Santa Scuba Dive

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.

Get holiday hours for the Museum and LeFleur’s Bluff Playground here.

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Bring your little ones for a morning of fun to learn about turkeys.

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Mississippi Museum of Natural Science

Every Tues and Fri at 10 a.m., and Sun at 2 p.m., from December 2 - 23, 2025, see Santa scuba dive to feed the fish their holiday treats!

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Discover the magic of snow—no matter the weather!

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Mississippi Museum of Natural Science
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Give your kids a snow day! Well, a snow NIGHT, actually.

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Let's Talk Turkey

November 25 (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.

Santa Scuba Dives to Feed the Fish

December 2 - 23 (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

December 5 (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

December 13 (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).

Students Walking Museum Science

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. 

Backyard Adventures Exhibit

May 24, 2025 – January 4, 2026 Experience an exhibition all about the science in your own backyard! 

MMNSF foundation Members at exhibit premiere party at the Mississippi museum of natural science

Mississippi Museum of Natural Science Foundation Members get closer to their families, friends, and nature while making a difference in the community! Join, Renew, or give a Gift Membership today.