History Museums in Mississippi

Jacqueline House Museum

Vicksburg

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Vicksburg’s only museum for the study of history and culture of people of African descent features a collection of over 20,000 items. In addition, the collection houses selected artifacts, including items dating back to the slave period. […]

Jesse Brent Lower Mississippi River Museum

Vicksburg

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The museum offers a glimpse at what life is like along the river through both interactive and static displays. The museum also has an orientation theater, classrooms space and an assortment of interactive and educational display for all ages. […]

Old Court House Museum

Vicksburg

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A National Historic Landmark. Built in 1858. Has showcase Vicksburg’s cultural history for over 71 years. Vicksburg’s most historic buildings and oldest museum. Vicksburg’s crown jewel. […]

Old Depot Museum

Vicksburg

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The Siege of Vicksburg is brought to life by the 250-square foot diorama of the battlefield and the film “The Vanishing Glory”. Many exhibits feature water transportation, aircraft and more. Handicapped accessible. […]

T.F. Monti Private Model Collection

War & Peace – The T.F. Monti Private Model Collection

Waveland

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WAR & PEACE: the T.F. Monti Private Model Collection consists of approximately 4,000 handmade, plastic airplanes, rockets, tanks, jeeps, ships, automobiles, trucks, horse drawn wagons, fire engines, and an assortment of figure models. The attraction is open by appointment only. […]

Gulfport Museum of History

Gulfport

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Open Thursday-Saturday, 10 pm – 3 pm, the Gulfport Museum of History is located in Downtown Gulfport at the historic 1904 Union Station Railroad Depot. The Museum exhibits artifacts and documents that provide snapshots of Gulfport’s diverse 125+ years of […]

American Contract Bridge League Museum

Horn Lake

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The museum is a must see, especially for bridge playing enthusiasts. The ACBL Museum is not only the premier collection of bridge-related artifacts in the world, it’s also an interactive showcase of the history of the game. From Vanderbilt to […]

DeSoto County Museum

Hernando

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The museum provides education programs, as well as exhibits on the history of DeSoto County from past to present, showcasing artifacts and exhibits featuring the history of DeSoto County, Mississippi. Artifacts and displays begin with the arrival of Hernando DeSoto […]

Olive Branch City Hall Museum

Olive Branch

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Olive Branch’s one-room museum, a little-known gem at City Hall, contains 12 cases of artifacts. The museum is located on the first floor, inside City Hall. Citizens of Olive Branch have donated documents, photographs and artifacts recounting the history of […]

Canton Movie Museums

Canton Movie Museums

Canton

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The Canton Movie Museums display full set pieces and props from two films shot in Canton, A Time to Kill and My Dog Skip. Tours are currently available by appointment only, and tickets may be purchased at the Canton Welcome […]