NEWS
Museum Re-Opening June 22 - Reservations and Masks Required
The museum will resume regular operating hours for the museum and trails beginning June 22! We’re looking forward to welcoming you back to the museum and working together to ensure a safe and healthy environment. New policies include timed arrival reservations for everyone, required wearing of masks by employees and visitors, removal of most touchable objects, postponement of in-person events, and other health and safety procedures.
UPDATED JUNE 19, 2020:
The museum will resume regular operating hours for the museum and trails beginning June 22! We’re looking forward to welcoming you back to the museum and working together to ensure a safe and healthy environment. New policies include timed arrival reservations for everyone, required wearing of masks by employees and visitors, removal of most touchable objects, postponement of in-person events, and other health and safety procedures.
MARCH 13, 2020
STATEMENT FROM MDWFP’S MISSISSIPPI MUSEUM OF NATURAL SCIENCE:
Based on the information provided by the Mississippi Department of Health and as a public health precaution due to COVID-19, MDWFP’s Mississippi Museum of Natural Science will temporarily close to the public on Friday, March 13 at 3 p.m. The “NatureFEST” event scheduled for April 4, 2020 is also postponed.
The health and safety of our visitors, staff, and volunteers is a top priority. We are closely monitoring the situation and maintaining ongoing communication with health officials.
We will provide updates about reopening on www.mdwfp.com/museum and on social media at:
www.facebook.com/msnaturalscience
www.instagram.com/MSScienceMuseum
www.twitter.com/MSScienceMuseum
Thank you for your support and understanding.