Whether she’s helping to create innovative virtual programs or wearing a turkey costume - Jorene is a vital member of the museum’s conservation education team! Read on to get to know Jorene better.
Museum Staff Spotlight: T.J. Tippit
T.J. Tippit, Visitor Services Manager and Volunteer Coordinator
T.J. does an excellent job of leading the Museum’s volunteer, gift shop, and front-line teams - a position that aligns perfectly with his career goal of ensuring guests have a great time while they learn about the natural world!
Read on to get to know T.J. better.
Museum Re-Opening June 22 - Reservations and Masks Required
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.
Science Museum Explorer's Club
Join the Science Museum Explorer's Club (FROM HOME)! This fun, new experience, for ages PreK through 6th Grade, kicked-off June 1, 2020 and combines weekly, themed activity kits created by MDWFP Mississippi Museum of Natural Science educators with virtual creature features and hang-outs. Follow the link below for details including pricing and contactless delivery options. Kits are limited, but a few spaces are left, so order soon.
Museum Staff Spotlight: Tatiana Hernandez
Tatiana Hernandez, Reception Representative/Educator
Tatiana has quickly become an important part of the museum’s team. Maybe she’s greeted you with her welcoming smile at the museum or spoken to you on the phone. She goes above and beyond to answer your questions and to make sure that you receive excellent customer service.
Read on to get to know Tatiana better.
History of the Museum Paleontology Program
Museum Staff Spotlight: Aaron Holbrook
Aaron Holbrook, Research Coordinator
Aaron is an excellent manager of the museum’s research staff. His job perfectly matches his career goals of restoring and maintaining species diversity for the health of our ecosystem and for the enjoyment of future generations.
Read on to get to know Aaron better.
