Lynn Meadows Discovery Center

Lynn Meadows Discovery Center is a fabulous place for families to spend a day. The Center has over 15,000 square feet of interior space, making it an attractive all-weather destination that’s perfect for rainy days or days when it feels too hot to be outdoors. And, for families traveling with kids, there are some great beach hotels near Lynn Meadows Discovery Center, where you can kick back and relax on the sand.

The restored 1915 schoolhouse offers kids a wide range of ways to explore, discover, learn, and have fun. They can expend energy by climbing, either indoors or out. Aspiring professionals can learn what it takes to be a vet, train engineer, or port captain.

The Super Colossal Climbing Structure allows kids and adults to climb from floor to floor.

The first floor hosts many great rooms where interactive exhibits inspire kids. Art Knows Anything Goes is the center's art room. Kids can take part in a themed art project and take home their handmade souvenirs.

Bear Camp Bayou is perfect for kids four and younger. Here, they can play with puppets, build with blocks, or relax.

At the Dolan Avenue Depot, kids can dress up as a conductor or a passenger on a kid-sized train. All aboard!

At the Little Pet Vet, kids can role play as a vet while learning how to take care of their furry friends.

The Port is the perfect place for your young captains. Here, kids will learn more about life on the Mississippi Coast and the port's work.

For out-of-this-world fun, visit the Celebrate the World We Share: Sun, Earth, Universe exhibit. Kids can delve into all aspects of a NASA mission, from spacecraft design to launch.

At History Hotel, kids can run a 19th-century hotel. At It's a Matter of Science, kids can use interactive activities to learn about science. They can fill their carts with groceries at To Market, To Market. At WLMDC-TV, kids can be the stars of their own TV shows.

If the weather is fine, kids will love the outdoor exhibits. Large oak trees shade the seven-and-a-half-acre outdoor area. Set up camp in an actual log cabin at Bear Creek. Kids can stroll down Kids Street, a pint-sized subdivision. On the Green overlooks the Gulf of Mexico. Kids can look out at Mississippi's barrier islands from Ship Island Lookout. Young meteorologists will love checking out the weather station, while musicians and composers will love creating unique music with chimes in the outdoor music garden. Tree House Village is a crowd favorite, with plenty of treehouses to explore.

StoryWalk® features two different books a month. Kids can walk the StoryWalk® path and read a book, a page at a time, as they walk. The books are chosen to showcase coastal Mississippi culture and heritage.

If you stay in one of the hotels near Lynn Meadows Discovery Center around the last Friday of the month, admission is free from 5 PM - 8 PM.

Special events include cooking classes and WINGS special theater productions.

Come and see why Lynn Meadows Discovery Center was awarded the National Medal for Museum and Library Service in 2016.