The museum is located off Lakeland Drive at Interstate 55 in Northeast Jackson, Mississippi within LeFleur's Bluff State Park.

Address: 2148 Riverside Dr, Jackson, MS 39202
Phone: 601-576-6000

Hours of Operation

  • Monday - Friday: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Saturday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Sunday: 1 p.m. to 5 pm.

The museum and the LeFleur's Bluff Playground are closed on: New Year's Day, Easter, Memorial Day, July 4 (and July 5, 2024), Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Friday after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day.

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Pardon Our Progress!

We’re Paving the Way to Enhance Your Experience.

Pardon Our Progress! Exciting changes are underway at LeFleur’s Bluff. 

We are thrilled to announce the next phase in the development of LeFleur's Bluff: the paving of the road from the joint entrance off Museum Boulevard to LeFleur’s Bluff Playground and the Mississippi Museum of Natural Science. 

This project will pave the way for a smoother, more enjoyable experience for all our visitors, but it will take a little time - up to three months. 

During this time, the joint entrance will be closed, but don’t worry, the Museums and the Playground will remain open as usual! 

LeFleur's Bluff is located on the shared campus between MDWFP's Mississippi Museum of Natural Science (MMNS) and the Mississippi Children's Museum (MCM) at I-55 and Lakeland Drive in Jackson, Mississippi, and includes the LeFleur’s Bluff Playground, Spotter’s Adventure Trail, Spotter’s Snack Shack, The Den, and Regal’s Landing.  

Here’s what you need to know: 

  • Playground Visitors: You may park in the MCM or MMNS lots and walk to the Playground or park along Museum Boulevard and enter the Playground through the gate facing Museum Boulevard.  
  • MMNS Visitors: Please use the temporary entrance just past the joint entrance on Museum Boulevard. Buses will be directed to our employee parking lot past the temporary entrance off Museum Boulevard for easy access. 
  • MCM Visitors: The MCM entrance will remain open. 

We appreciate your patience and understanding as we work to enhance your experience.  

Funding for the LeFleur’s Bluff Complex was provided by the Mississippi legislature and private donors secured by the Mississippi Children’s Museum in partnership with the Mississippi Museum of Natural Science. 

Thank you for your continued support, and we can’t wait for you to visit! 

Museum Admission

  • Adults: $8
  • Youth (Ages 3-18): $6
  • Senior Citizens 60 and Over: $7
  • Children Under 3: FREE
  • School Teachers with Classes: $3 per student More information for teachers

Want to become a Member of the Mississippi Museum of Natural Science Foundation? 

See the benefits and join online. 

LeFleur Museum District Pass: Discover Mississippi’s rich history, vibrant culture, and exciting future at four unique and amazing museums, the LeFleur’s Bluff Playground, and Spotter’s Adventure Trail - all located at I-55 and Lakeland Drive in Jackson, MS.

  • MDWFP's Mississippi Museum of Natural Science
  • Mississippi Agriculture and Forestry / National Agricultural Aviation Museum
  • Mississippi Children's Museum
  • Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame and Museum

 Learn more about the LeFleur Museum District and purchase the LMD Pass online.

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field trips at museum

MDWFP's Mississippi Museum of Natural Science is truly an off-site, living classroom and should be considered a very important part of any curriculum.

Gator and Turtles

Bring your group, your imagination, and take a walk on the wild side! 

birthday party

Host a unique birthday party for your child at the Museum!

The Den

This outdoor pavilion, located west of the Playground, includes tables and seating for up to fifty individuals.

Plan Your Adventure

Father Sons Exhibits Museum

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

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.

Dinosaurs Around the World

Discover 11 Animatronic Dinosaurs & more!

Lefleur's Bluff Playground

Enjoy recreational and educational activities at this award-winning, accessible attraction! Get hours and information.

Snow Much Fun Santa Dive

Enjoy a season of “Museum Merriment” featuring events and holiday decorations that promise joy, fun, and discovery!

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.

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