Children's Museums
Mississippi Children's Museum - Meridian
📍 403 22nd Ave, Meridian, MS 39301🌐 mschildrensmuseum.org/meridian
🕐 Hours
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 9 AM–5 PM |
| Wednesday | 9 AM–5 PM |
| Thursday | 9 AM–5 PM |
| Friday | 9 AM–5 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–5 PM |
| Sunday | 1–6 PM |
About Mississippi Children's Museum - Meridian
Mississippi Children's Museum - Meridian is a children's museum in Meridian, MS. The museum features a life-size recreation of the Goodnight Moon book, which reviewers specifically highlighted as an exceptional exhibit. Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars by 340 visitors.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Children's Museum
- Best For
- All ages
- Hours
- M-Sat 9 AM-5 PM, Sun 1-6 PM
- Admission
- $10 per person; under 1 year free
- Highlights
- Story to Stage exhibit, hands-on STEAM activities, summer camps and weekly programs
💡 Did You Know?
- The museum features a life-size recreation of the Goodnight Moon book, which reviewers specifically highlighted as an exceptional exhibit
- The museum offers a wristband system allowing visitors to leave and re-enter the same day, a convenient feature for families needing breaks
- Exhibits include a huge chess set and farm-to-table exhibit, along with an ambulance exhibit, providing diverse interactive learning experiences
- The museum maintains both extensive indoor play zones and an outdoor garden walk area, providing year-round engagement options
- The facility hosts themed holiday events and separate adults-only fundraising events, expanding its appeal beyond children's programming
💬 What Visitors Say
- Bring a wristband or ask about re-entry policy - you can leave and return to the museum (e.g., to eat at nearby Chick-fil-A or your car) without losing your admission, making it easier to manage hungry or tired kids
- This museum is best suited for children ages 2-9 years old. Climbing structures and pretend-play areas are optimized for younger kids, so older children (10+) may find limited engagement
- Visit on weekdays to have the museum practically to yourself - multiple reviewers mention being one of very few visitors, allowing kids to explore exhibits without crowds
- A membership pays for itself quickly if you're local - at $10 per visit, a yearly membership beats repeated daily admissions and provides unlimited entertainment as a screen-time alternative
- Plan to spend 3-4+ hours to fully experience all exhibits including the outdoor play area and garden walk - kids can easily spend the entire day exploring different play zones and interactive stations
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