MISSISSIPPI SCIENCE FEST PRESENTED BY C SPIRE

MSF STEAM FAIR

MS Science Fest is hosting its first-ever summer STEAM Fair! Submit your award-winning science experiments between July 10 - September 1 and include a short video presentation. Students in K-12th grades are encouraged to submit their best STEAM experiments and will be judged by a panel of STEAM experts. Winners in each category will be invited to present their experiment at the 2023 MS Science Fest on September 16.

JOIN US FOR THE 2023 MS SCIENCE FEST!

The 8th 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 14-16, 2023.

MSF showcases science, technology, engineering, and mathematic (STEM) industries, organizations, and innovation happening across the state. MSF aims to engage students, families, adults, and educators in a fun and interactive learning environment that promotes science education and workforce development.

The LeFleur Museum District will offer exhibitors, special events, and programs at four sites - the Mississippi Children’s Museum, MDWFP's Mississippi Museum of Natural Science, the Mississippi Agricultural and Forestry Museum, and the Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame and Museum on September 16.

Schedule :

September 14, 2023

C SPIRE C3 JR.CODING CHALLENGE

The C Spire C3 Jr. event is an invitation only that includes elementary age students from schools and organizations across the state.

These students will be challenged to use their technical abilities and critical thinking skills to navigate through obstacles.

Our hope is to inspire children to pursue an academic and career path that includes information technology and computer science.

Twenty-two teams from across the state have been invited to the Mississippi Children’s Museum in Jackson and Meridian to participate in C3 Jr, a coding challenge uniquely designed for elementary age students.

Teams comprised of four fourth grade students will be guided through coding challenges by a C Spire Mentor, treated to lunch compliments of C Spire, and participate in an awards ceremony at the conclusion of the challenge.

SCIENCE AFTER HOURS

5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Join the LeFleur Museum District for Science After Hours on September 14, at 5:30pm!

You’re invited to help kick-off the 8th Annual Mississippi Science Fest, presented by C Spire, at Belhaven Town Center! Guests can enjoy live music by the Lonely Hearts band and purchase tickets to the festival on Saturday, Sept. 16.

Local food and drink options include Poppy’s Pies, Elvie’s, Pulito, and GoodBar! Sponsors can enjoy an exclusive VIP Lounge inside the Optimist.

No Ticket Purchase Required

Child and Pet Friendly

September 15, 2023

FIELD TRIP FRIDAY

Must be booked with each museum individually.

In partnership with the MS Science Fest, the LeFleur Museum District invites you to attend a special STEM-themed Field Trip Friday!

On Friday, September 15, all four museums will host a day dedicated to promoting STEM subjects and increasing science literacy for our field trip guests.

On this special day, your students will be some of the select few who have the opportunity to spend their field trip time interacting with nationally renowned STEM professionals and engaging in unique, hands on activities that align and connect directly to the science and math content taught in your classroom.

Students attending Field Trip Friday will have an opportunity to participate in hands-on experiments, interactive exhibits, and see classroom science lessons come to life.

MISSISSIPPI SCIENCE FEST

Cost : $10 (Allows entrance to all four museums)

Does not include food truck purchases

Tickets may be purchased at any museum on the day of the event

?The Mississippi Science Fest (MSF) will showcase science, technology, engineering, and mathematic (STEM) industries, organizations, and innovation happening across the state. MSF aims to engage students, families, adults, and educators in a fun and interactive learning environment that promotes science education and workforce development.

The LeFleur Museum District will offer exhibitors, special events, and programs at four sites - the Mississippi Children’s Museum, MDWFP's Mississippi Museum of Natural Science, the Mississippi Agricultural and Forestry Museum, and the Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame and Museum on September 16.

This year's theme is "The Fun of Science!" We will host four exciting special guests at each museum to provide a FUN perspective on STEAM! Special guests feature

Science of Skating : JXN Roller Derby at MCM's C Spire Plaza, featuring neuroscientist and skater, Dr. Liz-Engler Chiurazzi

Science in Your Own Backyard: Magician Tommy John in the MS Museum of Natural Science's Rotwein Theatre

Science of Flight : Ag Aviation Exhibit in the MS Ag Museum

Science of Play : Magician Dorian LaChance at the MS Sports Museum

On Saturday, September 16, your ticket will include parking and your shuttle ride between museums from 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

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).

ACTIVITIES, MAP & FOOD TRUCKS

FOOD TRUCKS :

- Squeeze the Lime Taco Truck

- Rollin' Beans Coffee

?MISSISSIPPI AGRICULTURE & FORESTRY MUSEUM

RESTAURANTS :

- Museum General Store?

- T&J Concessions

MISSISSIPPI CHILDREN'S MUSEUM

FOOD TRUCKS & RESTAURANTS :?

- Red Rocket Cafe

- Mississippi Candy Company

- Snow Cone Princess

?MISSISSIPPI SPORTS HALL OF FAME & MUSEUM

FOOD TRUCKS :

- T&J Concessions

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Date : September 14, 2023 - September 16, 2023

Location :

LeFleur Museum District

1710-1444 Lakeland Dr

Jackson, MS 39216

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