The Mississippi Arts + Entertainment Experience (The MAX) is an interactive museum and event center located in Meridian, Mississippi, that highlights the successes of various cultural artists and entertainers with Mississippian roots. With nearly 60,000 square feet of space, The MAX consists of a 22,000-square-foot exhibit space, two art studios, a recording studio, and numerous indoor and outdoor spaces designed for schools, civic clubs, professionals, and families to host special programs and events. Focusing on the process of making art rather than the art itself, The MAX hopes to inspire the next generation of artists through its interactive exhibits and live programming.