2021 ms science fest
presented by c spire
NOTE: DATES, TIMES, VENDORS, ACTIVITIES, AND EXHIBITORS SUBJECT TO CHANGE.
RAIN PLANS ARE IN PLACE AT EACH MUSEUM.
Masks are strongly recommended at all four museums.
We are providing as many outdoor experiences as possible. Social distancing is in place.
RAIN PLANS ARE IN PLACE AT EACH MUSEUM.
Masks are strongly recommended at all four museums.
We are providing as many outdoor experiences as possible. Social distancing is in place.
Join us for the 2021 MS Science Fest
The 6th Annual Mississippi Science Fest (MSF), presented by C Spire, is a fun event hosted by the four museums of Jackson, Mississippi's LeFleur Museum District (LMD) on September 16-18, 2021.
The MSF showcases the Magnolia State's innovative science, technology, engineering, and mathematic (STEM) industries and organizations.
This year, the event is will be in-person and virtual:
* September 16: Science After 6 (click here for details)
* September 17: Field Trip Friday (click here for details)
* September 18: MS Science Fest featuring guest speaker, Dr. Temple Grandin (click here for details)
On Saturday, September 18th, your ticket will include parking and your shuttle ride between museums from 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Masks are required on shuttles.
Food trucks and vendors will also be on-site. Visit the MS Agriculture Museum's General Store, MS Children's Museum's Red Rocket Cafe (open 9 am – 4 pm), or one of several food trucks (10:30 am - 3:30 pm, not included with admission).
The 6th Annual Mississippi Science Fest (MSF), presented by C Spire, is a fun event hosted by the four museums of Jackson, Mississippi's LeFleur Museum District (LMD) on September 16-18, 2021.
The MSF showcases the Magnolia State's innovative science, technology, engineering, and mathematic (STEM) industries and organizations.
This year, the event is will be in-person and virtual:
* September 16: Science After 6 (click here for details)
* September 17: Field Trip Friday (click here for details)
* September 18: MS Science Fest featuring guest speaker, Dr. Temple Grandin (click here for details)
On Saturday, September 18th, your ticket will include parking and your shuttle ride between museums from 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Masks are required on shuttles.
Food trucks and vendors will also be on-site. Visit the MS Agriculture Museum's General Store, MS Children's Museum's Red Rocket Cafe (open 9 am – 4 pm), or one of several food trucks (10:30 am - 3:30 pm, not included with admission).
TEMPLE GRANDIN
• 11 a.m. Speech
• 11:45 a.m. Question & Answer
• 1 – 2 p.m. Book Signing
Location: MS Agriculture & Forestry Museum on September 17 for Field Trip Friday and at MS Children's Museum on September 18 for the MS Science Fest presented by C Spire. Dr. Grandin's presentation will also be broadcast to the MDWFP MS Museum of Natural Science theater. Included with your MSF ticket.
Dr. Grandin is an animal scientist, autism self-advocate, and a professor at Colorado State University. She will share her life story and how she evolved into doing the work that she does today, including her experience with science, agriculture, and autism awareness.
Click here for Dr. Grandin's full bio.
• 11 a.m. Speech
• 11:45 a.m. Question & Answer
• 1 – 2 p.m. Book Signing
Location: MS Agriculture & Forestry Museum on September 17 for Field Trip Friday and at MS Children's Museum on September 18 for the MS Science Fest presented by C Spire. Dr. Grandin's presentation will also be broadcast to the MDWFP MS Museum of Natural Science theater. Included with your MSF ticket.
Dr. Grandin is an animal scientist, autism self-advocate, and a professor at Colorado State University. She will share her life story and how she evolved into doing the work that she does today, including her experience with science, agriculture, and autism awareness.
Click here for Dr. Grandin's full bio.
ABOUT THE LMD: 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:
* Please check back here for updates. Vendors, exhibitors, and activities subject to change.
- MDWFP's Mississippi Museum of Natural Science
- Mississippi Agriculture & Forestry Museum
- Mississippi Children's Museum
- Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame & Museum
* Please check back here for updates. Vendors, exhibitors, and activities subject to change.
Get MS Science FEST NEWS!
MISSISSIPPI SCIENCE FEST AWARDS
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”!
The Mississippi Tourism Association recently recognized the "2018 Mississippi Science Fest" as the “Small Festival of the Year”!
