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Located in the historic Belhaven neighborhood, the Eudora Welty House, a National Historic Landmark, is the home where one of the twentieth century's most celebrated authors lived and worked for over 75 years. Tours are given by reservation only Tuesday - Friday at 9:00 am, 11:00 am, 1:00 pm and 3:00 pm.
1119 Pinehurst Street, Jackson MS 39202
601.353.7762 / fax 601.354.5227
tours@eudoraweltyhouse.com
www.mdah.state.ms.us/welty |
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The Jackson Zoological Park has been a leading family attraction for people across the state and beyond for over 90 years. Boasting an animal collection representing over 200 species, 24 of which are in very sophisticated breeding programs named (SSP) Species Survival Plan, to boost their threatened populations. Visitors may enjoy more than 50 acres of exhibits, including the African Savannah, Wilderness Mississippi, Jewels of South America, a Discovery Zoo and others. Open Daily 9:00 am - 5:00 pm. Open Every Day (except December 25). Adults $9 / Children (2-12) $6. Hours and prices subject to change. Please check our
website for current information.
2918 W. Capitol Street, Jackson MS 39209
601.352.2580 / fax 601.352.2594
info@jacksonzoo.org
www.jacksonzoo.org |
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Both an archive and museum founded in 1968, the Margaret Walker Center is dedicated to the preservation, interpretation, and dissemination of African-American history and culture. Free and open to the public: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm.
Jackson State University
1400 J.R. Lynch Street, Ayer Hall, Jackson, MS 39217
601.979.3935 / fax 601.979.5929
mwa@jsums.edu
www.jsums.edu/margaretwalker |
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Open Monday - Saturday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm. Take a step back in time at the Agriculture and Forestry Museum. The museum includes a Heritage Center that tells the history of agriculture in Mississippi through artifacts related to agriculture and forestry. The museum also includes a model railroad exhibit, the National Agricultural Aviation Museum, the 4-H Learning Center and Museum and a 1920s Small Town Mississippi. Events are held throughout the year.
1150 Lakeland Drive, Jackson, MS 39216
601.713.3365
www.mdac.state.ms.us |
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The Mississippi Children's Museum is an imaginative and interactive nearly 40,000 square foot space featuring five exciting and educational galleries that encourage children to learn through play. Open Tuesday - Saturday from 9:00 am - 5:00 pm and Sundays from 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm. The museum takes children on a journey through the worlds of science and technology, cultural arts, literacy, health and nutrition and Mississippi heritage. Adventure is just moments away at this 2011 Parents and Kids Magazine Family Favorite and 2011 Mississippi Magazine Best Attractions for Kids.
2145 Highland Drive, Jackson, MS 39202
601.981.5469 / 1.877.793.KIDS
www.mschildrensmuseum.com |
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Named Travel Attraction of the Year by the Mississippi Tourism Association, this facility represents 400 talented artisans and their work. Demonstrations and classes held throughout the year. No admission to the public. Hours of Operation: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm, 7 days each week. Only closed four days each year: Christmas Day, New Year's Day, Thanksgiving Day and Easter Sunday. Events include Heritage Days, Expose Yourself to Craft Reveal Party, and the annual regional favorite Chimneyville Crafts Festival, held December 2-4, 2011 at the Mississippi Trade Mart in Jackson.
950 Rice Road, Ridgeland, MS 39157
601.856.7546 / fax 601.856.7531
info@mscrafts.org
www.mscrafts.org |
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The Mississippi Farmers Market offers locally-grown fruits and vegetables, specialty foods, and unique crafts, as well
as cooking demonstrations by area chefs, children's activities, and entertainment. The Market is open year-round on Saturdays from 8:00 am - 2:00 pm and seasonally on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
929 High Street, Jackson, MS 39201
601.354.6573
farmersmarket@mdac.state.ms.us
www.msfarmersmarket.com |
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The Mississippi Museum of Art has been a community-sponsored institution for more than 100 years. The Museum was awarded the 2010 National Medal for Museum and Library Service presented by the Institute of Museum and Library Services. Open Tuesday - Saturday 10:00 am - 5:00 pm, Sunday 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm.
380 South Lamar Street, Jackson MS 39201
601.960.1515 / fax 601.960.1505
www.msmuseumart.org |
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Visitors to the Mississippi Museum of Natural Science can always expect to have a unique experience and learn something new about nature. A 2,500 square foot temporary exhibit area allows the Museum to showcase exciting special exhibits throughout the year. The Museum also has a series of life-sized displays that give a comprehensive sense of Mississippi's diverse habitats, along with an understanding of the relationships that exist among the state's land, plants, animals and people. A 100,000-gallon aquarium system houses over 200 living species of native fish, reptiles, amphibians and aquatic invertebrates. A 1,700-square-foot greenhouse called "The Swamp," with another 20,000-gallon aquarium, provides a home for alligators, turtles, fish and a lush native plant garden. 2.5 miles of nature trails and native plant gardens are enjoyed year round.
"Jackson's 2009 Travel Attraction of the Year"
2148 Riverside Drive, Jackson, MS 39202
601.576.6000
www.msnaturalscience.org |
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The Mississippi Petrified Forest is a National Natural Landmark featuring 36 million year old petrified logs along a ½ mile nature trail. Attractions include a Museum, RV and tent campground, pavilion and picnic area. Our unique gift shop, and Gemstone fluming area is open daily except Thanksgiving and Christmas. Discounted group rates available. For detailed information please
contact us.
124 Forest Park Road, Flora, MS 39071
601.879.8189 / fax 601.879.8165
info@mspetrifiedforest.com
www.mspetrifiedforest.com |
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Mississippi's first museum for the 21st century contains a wide array of interactive, participatory exhibitry. Touch-screen television kiosks allow museum visitors to access archival footage, biographical information and more than 900 interviews with famous Mississippi athletes like Walter Payton, Jerry Rice and Archie Manning. Open Monday - Saturday, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm.
1152 Lakeland Drive, Jackson, MS 39216
800.280.FAME / 601.982.8264
generalinfo@msfame.com
www.msfame.com |
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Operated by the City of Jackson, this civic center and art gallery is housed in one of the oldest Mississippi landmarks in downtown Jackson, dating back to the 1860's. Dedicated to promoting local contemporary artists, it features the work of up-and-coming Mississippi artisans. The permanent collection includes the works of Andrew Bucci, Karl Wolfe and Marie Hull. The Gallery changes its exhibitions six times a year with each one having a reception that is open to the public. Admission is free. Open Tuesday - Saturday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.
839 North State Street, Jackson, MS 39202
(Enter parking area from President Street)
601.960.1582
www.jacksonms.gov/visitors/museums/Municipal |
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Anticipated to open in 2017 for Mississippi's bicentennial, the Museum of Mississippi History will interpret the state's entire history, from prehistoric times through the current day. The Museum will showcase artifacts, documents, photographs, oral histories, and serve as a gateway for heritage tourism.
200 North Street, Jackson, MS 39201
mmh@mdah.state.ms.us
www.mdah.state.ms.us/museum/index.php |
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The Greek Revival-style cottage, The Oaks, was built about 1853 on four acres of urban farmstead. Also known as the Boyd House, it was the home of the James Hervey Boydfamily for more than 100 years. Mr. Boyd was mayor of Jackson four times and alderman for many terms, including the year 1863 when Jackson was burned by Union forces. For a glimpse of middle-class life in the years 1853- 63, come to The Oaks House, with its cistern, dairy and garden, and site of original detached kitchen, privy and stable.
823 North Jefferson Street, Jackson, MS 39202
601.353.9339
www.theoakshousemuseum.org |
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The Old Capitol Museum interprets the distinguished history of the building that was Mississippi's statehouse from 1839 to 1903. This National Historic Landmark features the beautifully restored House and Senate chambers, Governor's Office, and State Library. Other exhibits explore government in action and historic preservation. Hours: Tuesday - Saturday, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm;
Sunday, 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm.
100 South State Street, Jackson, MS 39201
601.576.6920 / fax 601.576.6981
info@oldcapitolmuseum.com
www.oldcapitolmuseum.com |
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Experience the universe in one of the South's largest and best-equipped planetariums. The giant hemispheric theater, named after Astronaut Dr. Ronald E. McNair, includes one of mankind's most spectacular replicas of the starry heavens and Mississippi's only large-format movie projector, MEGA HD Cinema. The planetarium provides space for our children and the child in all of us.
201 E. Pascagoula Street, Jackson MS 39201
601.960.1552 / fax 601.960.1555
www.thedavisplanetarium.com |
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Located a stones throw away from the state capitol, Smith Robertson Museum and Cultural Center is a wonderful edifice which holds the history of African American culture in Mississippi. Housed in the first public school for African American boys and girls, Smith Robertson Museum and Cultural Center has been in operation since 1984. The museum presents a broad array of exhibitions and cultural programs and also hosts several permanent exhibitions of visual art in various mediums.
528 Bloom Street, Jackson, MS 39202
601.960.1457 / fax 601.960.2007
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Founded in 1989, The Mississippi Chorus continues to offer singers and concert goers a wonderful mix of truly extraordinary music! Each season the Chorus presents concerts in the Metropolitan area ranging from Bach to Beethoven and Haydn to Webber. The Chorus has performed concerts featuring Verdi's Requiem, Bach's Magnificat, Mendelssohn's Elijah, Brahms' A German Requiem, Carl Orff's Carmina Burana and Handel's Messiah. Please contact us for more information on the current season and discounts on tickets for seniors and students.
P.O. Box 13407 Jackson, MS 39236-3407
601.278.3351
mschorus@gmail.com
mschorus.blogspot.com
www.mschorus.com |
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Founded in 1944, the Mississippi Symphony Orchestra is the state's largest professional performing arts organization. Each season the Mississippi Symphony Orchestra presents numerous classical and pop concerts in the metro Jackson area, and also tours statewide as a full orchestra, a chamber orchestra, and as one of three resident ensembles: the Woodwind Quintet, the Brass Quintet and the String Quartet.
Jackson / 601.960.1565
www.msorchestra.com |
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Ballet Mississippi has provided dance instruction to Mississippi citizens for over 45 years. With an enrollment of 300 students ages 3 to adult, classes are held at the Mississippi Arts Center, Madison Square Arts Center, various preschools, and three Jackson Public Schools. Ballet Mississippi produces The Nutcracker and a Spring Gala annually.
201 E. Pascagoula Street, Jackson, MS 39201
601.960.1560
www.balletms.com |
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Founded in 1945, Mississippi Opera Association, Inc., is one of the oldest professional opera companies in America. A founding member of Opera America, Mississippi Opera (MOA) produces high-quality productions while promoting the study, understanding and appreciation of the most inclusive of all art forms. MOA offers a variety of shows each season with discounts for seniors, students, children and groups. MOA also provides free student matinee performances for school groups.
877.MSOPERA / 601.960.2300 / info@msopera.org |
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New Stage Theatre, now in its 46th season, is Mississippi's only professional nonprofit theatre. Operating year round, New Stage offers a variety of programming including classics, comedies and musicals. Other special events include: A Holiday Classic and The Eudora Welty New Play Series. New Stage also offers more cutting edge plays through the Unframed series. Activities in the education department range from acting classes to children's shows to the "Arts In Education" touring shows which are performed by the professional acting interns. The depth and scope of the education programs reaches students of all ages.
1100 Carlisle Street, Jackson, MS 39202
601-948-3533
www.newstagetheatre.com |
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The USA International Ballet Competition is a two-week "olympic-style" competition where tomorrow's ballet stars vie for gold, silver, and bronze medals; cash awards and scholarships. Designated as the official USA Competition by a 1982 Joint Resolution of Congress, the USA IBC is held every four years.
201 East Pascagoula Street, Ste. 101, Jackson, MS 39201
Mail: P.O. Box 3696 Jackson, MS 39207
601.355.9853 / fax 601.355.5253
www.USAIBC.com |
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