Mississippi Children's Museum- Meridian

The mission of MCM is to create unparalleled experiences to inspire excellence and a lifelong joy of learning.

We accomplish this mission through hands-on, engaging exhibits and programs focusing on literacy, STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and math), and health and nutrition–the keys to helping our children mature into healthy and productive adult learners. 

The Mississippi Children’s Museum - Meridian (MCM-Meridian) is the East Mississippi satellite campus of the Mississippi Children’s Museum located in Jackson, MS (MCM-Jackson)—a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that creates unparalleled experiences to inspire excellence and a lifelong joy of learning. MCM-Meridian is a 25,000-square-foot facility with exhibit space designed around five primary initiatives: Literacy, STEAM, Health and Nutrition, Cultural Arts, and Mississippi History woven throughout all galleries. Outdoors is a 25,000-square-foot exhibit gallery that allows children a safe and magical space to explore and enrich the learning experience. The museum’s exhibits, programs, and outreach opportunities provide engaging, hands-on activities for children of all ages. 

MCM – Meridian is a strategic part of MCM-Jackson, which is dedicated to inspiring all of Mississippi’s children from all backgrounds to discover and achieve their potential. Both museums offer excellent resources for children, families, and educators, such as the Launch into Learning afterschool program, professional development for educators, and innovative literacy and language development programs like Talk from the Start and Reach Out and Read. 

MCM-Jackson and MCM-Meridian have received numerous awards, including the Institute of Museum and Library Services National Medal, the Mississippi Tourism Association Governor’s Award for Travel Attraction of the Year, and the USA Today’s 10Best Travel Award for Best Children’s Museum. 

To learn more about MCM-Meridian, visit www.mcmmeridian.org.