UPDATED JUNE 19, 2020:
The museum will resume regular operating hours for the museum and trails beginning June 22! We’re looking forward to welcoming you back to the museum and working together to ensure a safe and healthy environment. New policies include timed arrival reservations for everyone, required wearing of masks by employees and visitors, removal of most touchable objects, postponement of in-person events, and other health and safety procedures.
MARCH 13, 2020
STATEMENT FROM MDWFP’S MISSISSIPPI MUSEUM OF NATURAL SCIENCE:
Based on the information provided by the Mississippi Department of Health and as a public health precaution due to COVID-19, MDWFP’s Mississippi Museum of Natural Science will temporarily close to the public on Friday, March 13 at 3 p.m. The “NatureFEST” event scheduled for April 4, 2020 is also postponed.
The health and safety of our visitors, staff, and volunteers is a top priority. We are closely monitoring the situation and maintaining ongoing communication with health officials.
We will provide updates about reopening on www.mdwfp.com/museum and on social media at:
www.facebook.com/msnaturalscience
www.instagram.com/MSScienceMuseum
www.twitter.com/MSScienceMuseum
Thank you for your support and understanding.
