History Museums in MS – Visit Mississippi

Bay St. Louis Mardi Gras Museum

Bay St. Louis, MS

Located inside the historic train depot, the Bay St. Louis Mardi Gras Museum showcases the cultural and historical significance of Mardi Gras in the region. The museum features Mardi Gras costumes, masks, memorabilia, and exhibits detailing the traditions and celebrations […]

Corinth Civil War Interpretive Center

Corinth

For six months in 1862, Corinth, a critical railroad junction, captured the full attention of a divided nation. Today, one of the National Park Service’s newest visitor centers interprets the key role of Corinth, Mississippi in the Civil War’s Western […]

Mound Bayou Museum

Mound Bayou

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 […]

Mississippi Blues Trail – B.B. King Museum

Indianola

Mississippi Blues Trail – B.B. King Museum Trail Marker Location: Indianola Marker Front: In the early 2000s, a group of locals organized to plan a museum that would celebrate King. The famously humble musician was initially resistant, but King ultimately […]

The Baby Doll House

Benoit

The Baby Doll House, also known as The Burrus House and later Hollywood Plantation, was constructed by John C. Burrus in 1861, standing as a significant historical landmark. Settling in the county in the 1830s, Burrus established a plantation and […]

Landrum’s Homestead and Village

Laurel

Landrum’s Homestead & Village, located in Laurel, is a recreated 1800s settlement that spans 30 acres and is nestled within a pecan grove. Guests can explore the living history museum with over 85 buildings, exhibits, and displays. Built by Thomas […]

Lincoln County Historical and Jewish Heritage Museum

Brookhaven

The Lincoln County Historical and Jewish Heritage Museum in Brookhaven is housed in a former synagogue, Temple B’Nai Shalom, dating back to 1896. Converted into a museum in 2009, it showcases local history, including exhibits on the former Jewish community […]

Magnolias of Aberdeen

Aberdeen

The Magnolias of Aberdeen, built in 1850, stands as a stunning example of late antebellum Greek revival architecture, featuring a grand columned front portico and a mahogany double staircase with a Waterford chandelier. Once home to the Sykes family for […]

Martin & Sue King Railroad Heritage Museum

Cleveland

The Martin and Sue King Railroad Heritage Museum in Cleveland, preserves and celebrates the rich history and cultural impact of railroads in the Delta Region. Through its exhibits, railroad-related artifacts, and memorabilia, the museum offers visitors a glimpse into the […]

Military Memorial Museum

Brookhaven

The Military Memorial Museum, housed in the historic old train depot in Brookhaven, offers a journey through the area’s military history. Featuring an impressive array of artifacts, photographs, and personal items belonging to local veterans, alongside displays of military equipment […]

Mississippi Department of Archives & History

Jackson

The Mississippi Department of Archives and History (MDAH) is a state agency established in 1902 to collect, preserve, and provide access to the archival resources of Mississippi. Governed by a nine-member board of trustees, it oversees various divisions including the […]

Oren Dunn City Museum

Tupelo

Oren Dunn City Museum is a municipal history museum located at Tupelo’s Ballard Park, housed within a converted 1930s dairy barn that was originally part of Forest Lake Farms. The museum’s mission—to preserve and interpret the diverse heritage of Tupelo, […]

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