Museum of Natural Science, Jackson

Founded in 1933 by Francis A. Cook as a part of the Mississippi Game and Fish Commission, the Museum of Natural Science is the largest and the premier museum in the state of Mississippi today. It is located in LeFleur's Bluff State Park which is also a great tourist attraction of the state and this is reason why the importance of the Museum has automatically increased. 
For those planning to go out with the entire family must choose to visit the Museum of Natural Science, as this is an ideal family getaway, housing an array of incredible exhibits including:

Aquarium: This 100,000-gallon aquarium contains 200 species of native aquatic life.
State's systematic collections: This contains more than a million specimens of fish, reptiles, amphibians, birds, mammals, invertebrates, plants, and fossils.
1,700-square foot Greenhouse: this is quite unique containing an assortment of fascinating creatures, including alligators.

There are some other amazing exhibits too in the museum like habitat exhibits, and nature trails.

Important Information:

Address: 2148 Riverside Drive, Jackson, MS
Phone: 601-354-7303
Fax: 601-354-7227
Website: www.msnaturalscience.org
Museum Hours: Open: 356 days a year Monday-Friday - 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Saturday - 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Sunday - 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm. Closed: New Year's Day, Easter, Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
Admission: Adults — $5, Children ages 3-18 — $3, Senior Citizens 60 and over — $4, Children under 3 — FREE, Members — FREE.