The Infinity Science Center in Pearlington, Mississippi, just south of Interstate 10, is a huge science and space museum filled with hands-on exhibits and incredible artifacts that are must-sees for anyone who loves science and space. The nearby Stennis Space Center is not open to the public. However, the Infinity Science Center is just outside the Stennis Space Center, and it brings NASA history, space flight, earth science and science-related technology to life. This museum offers an abundance of superb exhibits about the history of the Space Program. Exhibits are both indoor and outdoor -- the outdoor area includes the first stage of a Saturn V rocket. The Stennis Space Center is the main facility for NASA rocket testing, so if you are a space flight enthusiast, this is a great place to visit. Real space memorabilia are displayed, including spacesuits, the Apollo 4 capsule, and a lunar module mock-up. The anti-gravity displays are fascinating. Hands-on exhibits are plentiful and educational, including a "create your own hurricane" exhibit. If you need to take a break and sit, movies are shown in their little theatre. The gift shop and cafe are pleasant, and good places to get a drink, snack, or light lunch, and a fun souvenir (I got myself a great NASA ball cap!). Just off Interstate 10, this is a must-see for anyone who has a love of science, math, engineering, or technology -- and wonderful for children interested in STEM. Even if you're just passing by on your way to someplace, this is very much worth stopping for at least an hour of your time. read more

Infinity Science Center - Museums Near Me - Pearlington, Mississippi

What an incredible day at the INFINITY Science Center! I brought my daughter for their STEM festival, and it completely blew us away. The place is packed with fascinating artifacts and hands-on exhibits that bring NASA history, Earth science, engineering, and technology to life in the coolest ways. From the moment we walked in, we were surrounded by wonder--interactive displays, real space memorabilia, and so much more. The experienced hosts and staff were fantastic; they genuinely love sharing knowledge and took the time to explore the space with us, answering every question my daughter fired at them. It made the whole experience feel personal and exciting instead of just "look but don't touch." If you're in the area (or even if you're not), this is a must-visit for families, especially if your kids are into STEM. We left inspired, educated, and already planning our next trip. Huge thank you to the wonderful team for making it such a memorable day! read more

Fun and educational indoor/outdoor place. Lots to keep a busy mind active. Hands on learning too. And they have a vending area as well as a cafe. read more

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This place is fantastic!! Great artifacts and displays. The staff was helpful. Nice gift shop. If you want to learn about space history, this is the spot. They have a couple of nice movies and experiences. read more

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Stoped on our way through Louisiana. Happened to be right next to the rest stop we stopped at and decided to stop by. Just know Yelp has the hours listed incorrectly. It is open on Thursday until 4:00 pm. Check the website for the current days/hours. We had an 1 1/2 left in the day when we stopped in and it was plenty of time since it wasn't busy at all. There is a decent amount of exhibits and a fun submersible exhibit for kids. We didn't make it for the 3D movie. There is also an outside boardwalk you can do if you have more time. read more

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I might have enjoyed this more had I not been exhausted from a full day of travel. I felt the center was underwhelming for an adult. Kids might enjoy it More. Like others mentioned not a lot of places to sit down. The " immersive" theater upstairs was a little perplexing not sure what part was immersive just a video. read more

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05JUL25 ~ A great space & science adventure for all ages. There was plenty of free parking. The parking lot, grounds around the center, and the center itself were clean, maintained, and well organized. There were several parts of the rockets that had actually been a part of the various Saturn programs. The massive size of the 1st stage of the Saturn V rocket is awesome. There are several sections to explore, children will find several things to interest them, and there are some inspiring items of interest for adults. If you like science, space, or the space program this is a great go to place to stop & enjoy!eat space & science adventure for all ages. read more

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The Seafood Platter was great, the waitstaff were very courteous as well. I liked all the windows in the dining area, mice to look out at the lake and the boats. read more

Wayyyy overpriced for a very small and weak museum. Very few exhibits working and a lot of the lights weren't even on in all the areas. Would not recommend. You can see the rocket booster from the highway and that was the coolest thing there so save your $18. Also the cafe was one person over a Friday and again the lights weren't on. To call it a cafe is generous. read more

We have passed by this place off I-10 at least once or twice a year and it has never been the right timing to stop. Today we planned for it and WOW! I had no idea there was so much stuff here! It's far more than the rocket booster you can see from the highway. There is a moon lander replica, an Apollo capsule, an exhibit on hurricanes, and more. We thought we would only need an hour since our kids are little, but were wrong. There are also some nature paths and a 3D theatre, which we ran out of time to explore. Guess we will have to come back! read more

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What an amazing place where learning is made FUN!!! Just over the Mississippi-Louisiana border on I-10 eastbound. If you're driving too fast, which is speeding, lol, you'll miss it because it's jusssssstttt a little ducked off from the interstate. We brought a bus load of kids to the Space Station as an extension and exposure to our STEM aspect of the program and it was a HIT. The kids loved the interactive-ness, if that's a word, of the facility. They were able to touch a few of the animals, experience various depths of sea, experience space exploration and the like. Love the set up of the facility and the way the staff runs an orderly and tight ship. Love that there's something here for everyone. All ages can this facility... There's something for everyone to learn & glean. I know there's a group rate that was applied, which was a blessing in and of itself, as I said, we had a bus load of youth. Check the discounts, the facility seem to be quite generous with them. There's a small gift shops with vending machines for snacks and the like. But no drinks are allowed inside the viewing rooms and on the exhibits/rides/attractions. Ample parking. Beautiful facility. read more

What a great place to visit! When we saw the admission price of $18 per person we thought it was a little pricey, but after our self-guided tour was over, we realized it was well worth it! It had all kinds of hands-on exhibits and real space displays. We also went on an exhibit that took us on an underwater exploration, not really, but it was fun! There were even real-life SpaceX engineers that were touring the facility to just have fun. Wow! What an experience. I definitely suggest anyone who is considering a visit to go! read more

Bathrooms filthy. Plants dying. Exhibits closed. So much in disrepair. I worked at the center years ago. An embarrassment read more

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We were driving from New Orleans to Biloxi when my wife saw the rocket and said she wanted to check it out on the way back. We stopped and she enjoyed seeing the rocket so mission accomplished. As a native Floridian, this place is worth a look but don't compare it to Kennedy Space Center or you'll be crushingly disappointed. It's worth the price just to see the Saturn V rocket up close and get a sense of how large this really is. You can take a bus tour through Stennis Space Center but be sure and get there early as it is first come first serve and it sounds like they do sometimes fill up. It's interesting to see the rocket testing areas but like I said it's a little lame compared to the Kennedy tour and half of the tour is driving to/from the muesum to the space center. The museum itself isn't bad but it's an odd assortment of things. They have a pretty good space portion, a section dealing with plants, a section dealing with hurricanes, etc. and a section dealing with some local history and some other things. What's lame is they charge you extra for the 3D movies so we skipped those. This place is worth a stop on the drive to/from New Orleans but know it's a little overpriced and be sure to check out the rocket. read more

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We just happened to pass by and decided to exit because it would be fun and educational for my daughter. I'm so glad we stopped! It was so much fun. There were a lot of great information that we learned. All the NASA stuff was amazing to see in person. My favorite was the diving under water experience. That was sooo cool! My daughter loved it! We will definitely be back again. Thank you! read more

Infinity Science Center - Museums Near Me - Pearlington, Mississippi

What an amazing museum! I have been here before, but it has been about 5 years since I have been here. They have added several interactive displays, a movie. I did not get a chance to see the movie this visit as there was a field trip and all sold out. The outdoor additions are amazing. The lunar landing, walk in the field, floral stuff, swamp stuff. There is a large buffer zone in the area for Stennis. Last time I was here, I did the bus tour of Stennis, which was really cool. Got to see wild boars running in the woods, testing area for NASA, NOAA areas. There are great exhibits about weather, hurricanes, NOAA all mixed in with NASA. It was an absolute blast seeing the kids interact with everything here. The gift shop is on the small side, but pretty good. I always mean to bring visitors here, but it is a bit outside of New Orleans. read more

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Very cool to stop by and see, we just happened to drive by and notice it by chance during a road trip. A smaller museum, but if you're into space things, I would say take a detour and visit. read more

A great family experience for children and adults! You'll learn a lot in a pleasant educational environment!!

Our attention was caught by a satellite at the rest area making us wonder what was special about this rest area. It didn't take long for us to figure it out. This here science center right around the corner. We didn't go inside but there was enough going on outside to keep us interested. It was a pleasant walk around the building and didn't cost anything to look. Definitely worth the detour. read more

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Beautiful facility. Displays are interesting tidbits about the space program but disorganized. They fail to tell a story. It seems like left over displays from other NASA facilities. There were no guide pamphlets or floor layouts to use. You have to just wander around. The Apollo 4 capsule which was an unmanned launch is here forgotten in a back corner. Admission is sort of costly considering you have to pay $4 more to see the 15 min 3D movie about the Space Program - which was interesting. Your membership in a Science museum back home will not get you a discount here. The bus tours of Stennis Space Center have been discontinued. If you have been to NASA in Houston or Huntsville this will be a big let-down. read more

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Great place for kids and adults. Very educational and fun at the same time. NASA did a great job with this facility.

It's a great place if you love anything Space. It's geared towards younger kids, but seeing actual rockets and NASA equipment makes it all worth it. The gift shop has replica patches from various NASA missions--which was really cool! They have great exhibits about hurricanes and flooding as well! There's also a movie theater for documentaries. Not to mention the giant Saturn V rocket and Moon Lander outside!! read more

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Yeah! Science! Anytime I see the word science I can't help but think of my good friend Jesse and his enthusiasm learning chemistry. You won't necessarily learn chemistry here, but you're sure to learn things you didn't before your visit. Located outside the Stennis Space Center, Infinity is a very short drive from Louisiana. There is a massive parking area and many static displays outside that you can view before buying a ticket. There is also a huge rocket and walking trail available should you want to avoid spending any money. Paying admission gets you a tour of the interior displays and a ride around the non-public areas inside Stennis. The interior exhibits were neat. I particularly enjoyed the hurricane exhibit and viewing the engine displays. The highlight for me was the bus tour of Stennis. Getting to ride around in comfort in a restricted area was neat. We got to see the rocket test facilities as well as general Stennis offices, etc. There was even some weird shop named Next, but oddly the T was missing. Unfortunately we didn't get to explore outside the bus, but it was really cool. If you have older kids, or are just a science or space lover, this place is a must visit. read more

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Infinity is a brand new space/science center opened April 2012, but because they're so new, the number of exhibits are very limited. They have a lot of space for more exhibits but need more time to develop. They are also out of the way at the border of Louisiana and Mississippi with few visitors. The only reason we stopped was because we were driving from Biloxi to New Orleans. There is also a bus tour (included in ticket price) of the Stennis Space Center grounds north of I-10 that tests all the rocket engines for NASA, that leaves every hour from 11 to 3. The food area had a lot to offer and my mushroom swiss burger was rather good. My hope is that they will grow and the number of visitors will grow with them. read more

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Lots of interesting displays surrounding the NASA program. This includes some of the history of Stennis Space Center. Also a bit about ecosystems and weather patterns for this area of Mississippi. Disappointed to see they no longer offer bus rides to see parts of Stennis. With that option removed, the price of admission seems a little steep when compared to others we've visited. They do not participate in any reciprocal programs which is how our family goes to some locations. However, it is nice to have a STEM focused museum in the area. They offer classes on occasion, too. read more

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This is a really cute little spot we have taken the kids a few times. Once we drove out there with friends for a small birthday trip. Usually my kids run in excited but then get a little bored because they don't want to read long passages on the varying exhibits. They really enjoy the simulator and submarine experience. However, a year and a half later and the theater still has the same shows (extra expense). New exhibits and more hands on things (after Covid) would be great read more

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was ok for the grand kids but when they were in the undersea exhibit a staff member replaced another staff member came into the exhibit with her snake that she said calmed her. well the grand kids age 5 and 7 did not enjoy that her irresponsible behavior of bringing her comfort pet into an exhibit locking the doors and for ten minutes the grand kids were in panic mode because you felt comfort with your snake. others mentioned after the undersea exhibit was over how it was ignorant for the leadership to allow a staff member with her comfort pet snake to be allowed to be in a closed confined exhibit when there was unrest to the approximate 15 other people in for the exhibit. total irresponsible by the management team. if the individual wants to bring her comfort pet to work then remain in the office area behind the scenes because the rest of the paying guest are not expecting nor should expect that type of reckless behavior when it has nothing to do with families enjoying a space exhibit. many of the exhibits have issues with working. visit was on weds 11/27/24 read more

Pretty fun place to spend a couple hours. The bus tour was good and easy to hear due to the guide's microphone. I think the price is fair and the staff we interacted with were pleasant. read more

Infinity Science Center - Museums Near Me - Pearlington, Mississippi

On a 1-10 I would give this a 4. A few of the exhibits are broken, not many chairs to sit down, gift shop has 0 books. The museum as a whole seems to pay more attention to environmental exhibits, rather than exhibits on aspect of testing space engines. The test facility as a whole is completely closed to visitors so if you come to this place to visit you will only see the museum and that is all. On the plus side, admission is only $15 read more

This is a decent place with some good exhibits and a nice bus tour of Stennis Space Center included. There are several different vehicles/boats/rockets outside you can walk around and tour for free before paying to go inside. They have several of the interactive "exhibits" that are more like rides that charge an extra fee which seems like a bit of a bait and switch after you already paid to get in without being told you were going to have to pay more inside for some of the exhibits. Decent little spot to tour with the bus tour being the highlight just make sure to plan so that you are able to make it in time for a bus tour as they have pre-set times and you have to stand in line to get on a list and get a badge to go on the tour. For our vegan and vegetarian friends they also have a carnivorous plant exhibit going on right now :) read more

Infinity Science Center - Museums Near Me - Pearlington, Mississippi

There wasn't much science in the science center. Very few artifacts with very little useful information. Left me with more questions than answers. My nephew said it best, too much stuff to read. Lol. Also inside the center is a shuttle stimulator and a hurricane stimulation at an additional cost. The center is very small and there really isn't much inside. There was a large concession area, which was closed on a Saturday of a holiday weekend; and vending machines but only a couple actually were working. All the good stuff is outside and free of charge. Luckily the Center was less than 45 minutes from New Orleans so I didn't waste an entire day. Time and experience with family is always priceless. read more

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For being so close to a NASA facility, I was a little bummed they didn't have more space-themed exhibits. Essentially, the museum is 50% earth science and 50% space exploration. There are tons of interactives for kids, and the Saturn-V rocket serves as a wonderful photo op, but this place is definitely geared for a younger audience. The price is cheap enough to be worth the stop for true space-heads like me, but don't get your hopes up thinking it's the next Kennedy Space Center or Space and Rocket Center. read more

We went on a Thursday and those over 60 and those who are military got in for half price. As most of our party were seniors the price was less. There were groups that were there from camps and summer school programs. If you have a large group you can have a guide take you through. For any one of any age who would like to know more about NASA this is the place to go. So much to see and do. As there are lots of hands on things you can try and see. Already told one family at the hotel we were starting at about it and they went and also enjoyed it. read more

Cool place to take the kids to learn and have fun at the same time! I went here for a field trip as a kid and boy have they come a long way! Homeschool group rate is $9 per person. They HAVE started taking some new features and making them add-ons, though. (Insert sad-faced emoji) So, some of the really cool stuff costs extra. Like, there's a virtual reality exhibit that costs $7 extra per person for about a 3-4 minute VR movie experience. It's $6 if you're there with a group, which we were. Kids DID love it, though. They have 3D movies that cost $3 extra per person. It would be so much more worth it if that was all included. Prepare to pay for the cool stuff. Things that were included were an underwater "experience" wherein you go down to the sea floor and help stop up a leak? What that has to do with space exploration I don't know. But, it was fun. Also included is a theater that features a movie projected on a globe. We watched a movie about the changing sea floor and the glaciers melting. Again, not sure what that had to do with space...and it was really really boring. Some of my friends saw a movie in the same theater about planets and I know I would've liked that but there wasn't a movie schedule for this part of the museum. They could really use some posted schedules and maybe some friendly personnel available to answer questions. Another thing included is a bus tour that was also to me, extremely boring. The bus driver lady was extremely nice and most amazingly knowledgeable and had memorized the longest set of descriptive terms of NASA goings-on I have ever heard in my life (bless her heart) but ugh, I have decided I will never again allow myself to be held hostage like that for so long a time. (30-45 minutes) They have a pretty good gift shop, a cafe (which they do not let you bring your lunch to eat in btw, even if it's frigid outside. There's an ATM in the front of the museum, a Dippin Dots machine, a self serve Keurig machine, and a fro-yo machine that's fun to watch. My kids also had fun with these giant foamy building blocks in the front area. And a giant Jenga game. Definitely made better with friends! read more

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I typically really love Air and Space museums, but this one was just OK. They were not offering tours of Stennis, and many of the hands-on exhibits didn't function. The gift shop was pretty picked over. It really felt like they had quit putting effort into the museum awhile back but kept letting people in. (I totally get that Covid probably wrecked some of these attractions, but the price should change to reflect the experience, IMO.) The actual displays were interesting, but overall I felt it was overpriced for what they offered. read more

When we walked in we were greeted by Alyshia. She was a sweetheart. This place was very cool. Fun things to do and see. Lots of hands on activities more for kids. read more

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Space! Who doesn't want to learn more about space stuff and see a moon rock? It's definitely new and still feels squeaky clean. The grounds are still looking a bit sparse but there are various rocket parts and vehicles to look at, as well as an alligator pond. Favorite bits were the international space station module, the plants experiment display, the hand needleworked mission patches from around the country, and the 1970s office room. I wasn't so big on the rides (at additional cost) inside the discovery areas. But the films and displays were good, if a bit sparse. Cost was $10 but there is a discount for groups. There is a small gift shop and a cafe. The cafe was not open yet when we arrived at 10:30 BUT there was a coffee vending machine (which my friends found acceptable) and for me an ice cream bar vending machine. Beverages were allowed in the display area btw. The bus tours leave on the hour and you sign up by the front entrance about 30 minutes before. The bus tour is about 45 minutes and you drive all over the Stennis facility. Highlights of the tour were the rocket testing rigs...just like in the movies! Our driver seemed to be really interested in the Navy Seals who train on the grounds so we learned a lot about that. read more

Enjoyed my day at the Infinity Science Center. Is interactive and you don't have to worry about when the kids touch things. They have an Apollo 11 VR simulator, a deep sea dive simulator, a 45 minute walking tour, a bus tour that take you over to the Stennis NASA Space Center side, and a 3D theater. They also have a cafe and, of course, a gift shop. I did everything except the 3D theater. A lot of fun. read more

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What a great place to visit!! Fun for all ages, literally. Something for adults, tweens & younger kids. Loved the Tram ride through the NASA buffer zone of MS. Beautiful nature scenery and even saw some wildlife too! We saw astronaut memorabilia, went in a deep ocean explorer dive simulator and so much more. Worth the short drive from NOLA. Can't wait to go again. read more

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Such a unique experience! You could literally spend hours here! Staff was helpful and friendly! You will want to come multiple times!