May 7, 2017
1:00pm - 3:00pm
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Free admission for all moms!
May 14, 2017
12:00pm - 5:00pm
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Free admission for active duty military
May 20, 2017
10am - 5pm
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Adult & Family
Cooking Classes
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May 9, 2017
4:30pm to 9:00pm
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May 16, 2017
4:30pm to 9:00pm
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May 19, 2017
6pm to 7:30pm
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Reservations can be made online, or by calling (228)897-6039.
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| Need a creative gift idea? Give a gift membership.
Your gift of a Lynn Meadows Discovery Center membership will blossom into 12 fun-filled months of FREE unlimited visits full of imaginative and interactive adventures for the whole family. Plus they'll receive extras such as members-only sneak peeks, discounts on Museum birthday parties and WINGS Performing Arts performances.
Other ideas
Gift certificates- Perfect for museum admission anytime
Museum donation - Honor or remember someone special
Buy a Brick and leave a lasting impression at LMDC.
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AmazonSmile
AmazonSmile is a simple, automated way for you to support LMDC every time you shop at Amazon.com - and best of all, it's free. Just visit
smile.amazon.com. When asked which charity you want to support, type in
"Lynn Meadows Discovery Center".
Then, you can shop as you always do. Amazon will keep track of your preferences, your purchases, and the funds you've helped raise for LMDC!
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The Lynn Meadows Discovery Center is a 501(c) 3 non profit children's museum.
Private and corporate donations help us further our mission to inspire children, families and communities through interactive educational experiences and exploration.
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We Need Your Help!
Vote for us in the Sun Herald
People's Choice Awards!
Voting ends May 5!
It's time for the 2017 Sun Herald People's Choice Awards!
We are nominated in the Services category under Charity, and 2 places in the Entertainment category - Favorite Children's Recreational Facility and Favorite Museum.
How does it work?
Please Register First.
1. Go to the "Registration" Tab to Register. Then, log in with your information.
2. Once you're registered and logged in, go to the "Vote" tab to begin entering your votes in each of the 5 Categories:
3. Once you have finished entering your Votes in one category, click "Submit" and you will be taken to the next category.
While we encourage you to submit a votes for every category, it is not a requirement.
Please take a minute and vote for your favorites!
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Lynn Meadows Discovery Center celebrates 19 Years!
Sunday, May 7, 2017
1pm - 3pm
LMDC is celebrating our 19th birthday! Join us for craft activities, face painting, Imagination Playground, and birthday cake!
If you would like to get LMDC a birthday gift, please consider making a donation to the museum! We appreciate your support for the past 19 years. We look forward to inspiring children, families, and communities through interactive educational experiences and exploration for many years to come!
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From Scratch Cooking, hosted by Harrah's Gulf Coast & the Magnolia House by Kelly English
with Mississippi food writer and photographer Julian Brunt and partner Kim Wilson
Tuesday, May 9, 2017
4:30pm - 9:00pm
(If you would like to see the food being prepared from start to finish, we will be starting at 4:30pm but you can come at 6pm for a quick demo and a delicious dinner!) 
Kelly English is a James Beard Award semifinalist and was named Best New Chef by Food & Wine Magazine in 2009. English's reputation proceeds him, thanks in part two of his award-winning restaurants, Restaurant Iris and The Second Line. Both are both in Memphis, TN, and have created quite a stir on the local culinary scene. Chef Josh Mitchell leads the Magnolia House team in its daily operations, and was hand-selected and trained by English. He looks forward to wowing you with a menu "rich in flavors from Southern-Louisiana," all taken from the Magnolia House menu. Come prepared for a hands on class and then enjoy a Kelly English inspired meal.
On the menu
1st course
Gulf Crab Meat Au' Gratin with herbed toast.
2nd Course
Tempura Fried Lobster with white remoulade
3rd Course
Gulf Snapper with market vegetables & sauce ponchartrain
4th Course
Fried biscuits with dixie's sugar, and raspberry coulis..
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School's Out Summer Fun Cooking Class
Friday, May 19, 2017
6:00pm - 7:30pm
School's almost out for summer and it is time to celebrate no more homework. Let's kick off the summer with fun activities, music and crafts to bring in the lazy days of summer.
Menu includes
Teacher's turkey pinwheels, Upper class cucumber bites, I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream cone cupcakes and Strawberry ladybugs.
Purchase your tickets today!
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Girl Scout Badge Workshops -
Household Hiker Badge
Saturday, May 20, 2017
10:00am - 12:00pm
Lynn Meadows Discovery Center offers several great programs developed especially for Girl Scouts. Scouts can participate in fun-filled workshops designed to address achievements while providing authentic hands-on learning. Our popular workshops capture the true Girl Scout spirit!
Come join the fun as you earn a Brownie Badge.
$10 per Scout - $5 per parent or sibling. Troop Leaders are free.
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Summer Camps at LMDC
Camps start May 30 until July 28!
Discover fun and adventure at summer camp! Lynn Meadows Discovery Center offers a variety of fun, educational topics for ages 4 through 10. Extended care is also available.
American Girl Camp * Star Wars Science * Pinkalicious * Pet-Vet Camp * Camp Invention * WINGS Performing Arts And More! 10% discount for members!
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Engineering is Elementary
 Sessions until May 23, 2017
10am - 11:30am
Developed by Museum of Science in Boston, the mission is to foster engineering and technological literacy among elementary-aged children. Kat Hamiter, a retired Science teacher with 30 years of teaching experience, will be leading our program sessions.
Who: Suitable for grades 1-5 (Homeschool / elementary)
Cost: $10 first child in family, $5 each additional child. Parents may stay. Museum admission additional $3 per person.
Where: All sessions will be held in the Lynn Meadows Discovery Center Pavilion
When: Tuesdays 10:00am -11:30am
Themes include: To Get to the Other Side: Designing Bridges, Catching the Wind: Designing Windmills, No Bones About It: Designing Knee Braces, and Solid as a Rock: Replicating an Artifact.
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Holiday Mondays & Special Open Days
We are open on Mondays until Labor Day!
Memorial Day - May 29, 2017
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