Veterans’ Day
The MESS Hall will be open Tuesday November 11 From 10 AM – 5 PM. Admission is free for active duty and retired military personnel. Their families will receive military admission rates.
Thanksgiving Week
On November 24-26, 28-29, 2025, we will be open 10AM – 5PM. The museum will be closed on Thanksgiving.
Winter Vacation
The MESS Hall will be open December 22 – January 3 from 10 AM – 5 PM. We will be closed December 24 and 25. Visit together as a family or check out our Winter Break Camps.
Plan Your Visit
Planning a school visit? See our Education page.
A visit to the MESS Hall is a chance for kids and adults to explore math, engineering, science, and stuff together. Whether you are looking for a family outing on a rainy day or become members and explore with us year round, bring your imagination and curiosity so you can make your own discoveries!
Curious what a visit is like? Want to prepare your child for what to expect? Please check out our Social Story.
Location & Hours
418 E Wright Street
Pensacola FL 32501
Hours
Summer Hours
Monday – Saturday 10AM – 5PM
Sunday 1PM – 5PM
School Year Hours
Tuesday – Friday 12PM – 5PM
Saturday – 10AM – 5PM
Closed Sunday and Monday
School Holiday Hours
Veteran’s Day – 10AM – 5PM
Nov 24-26, 28 – 10AM – 5PM
Dec 22-23 – 10AM – 5PM
Dec 26-Jan 3 – 10AM – 5PM
Mar 16-20 – 10AM – 5PM
Daily Admission
General visits:
Adults & Children ages 3+
$15
All children under 16 years old must be accompanied by an adult.
Active Duty Military incl. spouses & children
$14
Members and Flex Pass Holders
FREE
Pensacola Children’s Museum Reciprocal Agreement
The Pensacola MESS Hall offers a reciprocal admission program with the Pensacola Children’s Museum. Ask us for the code during your visit to receive 50% off Children’s Museum admission.
Groups:
The MESS Hall offers special visits for groups. Weekday mornings are reserved for school field trips. If you have a group like a scout troop, church youth group, or homeschool coop, please fill out this form to reserve a Saturday morning or to indicate interest in other days. Prescheduled group visits receive a discounted admission of $13 per person for everyone ages 3 and up, including adults. Email us if you have unique requests, and we will work with you.
Membership
Annual Family Memberships
$130/Two adults and all children in household
- Includes 1 year General Admission
- Discounts on camps & gift shop
- Benefits to more than 350 other science centers and museums in 20 countries through the ASTC Passport Program! Note that there is a 90 mile exclusion.
Contact Us
info@pensacolamesshall.org
877-YES-MESS (937-6377)
Flex Pass
Flex Passes are 6 month admission passes that can permit entry for a family of up to 6 people. The cost is $28 per person you wish to add to the card, and two cardholders can be named on the pass. These are ideal for small families or even grandparents who want to bring different grandkids each visit.
Flex passes also make great gifts.
Purchase online!
