Mississippi Museum of Natural Science

Outside, MMNS has two-and-a-half miles of nature trails that highlight the trees and plants native to Mississippi—including poison ivy, so watch where you step.

Admission to the museum is $6 for adults, $4 for kids ages 4 to 18, $5 for adults $60 and over, and free for children ages 3 and under. The museum offers special pricing for birthday parties. —Dawn Dugle

Address: 2148 Riverside Drive, Jackson, MS 39202

Phone number: 601-576-6000