Natural Science Museum in LeFleur's Bluff State Park
The Mississippi Museum of Natural Science is the largest and most popular museum in the state of Mississippi and a must-see attraction if you're passing through Jackson. Firstly, the museum is located in LeFleur's Bluff State Park, a gorgeous park with woodlands, trails, a lake, golf courses, and plenty of camping. If you're looking for a good ways to spend the day outdoors, a Saturday at the state park with a visit to the Mississippi Museum of Natural Science is a great option.
One of the unique things about the Mississippi Museum of Natural Sciences is that it's actually outdoors and IN NATURE. Sounds natural, but in my experience most science museums are indoors. This, of course, makes it all the more fun for the kids. You can hike along trails through the woods and wetlands and actually learn about the plants and animals that you're seeing!