Maritime &
Seafood Industry Museum
P. O. Box 1907
115 First Street
Biloxi, MS 39533
(228) 435-6320 Fax: (228) 435-6309
E-mail:
schooner@maritimemuseum.org
Tour an extraordinary collection of priceless photographs and artifacts that
tell a story from the time of the first Indian residents to the growth as a
world-renowned seafood processing center. With a $2 million expansion/renovation
we have over 10,000 sq ft of exhibit area, state of the art amphitheatre,
hurricane museum within a museum and a research library and gift shop. Open
year-round Monday - Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Open Sunday from
12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Memorial Day to Labor Day. Admission charged,
groups rates available with reservations. Handicapped accessible.
Biloxi
Mardi Gras Museum
119 Rue Magnolia
Biloxi, MS 39530
(228) 435-6245, 1-800-245-6943 Fax: (228) 435-6246
E-mail:
smunter@biloxi.ms.us
Housed in the historic Magnolia Hotel, the Mardi Gras Museum tells the colorful
story of Mardi Gras along the Coast. Open Monday - Saturday from 11:00 a.m. to
4:00 p.m. Admission $2 adults, $1 students and $1 senior citizens.
Ohr-O'Keefe Museums
136 G. E. Ohr Street
Biloxi, MS 39530
(228) 374-5547 Fax: (228) 436-3641
E-mail:
bross@georgeohr.org
George E. Ohr, "Mad Potter of Biloxi," noted throughout the art world for his
unique pottery that boasts paper-thin walls and brilliant glazes. Visit
"Pleasant Reed House" restored turn of the century house built by a former
slave. Monday - Saturday from 9:00a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Group rates are
available. Admission charged.
West End
Hose Company No 3 Museum & Fire Educational Center
1046 Howard Avenue
Biloxi MS 39530
(228) 435-6119
A 1937 firehouse showcasing artifacts and memorabilia from the West End fire
department. Saturday 9:00a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and by appointment.
Walter
Anderson Museum of Art
510 Washington Avenue
Ocean Springs, MS 39564
(228) 872-3164 Fax: (228) 875-4494
E-mail:
WAMA@WalterAndersonMuseum.org
Walter Anderson Museum of Art features the art of Mississippi artist, writer and
naturalist Walter Anderson and his brothers Peter & Mac and exhibitions of other
significant artists. Open May - September. Monday - Saturday from
9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Sunday from 12:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., October - April
Monday - Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Sunday from 12:30 p.m. to 4:30
p.m. Closed on major holidays. Admission charged; group rates available.
Shearwater Pottery
P. O. Box 737
102 Shearwater Drive
Ocean Springs, MS 39566
(228) 875-7320
Founded by Peter Anderson in 1928, featuring works by Anderson family members.
No admission charged. Groups of up to 35 welcome with reservations. Showroom
open Monday-Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Sunday 1:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Workshops open Monday-Friday
9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon and 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Armed Forces Retirement
Home – Gulfport
1800 Beach Drive
Gulfport, MS 39507
(228) 897-4026 Fax: (228) 897-4013
E-mail:
publicaffairs.gulfport@afrh.gov
Retirement community for veterans. 10th floor museum contains war memorabilia
donated by residents. Free tours. Monday - Friday 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Beauvoir, Jefferson
Davis Home & Presidential Library
2244 Beach Boulevard
Biloxi, MS 39531
(228) 388-9074, 1-800-570-3818 Fax: (228) 388-7084
Retirement home of the Confederate President Jefferson Davis. Includes Beauvoir
House, Presidential Library, Confederate Museum, Historic Cemetery, Tomb of the
Unknown Confederate Soldier and gift shop. Open daily from March - October from
9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; November - February at 9:00 a.m.
The Lynn Meadows Discovery
Center
246 Dolan Avenue
Gulfport, MS 39507
(228) 897-6039 Fax: (228) 897-1309
E-mail:
lmdc@lmdc.org
Selected as one of the USA's top 50 children's museums. Children communicate
with robots, snoop through a cluttered attic, shop in a local market, produce a
news show, operate a crane and explore the tree houses. Special event rentals
are available. Tuesday - Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Sunday from
12:00 noon to 5:00 p.m. Groups welcome. Admission is charged.
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