Explore Mississippi

PLAN YOUR VISIT TO JACKSON
The Mississippi Civil Rights Museum is located in downtown Jackson, a short drive from the airport and within walking distance of hotels and notable local restaurants. For the most up-to-date information on what to do and where to stay in Jackson, go to the Visit Jackson website here.

GO FURTHER
Many of the homes, colleges, and historic sites discussed in the Mississippi Civil Rights Museum still exist today. Journey beyond the museum walls and explore the places where more than 15,000 years of history happened. Use the hashtag #explorems to share your adventures.

MORE HISTORIC SITES
The adjacent Museum of Mississippi History provides another extensive list of historic sites in Mississippi, that highlights notable places where history was made.