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The Thanksgiving-week program pairs turkey science with games, a craft and a chance to meet live turkeys at the Mississippi Museum of Natural Science.
All times are local to the venue · America/Chicago
How do turkeys communicate? That's one of the questions families can explore at Let's Talk Turkey, a morning program at the Mississippi Museum of Natural Science on November 24, 2026.
The museum's program introduces turkey science and communication, with live turkeys as part of the encounter. Children can also take part in turkey-themed games and a craft.
The activities share a two-hour window, but individual start times aren't listed. If meeting the birds is the priority, call the museum before your visit to ask when that part will take place.
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The museum sits within LeFleur's Bluff State Park and offers more natural-history exploration beyond the event. Its aquarium network features fish and other aquatic animals, while The Swamp is a greenhouse with an aquarium of its own.
For families who want to spend more time outdoors, the museum directory describes trails through several habitats and a Dinosaur Trail with six large-scale models.
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Separate activity times are not listed.
The program runs from 10 a.m. to noon in 2026.
The program is included with museum admission or MMNS Foundation membership. The museum directory lists general admission as $9 for adults, $7 for ages 3–18 and $8 for seniors 60 and older; children under 3 are free.
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The museum's general Tuesday hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. For event questions, call (601) 576-6000.
The event is at 2148 Riverside Dr, Jackson, MS 39202. Use the map links to calculate directions from your starting point.
The museum directory lists the venue as wheelchair accessible. Call (601) 576-6000 for specific access questions.
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No separate event fee is listed. The program is included with museum admission or MMNS Foundation membership.
The program runs from 10 a.m. to noon, but a separate time for meeting the birds is not listed. Call the museum at (601) 576-6000 to ask.
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Families are invited to bring children, but no specific age range is listed.
The museum's general Tuesday hours extend until 5 p.m. Its attractions include aquariums and outdoor trails.
2148 Riverside Dr, Jackson, MS 39202
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