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Museums
USS CAIRO GUNBOAT & MUSEUM - VICKSBURG NATIONAL MILITARY PARK
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 garrison of Fort Pillow on the Mississippi, enabling Union forces to occupy Memphis. As part of the Yazoo Pass Expedition, she was sunk on 12 December 1862, while clearing mines for the attack on Haines Bluff. Cairo was the first ship ever to be sunk by a mine remotely detonated by hand.
The remains of Cairo can be viewed at Vicksburg National Military Park with a museum of its weapons and naval stores.
Admission:
Per Vehicle - $20.00 (valid 7 days)
Motorcycles - $15.00 (valid 7 days)
Pedestrians, Bicycles - $10.00
Bus Passenger/Church Van - $10.00 per person, not to exceed commercial rate below.
Commercial Groups (provided by non-NPS charter tour companies) -
1-6 Person Capacity Vehicles - $25.00 plus $7 per passenger
7-25 Person Capacity Vehicles- $40.00
Over 25 Person Capacity Vehicles- $100.00
Vicksburg Annual Pass - $35.00 per year (valid for one year from date of purchase)
Hours: Everyday - 8:30AM–5PM
Address: 3201 Clay Street, Vicksburg, MS 39183
Phone: (601) 636-0583
photos by Kid-Friendly Mississippi
JESSE BRENT LOWER MISSISSIPPI RIVER MUSEUM
The LMRM provides visitors with a unique look at life surround the Mighty Mississippi River
Admission: Free
Hours: Monday-Saturday: 9 am - 4 pm
Sunday: 1 pm - 4 pm
Closed on Thanksgiving Day, the day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve and New Year's Day.
Address: 910 Washington Street, Vicksburg, Mississippi 39183
Phone: (601) 638-9900
photos by Kid-Friendly Mississippi
Catfish Row MUSEUM
The Catfish Row Museum provides a cultural experience that showcases the unique and diverse aspects of Vicksburg — from its music, history and storytelling.
Admission: Free
Hours: Tuesday – Saturday, 10 AM – 3PM
Address: 913 Washington St. Vicksburg, Mississippi 39180
photos by Kid-Friendly Mississippi
OLD DEPOT MUSEUM
Home of 100 models of Civil War gunboats, second largest collection in the South of Riverboat, the only collection of model ships carry Mississippi names, only diorama of the battle of Vicksburg, the only video of the trials of the citizens and soldiers during the siege, 40 original paintings by Herb Mott of the war on the river, model car display and 3 model railroad layouts.
Admission: Adults $5.50
Seniors (over 55)/Military $5.00
Students (thru high school) $3.25
Children (ages 3-6) $1.10
Hours: Monday - Wednesday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Thursday - Saturday: 10 AM - 5 PM
Sunday: Closed
Address: 1010 Levee St Vicksburg, MS 39183
Phone: (601) 638-6500
photo by Kid-Friendly Mississippi
BIEDENHARN COCA-COLA MUSEUM
The Biedenharn Coca-Cola Museum was a collaborative effort between the Vicksburg Foundation for Historic Preservation, and the Biedenharn family, the original bottlers of Coca-Cola.
The museum houses a wide variety of exhibits interpreting the beginnings of Coca-Cola, the history of the Biedenharn family, the process used to first bottle Coca-Cola, a reproduction of the equipment first used to bottle Coke, the history of Coca-Cola advertising, and Coca-Cola memorabilia from past to present.
The authentically-restored candy store and office area feature furnishings and displays of the 1890s and offers ice cream, fountain Cokes, Coke floats and a wide selection of Coca-Cola souvenirs.
Admission: Under 6, Free
6-12 years, $2.50
Over 12, $3.50
Hours:
Monday - Saturday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday: 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Address: 1107 Washington St, Vicksburg, MS 39183
Phone: 601-638-6514
photos by Kid-Friendly Mississippi
The Old Courthouse Museum
The Old Courthouse, Warren County, also known as Warren County Courthouse, stands prominently on a hill in Vicksburg, Mississippi, and was a symbol of Confederate resistance during the Siege of Vicksburg. It was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1968 and a Mississippi Landmark in 1986.
Admission: Adults $6.00
Seniors 65 and above $5.50
Students grades 1-12 $4.00
Group rates available for groups of ten or more. (Adults/Seniors – $5.00 Students – $3.00)
Hours: Monday – Saturday: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (5:00 p.m. during Daylight Savings Time)
Sunday: 1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. (5:00 p.m. during Daylight Savings Time)
Address: 1008 Cherry St, Vicksburg, MS 39183
Phone: (601) 636-0741
photo by Kid-Friendly Mississippi
Southern Heritage Air Museum - Tallulah, LA
The Southern Heritage Air Museum is a museum located at the Vicksburg-Tallulah Regional Airport, just across the river from Vicksburg, Mississippi. The museum is dedicated to preserving the history of American aviation through an assortment of exhibits and a collection of real aircraft.
Hours:
Wednesday - Saturday 10:00 am - 4:00 pm. Closed Thanksgiving through March 1st (tours by appointment).
Best Little Air Show: every other year, on the even years (2016, 2018, etc.)
Air shows and events are available on the museum's website.
Address: 179 VTR Airport Rd, Tallulah, LA 71282
Phone: (318) 574-2731
Website: southernheritageair.org
photo courtesy of Southern Heritage Air Museum