The MAX - The Mississippi Arts + Entertainment Experience

The MAX - The Mississippi Arts + Entertainment Experience There's no place like it, because there's no place like Mississippi.
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Located in the heart of Meridian, The MAX is a thriving arts and cultural center that inspires Mississippi pride and transforms lives through authentic cultural experiences. Dedicated to celebrating and honoring the lives and works of talented Mississippians, who have touched the lives of so many around the world.

06/18/2026

Every world begins with a single decision: to imagine it.

Go behind the scenes of “John Jennings: Build Your World,” an immersive new experience from Mississippi native and award-winning graphic novelist John Jennings, whose alternative realities are infused with the culture and stories that shaped him.

Our world is coming together.
Soon, you’ll step inside. ✨

Join us this weekend for the opening of “Build Your World,” featuring live performances, hands-on art activities, and a special artist talk with John Jennings.

📅 Saturday, June 20 | 10 AM–3 PM
🎟️ All events are free with admission
www.msarts.org/johnjennings

The countdown is on: NightMarket is ONE WEEK away!Spend your Thursday evening at The MAX shopping fresh produce, handmad...
06/18/2026

The countdown is on: NightMarket is ONE WEEK away!

Spend your Thursday evening at The MAX shopping fresh produce, handmade goods, and unique finds from local vendors while enjoying live music and food trucks. Plus, The MAX will be open late with free admission.

Gather your friends and family and join us for the first NightMarket of the season on June 25.

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John Jennings has journeyed from Mississippi to the Marvel Universe. This Saturday, June 20, step into an immersive new ...
06/18/2026

John Jennings has journeyed from Mississippi to the Marvel Universe.

This Saturday, June 20, step into an immersive new experience from one of the most innovative storytellers working at the intersection of comics, speculative fiction, and Afrofuturism as “John Jennings: Build Your World” opens at The MAX.

Explore original artwork, sketches, storyboards, soundscapes, and interactive installations showcasing one of Mississippi’s most visionary creative minds — plus live performances, hands-on art activities, and a special artist talk with Jennings.

Come ready to reimagine what’s possible.

📅 Saturday, June 20 | 10 AM–3 PM
🎟️ All events are free with admission
www.msarts.org/johnjennings

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Military families, we’ve got summer plans for you.The MAX is proud to participate in the Blue Star Museums program, offe...
06/17/2026

Military families, we’ve got summer plans for you.

The MAX is proud to participate in the Blue Star Museums program, offering free admission to active-duty and retired military personnel and their families — including National Guard and Reserve members — now through Labor Day.

Plan your visit at msarts.org.

Ahead of a big weekend at The MAX with the opening of “John Jennings: Build Your World,” we’re excited to share an acces...
06/17/2026

Ahead of a big weekend at The MAX with the opening of “John Jennings: Build Your World,” we’re excited to share an accessibility update!

Thanks to a Building Fund for the Arts Grant from the Mississippi Arts Commission, power-assisted door operators are now available at our main entrances, making it easier for guests to enter and exit The MAX.

Meet Kenny Carter!Kenny traveled to The MAX all the way from Haven, Mississippi, to help spread the word about the openi...
06/16/2026

Meet Kenny Carter!

Kenny traveled to The MAX all the way from Haven, Mississippi, to help spread the word about the opening of “John Jennings: Build Your World” this Saturday, June 20.

His story is one of several you'll learn about in our new immersive exhibition from John Jennings, a Mississippi native and award-winning graphic novelist.

Kenny will be hanging out in The MAX Store all week, so come grab a selfie and browse our "Build Your World" merch as we count down to opening day.

www.msarts.org/johnjennings

The wait is almost over. “John Jennings: Build Your World” opens this Saturday, June 20, at The MAX!Join us on opening d...
06/15/2026

The wait is almost over. “John Jennings: Build Your World” opens this Saturday, June 20, at The MAX!

Join us on opening day as we celebrate the imagination and storytelling of Mississippi native and award-winning graphic novelist John Jennings with live performances, hands-on art activities, and a special artist talk.

Explore original artwork, sketches, storyboards, soundscapes, and interactive experiences that showcase one of Mississippi’s most visionary creative minds. From Marvel Comics to his acclaimed adaptation of Octavia Butler’s "Kindred," Jennings’s work invites us to imagine new possibilities while honoring the stories, cultures, and communities that shape us.

📅 Saturday, June 20 | 10 AM–3 PM
🎟️ All events are free with admission
www.msarts.org/johnjennings



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Thank you to everyone who joined us for Saturday’s screening of “Everlasting: The Life and Legacy of Medgar Evers” and a...
06/15/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us for Saturday’s screening of “Everlasting: The Life and Legacy of Medgar Evers” and a powerful conversation with Reena Evers-Everette, Taiwo Gaynor, and Michael Morris.

We appreciate our partners at the Mississippi Humanities Council, MPB - Mississippi Public Broadcasting, and the Medgar and Myrlie Evers Institute for helping make this event possible.

Hear from the daughter of civil rights leaders Medgar and Myrlie Evers tomorrow at The MAX.Join us for a free screening ...
06/12/2026

Hear from the daughter of civil rights leaders Medgar and Myrlie Evers tomorrow at The MAX.

Join us for a free screening of the new documentary "Everlasting: The Life and Legacy of Medgar Evers," followed by a conversation with Reena Evers-Everette and the film’s director, Taiwo Gaynor.

Moderated by Michael Morris of the Two Mississippi Museums, the discussion will explore the making of the film, the personal stories behind it, and why Medgar Evers’s life and work are as urgent as ever.

Presented in partnership with the Mississippi Humanities Council, MPB - Mississippi Public Broadcasting, and the Medgar and Myrlie Evers Institute.

RSVP: https://www.msarts.org/events/everlasting-a-conversation-with-taiwo-gaynor-reena-evers-everette/

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2155 Front Street
Meridian, MS
39301

Opening Hours

Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm

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(601) 581-1550

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