DID YOU KNOW?

The Museum always has new and exciting exhibits for hands-on, interactive learning and play. 

See the world through a bee’s eyes, learn about nocturnal creatures, and even sit on a life-sized dinosaur!

Visit the Museum today - Where Nature Comes to Life!

 

Exhibits and Events

See Calendar of Events.

Giants of the ice Age

Jan 31, 2026 – August 23, 2026 
Meet 12 full-sized, robotic Ice Age animals!

Father Sons Exhibits Museum

Explore habitats, fossils, aquariums, nature trails, dinosaur models, and more.

Animal Superpowers exhibit logo

Sep 26, 2026 – May 2, 2027
See Sean Kenney's Incredible Lego Sculptures!

Outdoor Features

Mining Sluice Sign

Operate a mining sluice! Add this new experience on to your admission ticket.

people on the Mississippi museum of natural science nature trails

Experience 2.5 miles of trails offering you opportunities for nature walks, photography, and the study of living things in their environment.

Family sits atop a green dinosaur sculpture

Travel back in time on the Dinosaur Trail. The Dinosaur Trail features six large-scale, 3D dinosaur models, including a Triceratops and Tyrannosaurus Rex.

The Playground is part of the LeFleur's Bluff Complex

The LBC is located on the shared campus between MDWFP's MS Museum of Natural Science and the MS Children's Museum.

 

More Information

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. 

MS Museum of Natural Science front entry

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.

See all there is to do when you Visit Jackson!