The Institute for Marine Mammal Studies (IMMS) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization established in 1984 for the purposes of public education, conservation, and research on marine mammals and sea turtles in the wild and under human care. IMMS's Ocean Adventures Marine Park is open to the public year-round, reservations are not required. The Park is open seven days a week from 9:00AM to 4:00PM. All admission and interactive program proceeds go toward our conservation efforts. IMMS has been an active participant of the National Stranding Network since its inception. IMMS is the premier stranding organization in the Mississippi-Louisiana-Alabama region of the Gulf Coast with the capability and expertise to care for sick and injured marine mammals and sea turtles. IMMS serves as an important educational resource for the Mississippi Gulf Coast, incorporating programs for conservation, education and research of marine mammals, sea turtles, and their environment.

Located in a 1915 schoolhouse, under the large live oaks, just blocks from the beach in Gulfport, MS, Lynn Meadows Discovery Center is a special place for children and their grown-ups. Inside, 15,000 square feet of hands-on exhibits encourage fun, learning and creativity. Discover different cultures at Celebrate the World We Share, board the train at Dolan Avenue Depot, and create a mini masterpiece at our art studio, Art Knows Anything Goes. Outside, oak-covered acres provide more space to let the imagination run wild. Play house in the trees, tap a tune in the outdoor musical garden, and explore the tiny town of Kids Street. Lynn Meadows Discovery Center is honored to be a recipient of the National Medal for Museum and Library Services, which recognizes exceptional contributions to the community.

We are TrainTastic, the world's largest railroad museum located on the Mississippi Gulf Coast in Gulfport. We have over 200 years of railroad history dedicated to bringing the spirit of the American railroad back to life. We offer birthday and private parties. ​ The Museum is the home of the largest LEGO(R) railroad display in Mississippi, multiple scale model train layouts (including a Coast layout with 50 local landmarks), elevated and ground level G scale trains, interactive layouts for kids to operate and enjoy, outdoor displays, a climber with slides, and riding trains! Follow us on Facebook and come visit us soon. We also do group & field trips.

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MS Gulf Coast's favorite brewery located just off the beach in downtown Gulfport, MS

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DIVE IN with a family-friendly aquatic adventure at Mississippi Aquarium! This state-of-the-art aquarium spans six acres and consists of both indoor and outdoor habitats featuring a wide array of animals including dolphins, otters, beavers and more. Inside Aquatic Wonders, get up close and personal with some of the friendliest rays and sharks before venturing into one of only a few complete 360-degree tunnels in the country! New views and amazing species await around every corner. Don't forget to make a stop in our latest expansion, Changing Tides, where, visitors can see eels, seahorses, a giant pacific octopus, and even a two-toed sloth!