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 a tea party with dinosaurs to playing in the “snow” and Santa scuba diving to give the fish their holiday treats, each event celebrates the wonders of nature and connects people 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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Mississippi Museum of Natural Science

Every Tues and Fri at 10 a.m., and Sun at 2 p.m., now through Dec 22, 2024, see Santa scuba dive to feed the fish their holiday treats!

Museum of Natural Science
Museum of Natural Science
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Museum of Natural Science
Museum of Natural Science
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Museum of Natural Science
Museum of Natural Science
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Museum of Natural Science
Museum of Natural Science
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Museum of Natural Science
Museum of Natural Science
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Museum of Natural Science
Santa Scuba Dives to Feed the Fish

December 1 - 22 (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.

Snow Much Fun

December 13 & 14 (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).

S.T.E.M. with Snowflakes

December 6 (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.

Let's Talk Turkey

November 26 (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.

Tea Party with a T-Rex

SOLD OUT. November 16 (10 a.m. – Noon): “Tea Party with a T-Rex” – Meet a dinosaur, enjoy a “Tea Rex” story time, and play in the fossil pile! Space is limited and preregistration is required by Noon on November 13. MMNS Foundation Members $10. Non-Members $15.

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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. 

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