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A native of Jackson, the Museum holds a special place in J.T.’s heart as he not only grew up visiting but has continued to support the Museum by taking friends and family any chance he gets. He’s thrilled to have another outlet to help MMNS and its mission! J.T.’s "must-see" at the Museum: Jefferson’s Ground Sloth. Read more …
Meet Ricki Moore, our newest Conservation Educator! Ricki brings a passion for wildlife and a knack for making conservation fun and engaging. Whether she's leading programs on reptiles or endangered species, taking care of the museum's animal ambassadors, or sharing conservation tips with visitors, Ricki is always ready for the next adventure. And yes, there was that one time an Indigo Snake decided to go inside her shirt during a presentation!
Get to know more about Ricki's journey and her dedication to protecting Mississippi's natural wonders in our latest blog post.
Member Appreciation Night Was a Mammoth-Sized Success! Our recent Member Appreciation Night was one for the history books - or should we say the prehistoric books! A huge thank you to our incredible MMNSF Members, Board, and volunteers, and to the Museum’s volunteers, partners, and staff for making it an unforgettable evening filled with fun, fossils, and fantastic food.
We’re excited to introduce Meredith Westmoreland, our new Administrative Assistant who joined the team in August! From keeping things running smoothly behind the scenes to assisting with Museum events, Meredith is already making her mark. Want to know the most fun thing she's seen so far? Hint: it involves a caveman costume! Get to know more about Meredith and how she’s helping our team thrive in her new role.
Meet Emily Field, the Mississippi Museum of Natural Science’s dynamic Research Coordinator and herpetologist. Emily’s workdays are anything but typical - she might be out in the field handling alligator snapping turtles one day, and in the lab analyzing data the next.
With a lifelong passion for the outdoors and a deep love for reptiles, Emily brings her enthusiasm for wildlife conservation to every aspect of her role. From maintaining the museum’s invaluable herpetology collection to conducting field surveys for threatened species, Emily is making a significant impact on the conservation of Mississippi’s incredible biodiversity.
The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks announced today that Deputy Administrator Angel Rohnke will serve as the next Director of the Mississippi Museum of Natural Science.
The MMNS Foundation staff and Board of Directors are excited to continue working with Angel in her new role and thank her for her partnership with the Foundation over the past two decades! Read more …
MDWFP announced today that Museum Director Charles Knight has retired after 31 years of service!
The MMNS Foundation staff and Board of Directors are thankful for the successful partnership we’ve had with Charles over the past three decades. We’ll miss him and we wish him all the best!
Read on for the official announcement and photos from Charles’ retirement celebration and from throughout the years.
Museum Director Charles Knight has worked at the Museum for 31 years! Charles has been instrumental in growing the Museum into a wonderful, award-winning attraction and research facility!
Get to know Charles better in this interview - and learn more about how he combines his education and passion for conservation and the outdoors to lead the Museum.
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