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Museums
LAUREN ROGERS MUSEUM OF ART
The Lauren Rogers Museum of Art, founded in 1923 in historic downtown Laurel, features American Art, European Art, Native American Baskets, Japanese Ukiyo-e Prints, British Georgian Silver, and traveling exhibitions.
Admission: Free. A donation of $3 is suggested
Hours: Tuesday - Saturday: 10:00 AM–4:45 PM
Sunday: 1:00 PM–4:00 PM
Monday: Closed
Additionally closed on major holidays and the first weekend in December.
Address: 565 N 5th Ave, Laurel, MS 39440
Phone: (601) 649-6374
photos by Kid-Friendly Mississippi
VETERANS MEMORIAL MUSEUM
The Veterans Memorial Museum in Laurel, MS, is a 6,000 square ft facility with an extensive collection of military memorabilia that opened in 2005. At its core, it is a memorial to American men and women who honorably served their country in military service, and who continue to serve and defend our country in conflicts around the world. The VMM is more than just another tourist attraction, as this museum features an extensive collection of books, vintage photographs, artifacts, and historical documents from the Civil War all the way to present-day conflicts.
Admission: Free (donations gladly accepted)
Hours: Tuesday: 10AM–4PM
Wednesday:10AM–4PM
Thursday:10AM–4PM
Friday:10AM–4PM
Saturday:10AM–2PM
Closed on Mondays
Address: 920 Hillcrest Dr, Laurel, MS 39440
Phone: (601) 428-4008
photo courtesy of Veterans Memorial Museum