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Please Vote for us!
Best of Coastal Mississippi Awards
We are excited to be nominated in the Sun Herald
Best of Coastal Mississippi Awards!
Thanks to all that have supported us in the past!
Voters can vote ONCE once per day until Friday, April 12.
The results will be revealed Sunday, July 7.
We are nominated in the following categories:
Services - Non Profit, Education - Summer Camps
Things to Do -
Attractions, Children's Birthday Parties, Family Attraction & Museum
Vote once per day until April 12
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Music Mondays
Every Monday at 4pm
We're getting musical on Mondays!
Join us every Monday at 4pm for a mini music lesson!
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Tinker Tuesday
Every Tuesday from 2pm-4pm in the Artist Studio
Join us for Tinker Tuesdays, our pop-up makerspace! This creative and interactive environment is designed to inspire and encourage young minds to explore, experiment, and learn through hands-on activities. Equipped with a variety of materials and resources, Tinker Tuesday will empower children to engage in activities related to S.T.E.A.M. in a playful and imaginative manner!
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Solar Eclipse Activities
Monday, April 8, 2024
11am-2pm
Activities included with museum admission
Look to the stars with us on Monday, April 8th ! We'll be handing out eclipse safety glasses and doing special activities, and crafts all morning as we get ready for the solar eclipse. Viewing will begin out On the Green around 12:30pm, with peak eclipse around 1:50pm!
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Sensory Sundays
Sunday, April 14, 2024
10am-12pm
Children on the autism spectrum and their families can visit the museum during Sensory Friendly Days, the second Sunday of each month from 10am – 12pm. They will have the opportunity to have a fun, enjoyable and interactive learning experience in a comfortable and accepting environment! This exclusive free event includes modifications of a less crowded environment and light and sound reduction. Sensory Sunday is sponsored in part by the Civic League of Gulfport.
For more information
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Homeschool at LMDC
Lynn Meadows Discovery Center offers homeschool classes including STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) topics. We offer a hands-on, minds-on STEAM based learning experience specialized for homeschool students. Perfect for ages 7-10, this programming gives your student a chance to experience LMDC in a whole new way!
Homeschool STEAM Adventures
Thursday, April 11 10:30am -12pm (ages 7-10)
Young Scientist STEAM Adventures
Thursday, April 18 11:30am -12:30pm (ages 3-6)
Stomp Rockets
Students will design, build and launch their own stomp rockets!
Spots are limited. Preregistration is recommended
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Mother-Son Western Themed Dance
Saturday, April 13, 2024
4pm-5:30pm
$40 a couple/$10 each additional child
All cowboys from age 3 and up are cordially invited to a Western themed dance. Cowboys may be escorted by mom, grandma, aunt or sister. Activities include cowboy food, line dancing, photo ops and lots more!
Reserve your spot today!
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WINGS Performing Arts presents DREAMS - Once Upon a Time
Thursday, April 18 7:30pm
Beau Rivage Theatre
TICKETS: $25 Adult $15 Student, Military, Senior
The Beau Rivage and Lynn Meadows Discovery Center presents DREAMS - Once Upon a Time at the Beau Rivage Theatre. This special one night only event features the Coast’s brightest young talents on one of the biggest and best stages!
Purchase your tickets today!
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Baby Art Crawl
Saturday, April 20, 2024
10am-12pm
Activities included with museum admission
Join us for our 2nd annual Baby Art Crawl. This event is geared specifically for our youngest guests, and introduces children to the messy and fun world of art! Babies and toddlers can crawl around in diaper alone, free to explore with our taste-safe paint. Be sure to bring a towel or wipes for cleanup. We will provide water buckets for washing up in case things get messy!
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WINGS Performing Arts presents Disney's Finding Nemo KIDS
April 26 & May 3 7:30pm, April 27 & May 4 7:30pm, April 28 & May 5 2pm
TICKETS: $18 Adult $15 Student, Military, Senior
Marlin, an anxious and over-protective clownfish, lives in the Great Barrier Reef with his kid Nemo, who longs to explore the world beyond their anemone home. But when Nemo is captured and taken to Sydney, Marlin faces his fears and sets off on an epic adventure across the ocean. With the help of lovable characters such as optimistic Dory, laid-back sea turtle Crush, and the supportive Tank Gang, Marlin and Nemo both overcome challenges on their journey to find each other and themselves. Finding Nemo KIDS brings a vibrant underwater world to life on stage in a story full of family, friendship, and adventure.
Purchase your tickets today!
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Bear Cub Club
Bear Cub Club is now 5 days a week!
Monday - Friday 10:00am - 11:30am
APRIL 2024
APRIL 2-5 It's spring and the bugs are out and ready to explore.
APRIL 8-12 Buzz Buzz Buzz! The bees are buzzing and helping the flowers grow!
APRIL 15-19 It's officially spring!
APRIL 22-26 Earth Day is here and lets celebrate!
APRIL 29-MAY 3 April showers bring May flowers!
More information about Bear Cub Club
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Discovery Days & Saturday Spark | |
Discovery Days & Saturday Spark are special programming that takes place on selected dates in the museum. They are free and included with museum admission. Storytimes, special art projects and science activities are examples of Discovery Days. Saturday Spark are activities that spark Learning, Discovery, Creativity and Imagination in children.
Check out this month's Discovery Days & Saturday Spark!
Click here for April Discovery Days
Click here for Saturday Spark
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We are taking reservations for birthday parties! Lynn Meadows Discovery Center provides a clean, safe, fun environment for your child's birthday party!
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A 501c3 non-profit organization, Lynn Meadows Discovery Center relies on contributions from donors like you to continue our mission of inspiring children, families and communities through the arts, interactive educational experiences and exploration. | | | | |
