2019 ms science fest map & activities schedule for 9/21/19:
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MISSISSIPPI SCIENCE FEST AWARDS
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The Southeast Tourism Society recently named the 2019 Mississippi Science Fest as a "Top 20 Event"!
The Mississippi Tourism Association recently recognized the "2018 Mississippi Science Fest" as the “Small Festival of the Year”! |
Join us for the 2019 MS Science Fest
The Mississippi Science Fest (MSF), presented by C Spire, is a fun, hands-on event hosted by the four museums of the LeFleur Museum District (LMD) in Jackson, Mississippi on September 21, 2019 from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. This is the fourth year that the LMD is hosting the event.
Leaders from all four museum's of the LMD organized the event to showcase the Magnolia State's innovative science, technology, engineering, and mathematic (STEM) industries and organizations. Featuring special guests, hands-on activities, special exhibitions, interactive activities, and family-friendly celebrations, this three-day festival aims to provide Mississippians with a glimpse into the future of STEM in the our state!
The MSF kicks-off with "Science After Six" on Thursday, September 19, 2019 at The District. Tickets are $5 each and include bites and one signature cocktail. Click here to purchase Science After Six tickets.
On Friday, September 20, 2019, each of the four museum's will host STEM-themed field trips during "Field Trip Friday". Click here for details.
On Friday evening from 6 p.m. - 7 p.m., join us for "CSI: MISSISSIPPI" in the Mississippi Agriculture & Forestry Museum's Sparkman Auditorium. FREE ADMISSION (concessions available for purchase). Get a behind-the-scenes look at the career of Forensic Science with George Schiro, Mississippi’s own CSI scientist! Children and adults are invited to hear details from Schiro's investigative cases, some of which have been featured on Discovery Channel, Investigation Discovery, and TRU TV. Schiro has testified as an expert in over 200 criminal trials nationally and has consulted on cases internationally!
The LeFleur Museum District, located in Jackson, MS at I-55 and Lakeland Drive, brings together four uniquely amazing museums and is the 2018 recipient of the Southeast Tourism Society's Shining Example Partnership Award for cooperative tourism work:
OVERVIEW FOR SEPTEMBER 21, 2019:
Click here for complete event details including activities, exhibitors, and food trucks at each museum.
Click here to buy tickets for Saturday, September 21, 2019. Online sales close at Noon on Friday, September 20, 2019, but tickets may be purchased at the door of any of the four museums on Saturday.
FREE PARKING & SHUTTLE BUS: Park at Smith-Wills Stadium, at any museum (except MS Ag & Forestry Museum), or at LeFleur's Bluff State Park. Then, hop aboard one of the three FREE motor coaches to explore all 4 museums! Rides are free with your MSF ticket.
HUNGRY? Visit the MS Agriculture Museum's General Store, MS Children's Museum's Red Rocket Cafe (open 9a-4p), or one of several food trucks (10:30 a-3:30p, not included with admission). Click here to see which food trucks will be at each museum. See map.
MAP / ACTIVITIES SCHEDULE: Download your 2019 MSF map and activities schedule.
The Mississippi Science Fest (MSF), presented by C Spire, is a fun, hands-on event hosted by the four museums of the LeFleur Museum District (LMD) in Jackson, Mississippi on September 21, 2019 from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. This is the fourth year that the LMD is hosting the event.
Leaders from all four museum's of the LMD organized the event to showcase the Magnolia State's innovative science, technology, engineering, and mathematic (STEM) industries and organizations. Featuring special guests, hands-on activities, special exhibitions, interactive activities, and family-friendly celebrations, this three-day festival aims to provide Mississippians with a glimpse into the future of STEM in the our state!
The MSF kicks-off with "Science After Six" on Thursday, September 19, 2019 at The District. Tickets are $5 each and include bites and one signature cocktail. Click here to purchase Science After Six tickets.
On Friday, September 20, 2019, each of the four museum's will host STEM-themed field trips during "Field Trip Friday". Click here for details.
On Friday evening from 6 p.m. - 7 p.m., join us for "CSI: MISSISSIPPI" in the Mississippi Agriculture & Forestry Museum's Sparkman Auditorium. FREE ADMISSION (concessions available for purchase). Get a behind-the-scenes look at the career of Forensic Science with George Schiro, Mississippi’s own CSI scientist! Children and adults are invited to hear details from Schiro's investigative cases, some of which have been featured on Discovery Channel, Investigation Discovery, and TRU TV. Schiro has testified as an expert in over 200 criminal trials nationally and has consulted on cases internationally!
The LeFleur Museum District, located in Jackson, MS at I-55 and Lakeland Drive, brings together four uniquely amazing museums and is the 2018 recipient of the Southeast Tourism Society's Shining Example Partnership Award for cooperative tourism work:
- MDWFP's Mississippi Museum of Natural Science
- Mississippi Agriculture & Forestry Museum
- Mississippi Children's Museum
- Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame & Museum
OVERVIEW FOR SEPTEMBER 21, 2019:
Click here for complete event details including activities, exhibitors, and food trucks at each museum.
Click here to buy tickets for Saturday, September 21, 2019. Online sales close at Noon on Friday, September 20, 2019, but tickets may be purchased at the door of any of the four museums on Saturday.
FREE PARKING & SHUTTLE BUS: Park at Smith-Wills Stadium, at any museum (except MS Ag & Forestry Museum), or at LeFleur's Bluff State Park. Then, hop aboard one of the three FREE motor coaches to explore all 4 museums! Rides are free with your MSF ticket.
HUNGRY? Visit the MS Agriculture Museum's General Store, MS Children's Museum's Red Rocket Cafe (open 9a-4p), or one of several food trucks (10:30 a-3:30p, not included with admission). Click here to see which food trucks will be at each museum. See map.
MAP / ACTIVITIES SCHEDULE: Download your 2019 MSF map and activities schedule.
Vendors, exhibitors, and activities subject to change.
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Please click here to purchase your tickets online. Tickets may also be purchased at any of the four museums on the day of the event.
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Please click here to purchase your tickets online. Tickets may also be purchased at any of the four museums on the day of the event.
Want to Sponsor the MS Science Fest? Thanks!
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