases.
Shop on your next visit and find something they'll actually remember this year!
If you are only coming to the Museum to shop, then you don't have to pay admission.
The MDWFP Mississippi Museum of Natural Science is located in Jackson, Mississippi, tucked within historic LeFleur's Bluff State Park. On this page, find details relating to getting to and visiting the museum.
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