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Giants of the Ice Age Party
Over 400 Museum Foundation Members joined us to launch the Giants of the Ice Age exhibit on January 30, 2026!
A huge thank you to our Sponsors, Board, Volunteers, and Museum Staff who made this event possible. Your support brings engaging, interactive experiences like this to life for our Members and visitors.
giants of the ice age party recap
Over 400 Museum Foundation Members joined us to launch the Giants of the Ice Age exhibit on January 30, 2026!
A huge thank you to our Sponsors, Board, Volunteers, and Museum Staff who made this event possible. Your support brings engaging, interactive experiences like this to life for our Members and visitors.
"Thanks to the generosity of our donors and members, we’re able to help bring exciting, interactive exhibits like Giants of the Ice Age to Mississippi. Supporting the Museum through membership and giving means making a direct impact on families, education, and conservation right here at home!”
- MMNSF Executive Director Susan Frazier
Giants of the Ice Age is an experience in time traveling to meet 12 full-sized, scientifically accurate robotic Ice Age animals - breathing, roaring, gnashing teeth, turning their gaze, waving their tails, and bringing the Ice Age to life!
From tusks to talons, it’s a thrilling adventure through deep time you won’t forget!
Haven’t experienced the exhibit yet? The exhibit is open now through August 23, 2026.
Use these hashtags on your social media: #GiantsoftheIceAge #mmnsfoundation ##mmnsfoundationmember #mssciencemuseum
This exhibition is created by Dino Don, Inc. and is sponsored locally by the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks, the Mississippi Museum of Natural Science Foundation, The Walker Foundation, and Regions Bank.
Backyard Adventures Party
Over 300 Museum Foundation Members joined us to launch the Backyard Adventures Exhibit Premiere Party on May 23, 2025!
A huge thank you to our Sponsors, Board, Volunteers, and Museum Staff who made this event possible. Your support brings engaging, interactive experiences like this to life for our Members and visitors.
Backyard Adventures Premiere Party Recap
Over 300 Museum Foundation Members joined us to launch the Backyard Adventures Exhibit Premiere Party on May 23, 2025!
A huge thank you to our Sponsors, Board, Volunteers, and Museum Staff who made this event possible. Your support brings engaging, interactive experiences like this to life for our Members and visitors.
This immersive exhibit invites you to discover the science outside your door — from the critters that come out at night to the math behind garden design. Get ready to explore, play, and uncover the everyday magic in your own backyard.
Haven’t experienced the exhibit yet? The exhibit is open now through January 4, 2026.
Plan your adventure today: https://www.mdwfp.com/museum-natural-science/backyard-adventures-exhibit
Use these hashtags on your social media: #BackyardAdventures #mmnsfoundation ##mmnsfoundationmember #mssciencemuseum
This exhibition is created by Scitech Discovery Centre, Perth Australia and produced by Imagine Exhibitions Inc. and is sponsored locally by the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks, the Mississippi Museum of Natural Science Foundation, Atmos Energy, Nissan, Entergy, Regions Bank, Trustmark Bank, and other generous sponsors.
MindBender Mansion Party!
The Mindbender Mansion Premiere Party on January 17 was an unforgettable evening filled with puzzles, laughter, and a little detective work!
Over 300 Museum Foundation Members joined us for this special sneak peek of the Mindbender Mansion exhibit, enjoying delicious food, interactive challenges, and an exciting "whodunit" caper that had the whole room guessing.
A Night of Mystery & Mind-Bending Fun: Mindbender Mansion Premiere Party Recap
The Mindbender Mansion Premiere Party on January 17 was an unforgettable evening filled with puzzles, laughter, and a little detective work!
Over 300 Museum Foundation Members joined us for this special sneak peek of the Mindbender Mansion exhibit, enjoying delicious food, interactive challenges, and an exciting "whodunit" caper that had the whole room guessing.
During the program, junior detectives from the audience helped us solve the case of the missing trophy - only to discover that our mischievous friend Spotter the Otter was the culprit all along!
After cracking the case, guests explored the exhibit, testing their brainpower with hands-on puzzles, tricky mazes, and team challenges designed to spark curiosity and creativity.
A huge thank you to our Sponsors, Board, Volunteers, and Museum Staff who made this event possible. Your support brings engaging, interactive experiences like Mindbender Mansion to life for our Members and visitors.
Haven’t experienced Mindbender Mansion yet? The exhibit is open now through May 4, 2025, so gather your crew and put your problem-solving skills to the test!
Plan your adventure today: Mdwfp.com/museum-natural-science/mindbender-mansion-exhibit
Use these hashtags on your social media: #MindbenderMansion #ExpectTheUnexpected #MuseumFun #MississippiMuseum #FamilyAdventure #mmnsfoundation ##mmnsfoundationmember mssciencemuseum
Mindbender Mansion was produced and is toured by the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry, Portland, Oregon. The exhibit is sponsored locally by the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks, the Mississippi Museum of Natural Science Foundation, Feild Co-Operative Association, The Walker Foundation, and other generous sponsors.
Dinosaurs Around the World Party!
The Dinosaurs Around the World: The Great Outdoors Premiere Party on June 7, 2024 was a prehistoric adventure like no other!
Over 350 Museum Foundation Members joined us to travel back in time and celebrate the grand opening of this dino-mite exhibit. From larger-than-life animatronic dinosaurs to hands-on exploration, the night was packed with fun, discovery, and plenty of prehistoric surprises!
A Roaring Good Time: Dinosaurs Around the World Premiere Party Recap
The Dinosaurs Around the World: The Great Outdoors Premiere Party on June 7, 2024 was a prehistoric adventure like no other!
Over 350 Museum Foundation Members joined us to travel back in time and celebrate the grand opening of this dino-mite exhibit. From larger-than-life animatronic dinosaurs to hands-on exploration, the night was packed with fun, discovery, and plenty of prehistoric surprises!
Guests enjoyed an exclusive first look at the exhibit, coming face-to-face with the mighty T. rex, the bony-crested Oviraptor, and other incredible dinosaurs from around the world.
But the fun didn’t stop there - several Members got to race like a raptor in thrilling dinosaur relay races on the front lawn, making for some hilarious and unforgettable moments!
A huge thank you to our Members, Sponsors, Museum Foundation Board, Volunteers, and Museum staff for making this event possible. Your support brings exciting exhibits like Dinosaurs Around the World: The Great Outdoors to life, helping us create unforgettable experiences for families and dino-lovers of all ages.
If you missed the party, don’t worry - the exhibit roars on through January 5, 2025! Plan your visit today and step into a prehistoric world where adventure awaits!
Plan your dino adventure at the button below.
Dinosaurs Around the World is produced by Imagine Exhibitions. The exhibit is sponsored locally by the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks, the Mississippi Museum of Natural Science Foundation, Nissan, Entergy, Trustmark Bank, Regions Bank, H.F. McCarty, Jr. Family Foundation, and other generous sponsors.
