Educational Programs

First Saturday Domestic Demo

(First Saturday of each month)

We invite you to come out to the Mississippi Agriculture and Forestry Museum on the first Saturday of every month for our Domestic Demonstration.

Domestic Demo is included with general admission to the museum or an Ag Museum Foundation membership.

Time: 9am – 12pm

Storytime with Uncle Story:

(2nd Tuesdays of each month in the 4-H Museum & Learning Center)

For parents of children K3-K5, Uncle Story is here to provide a fun-filled literary experience that includes a hands-on activity at the end.

Storytime with Uncle Story is included with general admission to the museum or an Ag Museum Foundation membership.

Time: 10am

Folk Art Fridays at the Ag Museum:

Ages 18 and up (final Friday Bi-Monthly except Nov and Dec due to holidays)

Participants must register by the Friday prior to the class they wish to join. For each class, participants will be provided with the supplies necessary, a packet of information, and personal instructions to complete a folk arts project from start to finish. At the end, each participant will be able to take their project home.

Cost: $25 per class/participant or $20 for AG Museum Foundation Members

Time: 9am – 12pm

For inquiries about registration, call (601) 432-4500 or email rachel@mdac.ms.gov

Dates/Topics:

• Jan 31 – Paper quillings
• March 28 – Cast Iron Cooking
• May 30 – Pressed Flowers
• July 25 – Paper Making
• Sept 26 – Pin Cushion/Needle Book

Download Registration Form – HERE

Summer Day Camp:

Campers will explore and learn fun facts about agriculture, forestry, and the products these industries provide. We aim to encourage an appreciation for our farmers.

$125 ($100 for foundation members 

Field Trips

The Ag Museum is the perfect place to bring groups for an educational and memorable experience. The Heritage Center Gallery and Small Town, Mississippi provide visitors with a  unique learning environment. Mississippi’s rich agricultural history is told through the exhibits and artifacts on display.

Reservations are recommended.

• Field Trip Request Form (PDF)
• Museum Manners (PDF)
• Field Trip Information (PDF)
• Letter To Parents (PDF)
• School Poster Promo (PDF)

For inquiries about reservations, call (601) 432-4500 or email msagmuseum@mdac.ms.gov

Self-Guided Tours

All Museum exhibits are self-guided. Information about each exhibit is displayed. A map of the outside grounds is available with a brief description on the back. A tour guide is available upon request with advance notice.