The Museum’s hands-on preschool Discovery Room is a tiny space with big ideas, designed especially for children ages 3 through pre-kindergarten 5. Here children can climb a tree, play with puppets, visit animal habitats, and listen to captivating stories under the guidance of experienced and inspirational preschool education staff. A variety of programs provide natural world enlightenment for little ones and their caregivers in group classes by reservation.

For information or to reserve a class time, call Joan Elder
at 601-354-7303 ext. 136.

Visitor Access
Children 5 and under with caregivers
MON-FRI 1:00-4:00pm
SAT 9:30am-noon & 1:00-4:00pm
SUN 1:00-4:00pm

Time for Twos
(ages 2 & under)
Every second TUE 1:00-4:00pm

Story Time
(ages 3 to 5)
Fall/Winter/Spring Schedule (Aug-May)
WED 1:15, 2:15, & 3:15pm 
Summer Schedule (June-July)
TUE and THU 10:15 & 11:15am 

(The Preschool Room will be open during the published times if a staff member or volunteer is available. The schedule is subject to change.)

Mississippi's Project WILD
Facilitator of the Year
Joan Elder, Preschool Coordinator, has received Mississippi's Project WILD Facilitator of the Year award. Joan's enthusiasm and knowledge of wildlife & early childhood education encourages all Mississippians to explore the outdoors with excitement and curiosity.



Reserved Group Access
Fall/Winter/Spring Schedule (Aug-May)
MON-FRI 9:00, 9:45 & 10:30am
Summer Schedule (June-July)
WED and FRI 9:00, 9:45 & 10:30am

Preschool Summer Camp
Preschool Camp is scheduled each year in two duplicate sessions, offering hands-on natural science experiences for children and their caregivers. Each camp session is designed for 16 participants—eight children, each with one adult—and occurs on three consecutive Mondays.
9:30am -10:30am (age 2)
11:00 am-noon (ages 3 to 5)