Toxic Beauty: Plastic's Hidden Cost

Celebrate this BRAND NEW exhibit opening with us!

Explore the Deep Waters of the Gulf of Mexico with Mississippi Aquarium, NOAA, USGS, and National Marine Sanctuary Foundation restoration experts.

See these amazing deep water coral species and other species that call this area of the ocean their home.

Speak with the artists that created engaging exhibit art. Activities will be available for visitors to learn more about what's going on in their Gulf backyard to help coral habitats!

Learn more about this exhibit and the SECRETS OF THE DEEP HERE.

Grand Opening offerings are included with General Admission.

General Admission Tickets

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Apr 22 - Sept 07, 2026 | 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

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A deeper dive on the Art and their artists!

The Plastic Footprint

Student Art
Samantha Bearden
Long Beach High School
Long Beach, Mississippi

Aquatic Wonders | Lobby

Mural | 32in x48in
Media: Trash and Paint with Carbon Footprints