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TICKET INFORMATION, HOURS, AND PRICING
A Magical Mississippi Christmas is included in the regular nighttime Aquarium admission, making it an accessible holiday treat for families, couples, and groups of friends. The holiday event is an addition to the Aquarium’s regular operating hours, with the campus closing at 4:30 to reset and opening back up at 5:30 nightly. There are some private events and blackout days, so visit the website for a complete schedule.
Nighttime Admission Prices:
Adults: $20 Children (ages 3-12): $10 Children under 3: Free Annual Pass Members: Adults: $10 Children: $5
Holiday tickets may be purchased online at msaquarium.org or at the Aquarium’s main gate. Special rates are available for church groups and school field trips, making it easy for families, classes, and friends to enjoy the holiday spirit together.
DINNER AND A SHOW
The Mississippi Aquarium will also be serving special Holiday Meals.
During A Magical Mississippi Christmas, guests can indulge
in festive holiday flavors at the Mississippi Aquarium! On Fridays and Saturdays, a special tent will be set up offering delicious BBQ plates with choices of brisket, pork, or chicken, complete with classic sides
like cornbread, baked beans, and potato salad ($14.00). For a warm Southern classic, savor a hearty bowl of Mississippi-style chicken and sausage gumbo ($7.00). A Build-Your-Own Hot Cocoa Station lets visitors create the perfect cup with flavored whipped creams, sprinkles, candy canes, and marshmallows ($5.00), while a Holiday Cookie Decorating Station offers frosting and sprinkles for a fun, creative treat ($5.00).
Additional treats are available at the Entrance/Boardwalk Portable, with hot cocoa ($3.00), churros ($5.00), and assorted snacks. In the Café, find more holiday delights, including a Fried Catfish Po’Boy ($9.00), BBQ Sandwiches ($10.00), and Funnel Cake Fries ($6.00).
WHAT IS PROJECTION MAPPING?
Projection mapping is a technology that uses light projectors to display images onto a 3D surface, transforming it into a dynamic canvas. Unlike traditional projections on flat screens, projection mapping adjusts to the unique dimensions, textures, and shapes of a surface, making buildings and structures appear animated. By carefully designing the visuals to match
the contours of the Aquatic Wonders building, the Mississippi Aquarium’s
projection show creates an illusion that brings the building’s surface
to life. This immersive technique is used widely for concerts, events, and
art installations, making it a captivating way to tell the story of A Magical Mississippi Christmas.
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