History Museums in Mississippi

USS Cairo Museum

USS Cairo Museum

Vicksburg

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USS Cairo was one of the first American ironclad warships built at the beginning of the U.S. Civil War. Cairo was the lead ship of the City-class gunboats and named for Cairo, Illinois. In June 1862, she captured the Confederate […]

Fort Pemberton

Fort Pemberton

Greenwood

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Just west of the museum is the site of Fort Pemberton, one of a series of cotton bale fortifications placed to stop Federal boats from making their way down the Delta’s river network to Vicksburg in 1863. Deep in the […]

Tennessee Williams Rectory Museum

Tennessee Williams Rectory Museum

Clarksdale

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Between 1917 and 1932, young Tom “Tennessee” Williams lived with, and then regularly visited his grandparents in Clarksdale, Mississippi, where his grandfather Walter E. Dakin was rector of St. George’s Episcopal Church. The museum is housed in the four upstairs […]

River Road Queen Welcome Center & Museum of the Delta

River Road Queen Welcome Center & Museum of the Delta

Greenville

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This unique structure originally served as the State of Mississippi Exhibit in the 1984 New Orleans World’s Fair. Today it’s also home to unique Delta exhibits, including a famous frog and our nationally renowned writers. Stop in and stay a […]

Mississippi Armed Forces Museum

Hattiesburg

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The Mississippi Armed Forces Museum is located at Camp Shelby, approximately 12 miles south of Hattiesburg, Mississippi. The Armed Forces Museum serves as the military history museum for the State of Mississippi. It is a member of the Army Museum […]

International Museum of Muslim Cultures

Jackson

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Unique in America, the IMMC is dedicated to educating the public about Islamic history and culture, the contribution of Muslims to the global community and the diversity of the Muslim community: past, present and future. IMMC contains two permanent exhibitions. […]

Ground Zero Hurricane Museum

Waveland’s Ground Zero Hurricane Museum

Waveland

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Located in a restored historic school this museum features awe-inspiring exhibits ranging from photography to interactive displays to a remarkable hand-carved carousel. Open Tuesday-Saturday 10am to 3pm. Admission is free, donations are appreciated. […]

Mississippi Aviation Heritage Museum

Gulfport

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The Mississippi Aviation Museum will highlight the state’s rich aviation history, and will be filled with STEM-interactive exhibits that includes 14 touch tables teaching aviation, a flight simulator, live mechanics working on and renovating airplanes and a theater the looks like […]

Biloxi Fire Museum

Biloxi Fire Museum

Biloxi

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Biloxi Fire Museum is located in a former firehouse, originally built in 1937, and now returned to its original appearance. The museum depicts the 120-year history of the Biloxi Fire Department from its organization on September 19, 1883, through its […]

Mound Bayou Museum

Mound Bayou Museum

Mound Bayou

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The Mound Bayou Museum tells the story of Mound Bayou, Mississippi, a community that was founded and developed by ex-slaves and descendants of American slaves. The museum also tells the story of the accomplishments of civil rights figures including Fannie […]

Kate Lobrano House (Historical Society)

Bay St. Louis

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The Kate Lobrano House was constructed in the traditional shotgun style – so named because a shotgun pointed in the front door could shoot straight out the back! The Victorian-style architecture is accented with extensive displays of historic photos of […]

Bay St Louis Historic L&N Train Depot

Bay St Louis Historic L&N Train Depot

Bay St. Louis

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The Depot is a two-story building with mission-style design. The train depot, (c. 1928), is surrounded by park-like grounds, and once served as the centerpiece of the film, “This Property is Condemned” starring Robert Redford and Natalie Wood. The historic […]