Mississippi Children’s Museum opens holiday exhibit, Journey to the North Pole, on Nov. 22

The Mississippi Children’s Museum’s (MCM) Journey to the North Pole exhibit opens Nov. 22 to kick-off your holiday fun. Based on cherished holiday traditions, Journey to the North Pole transforms MCM’s Gertrude C. Ford Exhibition Hall into a magical winter wonderland of snowy skies, glittering holiday decorations, and invitations for memorable family holiday experiences!

Journey to the North Pole MCM holiday exhibit. (Courtesy of Mississippi Chilldren’s Museum)

Just inside the front door, guests will find an enchanting 45-foot Snowflake Slide, cascading over the central staircase, always a favorite for children (and their adults) 36″ or taller to ride down. Also nearby, children will find hundreds of decorations to build a life-size gingerbread house. An exciting return for everyone is the child-favorite Reindeer Rink for sock skating (children must bring socks for this experience). Santa will be making special visits during Journey to the North Pole, visit mschildrensmuseum.org and follow them on social media for a schedule of when Santa plans to stop by.

Snowflake Slide (Courtesy of Mississippi Chilldren’s Museum)

Drawing inspiration from lessons in navigation and geography, along with traditional holiday literature, Journey to the North Pole is a place where children can don a conductor’s cap and find tickets for their next railroad adventure. Santa’s helpers can play in the child-size post office equipped with a package sorting station and conveyor belt for guests to sort and ship packages. An expansive train table, complete with snowy buildings and lots of child-sized train cars, will thrill train enthusiasts with hands-on imaginative play. The interactive clock tower featuring a toddler slide is a fan-favorite for our youngest visitors.

The exhibit grand opening will be held on Nov. 22 and will be open through Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022. Wear your favorite holiday pajamas to Jammies at Journey on Nov. 22 from 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. The museum will be closed on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. Museum hours are Tuesday – Saturday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. and Sunday, 1 p.m. – 6 p.m. MCM will be open for Magic Mondays on Nov. 22 and Dec. 27.

Journey to the North Pole MCM holiday exhibit opens Nov. 22. (Courtesy of Mississippi Chilldren’s Museum)

Journey to the North Pole provides the perfect outing for family fun, your child’s birthday party, and a magical backdrop for your special family photo. Be sure to visit the Mississippi Children’s Museum between Nov. 22 – Jan. 2 for a holiday experience unlike any other in Mississippi. This one-of-a-kind holiday exhibit, was designed by MCM’s in-house creative team in partnership with Davaine Lighting, A Plus Creative & Signs and ADEX International Exhibit Fabrication of Cincinnati, Ohio.