Super Colossal Climbing Structure

Spanning the height of the museum, the Super Colossal Climbing Structures simulates the sea and lets children reach for the stars.  Acting as an axis for the other exhibits, it allows children, and a few brave adults, to travel from floor to floor. 

The Art Studio

Sponsored by Keesler Federal Credit Union

In The Art Studio, every child is an artist! This colorful space invites young creators to explore hands-on projects inspired by artists past and present, the elements of art, literature, history, and cultures from around the world. Drop in to discover what’s happening today and take home a handmade masterpiece!

Located on the 1st floor.

Bear Camp Bayou

Bear Camp Bayou is a special place just for little ones four years old and younger.  Toys and books are geared towards these important years of development.  Let the kids play house, put on their own puppet show, build something with big blocks or relax in the giant nest as you read their favorite book.  Located on the 1st floor.

Find out more about Bear Cub Club, our play date program for little ones and their grown-ups.  Click here for more.  

The Dolan Avenue Depot

All aboard the Dolan Avenue Express.  Costumes and props take kids back to a time when trains were a popular form of transportation.  Whether they assume the role of hard-working engineer or a passenger anticipating the journey, they’ll love this locomotive!  Located on the 1st floor.

The Little Pet Vet

The Port

It’s all in a day’s work at The Port.  Here, they can drag the Gulf for shrimp, operate a crane and load delicious bananas.  This exhibit will help teach them about life on the Mississippi Gulf Coast and the value of hard work.  Located on the 1st floor.

Celebrate the World We Share: Sun, Earth, Universe

This revolving exhibit is out of this world fun! Learn about how NASA develops a Space Mission. Design, build and test your own spacecraft. Can it perform all the essential functions and stand up to shaking and spinning? Take a look into the realm of the invisible by using models of instruments used on NASA missions. Plan an entire mission using a board game and MORE. When you visit us be sure to go to www.explorescience.org/sun for more information about exploring Sun, Earth and Universe with NASA. Photo Credit: Science Museum of Minnesota for NISE Network.

History Hotel

Kids hold the key to having fun and learning about what the History Hotel has to offer:

Mississippi City Hotel – Check-in as a guest or be a hotel attendant – either way enjoy your stay!
Top Hat Cafe- Where you can experience a high tea accompanied by piano music.
Molly’s Millinery – Where you can design, wear, or fashion an outfit or hat.
Sundae’s Ice Cream Parlor – Where you can make your own decadent ice cream delight.

Located on the 2nd floor.

It’s A Matter of Science & Louie’s Lab

This exhibit makes science exciting!  Mass, motion, sight, sound and safety are some of the topics explored through interactive activities.  It’s A Matter of Science will challenge and motivate kids to learn more about the world around them. Located on the 2nd floor.

Louie’s Lab sponsored by Mississippi Power Foundation is designed to teach students and visitors about energy, energy safety, and how to save energy. Students will also learn about renewable energy and why it is important to keep our environment clean.

To Market, To Market

Kids will have fun filling their carts with fruit, bread, seafood and everything on their list at this real Mississippi grocery store.  Or, they can play cashier and add up the items.  The shelves are stocked, and it’s time to shop.  Come check it out!  Located on the 2nd floor.

WLMDC-TV

Lights, Camera, Action… be the star of your own talk show, host or participate in a game show or report the news and weather at the Live Report.  Children are the stars of this show and imagination is the only limitation.  Located on the 2nd floor.

Sensory Space…Imagined by Alex Hudson

Designed to be a space of calm engagement, the Sensory Space offers a journey into the imagination. With glowing stars, a colorful raincloud, and bubbles that float to the sky, this space is like a dream. Discover a cozy corner for reading or try out all the tactile toys to delight your senses. This immersive experience welcomes guests if all abilities and is also a Quiet Area for those that may need to take a break to rest and calm themselves.

Located on the 2nd floor.