Historical Sites Near Me in Jackson, ms
Mississippi Museum Of Art
380 South Lamar Street, Jackson, MS
About Us:
The Mississippi Museum of Art has been a community-supported institution for more than 100 years, and was at its former location since the late 1970s.... Read More
Mississippi Museum Of Natural Science
2148 Riverside Drive, Jackson, MS
Mission Statement:
The mission of the Mississippi Museum of Natural Science is to promote understanding and appreciation of Mississippi's biological diversity... Read More
Mississippi Children's Museum
2145 Museum Boulevard, Jackson, MS
Our Mission:
The mission of MCM is to create unparalleled experiences to inspire excellence and a lifelong joy of learning.
The museum accomplishes this... Read More
Mississippi Agriculture And Forestry Museum
1150 Lakeland Drive, Jackson, MS
Mission:
Historically, our American lifestyle, economy, and work ethic were immersed in agricultural and forestry industries. Today, while these industries are still a... Read More
Casey Jones Museum
10091 Vaughan Road #1, Vaughan, MS
History Of The Museum :
The Casey Jones Railroad Museum State Park was designated a State Park on April 27, 1980. In attendance at the "Grand Opening" were dignitaries... Read More
USS Cairo Gunboat and Museum
3201 Clay Street, Vicksburg, MS
The U.S.S. Cairo was one of seven ironclad gunboats named in honor of towns along the upper Mississippi and Ohio rivers. These powerful ironclads were formidable vessels, each mounting thirteen... Read More
Veterans Memorial Museum
920 Hillcrest Drive, Laurel, MS
Our Mission:
The mission of the VMM is to honor the men & women who have so bravely served and sacrificed for this nation in the armed forces. We strive to preserve... Read More
B.B. King Museum And Delta Interpretive Center
400 Second Street, Indianola, MS
Mission:
The mission of the B.B. King Museum and Delta Interpretive Center, a 501©(3) non-profit organization, is to empower, unite and heal through music, art and... Read More
Hattiesburg Area Historical Society
723 Main Street, Hattiesburg, MS
Society Purpose:
The Hattiesburg Area Historical Society (HAHS) was organized in 1970 to fill a void in the preservation of local history and heritage. The society was... Read More
Meridian Museum Of Art
628 25th Avenue, Meridian, MS
The Meridian Museum of Art (MMA) is housed in the historic Old Carnegie Library building, which was constructed in 1912-13, and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and as a... Read More
Delta Blues Museum
1 Blues Alley, Clarksdale, MS
Mission Statement :
The Delta Blues Museum is dedicated to creating a welcoming place where visitors find meaning, value and perspective by exploring the history... Read More
Palestine Gardens: Replica of the Holy Land
201 Palestine Gardens Rd, Lucedale, MS
Come, See, Learn and Enjoy- Replica of Jerusalem, Bethlehem, Jericho, Nazareth, and many other cities and villages authentically placed among the Districts of Judea, Samaria, and Galilee. Your... Read More
Alice Moseley Folk Art And Antique Museum
1928 Depot Way, 2nd Floor, Bay Saint Louis, MS
Mission:
The Museum's mission is increase public awareness of the art and life of Alice Moseley and to do charitable good works in the state of... Read More
Lynn Meadows Discovery Center
246 Dolan Avenue, Gulfport, MS
Mission:
The Lynn Meadows Discovery Center expands a child’s world by encouraging shared learning experiences to enrich the minds and hearts of children and... Read More
Maritime and Seafood Industry Museum
115 East 1st Street, Biloxi, MS
Mission Statement:
The Maritime and Seafood Industry Museum was established in 1986 to preserve and interpret the maritime history and heritage of Biloxi and the... Read More
Ohr-O'Keefe Museum Of Art
386 Beach Boulevard, Biloxi, MS
Ohr-O'Keefe Museum of Art Mission:
The Ohr-O’Keefe Museum of Art mission is to promote and preserve the unique legacy of Biloxi potter George E. Ohr and the diverse... Read More
Walter Anderson Museum Of Art
510 Washington Avenue, Ocean Springs, MS
Mission Statement:
To preserve the art and legacy of Walter Inglis Anderson, his family and kindred artists
To celebrate Walter Inglis Anderson’s life message... Read More
Elvis Presley Birthplace And Museum
306 Elvis Presley Dr., Tupelo, MS
The Elvis Presley Museum was originally opened in 1992 and consisted mainly of the personal collection of Janelle McComb, a Tupelo resident and long-time family friend of Elvis and the... Read More
Desoto County Museum
111 East Commerce Street, Hernando, MS
About the Museum :
The DeSoto County Museum features the history and development of DeSoto County, Mississippi, from 1541 to the present. Artifacts and displays begin... Read More
