Lynn Meadows Discovery Center

New Year’s Eve Events around the Coast

The New Year is right around the corner and the Gulf Coast is celebrating with fun events! The Maritime and Seafood Industry Museum will drop the ball in 2020: the Oyster Ball. For the past four years, this event has…

Lynn Meadows receives $5K grant from CarMax

A new used car retailer on the Coast is driving home an effort to continue inspiring kids and families involved in the arts. The new CarMax Store officially opened its doors in Gulfport Wednesday and celebrated by awarding a $5,000…

Rooted in Rare: An Upcoming Party with a Purpose!

A party with a purpose! News 25 Today anchor Jaylon Morris caught up with Kaitlyn Orth, the Administrative Assistant for the United MSD Foundation to get all the details about the Rooted in Rare MSD Foundation upcoming fundraiser and birthday…

Lynn Meadows receives $10,000 donation

Harrah’s Gulf Coast and Caesar’s Foundation are paving the way for more renovations in the Lynn Meadows Discovery Center. Today, they presented $10,000 to support renovations in the facility's history hotel exhibit. The History Hotel is a hands-on role playing…

Making the perfect gumbo at Lynn Meadows

With the cold temperature we’ve been having doesn’t a nice piping hot bowl of gumbo sound good? Some hopeful chefs gathered at Lynn Meadows Discovery Center tonight to learn just how to make the perfect gumbo. Julian Brunt taught the…

Teaching the next generation about MLK

Lynn Meadow’s Discovery Center had a day devoted to Martin Luther King Jr. today and kids of all ages took some time to learn about his message. It’s a tradition that has been going on for over a decade. Every…

‘Countdown to Noon’ at Lynn Meadows Discovery Center

Families kicked off 2019 a bit early today at Lynn Meadows ‘Countdown to Noon’ celebration in Gulfport. This countdown had snacks, a DJ with music, and lots of dancing. Before making their way into the theater for all of the…

Lynn Meadows ‘Countdown to Noon’

Lynn Meadows Discovery Center in Gulfport will be counting down to noon on Monday to celebrate the New Year. This countdown will have lots going on like a DJ with music, noise maker crafts, dancing, snacks, and karaoke. Lynn Meadows…

Ivanka Trump discusses childcare at Lynn Meadows Discovery Center

Ivanka Trump, daughter and advisor to President Donald Trump, made an appearance today at the Lynn Meadows Discovery Center in Gulfport as her last stop on a nationwide listening session tour. This listening session focused on childcare affordability and a…

Blood drive hosted by Lynn Meadows Discovery Center

As the summer begins to wind down, the Lynn Meadows Discovery Center hosted a blood drive in Gulfport. The summer months are the hardest months for the Blood Center to get blood. They are the most crucial because school is…

Kids summer camp continues at Lynn Meadows

Lynn Meadows Discovery Center finished their tenth week of summer camp today for kids ages four to 10. Each day consists of eight different camps, all separated by age group. The day activities included an Astro camp, an itty-bitty theater,…

Sensory Sundays at Lynn Meadows

The Lynn Meadows Discovery Center is making their facility more accommodating to autistic children. Once a month, Lynn Meadows opens their doors early for Sensory Sundays, a program for those with autism. From 10 to 12 they turn off the…

Boogie Nights Fundraiser

It’s Friday and you know what that means? Time to boogie and over at the Lynn Meadows Discovery Center in Gulfport, News 25’s Gina Tomlinson joins us now to give us the low down on an 80s themed fundraiser taking…

'Engineering is Elementary' at Lynn Meadows

‘Engineering is elementary!’ That’s the message Lynn Meadows Discovery Center wants to send kids and parents across the Gulf Coast. Thanks to a grant from the Joe W. Dorsey and Dorothy Dorestt Brown Foundation, local children are learning valuable science…

MLK Day at Lynn Meadows Discovery Center

Lynn Meadows Discovery Center is typically closed on Mondays, but in honor of MLK Day the doors are open this afternoon in remembrance of Dr. King. The discovery center’s regular programs and activities took place today, along with some special…

The New Year’s Eve party just for kids

Who says New Year’s Eve is a holiday just for adults? A growing celebration at Lynn Meadows Discovery Center in Gulfport is making sure kids have fun on New Year’s Eve too. While many younger children may fall asleep before…

A Night Out In Red

News 25's Hank Davis interviews Michele Clarke and Joff Clarke about the "A Night Out In Red" to help support woman with heart problems. The event is at Lynn Meadows Discovery Center on Thursday Nov. 16th 6 pm - 9…

First responder and teacher appreciation

It’s a night of appreciation and gratitude and it’s dedicated to our first responders and teachers along the Gulf Coast. Elliott Homes and Lynn Meadows Discovery Center are celebrating those who make a difference throughout the community. Tonight they held…

Welcome center coming to Lynn Meadows

This morning, Elliot Homes and Lynn Meadows Discovery broke ground on the nationally acclaimed children museum’s new welcome station on Dolan Avenue in Gulfport. Elliot Homes has donated the materials and will construct the new addition at no cost to…

Celebrating Joey Williams at Lynn Meadows

This weekend at the Lynn Meadows Discovery Center, guests are welcomed to celebrate the life of Joey Williams, a longtime employee. He recently lost his battle with bile duct cancer at the age of 48. Williams was the technical director…

Halloween Fun Continues On The Coast Gulfport

Well the story book squad didn't have all the Halloween fun. Families and kids crowded the lawn at the Lynn Meadows Discovery Center in Gulfport for the annual Halloween fun festival. Attendees enjoyed games, music, food, drinks and of course…

American Girl Fashion Show

Over a hundred little ladies hit the runway in Gulfport to support the Lynn Meadows Discovery Center. The American Girl Fashion Show took place once again, pairing up miniature models and their American Girl dolls to display the periodical fashions…

Free Fridays at Lynn Meadows

If you’re looking for some free fun for the whole family, we’ve got you covered. Lynn Meadows Discovery Center in Gulfport is hosting Free Friday. The center has been serving the Mississippi Gulf Coast for 18 years. On the last…

American Girl Model Auditions Saturday

News 25's Katarina Luketich interviews Sarah Elizabeth Sullivan and Penny Patterson about the American Girl model auditions Saturday July 23rd from 1-5 pm at the Lynn Meadows Discovery Center. Must fit in a 6x for baby outfits or a Size…