The best arts & culture spots in Jackson

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Mississippi Civil Rights Museum

Arts & Culture

If you haven't walked through the powerful, interactive galleries at the Mississippi Civil Rights Museum, this is your nudge. Step into…

222 North St #2205

“If you haven't walked through the powerful, interactive galleries at the Mississippi Civil Rights Museum, this is your nudge. Step into This Little Light of Mine, revisit the stories of Medgar Evers, Fannie Lou Hamer, and Vernon Dahmer, then pause in Where Do We Go From Here? to reflect.”

From the Jackson newsletter, August 5, 2026

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Mississippi Agriculture and Forestry Museum

Arts & Culture

Take a quick escape at the Mississippi Agriculture and Forestry Museum, where Small Town Mississippi’s 1920s streets, a living-history…

1150 Lakeland Dr

“Take a quick escape at the Mississippi Agriculture and Forestry Museum, where Small Town Mississippi’s 1920s streets, a living-history farm, and the oldest operating cotton gin in America make history feel close enough to touch.”

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Mississippi Museum of Art

Arts & Culture

State's largest art museum with galleries, cafe, outdoor garden, performance stage & free admission.

380 S Lamar St

“State's largest art museum with galleries, cafe, outdoor garden, performance stage & free admission.”

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Mississippi Children's Museum

Arts & Culture

Interactive exhibits, activities & programs for kids focusing on arts, history, health & science.

2145 Museum Blvd

“Interactive exhibits, activities & programs for kids focusing on arts, history, health & science.”

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Mississippi Museum of Natural Science

Arts & Culture

Indoor/outdoor natural science museum in a state park with an aquarium, greenhouse, exhibits & more.

2148 Riverside Dr

“Indoor/outdoor natural science museum in a state park with an aquarium, greenhouse, exhibits & more.”

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