Through artmaking, outdoor exploration, and interactions with gardeners, learn how native plants support birds, bees, and local wildlife. Enjoy seed planting, create your own insect or squirrel character, and explore the Museum’s Art Garden through family-friendly activities. Bring your bathing suit for the splash pad!

VIP tickets and regular tickets are available, along with picnic baskets provided by Hal ‘n Mal’s.  The Mississippi Museum of Art presents An Evening of Music in Architecture with Mississippi architect and musician James Ray Polk and The Mississippi Sawyers, a concert celebrating the connection between music and the architecture of Frank Lloyd Wright.  Wright’s work first inspired Polk as … Read more

Bebe Wolfe and the artists of The Wolfe Studio invite the community to enjoy the Museum with them in celebration of their 80th anniversary. Activating spaces throughout the Museum, the artists of this historic Mississippi studio will guide printmaking studio activity, conversations on the legacy and future of the studio, in-gallery experiences with Wolfe artworks, … Read more

Life is easier with a little support. Let’s explore, create, and thrive together.  Open to adults, ArtThrive Collective is a free art therapy program that blends the wonders of object-based learning with the healing power of creativity. Designed to support mental health and general wellness, participants will develop and strengthen skills to manage stress, cope with life’s changes, and gain personal insight.   Spend time … Read more

Learn how to create photograms using cyanotypes, a camera-less 19th century photographic process. Experiment with intuitive and contemporary approaches to image-making. Central in the history of surrealism and chance-based practices, photograms are filled with play and surprise. No photography experience is required.  MMA Member: $25; Non-Member: $30

Inspired by the exhibition L.V. Hull: Love Is a Sensation, join us as we honor B.B. King and the rich tradition of Blues music at this year’s Food Truck Festival. Hull was a devoted fan of B.B. King, and we’re thrilled to celebrate his legacy with live music and delicious bites.  We’re excited to welcome Governor’s Arts Award … Read more

Explore different materials and techniques in a choice-based learning environment in the classroom, galleries, and garden. Museum educators will support students (ages 6-12) as they respond to themes that change every six weeks. Free, but registration is required due to limited capacity. 

Art & Coffee is a welcoming space for anyone who loves art or is interested in beginning their creative journey. Held on the second Saturday of each month, the program invites participants to slow down, engage with art, and hear from guest speakers contributing to Jackson’s cultural landscape. This month’s event features Liz Brister, head … Read more

Join us for the MMA Spring Plant Sale featuring a wide selection of plants, including hard to find native varieties, shrubs, and perennials well suited to the Jackson area. MMA Garden staff and Mississippi Master Gardeners will be on site to answer questions and help you select plants that best fit your landscape. Every purchase … Read more

MMA offers free admission to exhibitions, drop-in artmaking (11 AM – 2 PM), and a free guided tour (2 PM) on the first Saturday of every month as part of Access for All, made possible by the generous support of the Art Bridges Foundation. Enjoy even more happening around the Museum. Building Toward explores how … Read more