Mississippi Arts and Entertainment Experience facts for kids
Architect's rendering Mississippi Arts and Entertainment Experience
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| Established | 2018 |
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| Location | 2155 Front Street Meridian, Mississippi United States |
| Type | Art museum |
The Mississippi Arts and Entertainment Experience (often called The MAX) is an art museum that opened on April 28, 2018. It is located in downtown Meridian, Mississippi, in the United States. This museum cost 50 million dollars to build. It shows off the amazing talents of Mississippi artists. It also celebrates the many people who have made a difference in arts and entertainment. The museum opened during Mississippi's 200th birthday celebration.
The main goal of The MAX is to teach people about famous artists and entertainers. It does this through fun, interactive exhibits. These exhibits use sight, sound, and touch to entertain and inform visitors. The MAX is a modern, two-level building with 58,500 square feet of space. Local architects from Meridian helped design the building.
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What You Can See at The MAX
The museum's exhibits are set up around six main ideas. These themes are Land, Community, Home, Church, People + Places, and Global Community.
Exploring the Galleries
Inside these six themes, there are 15 permanent galleries. There are also two special areas for exhibits that change over time. You can listen to audio stories and watch videos. These tell you how people from Mississippi have influenced art and creativity all around the world.
Fun Features at The MAX
The museum has many cool things to explore. These include:
- A Mississippi Arts + Entertainment Hall of Fame
- A museum store where you can buy souvenirs
- A recording studio for making music
- An art studio for drawing and painting (2D art)
- Another art studio for making sculptures (3D art like ceramics)
- A multi-purpose gallery for different events
- An outdoor amphitheater for performances
- A terrace on the second floor
- A beautiful courtyard
The Walk of Fame
Near The MAX, there is a special Walk of Fame. It is like the famous one in Hollywood. This Walk of Fame was first shown in 2009. It stretches from the nearby Mississippi State University Riley Center to the museum.
Honoring Mississippi Legends
New stars are added to the Walk of Fame to honor more state legends. Some of the famous people already honored include:
- Elvis Presley (a music icon)
- Jimmie Rodgers (a country music pioneer)
- B.B. King (a legendary blues musician)
- William Faulkner (a famous writer)
- Morgan Freeman (a well-known actor)
- Walter Inglis Anderson (a talented artist)
- Hartley Peavey (who created musical equipment)
- Sela Ward (an award-winning actress)
