Join us for a tail-wagging good time at Barktoberfest, a fall celebration for pets and their people in The Gardens, presented in partnership with Downtown Jackson Partners. This Oktoberfest-inspired event is designed for the whole family—kids and pups included—with seasonal activities and artmaking, live music, food trucks, beer, and giveaways. Dress your furry friend in a costume for … Read more

Create artwork inspired by the Museum’s gardens with artist Christi Doucet. All ages welcome, and children must be accompanied by caregivers and registration is required. Classes are held outside in the Museum’s gardens.

Inspired by the exhibition Photography and the Black Arts Movement, 1955-1985, we are thrilled to host the Jackson premiere of the documentary Black is Beautiful: The Kwame Brathwaite story. The film celebrates a forgotten photographer, freedom fighter and activist, who helped popularize the transformative “Black is Beautiful” movement. Tickets: $5

Explore different materials and techniques in a choice-based learning environment in the classroom, galleries, and garden. Museum educators will support students (ages 6-12) as they respond to themes that change every six weeks. Free but registration is required due to limited capacity.

The museum offers free admission to exhibitions, drop-in artmaking (11 AM – 2 PM), and a free guided tour (2 PM) on the first Saturday of every month as part of Access for All, made possible by the generous support of the Art Bridges Foundation.  

Join Maya Morris for a free yoga class in The Art Garden. Fresh juice from Sippsation Juice Bar will be available for purchase from 10 AM until sold out.

Create artwork inspired by the Museum’s gardens with artist Christi Doucet. All ages welcome, and children must be accompanied by caregivers and registration is required. Classes are held outside in the MMA gardens.

Art & Coffee is an opportunity to gather and connect over the shared love of art. The pressures of modern living often distract us from the beauty that surrounds us. Art & Coffee is a moment to pause and savor the beauty of a work with a community of art appreciators and enthusiasts. Each month … Read more

The museum offers free admission to exhibitions, drop-in artmaking (11 AM – 2 PM), and a free guided tour (2 PM) on the first Saturday of every month as part of Access for All, made possible by the generous support of the Art Bridges Foundation.

Through artmaking, outdoor exploration, and interactions with gardeners, learn how native plants support birds, bees, and local wildlife. Enjoy seed planting, create your own insect or squirrel character, and explore the Museum’s Art Garden through family-friendly activities. Bring your bathing suit for the splash pad!