Lynn Meadows Discovery Center
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Overview
Lynn Meadows Discovery Center is much more than a children’s museum. It’s a place where children and adults of every age can imagine, create and have fun! Just off the beach in Gulfport sits a colorful old school building, whimsical and welcoming, awaiting children to come and play. It’s Lynn Meadows Discovery Center, Mississippi’s original children’s museum, and so much more. Follow the path through the towering live oaks, enter the bright blue door and get ready for an incredible family adventure.
Rising through the center of the facility is the Super Colossal Climbing Structure that acts as an axis for the other exhibits and lets children reach for the stars.
On the bottom floor, let the little ones loose in Bear Camp Bayou, a special place just for them. Hop aboard a train at Dolan Avenue Depot. Put their imaginations to work at The Port. And stop by the art studio to make a creative keepsake.
Travel upstairs to explore Sun Earth Universe and check into a historic hotel. Stop by the market for a few necessities and a lot of fun. Get excited about science with hands-on observations.
Outside offers an equal amount of intrigue. Play house in the trees, tap a tune in the outdoor musical garden, and explore the tiny town of Kids Street.
Discover Your Wings is for aspiring young actors. Theatre workshops and productions seek to nurture the talent, spirit and leadership of children and youth.
Discover Our Clubs & Camps
Bear Cub Club is the ultimate play date for little tikes from new to five, and their adults. Storytelling, singing, dancing and interacting are guided by the program’s dedicated director.
When school’s out, camps are in - Seasonal camps offered to keep the kids busy with a variety of topics and activities.
Discover Your Inner Chef - During Tuesday night adult cooking classes, our Viking kitchen is filled with food, spirits and laughter as community chefs take the lead in creating a delicious feast.
For more information on hours, admissions, field trips, memberships, donating, special events and other programs, go to www.LMDC.org.
Open Monday -Saturday 10am-5pm, Sunday Noon-5pm.
The Institute of Museum and Library Services honored Lynn Meadows Discovery Center for Children as one of 10 recipients of the 2016 National Medal for Museum and Library Service, the nation’s highest honor given to museums and libraries for service to the community.
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Meeting Facilities
Facility Info
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Description
Lynn Meadows is the unique venue for your special occasions or events! The Frank House, the grounds and the museum make this place the most magical place for any occasion. The area can accommodate from 2–400.
The Grounds offer six acres with beautiful oak trees and a breeze from the Gulf. Use of the grounds includes The Pavilion, and The Tree Houses - access to the actual museum is not available. Weddings, receptions, rehearsal dinners and company gatherings are just a few examples of events that can be hosted on the grounds.
Discovery Center and Grounds has capacity for 300 indoor seating and 500 standing reception. When you rent both the grounds and the museum you get the use of the six acres as well as access to the museum. Your guests will have a enjoy attending a cocktail reception inside this unique venue and on the grounds.
- Largest Room 4200
- Reception Capacity 400
- Theatre Capacity 400
- Audiovisual equipment on-site Yes
- Days & Times Available for Rental 8am to midnight
- Catering services on-site No but a Viking Kitchen is located on site.
- Furniture available on-site Yes
- Linens Available on-site Yes
- Outdoor access (Patio, Gazebo, etc.) Ground and deck
- Banquet Capacity 400
- Number of Rooms 3
- Classroom Capacity 400
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