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.
Photo 1 of 5. Children playing with robots in the WonderBox exhibit at Mississippi Children's Museum - Meridian
Editorial notes
What stands out
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.
Good fit
- 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
Consider another option if
- 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
Know Before You Go
- Food
- No food or drinks are allowed in the galleries
- Supervision model
- Caregiver supervised
What to Expect
For kids
- Toddlers
- Preschoolers
- Big kids
- Mixed ages
- Toddler area
- Pretend play
For caregivers
- Food available
- Free parking
- Caregiver supervised
- Visit type
- Hands on exhibit exploration
Read more about this location
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.
Hours & Admission
Posted hours
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| Monday | closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Thursday | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Friday | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Saturday | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Sunday | 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM |
Based on posted weekly hours. Holidays, private events, seasonal schedules, and special closures may differ.
Admission
| Visitor | Price |
|---|---|
| Infants | Children under 1 are free |
| General Admission | $10 per person age 1 and up |
Admission details can change. Confirm current fees before visiting.
Birthday Parties
Party or event options reported
Accessibility
Staff Training
The museum promotes Sensory Inclusive certification through KultureCity
Sensory Friendly
Sensory-friendly time blocks are offered with reduced crowds, sounds, and lighting
Sensory Supports
The museum provides sensory maps, a social story, and sensory backpacks with items such as headphones, sunglasses, and fidgets
Wheelchair Access
Museum rental information advertises handicap accessibility
Accessibility and comfort
Wheelchair accessible
Accessibility and comfort
Sensory-friendly
Accessibility and comfort
Quiet hours
Location
403 22nd Avenue
Meridian, MS, 39301
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Sources & Updates
5 public sources on record · Last checked Apr 5, 2026. Time-sensitive details may have changed.
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- Last check on record
- Apr 5, 2026
- Sources reviewed
- 5 public sources
Public sources
- Mississippi Children's Museum - Meridian official pagemschildrensmuseum.org
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- Visitor information pagemschildrensmuseum.org
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- Birthday parties pagemschildrensmuseum.org
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- Official ticketing page29619a.blackbaudhosting.com
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- Sensory access resourcesmschildrensmuseum.org
Checked: sensory maps, social story, sensory backpacks
What changed
April 5, 2026
Verified current museum hours, admission, party details, and sensory-support resources.