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The Pensacola MESS Hall is a hands on science museum located in downtown Pensacola, Florida founded in 2012 by Megan Pratt and Jerry Pratt. The museum has mess kits and individual science activities with all of the materials needed to explore a concept. In addition, the MESS Hall has classes and camps.

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The Pensacola MESS Hall is a hands on science museum located in downtown Pensacola, Florida founded in 2012 by Megan Pratt and Jerry Pratt. The museum has mess kits and individual science activities with all of the materials needed to explore a concept. In addition, the MESS Hall has classes and camps.

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This place is truly great for all ages! Just keep in mind that some activities may only engage really young children for only so long before they are ready to move on to the next thing, however, there is enough to do for all ages. I went with our nieces ages 6 & 14 & our 20 year old daughter and all of them had fun. There are optical illusion things to try out, a little room with an abundance of slides to place under a microscope that shows you what you see on a screen on the wall, lots of activities even within this room. The bigger area has different activities that vary from wind tubes, table with water, sand, & rocks so our girls were able to create a dam, marble run was the mist time spent with the youngest two & loads of fun, & activity craft table with an abundance of options of crafts you can do as a family! Visit their website to see complete listing of activities and for only $10 per person (they also have military discount) was amazing for this SUPER educational place to go. One hour is NOT enough time to get through everything and we will be going back. Next time I'm taking my hubby because this is all right up his alley, but seriously just so much fun. If you like to watch "how this is made" or things that explain science-related facts, this is a fun, hands-on way to learn at ANY age. It's 1 floor, room for stroller, tables/chairs to sit down if need to rest, & friendly/helpful staff. Seriously, so fun!

Kathleen CopenKathleen Copen
40

We join as members because of the ASTC reciprocal program that allows us to visit thousands of science (and some Children’s!) museums across the world! The Pensacola Mess Hall is much smaller, and frankly the size of one of the larger centers’ rooms, but what they lack in size is character and nonstop activities that keeps your student engaged. Have been members for 7+ years and will continue to support them because it’s an extreme value for all ages! Especially helpful if you’re a traveling homeschooling family

Willow SeaWillow Sea
00

This place was awesome! My 5 yo had a blast. My 2 yo enjoyed the river. We were here for two and a half hours and did science experiments the whole time!! Great activity for a windy beach day. Can't wait to stop by next year and see what new things we can get into when we can read ourselves. Thank you to the awesome staff who was there to answer any questions and to suggest new mess kits for us to try out. My oldest even asked for more supplies to make her own creation. Loved it! Great stop!!

Sarah GaddisSarah Gaddis
10

FUN for every age. Really neat, hands on projects. Unique place to have a party for any age. Helpful friendly staff. Easy access restrooms. Just felt like a kid while I was there. haha. It's hard to describe all that they have. M.E.S.S.=math, engineering, science and stuff. It took me a while, but I finally got it. hahahaha age 2 to 92 can have an enjoyable time at this most unique business.

Jean PerryJean Perry
10

Teeny tiny little powerhouse of a science museum. We loved the mess menu that included activity kits for the kids to do. I don't think I've ever seen such a small yet mighty museum. Got in free with our ASTC travel membership but made sure to buy a bunch of stuff from their gift corner including some take home mess kits! Keep up the good work guys!

Sierah BarnhartSierah Barnhart
20

Excellant hands-on science. Tha Kidd was there 4 hours & closed the place down! Luved 3 Lil Piggies cannot withstand high winds in matchstick house!! Turbulance tubes were wondrous! Made way of debris & dredged channel so ships could pass thru! Will return! Thank yall for havin us! ⚜️

NICKY PierreNICKY Pierre
00
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Overview

4.7(135 reviews)

Phone

(877) 937-6377

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Website

pensacolamesshall.org

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