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Boardwalks and pathways take visitors through the natural habitats of the alligator. Exciting and educational. Walking tours, swamp tour, and airboat rides.
Explore human biology at this new children's health-education center. Let's Play Grossology exhibit, Pulse Racers, the Choices Game and Decisions Diner. Great exhibits for grades K-8.
An exhilarating 3-D immersive Theatre transports visitors through outer space, to the ocean depths, and inside the Earth's most complex systems - all in eight minutes. The "green" building design features water conservation, energy-efficiency and environmental quality to help our planet. Your ticket price includes a free guided, behind-the-scenes tour, of nearby Stennis Space Center - an area that's restricted from the general public.
Indoor activity for all ages. Jump, duck, dodge & hide from “enemy” fire…with the objective to deactivate your opponents before they deactivate you.
Roller skating rink and entertainment center.
Museum provides visitors with a glimpse at life along the river—examining both the risks and benefits of living so close to the water. Inside the building, the museum features an orientation theater, classroom space and an assortment of interactive and educational displays for all ages. The museum offers tours aboard the Motor Vessel Mississippi IV. This tugboat was in use from the 1960s until 1993 when it was finally retired. Visitors will better understand life aboard the vessel through interactive displays, a variety of historical items and a boat simulator in the pillot house. Free admission.
This center is one of the United States Top 50 Children's Museums. Plan to spend the day here because your family will not want to leave. Lynn Meadows Discovery Center is a hands-on childrens's museum and offers many exhibits.
The sound of the train whistle and the clacking of the rails have long been a part of the atmosphere in Marion County since the railroad was built here in the early 1880's. The Recreational Railroad is now available to ride for field trips, birthday parties, and special events. The train is an exciting and popular attraction for schools, churches, seniors groups, and the general public.
This Railroad Heritage Museum strives to preserve and promote the history and the culture of the railroad and its impact of the establishment, growth and development of the Mississippi Delta.
Hands-on and engaging exhibits and programs beckon all children to this dynamic museum. Explore cultural arts, science and technology, literacy, health and nutrition, and Mississippi heritage. Come play!