Sightseeing
Explore 15,000 years of history and learn how our shared past influences our future together
19 locals recommend
Museum of Mississippi History
222 North StExplore 15,000 years of history and learn how our shared past influences our future together
Explore interactive exhibits, see engaging artifacts, and hear stories from people who fought for civil rights in Mississippi. The Mississippi Civil Rights Museum is in Jackson , Mississippi. It’s mission is to document, exhibit the history of, and educate the public about the American Civil Rights Movement in the U.S. state of Mississippi between 1945 and 1970.
45 locals recommend
Mississippi Civil Rights Museum
222 North StreetExplore interactive exhibits, see engaging artifacts, and hear stories from people who fought for civil rights in Mississippi. The Mississippi Civil Rights Museum is in Jackson , Mississippi. It’s mission is to document, exhibit the history of, and educate the public about the American Civil Rights Movement in the U.S. state of Mississippi between 1945 and 1970.
The museum is in LeFleur’s Bluff State Park and features aquariums, habitat exhibits, and nature trails specializing in the flora and fauna of Mississippi. The museum also houses the state’s systematic collections, containing more than a million specimens of fish, reptiles, amphibians, birds, mammals, invertebrates, plants, and fossils. The most complete and most used of these collections of tax’s are the freshwater fish and mollusks. This museum acts as both a center for research and education. The mission for the Mississippi Museum of Natural Science is to promote understanding and appreciation of Mississippi’s biological diversity through collections, research, scientific data bases, education, and exhibits; and to inspire the people of Mississippi to respect the environment and to preserve natural Mississippi.
44 locals recommend
Mississippi Museum of Natural Science
2148 Riverside DrThe museum is in LeFleur’s Bluff State Park and features aquariums, habitat exhibits, and nature trails specializing in the flora and fauna of Mississippi. The museum also houses the state’s systematic collections, containing more than a million specimens of fish, reptiles, amphibians, birds, mammals, invertebrates, plants, and fossils. The most complete and most used of these collections of tax’s are the freshwater fish and mollusks. This museum acts as both a center for research and education. The mission for the Mississippi Museum of Natural Science is to promote understanding and appreciation of Mississippi’s biological diversity through collections, research, scientific data bases, education, and exhibits; and to inspire the people of Mississippi to respect the environment and to preserve natural Mississippi.
The Mississippi Museum of Art is the largest art museum in the state and has been a community supported institution for more than a 100 years.
47 locals recommend
Mississippi Museum of Art
380 S Lamar StThe Mississippi Museum of Art is the largest art museum in the state and has been a community supported institution for more than a 100 years.
The Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument, also known as Medgar Evers House, is a historic house museum at 2332 Margaret Walker Alexander Drive in Jackson, Mississippi. Built in 1956, it was the home of African American civil rights activist Medgar Evers at the time of his assassination.
10 locals recommend
Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument
2332 Margaret W Alexander DrThe Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument, also known as Medgar Evers House, is a historic house museum at 2332 Margaret Walker Alexander Drive in Jackson, Mississippi. Built in 1956, it was the home of African American civil rights activist Medgar Evers at the time of his assassination.
A living history farm, a recreated 1920s cotton economy era town and local historical artifacts.
22 locals recommend
Mississippi Agricultural & Forestry Museum
1150 Lakeland DrA living history farm, a recreated 1920s cotton economy era town and local historical artifacts.
Features touch screen kiosks, hands on exhibits, collections of items, interviews, and film footage of state athletes, home of the Conerly Trophy.
13 locals recommend
Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame
1152 Lakeland DrFeatures touch screen kiosks, hands on exhibits, collections of items, interviews, and film footage of state athletes, home of the Conerly Trophy.
Site of the first school for African Americans, displays history and achievements of African American Mississippians.
7 locals recommend
Smith Robertson Museum and Cultural Center
528 Bloom StSite of the first school for African Americans, displays history and achievements of African American Mississippians.
Jackson State University is a public historically Black university in Jackson, Mississippi. It is one of the largest HBCUs in the United States and fourth largest university in Mississppi in terms of student enrollment.
17 locals recommend
Jackson State University
1400 John R. Lynch StJackson State University is a public historically Black university in Jackson, Mississippi. It is one of the largest HBCUs in the United States and fourth largest university in Mississppi in terms of student enrollment.
Tougaloo College is a private historically black college in the Tougaloo area of Jackson, Mississippi.
Tougaloo College
500 W County Line RdTougaloo College is a private historically black college in the Tougaloo area of Jackson, Mississippi.
Mississippi College is a private Baptist college in Clinton, Mississippi. Founded in 1826, MC is the second oldest Baptist affiliated college in the United States and the oldest college in Mississippi.
6 locals recommend
Mississippi College
200 S Capitol StMississippi College is a private Baptist college in Clinton, Mississippi. Founded in 1826, MC is the second oldest Baptist affiliated college in the United States and the oldest college in Mississippi.
Mississippi College School of Law is an American Bar Association accredited law school. MC Law is one of only two law schools in the state of Mississippi, and is the only law school in the capital city of Jackson, Mississippi.
Mississippi College School-Law
151 E Griffith StMississippi College School of Law is an American Bar Association accredited law school. MC Law is one of only two law schools in the state of Mississippi, and is the only law school in the capital city of Jackson, Mississippi.
Hospital/ Medical emergency
University of Mississippi Medical Center
2500 N State StBaptist Medical Center
1225 N State StSt. Dominic Hospital
969 Lakeland DrSelect Specialty Hospital - Jackson
5903 Ridgewood RoadMerit Health Central
1850 Chadwick DriveVA Medical Center Jackson
1500 V A Center DrJackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport
100 International DrSports / Entertainment
Mississippi Veterans Memorial Stadium
2531 N State StMississippi Coliseum
1207 Mississippi StTrustmark Park
1 Braves BlvdShopping
Walmart Supercenter
2711 Greenway DrWalmart Supercenter
2711 Greenway DrSam's Club
257 Grandview BlvdSam's Club
257 Grandview BlvdCostco Wholesale
700 Highland Colony PkwyOutlets of Mississippi
200 Bass Pro DrRenaissance at Colony Park
1000 Highland Colony PkwyDogwood Festival
120 Promenade BlvdKroger
1070 US-51Northpark
1200 E County Line RdResturants
Piccadilly
4800 Interstate 55Country Fisherman
3110 US-80Newk's Eatery
4450 Interstate 55 NorthWingstop
398 US-51IHOP
474 Briarwood DrBully's Soul Food Restaurant
3118 Livingston RdThe Iron Horse Grill
320 W Pearl StChar Restaurant
4500 Interstate 55 North Frontage RdRed Lobster
6357 I-55Olive Garden Italian Restaurant
6347 I-55 NorthSaltine Restaurant
622 Duling AveGumbo Girl
900 E County Line RdBarrelhouse
3009 N State StBABALU® - Jackson
622 Duling AveWalker's Drive In
3016 N State StAladdin Mediterranean Grill
730 Lakeland DrSal and Mookie's New York Pizza and Ice Cream Joint- Jackson
200 District Boulevard EastThe Manship Wood Fired Kitchen
1200 N State StKeifer's
710 Poplar BlvdSpice Avenue
4711 Hwy 55 NHalf Shell Oyster House
115 Laurel Park CoveCock of the Walk
141 Madison Landing CirShaggy's on the Rez
1733 Spillway RdAnother Broken Egg Cafe
1000 Highland Colony PkwyAnother Broken Egg Cafe
1000 Highland Colony PkwyDrago's Seafood Restaurant - Jackson
1005 E County Line Rd