Jackson General Admission

Jackson's General Admission tickets are currently unavailable for purchase through the website to eliminate confusion for Park After Dark tickets.

Park After Dark event tickets must be purchased separately from general admission tickets. Click Here for Park After Dark Tickets

If you are looking to purchase tickets for our Meridian location, please go to Meridian General Admission.

If you are looking to purchase Jackson's General Admission tickets, please reach out to the front desk by visiting during business hours or by calling 601-981-5469. Thank you.

 

Jackson Pass Selling

MCM After Hours

Park After Dark 2023

Join us on October 27 from 5:30pm-8:30pm for Park After Dark! On this spooky night, MCM partners with MDWFP’s Museum of Natural Science to host this fun and family-friendly event. Enjoy BOTH award-winning museums for only $12! Create creepy-crawly arts and crafts, hunt for tricks and treats, and explore LeFleur’s Bluff Playground after hours. Don’t forget to wear your costume for a chance to win an award in our costume contest!

This event is being held at the Jackson location.

Tickets are $12 for both Members and Non-Members aged 1 year old and up.

A shuttle will be available for free transportation between museums.

Visitors of all ages are encouraged to wear costumes for this spooktacular event!

 

Membership Gift Certificate

GIVE THE GIFT OF IMAGINATION! - Purchase Gift Certificate

Want to give the gift of imagination? Gift Certificates are the perfect birthday, holiday, or thank you gift! The advantage of a Gift Certificate is that the recipient can redeem their Gift Certificate at any time and can use it for any purchase made within the museum!

ALL MEMBERSHIP LEVELS INCLUDE:

  • 10% Off at the MCM Trading Post, Red Rocket Café, and Facility Rentals
  • Weekend Birthday Party Exclusivity
  • Subscription to Our Newsletter and Other Publications
  • Invitations to special Members-Only events
  • Discounts on Day Camps
  • Digital Membership Card

Please note that MCM will need the basic information from the purchaser and about the recipient to complete this process. Gift Certificates can be mailed with a personalized note at the purchaser’s request. To purchase over the phone or through email, please contact 601-981-5469 or membersonly@mcm.ms.

MCM is a participant in the ACM Reciprocal Program, which allows MCM Members discounted admission to other participating children’s museums throughout the U.S. For more information about the ACM Reciprocal Program, Click Here!

*ACM benefits include discounted admission for up to six individuals on the membership card at more than 200 participating children’s museums nationwide.

Treat the gift certificate as cash. It will not be replaced if lost or stolen. This card is redeemable inside MCM or MCM-Meridian only. Gift certificates cannot be redeemed over the phone or for fundraising events.

MCM cannot guarantee the arrival of a mailed gift certificate by a certain date. If you have questions please call during business hours 601.981.5469 or email membersonly@mcm.ms before purchasing.

 

Meridian Online General Admission

You are purchasing tickets for the Meridian location only. If you are looking to purchase tickets for our Jackson location, please go to Jackson General Admission Tickets .

Tickets purchased on through the MCM Website are good for any day we are open for public admission. This makes the tickets as flexible as possible for your family. Please be prepared to show photo ID and credit card used for purchase at check in.

Regular museum admission is $10. All persons in your party 1 year-old and up will need to have paid admission or be covered under a membership for admission to MCM.

Refunds will be given for purchases within 14 days of purchase. Please contact Whitney Gowdy, whitney@mcm.ms with any questions.

Birthday Party Jackson

MCM After Hours Events

Join us on October 25 from 5:30pm-8:30pm for Park After Dark! On this spooky night, MCM partners with MDWFP’s Museum of Natural Science to host this fun and family-friendly event. Enjoy BOTH award-winning museums for only $12! Create creepy-crawly arts and crafts, hunt for tricks and treats, and explore LeFleur’s Bluff Playground after hours. Visitors can travel safely between both museums using Spotter’s Adventure Trail and wrap up the evening with a costume parade and special entertainment at The Den. 

  • Tickets are $12 for both Members and Non-Members
  • Tickets Available at the Door
  • Overflow parking will be available in the northbound lane of Museum Boulevard. Please park and use the sidewalk facing north to walk safely!

NOTE: Guests must purchase Park After Dark event ticket for entry. MCM General Admission tickets are not valid for special events. 

MCM-Meridian Party

MCM - Meridian Day Camps

Join us for day camp when schools are closed - make art, eat snack, play outside - all the fun things.

Thank you for interest in camps at MCM. 

  • June 3 – June 7: Silly STEAM (half day)
  • June 10 – 14: Camp Creative
  • June 17 – 21: Space Camp
  • June 24 – 28: Super STEAM
  • July 8 – 12: Camp Backyard
  • July 15 – 19: NASA ASTRO CAMP
  • July 22 – 26: World Explorers

For those who have a MCM membership, please use "sign in" in the top right corner. When you add your registration to the cart the 10% discount will be reflected. No code is needed for the membership discount. If you need help with "sign in" please reach out before making your purchase. The 10% discount cannot be applied after purchase.

If you have specific questions about day camps, please email Assistant Director of Education and Programs, Hope Vollm, at hope@mcm.ms 

Launch into Learning Afterschool Tuition

MCM is happy to offer afterschool service options for children in Pre K through 5th grade in the 2023-2024 school year. 

Afterschool programming includes educational programing, outdoor play, museum exploration, and story time. Price includes an afternoon snack for all children. 

For those who have a MCM membership, please use "sign in" in the top right corner. When you add your registration to the cart the 10% discount will be reflected. No code is needed for the membership discount. If you need help with "sign in" please reach out before making your purchase. The 10% discount cannot be applied after purchase.

Please contact Patti Reiss at patti@mcm.ms or 601.709.8967 if you have questions.

 

MCM-Meridian Launch into Learning

Thank you for registering for MCM-Meridian Launch into Learning 2024-2025!

Babysitter Academy

MCM-Meridian is thrilled to offer Babysitter Academy for teens, a CPR & babysitting safety certification course designed by American Safety & Health Institute (HSI)!This training is for individuals ages 13 - 16 years old. 

Upon completion, students will receive a digital copy of their CPR/AED Certification Card and Child and Babysitting Safety (CABS) Certification Card.

Check-in will be available from 8:15am - 9:00am. Lunch is provided.

For questions, please email Courtney Crowe at courtney@mcm.ms.