March 2024

Members-Only Easter Egg Hunt

Tuesday, March 26, 2024

Check in begins at 5pm

This event is free to all of our active members!

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Read Across America/Dr. Seuss's Birthday

March 2-6, 2024

Storytimes at 11:30am & 3:30pm

 

Celebrate Read Across America - Dr. Seuss's Birthday, as we kick-off a week of F-U-N! We'll have Dr. Seuss storytime each day at 11:30am & 3:30pm and special crafts in the Artist Studio.


We will kick off Dr. Seuss week in the museum on Saturday, March 2nd. Join us as we make Oobleck on the Gathering Place deck at 2pm and we'll read Bartholomew and the Oobleck! 

Tinker Tuesday

Every Tuesday from 2pm-4pm in the Artist Studio

 

Join us for Tinker Tuesdays, our pop-up makerspace! This creative and interactive environment is designed to inspire and encourage young minds to explore, experiment, and learn through hands-on activities. Equipped with a variety of materials and resources, Tinker Tuesday will empower children to engage in activities related to S.T.E.A.M. in a playful and imaginative manner! 

WINGS Performing Arts presents

Shrek the Musical JR

Friday, March 8 & 15 7:30pm, Saturday, March 9 7:30pm, Saturday, March 16 2pm & Sunday, March 10 & 17 2pm

TICKETS: $18 Adult $15 Student, Military, Senior


Beauty is in the eye of the ogre in Shrek The Musical JR., based on the Oscar-winning DreamWorks Animation film and fantastic Broadway musical. It's a "big bright beautiful world" as everyone's favorite ogre, Shrek, leads a cast of fairytale misfits on an adventure to rescue a princess and find true acceptance. Part romance and part twisted fairy tale, Shrek JR. is an irreverently fun show with a powerful message for the whole family.


Purchase your tickets today!

Sensory Sundays

Sunday, March 10, 2024

10am-12pm


Children on the autism spectrum and their families can visit the museum during Sensory Friendly Days, the second Sunday of each month from 10am – 12pm. They will have the opportunity to have a fun, enjoyable and interactive learning experience in a comfortable and accepting environment! This exclusive free event includes modifications of a less crowded environment and light and sound reduction. Sensory Sunday is sponsored in part by the Civic League of Gulfport.


For more information

Homeschool at LMDC

 

Lynn Meadows Discovery Center offers homeschool classes including STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) topics. We offer a hands-on, minds-on STEAM based learning experience specialized for homeschool students. Perfect for ages 7-10, this programming gives your student a chance to experience LMDC in a whole new way!

 

Homeschool STEAM Adventures

Thursday, March 14 10:30am -12pm (ages 7-10)

Young Scientist STEAM Adventures

Thursday, March 21 10:30am -12pm (ages 3-6)


Recycled Racers

Students will use recycled materials to engineer their own miniature vehicles then compete in a Recycled Racers Rally.

 

Spots are limited. Preregistration is recommended

Moms Night Out with Kari Kampakis

Tuesday, March 12, 2024

5:30pm-8pm

$30 a person



Join us for a Moms Night Out featuring best selling author and speaker Kari Kampakis. Kari will be talking about “More than a Mom” based on her bestselling book, a look at why a mom’s wellness matters, and how seeing your core identity as a child of God helps you be a more effective parent and healthier human. Kari's books and talks help girls navigate the big topics of their generation - friendship, identity, social media, and faith - so they can discover their best life possible.


Reserve your spot today!

Discovery Intersession Camp

March 18-22, 25-29, April 1-5 2024

9am-4pm

$35 per day



Discovery Intersession Camp is designed for ages 4-10 and filled with activities that bring science and art alive for children! A variety of learning experiences include Art, STEM, Cooking, Museum Exploration and much more! Our enthusiastic, experienced staff provides a fun-filled, safe environment for children to embrace the camp experience. 


Register today!

Lunchtime Book Club - Green Eggs & Ham

Saturday March 23, 2024

11am-12:30pm

$25 a couple (1 adult 1child) $10 additional family members

Members save 10%



We're giving green eggs and ham a try, just like Sam! Join us for lunch, a reading of Dr. Seuss' Green Eggs & Ham and a super fun craft!


Reserve your spot today!

Summer Camp Registration is Open!

Weekly camps until July 26!

Register now before camps sell out!

LMDC members save 10%!

 

We offer a variety of fun, educational topics for ages 4-11 such as Innovate & Create for our future engineers, STEM in the Kitchen, Frozen CampItty Bitty TheatreNASA Astro Camp® & more!


WINGS Performing Arts 2-Week Theatre camps including Disney's Finding Nemo JR & The Wizard of Oz Youth Edition.

  

For more information about summer camps


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Click here for 2024 Summer Camp Schedule & Descriptions

Bear Cub Club


Bear Cub Club is now 5 days a week!

Monday - Friday 10:00am - 11:30am


MARCH 2024


MARCH 4-8 It's Dr. Seuss Week!

MARCH 11-15 Vroom, Honk, Zoom! It's Vehicle Week.

MARCH 18-22 It's officially spring!

MARCH 25-28 The Easter Bunny is coming!


More information about Bear Cub Club

Discovery Days & Saturday Spark

Discovery Days & Saturday Spark are special programming that takes place on selected dates in the museum. They are free and included with museum admission. Storytimes, special art projects and science activities are examples of Discovery Days. Saturday Spark are activities that spark Learning, Discovery, Creativity and Imagination in children.


Check out this month's Discovery Days & Saturday Spark!



Click here for March Discovery Days


Click here for Saturday Spark

We are taking reservations for birthday parties! Lynn Meadows Discovery Center provides a clean, safe, fun environment for your child's birthday party! 

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