The LeFleur Museum District Hosts Spring Break Event, Week of Wonder

Locals and tourists are invited to enjoy an exciting Spring Break “Week of Wonder” in Jackson’s award-winning LeFleur Museum District (LMD) from March 13-17, 2023. LMD’s four uniquely amazing museums, located at I-55 and Lakeland Drive, are offering visitors special Spring Break events, exhibits, and discounts.

LMD has partnered with The District at Eastover to offer visitors wonderful dining specials from Cultivation Food Hall and Sal & Mookies with the presentation of a “Week of Wonder” dining card given to visitors when they check-in at each museum to redeem their LMD passes. Dining discounts are valid between March 13-18, 2023.

LMD is known for their collaborative projects and received the Southeast Tourism Society’s 2018 Shining Example Partnership Award for cooperative tourism work.

“The LeFleur Museum District is excited to celebrate Spring Break with Week of Wonder! This promotion is a great way for locals and tourists to enjoy four unique museums with a discounted pass and enjoy dining deals at The District at Eastover,” said Emily Hoff, President of the LeFleur Museum District and Executive Director of the Mississippi Children’s Museum.

• Visitors can get “Week of Wonder” details and purchase a joint pass at 25% off regular museum admission rates at lefleurmuseumdistrict.com. The museums in LMD are: MDWFP’s Mississippi Museum of Natural Science, the Mississippi Agriculture & Forestry Museum, the Mississippi Children’s Museum, and the Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame & Museum.
• Visitors can choose between one of the following: a free kids’ meals at Yo Mama’s stall, a free side of fries from Uncle Ray’s stall (both in Cultivation Food Hall – 12 and under with purchase), or a free scoop of ice cream at Sal & Mookies (Must present “Week of Wonder” dining card between March 13-17, 2023 at participating restaurant. One offer valid per card for one child up to age 12.
• In addition to special events and exhibits, visitors can experience unforgettable moments in sports history, imagination-filled times with their children, a chance to relive the magic of small-town life, learn about early aviation and agriculture, and enjoy adventures on the wild side with living creatures, huge aquariums, and dinosaurs.

SPECIAL ACTIVITIES & EXHIBITS AT EACH MUSEUM INCLUDE:

MDWFP’s MISSISSIPPI MUSEUM OF NATURAL SCIENCE:

• March 14: Critter Tales Story Time (9:30 a.m.)
• March 14: SCUBA diver fish feedings (10 a.m.)
• March 15: Pollinator Day (10 a.m. – Noon)
• March 17: SCUBA diver fish feedings (10 a.m.)
• March 19: SCUBA diver fish feedings (2 p.m.)
• From Here to There Exhibit (explore the science of how things move by land, sea, and air)

 

MS AGRICULTURE & FORESTRY MUSEUM:

• March 13: Planting at the 4H Building
  • Potato bags
  • Preparing raised beds
  • Start seeds in tower pots

• March 14: Story Time with Uncle Story
  • Visit barn babies and read a story with Uncle Story
• March 15: @MMNS for pollinator day

• March 16: Hearth Cooking at the McDavid Cabin
• March 17: McDavid Row Garden Planting

MS CHILDREN’S MUSEUM: A Wonder-ful Week of STEAM themed activities

• March 11: NASA Day
• March 13-17: Spring Break Camp (not included with LMD pass)
• March 13: Science Monday with Special Guest, Elizabeth Engler-Chiurazzi
• March 14: Tech Tuesday with Special Guests, Wait for It Robotics Team
• March 15: Engineering Wednesday
• March 16: Art Thursday with Special Guest, Erin Mulligan
• March 17: Math Friday with Special Guest, Ann Etier

MS SPORTS HALL OF FAME & MUSEUM:

• Interactive, hands-on, sports themed exhibits for children of all ages
• Visit the Hall of Fame Stadium where visitors can step into the game and play a variety of sports including basketball, baseball, soccer, football and more
• Fans can also experience boxing, football, and baseball in virtual reality

Visit www.lefleurmuseumdistrict.com for “Week of Wonder” details and to buy discounted passes.

About the LeFleur Museum District

The LeFleur Museum District (LMD) promotes four uniquely different museums and is located at a one-quarter mile stretch, just off I-55 and Lakeland Drive in Jackson, MS. LMD’s mission is to inspire visitors from around the region and nation with a sense of wonder. LMD creates opportunities for growth for all museums involved through joint events and cross-promotion of individual activities. Associations like the LeFleur Museum District are important developments to this region’s creative economy. The district partners with nearby restaurants and hotels to build the area as a premier destination for visitors. For more information, visit LeFleurMuseumDistrict.com.