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Gyotaku is the traditional Japanese method of printing fish. Using rubber fish stamps and ink, adults and youth will be able to create fish prints of species found in Mississippi: freshwater drum, green sunfish, largemouth bass, common carp, and…

Gyotaku is the traditional Japanese method of printing fish. Using rubber fish stamps and ink, adults and youth will be able to create fish prints of species found in Mississippi: freshwater drum, green sunfish, largemouth bass, common carp, and…

Gyotaku is the traditional Japanese method of printing fish. Using rubber fish stamps and ink, adults and youth will be able to create fish prints of species found in Mississippi: freshwater drum, green sunfish, largemouth bass, common carp, and…

Youth are invited to a summer of Puppet Theatre each Thursday, June - July. These programs feature “Toby the Turtle.” This program is focused on youth pre-K through elementary ages. 

The show begins at 2:00 p.m. each day and is…

Gyotaku is the traditional Japanese method of printing fish. Using rubber fish stamps and ink, adults and youth will be able to create fish prints of species found in Mississippi: freshwater drum, green sunfish, largemouth bass, common carp, and…

Join us as we celebrate Mississippi Arbor Day through S.T.E.M. crafts, games, and displays focused on Mississippi trees and their past and present roles in our environment!

Why do leaves float and most rocks sink? How do plants obtain water? What makes a volcano erupt?

Join us for a morning full of Valentine's Day science! We will be discovering the answers to these questions and more through several fun,…

Pack up your fossils and hit the road! Bring your fossil discoveries to get expert opinions about their ages and identities from our team of scientists.

In addition to the Museum's fossil collection, there will be displays from collectors…

Want to meet the science makers of our world? Join us for a celebration of women and minorities who are changing the face of scientific exploration.

The event showcases interactive STEM activities and discussions to inspire curiosity about…

Join us for a fun, science-filled Spring Break! This camp, designed especially for the inquisitive minds and active nature of Grades 1-3, features live animal encounters, Museum and Wetlands exploration, and hands-on activities and crafts.

Spring is almost here and the air is a-buzz with our pollinator friends! Looking for something fun to do during Spring Break? Buzz on over to the museum for "Pollinator Day", where exhibitors will teach us how to conserve and celebrate our…

NatureFEST! is a festival, a nature outing, and a fascinating museum trip all wrapped into one exciting day! From live animal encounters to fish feedings by divers in our giant aquariums, NatureFEST! offers something for everyone--including new…

Imagine a night under the stars with the Mississippi Symphony Orchestra! Also visit with area physicists, astronomers, and NASA Solar System Ambassadors during the Lyrid meteor shower.