Children playing with robots in the WonderBox exhibit at Mississippi Children's Museum - Meridian
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Mississippi Children's Museum - Meridian

Downtown Meridian, Meridian, MS

Interactive children's museum in downtown Meridian with hands-on exhibits, sensory resources, and birthday party options.
Plan This Visit

Best for

broadest appeal for preschoolers through preteens, with some toddler-friendly exhibits

Hours

Tuesday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Price

$10 per person age 1 and up

Parking

Parking available

Visit style

hands-on exhibit exploration

Birthday parties

Available

Atlas Perspective

Editor's Take

Best for families who want indoor play with more learning value, stronger sensory supports, and an easier mixed-age sibling experience than a pure soft-play venue.

Atlas Perspective

Best Fit

Best For
  • Mixed-age siblings who enjoy open-ended hands-on exhibits
  • Preschoolers and elementary-age kids who like pretend play and discovery stations
  • Families seeking sensory supports and occasional sensory-friendly programming
Less Ideal For
  • Kids mainly looking for climbing structures or trampoline-style gross-motor play
  • Families wanting the simplest fast in-and-out soft-play stop
  • Parents expecting a padded shoe-off indoor playground format

At a Glance

Venue type

Kids activity center

Age groups

ToddlersPreschoolersBig kidsMixed ages

Play features

Toddler areaPretend playSensory playMuseum exhibits

Family amenities

Food availableFree parking

Birthday party options

Birthday partiesPrivate party roomParty packages

Accessibility and comfort

Wheelchair accessibleSensory-friendlyQuiet hours

Visit options

Open playMembership availableDrop-in visitsClasses or events

Price range

Budget

Toddler-friendly

Yes

Operator type

Museum

Play model

Mixed open play + classes

Supervision model

Caregiver supervised

Max recommended age

Under 13

Structured classes or guided programming

Yes

Restaurant on site

Yes

Plan Your Visit

Mondayclosed
Tuesday9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday1:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Caregiver RuleChildren must be supervised by an adult age 18 or older
EntranceMain entrance is at the corner of E Street and 22nd Avenue
Food PolicyNo food or drinks are allowed in the galleries
HoursTuesday-Saturday daytime hours plus Sunday afternoon hours
ShoesShoes must remain on at all times
TicketsOnline advance tickets are available through the official Blackbaud checkout

Pricing Snapshot

General Admission$10 per person age 1 and up
InfantsChildren under 1 are free
MembershipMembership options are available through the museum
Ticket FlexibilityOnline tickets are valid for any open museum day

About the Venue

Mississippi Children's Museum - Meridian is an indoor hands-on museum designed for family visits, school-age exploration, and younger-child play through themed exhibits such as WonderBox, Around My Town, My Fantastical Backyard, and My Storybook Factory. It functions differently from a padded indoor playground, but it clearly serves the same indoor play-and-learn need for many families in East Mississippi. The museum is especially appealing for mixed-age siblings, curious preschoolers, and families who want a more educational play environment with stronger sensory supports than a typical entertainment center.

Atlas Perspective

Indoor Play Atlas Notes

Age Fitbroadest appeal for preschoolers through preteens, with some toddler-friendly exhibits
Booking Frictionlow
Energy Levelmoderate
Noise Levelmoderate
Parent Comforthigh
Visit Stylehands-on exhibit exploration

Birthday Party Snapshot

IncludesTwo hours in the party room plus museum admission for up to 20 guests
NotesAdditional guests and add-ons may increase total pricing
Parties OfferedYes
Spaces

Blue Room Capacity

43 guests

Green Room Capacity

31 guests
Weekday Pricing

Blue Room

$250 for members, $300 for non-members

Green Room

$200 for members, $250 for non-members
Weekend Pricing

Blue Room

$350 for members, $400 for non-members

Green Room

$300 for members, $350 for non-members

Accessibility & Comfort

Sensory FriendlySensory-friendly time blocks are offered with reduced crowds, sounds, and lighting
Sensory SupportsThe museum provides sensory maps, a social story, and sensory backpacks with items such as headphones, sunglasses, and fidgets
Staff TrainingThe museum promotes Sensory Inclusive certification through KultureCity
Wheelchair AccessMuseum rental information advertises handicap accessibility
Wheelchair accessibleSensory-friendlyQuiet hours

Gallery

Children exploring an interactive exhibit at Mississippi Children's Museum - Meridian
Hands-on exhibit play inside the Meridian museum.
Family play inside Mississippi Children's Museum - Meridian
The museum mixes play, discovery, and educational exhibits.
Children using interactive museum exhibits in Meridian
The exhibit mix supports active indoor exploration for multiple ages.
Visitors inside Mississippi Children's Museum - Meridian
Recent museum imagery shows the current hands-on play environment.

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Quick Summary

Best for

broadest appeal for preschoolers through preteens, with some toddler-friendly exhibits

Hours

Tuesday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Price

$10 per person age 1 and up

Parking

Parking available

Contact Information

Address

403 22nd Avenue

Meridian, MS, 39301

Source & Verification

Last updated

April 5, 2026

Verification summary

Last verified: April 5, 2026

Checked against 5 public sources.

Source

Ai Region Research 2026 04 05

What Changed

April 5, 2026

Verified current museum hours, admission, party details, and sensory-support resources.

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