Mississippi Children's Museum
Museums, Historical Sites, and ZoosMississippi, United States51-200 Employees
The Mississippi Children's Museum, located in Jackson, Mississippi, focuses on early childhood learning through play and discovery. It encompasses 50,000 square feet, including 30,000 square feet of exhibit space arranged around the themes of health and nutrition, literacy, science and technology, and Mississippi heritage. The programs are designed to support school readiness and help children build 21st-century skills while fostering a lifelong curiosity about learning. As a participant in the Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos sector, the organization operates as a mid-sized, community-focused institution that provides educational programming and public access to its exhibits. Recent developments include a 2026 exhibit launch titled story to Stage: America250 and a December 2025 partnership with Atmos Energy to introduce Inchy's Bookwork Vending Machine, reflecting ongoing collaboration with local partners.