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Mississippi Museum of Natural Science director retires
By Sethanie Smith,
6 hours ago
JACKSON, Miss. ( WJTV ) – The director of the Mississippi Museum of Natural Science has retired after 31 years of service. Charles Knight’s journey with the museum began long before his official tenure.
“As a kid in the 1970s, I visited the Museum in its old downtown Jackson location and felt like it was built just for me. About 20 years later, after earning my degrees in biology and gaining experience with scientific museum collections, I jumped at the chance to work here, first as Research Coordinator, then Assistant Director, and finally as Director. Leading this incredible team has been the highlight of my career,” said Knight.
Under his guidance, the museum has reached several milestones including earning the prestigious American Alliance of Museums accreditation, winning the Travel Attraction of the Year award from the Southeast Tourism Society, and, most recently, being named the “2024 Best Museum” by the readers of Mississippi Magazine.
Charles Knight (Courtesy: MDWFP)
“Charles has been instrumental in growing the museum into an award-winning attraction and research facility,” said Lynn Posey, executive director of the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks (MDWFP). “Charles’ dedication to creating engaging exhibits and his commitment to wildlife conservation have left an indelible mark. We thank him for his decades of service, congratulate him on his distinguished career, and wish him well in his new adventure!”
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