The list of must-visit Mississippi attractions just got a bit longer, and that’s because a new children’s museum has opened. Officially dubbed the Mississippi Children’s Museum-Meridian (MCM-Meridian), the state-of-the-art facility encompasses 25,000 square feet and is brimming with exhibits and activities that are fun and engaging for kids…and kids at heart.
Opened on March 27, 2021, MCM-Meridian is the state’s newest (and most anticipated) attraction.
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MCM-Meridian is a satellite campus of the Mississippi Children’s Museum, so it’s somewhat similar to the Mississippi Children’s Museum in Jackson.
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Though only recently opened, the museum has been in the works for quite some time – since 2015, to be exact.
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And it looks like the wait was well worth it, as the first-class museum is brimming with exhibits that’ll spark creativity, imagination, discovery, and learning.
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In addition to interactive exhibits, the 25,000-square-foot museum features a 2-story library, which may look familiar since it was inspired by the book, “The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore.”
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The museum is also home to the country’s first “Goodnight Moon” exhibit.
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But the amazing amenities aren’t limited to the museum’s interior.
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Outside, there’s a 25,000-square-foot play area.
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The perfect mix of recreation and education, the outdoor play area features a variety of activities centered around educational initiatives, like health, nutrition, literacy, the arts, and more.
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With so much to see and do, MCM-Meridian is a great day trip destination - but that’s not all.
Mississippi Children’s Museum Meridian/Facebook In addition to daily admission, the museum offers annual memberships, traveling exhibits and programs, facility rentals for birthday parties, and seasonal camps.
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In addition to daily admission, the museum offers annual memberships, traveling exhibits and programs, facility rentals for birthday parties, and seasonal camps.
For more information, call the museum at (601) 512-0278 or email: meridian@mcm.ms. Additionally, you can visit the museum’s website or Facebook page.
So, did you about Mississippi’s newest museum? Already visited? If so, what’d you think?
This isn’t the only museum that adults and kids can enjoy together. Read about another here.
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Address: 403 22nd Ave, Meridian, MS 39301, USA
