We have additional listings for Ongoing Events all year round!
  2010 Events
FEB 6 • SAT • annual event
Got Fish?
Successful anglers will be available to answer questions
concerning fish, fishing, fishing techniques... more »
smokey bear FEB 13 (sat opening) - MAY 13 • special exhibit
Smokey Bear & Woodsy Owl: Home Sweet Home
Two beloved American icons come to life in this educational, interactive exhibit for children. more »
growing up wild FEB 20 • SAT
“Growing Up WILD” Teacher Workshop at MMNS
For details, contact Angel Rohnke at 601-354-7303.
MAR 2 • TUE • 12noon-1pm • lecture
Wildlife Conservation in Australia:
a 30 Year Perspective

SPEAKER: Dr. James (Skip) Lazell more »
MAR 6 • SAT • annual event
Fossil Road Show
Bring your favorite fossils and get expert opinions
about their ages and identities from our team... more »
MAR 15 • MON
Junior Duck Stamp Competition Deadline
For details, contact Rebecca Jones at 601-354-7303. Pair of Wood Ducks by Katelee Laird, 2009 Best of Show winner.
  MAR 16 • TUE
WILD about Art
Download registration form here.
  MAR 16 • TUE
Project WET
Download registration form here.
(Will be held at Rainwater Observatory)
  MAR 17 • WED
Aquatic WILD
Download registration form here.
  MAR 18 • THU
Project WET
Download registration form here.
  MAR 19 • FRI
Flying WILD
Download registration form here.
  APR 4 • SUN • holiday
Museum Closed
APR 6 • TUE • 12noon-1pm • lecture
Singing about Longleaf
SPEAKERS: “The Blues Rangers” Tate Thriffiley, Dave Allen, Jimmy Mordica more »
APR 10 • SAT • annual event
NatureFEST
Bring the family for a fun celebration of nature!
Activities include programs about snakes... more »
MAY 1 • SAT • annual event
International Migratory Bird Day
Join in activities to support conservation and increase
our awareness of migratory birds.
MAY 4 • TUE • 12noon-1pm • lecture
On the Brink in Mississippi
SPEAKER: Scott G. Hereford more »
  MAY 31 • MON • holiday
Museum Closed
snake day JUN 1 • TUE • annual event
Snake Day: Mississippi Style
Live Mississippi snakes on exhibit with experts available to answer your questions. more »
  JUN 1 • TUE • 12noon-1pm • lecture
First Tuesday Lectures
Topic (TBD)more »
megalodon JUN 5, 2010 (sat opening) - JAN 9, 2011 • exhibit
Megalodon: Largest Shark that Ever Lived
The 60-foot, 2-million-year-old Megalodon looms life-size in this mega-exhibit of modern and fossil sharks.
  JUN 12 • SAT
Project WET
Download registration form here.
  JUN • FRI • DATE (TBD)
Fun Fridays
katfishin kids JUN • DATE (TBD) • annual event
Katfishin’ Kids
Fun fishing at Turcotte Lab, off Hwy 43 at Ross Barnett Reservoir; ages 15 and under, accompanied by adults. more »
  JUN/JUL • DATE (TBD)
Summer Camps
  JUL • FRI • DATE (TBD)
Fun Fridays
  JUL 4 • SUN • holiday
Museum Closed
  JUL 6 • TUE • 12noon-1pm • lecture
First Tuesday Lectures
Topic (TBD) more »
  JUL 27 • TUES
WILD about Reptiles
Download registration form here.
  JUL 28 • WED
Aquatic WILD
Download registration form here.
  JUL 29 • THU
Flying WILD
Download registration form here.
  JUL 30 • FRI
Project WET
Download registration form here.
  AUG 3 • TUE • 12noon-1pm • lecture
First Tuesday Lectures
Topic (TBD)more »
  SEP 6 • MON • holiday
Museum Closed
  SEP 7 • TUE • 12noon-1pm • lecture
First Tuesday Lectures
Topic (TBD)more »
  SEP • DATE (TBD)
Teachers’ Back to School Night
  SEP 24 • FRI • annual event
Make a Splash
  OCT 5 • TUE • 12noon-1pm • lecture
First Tuesday Lectures
Topic (TBD) more »
slither OCT 30 • SAT• annual event
Slither, Crawl & Fly
Learn about the creatures that surround us, including snakes, spiders, and bats. more »
  NOV 25 • THU • holiday
Museum Closed
DEC 4 • SAT • 10am - 12noon • annual event
Christmas for the Birds
Create natural ornaments to help feed the birds in winter months. All ages invited.
DEC 11 • SAT • 10am - 12noon • annual event
Nature-Made Christmas
Make hand-crafted ornaments from natural and recycled objects. All ages invited.
  DEC 24 & 25 • FRI & SAT • holiday
Museum Closed
  2011 Events
  JAN 1 • SAT • holiday
Museum Closed
FEB • TUE • 12noon-1pm • lecture
First Tuesday Lectures
Topic (TBD)more »
  *Dates are subject to change. Please call the Museum at
601-354-7303 to confirm an event.