Museums in MS – Visit Mississippi

Museums in Mississippi

When thinking of Mississippi, many tourists imagine fantastic year-round weather, a multitude of options for outdoor recreation, and some of the best cuisine in the United States. While our state is definitely home to all of those things, museums in Mississippi are also highly popular with visitors and locals alike. Experience Mississippi blues history at B.B. King Museum and Delta Interpretive Center (Indianola, MS), or entertain the kids for a day of fun and learning at the Mississippi Children’s Museum (Jackson, MS). Browse collections at The University of Mississippi Museum and get the chance to check out the campus. Whatever you yearn to explore about our state’s deep history, there are a plethora of museums that cater to a wide variety of interests. For more information, request a tour guide, use our trip planner, check out some of the places to visit, or contact us today to start planning your trip.

Lauren Rogers Museum of Art

Laurel FEATURED

Mississippi’s first art museum, the Lauren Rogers Museum of Art is located in Laurel, Mississippi, United States. It was founded in 1923 in memory of Lauren Eastman Rogers. The building’s architect was Rathbone DeBuys of New Orleans, Louisiana. The museum […]

Meridian Museum of Art

Meridian FEATURED

The Meridian Museum of Art is a visual arts museum located in the historic Old Carnegie Library building in downtown Meridian. Established in 1970, the museum focuses on exhibiting contemporary and traditional artwork by regional, national, and international artists. It […]

The Old Tishomingo County Courthouse Museum

Iuka FEATURED

The Old Tishomingo County Courthouse Museum was built in 1870. The Battle of Iuka and its role as the marriage capital of the South are emphasized throughout the museum. The Museum features a Genealogy Library. Its collection of artifacts include […]

Jimmie Rodgers Museum

Meridian FEATURED

The Jimmie Rodgers Museum showcases the legacy of the “Father of Country Music,” Jimmie Rodgers, including his music career as well as his timeless treasures and original memorabilia. Private tours are available throughout the week by appointment. […]

Walter Anderson Museum of Art

Ocean Springs FEATURED

The Walter Anderson Museum of Art is dedicated to celebrating the works of Walter Inglis Anderson an artist whose depictions of the plants, animals, and people of the Gulf Coast have placed him at the forefront of American painters of […]

Maritime & Seafood Industry Museum

Biloxi FEATURED

The Maritime & Seafood Industry Museum was established in 1986 to preserve and interpret the maritime history and heritage of the Mississippi Gulf Coast. The recently completed museum accomplishes this mission through an array of exhibits, artifacts and an extraordinary […]

Tunica River Park and Museum

Robinsonville FEATURED

An inexpensive way to spend the day in Tunica, the Mississippi River Museum at Tunica River Park takes you on a journey through our illustrious past, while a river cruise on the Tunica Queen lets you enjoy the Delta from […]

Mississippi Wildlife Heritage Museum

Leland FEATURED

The mission of the Mississippi Wildlife Heritage Museum is to preserve the history, heritage, and traditions of hunting, fishing, and the Great Outdoors in Mississippi; to honor the people that have been a part of it;and to educate the public […]

Gateway to the Blues Museum & Visitors Center

Tunica FEATURED

The Gateway to the Blues Museum and Visitors Center on Highway 61 is the first place many people see when they roll into Tunica. This rustic train depot, circa 1895, is a must-stop for travelers before and after a visit to […]

Highway 61 Blues Museum

Leland FEATURED

A small blues museum honoring the Mid Mississippi Delta bluesmen striving to educate the public on the their contributions to music all over the world. […]

Delta Blues Museum

Clarksdale FEATURED

Since its creation, the Delta Blues Museum has preserved, interpreted, and encouraged a deep interest in the story of the blues. Established in 1979 by the Carnegie Public Library Board of Trustees and re-organized as a stand-alone museum in 1999, […]

Mississippi Museum of Natural Science

Jackson FEATURED

An aquarium housing over 200 species of native fish, reptiles and amphibians tells an ecological story of rivers, streams, lakes, marshes and the Mississippi Sound. “The Swamp” is home to animals including alligators, turtles and fish surrounded by native foliage. […]