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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 activities and some iconic favorites.
Families and young budding scientists won't want to miss live demonstrations of Mississippi reptiles, citizen scientist explorations, and behind-the-scenes tours with our scientists.
This event is included with Museum admission or MMNS Foundation Membership.
Check back soon for the event map and the schedule of programs and activities.
Note: Vendors and activities subject to change.
For more information, please contact the Visitor Information Specialist at (601) 576-6000, or by email at nicole.smith@mmns.ms.gov.
Photos from past NatureFEST! events:
![Children delighted by statue of Blue the Utah Raptor](/sites/default/files/inline-images/blue-the-utahraptor.jpg)
![Man helps girl nock an arrow at an archery demonstration](/sites/default/files/inline-images/20190406_naturefest_417-x3.jpg)
![Kids in a lab, observing specimens](/sites/default/files/inline-images/naturefest-kids-in-lab-with-specimens.jpeg)
![Freedom Ranch falcon demonstration](/sites/default/files/inline-images/freedom-ranch-falcon.jpg)
!["Bubbleology" demonstration at NatureFEST!](/sites/default/files/inline-images/bubbleology-at-naturefest.jpg)
![Families gather around a tortoise as an expert talks](/sites/default/files/inline-images/p2345893_2266232623_3.jpg)
![Todd Smith Magic show at NatureFEST; man throws a knife while holding a flaming torch](/sites/default/files/inline-images/mmns-naturefest-todd-smith-magic-mcmurtray.jpg)
![Expert gives a snake demonstration while children help hold the snake](/sites/default/files/inline-images/img_8600.jpg)
![Closeup of a Patagonian cavy, also called a Patagonian mara](/sites/default/files/inline-images/image002.jpg)
![Woman from Freedom Ranch holds two birds](/sites/default/files/inline-images/krissy-mccaw.jpeg)
![Person in old-fashioned explorer outfit peers through a pair of binoculars](/sites/default/files/inline-images/9123fannyecookewebcr.jpg)
![Children examine a plant with help from an expert](/sites/default/files/inline-images/social-media-march-28-2016-bioblitz.jpg)
![Children examine specimens in a lab with help from an expert](/sites/default/files/inline-images/20180407_naturefestweb_2-x3.jpg)
![Expert does detailed work under a hood in a lab](/sites/default/files/inline-images/20180407_naturefestweb_597-x3.jpg)
![Child plays with giant bubbles at NatureFEST!](/sites/default/files/inline-images/20180407_naturefestweb_383-x3.jpg)
![Diver in tank waves to children](/sites/default/files/inline-images/20180407_naturefestweb_104-x3.jpg)
![Kids show off face painting and skin art](/sites/default/files/inline-images/img_8605.png)
![Touch tank at NatureFEST!](/sites/default/files/2024-02/mmns-fun-fridays-touch-tank-1.jpg)