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Museums
MISSISSIPPI CHILDREN'S MUSEUM - JACKSON
The Mississippi Children's Museum is a vibrant and engaging space designed to spark curiosity and foster learning in children. With interactive exhibits, hands-on activities, and educational programs, the museum offers a unique and enriching experience for families. Explore the wonders of science, technology, engineering, math, art, and culture as you embark on a journey of discovery and imagination.
Ages: little kids
Kid-Friendly Features: Stroller-friendly, handicapped accessibility, elevators, family restrooms, changing tables in all restrooms, nursing room, cafeteria, gift shop, splash pad, garden, close proximity to walking trail, Lefleur’s Bluff playground, and Natural Science Museum
Indoor Exhibits: World at Work Gallery, Wonderbox, Exploring Mississippi Gallery, Healthy Fun Gallery, Express Yourself Gallery, Wild About Reading Gallery, Journey to the North Pole (Special Holiday Program)
Outdoor Exhibits: Pollinator’s Playground, The Literacy Garden
Admission: $13 per person
(children under 1 year are free)
Members: Unlimited daytime admission
Hours: Tuesday–Saturday: 9 AM–5 PM
Sunday: 1 PM–6 PM
Closed Mondays
Address: 2145 Museum Boulevard, Jackson, MS 39202
Phone: (601) 981-5469
photos by Kid-Friendly Mississippi
MISSISSIPPI AGRICULTURE & FORESTRY MUSEUM - JACKSON
The mission of the Mississippi Agriculture and Forestry Museum is to create an environment that communicates the value of past and present Mississippi agricultural lifestyles, relationships, and practices and their relevance to the future of all people.
Visit the Heritage Center and Small Town Mississippi to learn about the importance of agriculture to the state of Mississippi!
Kid-friendly features: Stroller-friendly, changing tables in bathrooms, large grounds, general store with snacks, walking trail, train, carousel, live demonstrations, barn with animals
Admission: Adults: $5
Senior Adults (ages 60 and over): $4
Military: $4
Ages 3-18: $4
Children under age 3: Free
Train Rides: $1 per person
Carousel Rides – ages 5 and under: $1 per person
Hours:
Monday – Saturday, 9am – 5pm
Museum is closed on these holidays: New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Holiday, President’s Day, Confederate Memorial Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Armistice Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
Address: 1150 Lakeland Drive, Jackson, MS 39216
Phone: (601) 432-4500
photo by Kid-Friendly Mississippi
MISSISSIPPI MUSEUM OF NATURAL SCIENCE - JACKSON
Meet over 200 living species in our 100,000 gallon aquarium network. See native reptiles, fishes, and amphibians! Explore an entire wall of fossil specimens, Zygorhiza, Mosasaurus, and a giant Sloth. Check out deer, waterfowl, and Mississippi's endangered species exhibits. The Preschool Discovery Room features colorful murals and an iconic, giant treehouse with a slide. Plus, two miles of outdoor walking trails that wind through natural habitats. The museum was named the "2014 Escape to the Southeast Travel Attraction of the Year" by the Southeast Tourism Society.
Kid-friendly Features: Stroller-friendly, elevators, changing tables in bathrooms, gift shop, walking trail
Ages: All ages
Admission: Adults - $6
Youth Ages 3-18 - $4
Senior Citizens 60 and Over - $5
Children Under 3 - FREE
School Teachers with Classes - Call for Group Information
Hours: Monday—Friday: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m
Saturday: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Sunday: 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Museum Closed: (Subject to change. Please call to confirm before visiting.)
New Year's Day, Easter, Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Friday after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day
Address: 2148 Riverside Dr, Jackson, MS 39202
Phone: 601-576-6000
photos by Kid-Friendly Mississippi
MISSISSIPPI SPORTS HALL OF FAME - JACKSON
The Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame honors the state's most outstanding athletes and coaches. Explore exhibits showcasing the achievements of legendary sports figures, interactive displays, and memorabilia.
Ages: All ages
Admission: Adults (age 18 & older): $5.00
Seniors (age 60 +): $3.50
Students (age 6-17): $3.50
Active Military (with ID): $3.50
Children (age 5 & under): Free
Groups of 12 or more $3 per person Reservations requested
Memberships are available
Hours: Monday – Saturday: 10 am – 4:00 pm
Address: 1152 Lakeland Drive, Jackson, Mississippi 39216
Phone: 601-982-8264
photos by Kid-Friendly Mississippi
MISSISSIPPI MUSEUM OF ART - JACKSON
The Mississippi Museum of Art is the largest art museum in the state, showcasing a diverse collection of American art, including works by renowned artists and emerging talents. Explore exhibits featuring paintings, sculptures, photography, and more.
Kid-friendly Features: Stroller-friendly, family restroom, changing tables in all restrooms, gift shop, cafeteria, small splash pad, garden & courtyard
Admission: General admission-Free
Special exhibitions may cost extra
Memberships are available
Parking: Free (On street and behind Museum)
Hours: Tuesday-Thursday, 11 AM—7 PM
Friday-Saturday: 10 AM—5 PM
Sunday: Noon—5 PM
Closed Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day
Address: 380 S Lamar St, Jackson, MS 39201
Phone: (601) 960-1515
photo by Kid-Friendly Mississippi
MUSEUM OF MISSISSIPPI HISTORY - JACKSON
The Museum of Mississippi History encourages people to explore and appreciate our state's history. We present rich and complex stories that illustrate how our shared past influences our future together.
Located in the heart of downtown Jackson, the museum explores over 15,000 years of state history. Visitors will enjoy innovative exhibits, educational programs, and hundreds of artifacts. The Museum of Mississippi History and the Mississippi Civil Rights Museum opened on December 9, 2017, in celebration of the state’s bicentennial.
Admission:
GENERAL ADMISSION—for admission to the Museum of Mississippi History
Adult: $10
Youth (ages 4–18): $6
Senior (ages 60+) or military: $8
Children under 3 years: FREE
DUAL ADMISSION—for admission to the Museum of Mississippi History and the Mississippi Civil Rights Museum
Dual Admission Adult: $15
Dual Admission Youth (ages 4–18): $8
Dual Admission Senior (ages 60+) or military: $13
Children under 3 years: FREE
FREE THIRD SATURDAYS
Admission to the Museum of Mississippi History and the Mississippi Civil Rights Museum is free on the third Saturday of every month.
BLUE STAR ADMISSION
FREE admission for Blue Star Families from Saturday, May 18, through Monday, September 2.
Hours: Tuesday–Saturday: 9AM–5PM
Sunday: 1–5PM
Closed Mondays
Closed on Easter, July 4, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day.
Address: 222 North St Suite 1206, Jackson, MS 39201
Phone: (601) 576-6800
photo courtesy of The Museum of Mississippi History
MISSISSIPPI CIVIL RIGHTS MUSEUM - JACKSON
The Mississippi Civil Rights Museum shares the stories of a Mississippi movement that changed the nation. The museum promotes a greater understanding of the Mississippi Civil Rights Movement and its impact by highlighting the strength and sacrifices of its peoples.
Visitors will witness the freedom struggle in eight interactive galleries that show the systematic oppression of black Mississippians and their fight for equality that transformed the state and nation. Seven of the galleries encircle a central space called “This Little Light of Mine.” There, a dramatic sculpture glows brighter and the music of the Movement swells as visitors gather.
Admission:
GENERAL ADMISSION—for admission to the Mississippi Civil Rights Museum
Adult: $10
Youth (ages 4–18): $6
Senior (ages 60+) or military: $8
Children under 3 years: FREE
DUAL ADMISSION—for admission to the Mississippi Civil Rights Museum and the Museum of Mississippi History
Dual Admission Adult: $15
Dual Admission Youth (ages 4–18): $8
Dual Admission Senior (ages 60+) or military: $13
Children under 3 years: FREE
FREE THIRD SATURDAYS
Admission to the Mississippi Civil Rights Museum and the Museum of Mississippi History is free on the third Saturday of every month.
BLUE STAR ADMISSION
FREE admission for Blue Star Famlies from Saturday, May 18, through Monday, September 2.
Hours: Tuesday–Saturday: 9AM–5PM
Sunday: 1–5PM
Closed Mondays
Closed on Easter, July 4, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day.
Address: 222 North St Suite 2205, Jackson, MS 39201
Phone: (601) 576-6800
photo courtesy of Mississippi Civil Rights Museum
Old Capitol Museum - Jackson
The Old Capitol is Mississippi's most historic building. Built in 1839, it was the site of some of the state's most significant legislative actions, such as the passage of the 1839 Married Women's Property Act, Mississippi's secession from the Union in 1861, and the crafting of the 1868 and 1890 state constitutions.
Hours: Wednesday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m
Address: 100 State St, Jackson, MS 39201
Phone: (601) 576-6920
photo courtesy of Old Capitol Museum