JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Officials with the Mississippi Children’s Museum (MCM) in Jackson unveiled the Gertrude C. Ford’s “The Enchanted Land of Story.”

This garden experience invites guests to imagine, explore, and discover a realm where stories come to life.

The Gertrude C. Ford Literacy Garden, which initially opened its doors in 2014, prompting significant renovations and exciting updates. This transformation into “The Enchanted Land of Story” is made possible through generous grants from the Mississippi Arts Commission (MAC) and the Hearst Foundations, in addition to the originating support from the Gertrude C. Ford Foundation.

The exhibit includes illustrated exhibit signs featuring dragons and an amphitheater.

“We are thrilled to invite families to explore and engage with the wonders of The Enchanted Land of Story,” said Rachel Myers, Director of Exhibits. “We can’t wait for guests to splash in the dancing waters, make melodies on the xylophones, and find all the hidden play areas between the hedge maze and acorn home.”