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The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks’ (MDWFP) Mississippi Museum of Natural Science (MMNS) invites visitors of all ages to enjoy a season of
“Museum Merriment” featuring events and holiday decorations that promise joy, fun, and discovery! Get event details and holiday hours for the Museum and LeFleur’s Bluff Playground at
https://www.mdwfp.com/museum-natural-science/museum-merriment-2024?utm_source=press_release&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=museum_merriment_2024 . “We’re excited to share the holiday magic with our visitors!” says Angel Rohnke, Museum Director. “From meeting live turkeys to playing in the “snow”, each event celebrates the wonders of nature and connects people with the outdoors.”
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.
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.
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.
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).