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Top Tourist attractions in Jackson, United States
Top Rated Tourist attractions in Jackson
Mississippi Civil Rights Museum
The Oaks House Museum
Michigan's Military Heritage Museum
Museum of Mississippi History
Smith Robertson Museum
Mississippi Museum of Natural Science
Mississippi Museum of Natural Science
Eudora Welty House & Garden
Mississippi Children's Museum
Mississippi Museum of Art
National Museum of Wildlife Art
Old Capitol Museum
Top Reviewed Tourist attractions in Jackson
Cascade Park
Old Capitol Museum
Mississippi Museum of Natural Science
Eudora Welty House & Garden
The Jackson Zoo
LeFleur's Bluff State Park Mayes Lake
Mississippi Children's Museum
Mississippi Agriculture and Forestry Museum
Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame & Museum
Michigan's Military Heritage Museum
The Cascades
Sparks Foundation County Park
Reviews
The Michigan's Military Heritage Musem truly honors the men and women of Michigan who served and died for our country. Great displays, artifacts, and guides to explain, teach, and answer questions
We took our 1st-4th graders for a field trip and loved it. It was our first time to visit, and the staff was so kind and patient with us. We will definitely be back!
If you want a genuine picture of how life was before and at the turn of the century, THIS place will supply it. It's setup as a small town, with various businesses that would have been there around 1880+... It also does a nice job showing how the gin mill AND subsequent harvesting machine changed the landscape forever. It shows how better roads led to increasing business, and how trains and autos doomed horsedrawn vehicles. Very nice to see an accurate portrayal of how things used to be. Well laid out. 👍👍👍
Our school traveled here as part of their yearly field trip..This was my first venture here with my daughter and her classmates.. I was very impressed on this facilities reach on history and past economics and even just how the past once was..some things seemed so simple yet some things seemed kind of barbaric..however the MS Agricultural Museum had very informative information on many many topics...Kudos guys..keep up the good work
Absolutely one of the best museums I have come across in many years..The staff here was very friendly and very knowledgeable...My daughter's field trip here was very informative and I was very pleased with the information provided here compared to our local so- called museums.. I for one give a 2 Thumbs Up Kudos to this Facility
The zoo the upkeep was not what I was expecting. It was not dirty, but the landscaping was neglected and well overgrown in places. Also some areas were in need of repair.
Also, it seemed like many of their animal exhibits were empty. I would say, at most it was 70% of animals.
They people we talked to were great and the price was wonderful. It was a fun visit overall, but not a must see for the city of Jackson.
Also, it seemed like many of their animal exhibits were empty. I would say, at most it was 70% of animals.
They people we talked to were great and the price was wonderful. It was a fun visit overall, but not a must see for the city of Jackson.
It's small but packed full of amazing Michigan Military artifacts and stories. and souvenirs that you can buy! The people are super nice there! If you like museums and you like military history then you gotta go here!
Needs some repairs, and updated really bad. Even if the walkways were taken better care of I believe you would have more guests come see your little zoo.
Wonderful place youngsters. Bright, colorful displays, nuggets of information around every corner. The nicest staff.
Loved this experience! Free admission. Donations help keep the lights on!
Desperately in need of MAJOR funding, TLC, and animals. A lot of empty exhibits and attractions. The carousel was closed but the music was playing. The deli near the African Savanah was closed. A lot of doors open that said "staff only." And no train for the track at Livingston Park. When I drove in the gate, I had a feeling that I might not drive out. It feels empty before you see anything.
The animals they have: tiger, bear, monkeys, birds, rhino, zebra, turtles, ostriches, fish do look healthy and taken care of.
The animals they have: tiger, bear, monkeys, birds, rhino, zebra, turtles, ostriches, fish do look healthy and taken care of.
Great place to visit. There is a lot of history at this museum and the staff are very knowledgeable
This place rocks... beautiful and not busy. Amazing showers/bathrooms. A real gem.
About half the park is rolling mowed lawns perfect for picnics and Frisbee throws, but short on shade. The other half is a nature preserve, mostly a marsh, attentively maintained, with a good length of accessible, wide viewing paths, perfect for a walk. There's also the large namesake Cascades water feature that's refreshing in summer. And finally a locally famous ice cream concession that serves surprisingly rich, flavorful, generously large flurries, sundaes, cones, and such.
We almost didn’t make it here! The entrance was sort of blocked off, they are doing construction of some kind and originally we were going to try the kids museum but it looked closed, so kept on driving and decided to try this place out. I’m so glad we did! This place is very unassuming and I didn’t not go in with high expectations. There were few people and no line to pay. Fair warning, the animatronic dinosaurs might seem a bit scary for smaller kids, but we made it work. The live animal tanks are a great juxtaposition to the built habitats and honestly I didn’t expect to enjoy it as much as I did! The outdoor trails looked great, and the various dinosaur statues were pretty fun. There was this interactive play station for kids showing a topographic map that was also super entertaining! Overall, highly recommend. Like I mentioned at the beginning, this place is right by the children’s museum so you could easily make a day of it, and there’s also a good sized public park!
This is a quiet and peaceful place hidden in the middle of a busy city. Many locals are not aware of its existence. If you want a taste of the country while living in a metropolitan area, this is for you. You can fish, barbecue, or just enjoy the nice scenery.
My 2yr old son and I had a blast. We learned a lot about Mississippis history. There were animals and lots of interactive things to jeep him content. The price of admission was well worth it.
This is a great park, my kids love it! It's clean, well taken care of and there is ice cream and a splash pad near by. There are tons of trails to walk on and beautiful scenery to appreciate.
It was your average park with a playground and picnic tables. Very disappointed that the Cascade Falls were closed for the season. Across the street is (I believe) the non-tourist trap part of the park where I was able to take a brisk walk in a somewhat woodsy area.
A great place to bring your family. Beautiful falls, great music and incredible multi-color lighting. Also a great place for exercise if you don't mind taking steps up and around the falls. My parents took me there as a youngster, and I still enjoy going 60 years later.
First time visiting here with my 6 year old daughter, and we had a lot of fun!
Came on a 110-degree day and lived the cool inside and the wet splash pad outside. Great place and many things to do for hours!
You can little bites to eat and drink throughout your visit.
Came on a 110-degree day and lived the cool inside and the wet splash pad outside. Great place and many things to do for hours!
You can little bites to eat and drink throughout your visit.
Actually, I took a friend and family here 6 years ago. I haven't been here since 1979 with my parents and brother. It's just as Beautiful now as it was back then. They added Fireworks, even better.
very family friendly, and handicap accessible also.
Always a nice place to visit and the light show and singing is awesome. Since the pandemic numbers seem down. This place used to be packed at night. You're missing out on a great family fun event for the little ones. Disney night was fun!!! Some nights it's $10 for a car load of up to 8.
Here just for an overnight. Was very warm about 100° when we arrived. Dog friendly. Didn’t explore much due to high temps but we stayed in site 16. Nice big flat site. Would come back in the fall or cooler temps to explore more.
It was very nice to go back in time to the 1800s-1900s. There was a lot of interesting stuff to look at. We sure did learn a lot and it was so much fun. The staff there was very friendly. There is a general store where you can purchase items and such if you need snacks and drinks you can find it there. This place is really nice to visit.
This was our first time visiting the museum. My 2yr old son absolutely loved it. We will definitely be back again.
We hiked here from Lafleur Bluff State Park and it was a pretty cool experience. They had some very interesting things in there and lots of dinosaurs which I personally loved. My kids also had a great time and found everything in there very interesting.
Such a super cute place to bring your family and learn some history of the state. We had a great time adventuring around and exploring. I recommend going in the morning to give yourself plenty of time to read everything because it is very educational.
Mississippi should be proud of this site. Wonderful displays, tons of activities for the kids
My kids love it here. Beautiful place. It has plenty of shad for parents and plenty of seating.
This place should be shut down! Cages falling in, potholes, only saw 1 tiger, 1 bear, 1 rhino, a couple chimps, monkeys and GOLDFISH! Grass is taller than some exhibits, trees down all over the place(from a storm 3 weeks ago) No food/drink options. Best thing was the snake house with a few snakes! Splash pad barely worked. Aquarium building had dirty murky water full of goldfish!
Visited over a weekend. Took about 3 hrs to see all exhibits.
Impressive and must visit with young kids.
The dinosaur trail was fun.
Impressive and must visit with young kids.
The dinosaur trail was fun.
The experience was nice...it was really fun for my grandson, who is 18 months...friendly workers and nice air conditioned building...I gave it only 4 stars because some of the Exhibits are broken and some need a little cleaning...everything my grandson wanted to play with or use was out of service
Great place to spend a day!! The park is gorgeous, there's the falls(evening time), playground, splash pad, pond for fishing, CLEAN restrooms!! The falls are super inexpensive & the food is so well priced!!
I went here for the spark in the park I was invited by good money and detroitshit clothing .I have not been to this park in years .They had this park set up for this event .I loved how everything was not crowded together ,people behaved themselves and were kind to one another .I got to see some big stars .
I just loved every minute of it and even returned when it was freezing and raining the next day .The only thing I can say that would have made it better was if the dealership allowed people to park next door .there wasn't enough parking .
I just loved every minute of it and even returned when it was freezing and raining the next day .The only thing I can say that would have made it better was if the dealership allowed people to park next door .there wasn't enough parking .
Really beautiful quiet place.
The only negative was the bath houses were not kept up.
There is a decent size gator in the lake.
Stay aware. Don't feed it!!!
The only negative was the bath houses were not kept up.
There is a decent size gator in the lake.
Stay aware. Don't feed it!!!
Excellent facility for hosting conferences, seminars, work meetings, etc! Great services and great team to meet and exceed your expectations.
Really nice museum and the price is great! Both of my kids (5 & 11) enjoyed the visit.
My boyfriend and I are from out of town and we were so excited to come here after looking at the website and their map, we were amazed at how cheap the tickets were ($8 per adult.) We went today (Sunday) and it was just very disappointing, there were very few animals and the ones they did have, most of them were alone it seemed despite them being social animals and the few animals that weren’t alone there was only one other. A lot of exhibits were closed. Cafe was closed. Carousel was closed. Gift shop was practically empty. Wooden board walk and gazebo falling apart. The animals we did get to see looked bored, hot and depressed. I took a video of a cougar and you can hear how hard it was breathing despite sitting in shade, didn’t see any form of water for them to drink (it was that way in most of the enclosures) . All of the animals were barely moving (literally just an ear twitch if they moved at all, a little kid asked if one of the animals was a stuffed animal because it didn’t move one bit) They didn’t take card. Bathroom wasn’t stocked. We saw ONE employee the entire time. Now I see why the tickets were so cheap. I don’t usually leave bad reviews but I feel bad for the animals.
The black and white colobus monkey in the picture was alone, I looked it up and it says they like to live in troops of 5-15. He looked so sad and was holding his own hand
The black and white colobus monkey in the picture was alone, I looked it up and it says they like to live in troops of 5-15. He looked so sad and was holding his own hand
Everything is run down. Grass is over grown. Animals are depressed. Staff does not care and the place is barely running. This place needs to be shut down and I recommend everybody to tell them to do the same. The animals are in extremely poor conditions. It’s a joke the city runs it the way they do.
This place was kind of small. Not a lot to look at. Should j just be free to get in. Gift shop is so lame even the employees were apologizing for how terrible it was. It’s so bad the employees told us not to buy the Pom poms because the first shake you give them it falls apart. Not something I would waste my time going to again.
Came to the house for a temporary exhibit on a short story Welty wrote the night Medgar Evers was assassinated in his home across town. The exhibits in the visitor center are free, as are the gardens. There is a fee for a house tour. The gardens were quite lovely as well with signs talking about their creation as well as linking them to her short stories and letters.
Love that we have this little gem right in our city! I was lucky to see it driving past. I think you should be interviewed by B Hawley downtown and Jackson Magizine should help promote this location!!
Adult Ticket Price is 8$.
This place is very big and well organised. Also very informative. There is a natural trail. That trail ends near at Pearl River. I couldn’t go upto that point since I was all alone in the trail. But anyone can enjoy it if they go over there with a group of friends and family.
This place is very big and well organised. Also very informative. There is a natural trail. That trail ends near at Pearl River. I couldn’t go upto that point since I was all alone in the trail. But anyone can enjoy it if they go over there with a group of friends and family.
the pictures should speak for themselves. it was way worse in person. i feel extremely bad for the animals. literally, couldn’t see half of them because of the weeds. they barely have any animals. from the looks of it, they care more about the splash pad. the cafe wasn’t open and grown up, restrooms too. the vending machine they did have for drinks, you have to click one drink to get what you want ( click a peach fanta for a pepsi). absolutely just sad. i would add videos. but the bear exhibit was the saddest for me. the bridges were literally dry rotted and falling apart. the picture of it was loose, and the video i have you can literally shake it and it almost falls off. won’t be going back! they should be shut down for the sake of the animals.
One of the better state park campgrounds in Mississippi that we have visited. The sites were clean and spacious. The ladies bathroom was a complete disaster though. It appears as it if hadn’t been cleaned in days and all the toilets were “full”. Gross! The dump station also smelled horrendous, so we just kept driving as we didn’t have much to dump. This would normally be a 3 star for me, but giving 4 stars compared to other MS State Parks north of this location.
Best light show around! Always a great date or family day idea. Must come during firework show or live music!
Love seeing the community out and about enjoying their local park, it was a great spot to stop and eat some take out with my wife. We really enjoyed visiting!
It was definitely fun for my children, ages 5 & 7. They were able to learn about their natural surroundings here in MS, and they were able to meet Peter the tortoise.
I personally found it a tad underwhelming, as there is so much more natural science in MS that wasn't on display.
Overall 7/10
I personally found it a tad underwhelming, as there is so much more natural science in MS that wasn't on display.
Overall 7/10
Small but well organized museum on the war history and soldiers related to Michigan.
Such a clean environment. The playground equipment is amazing. There are also parts the adults can have fun on with their kids.
The setting of the zoo is lovely. It is a very old zoo, 115 yrs I think. That said, it has fallen on hard times, especially through the pandemic. They only have 3 full time staff I think.
The animals are all healthy and the grounds are clean. animals we have not seen elswhere:
Kookaburras
Rhino
Ruffed tailed (brown/red coated) lemurs
7 alligators (we have seen token small ones at other zoos, but these guys were huge!)
Baby Black bear. Lost its mother and they are trying to find a buddy for him.
The carousel was fun! Lots of interesting animals to ride there.
The animals are all healthy and the grounds are clean. animals we have not seen elswhere:
Kookaburras
Rhino
Ruffed tailed (brown/red coated) lemurs
7 alligators (we have seen token small ones at other zoos, but these guys were huge!)
Baby Black bear. Lost its mother and they are trying to find a buddy for him.
The carousel was fun! Lots of interesting animals to ride there.
Nice hidden gem in the middle of the city. Plenty of walking to do and apparently fishing although I didn't fish. Most RV spots have concrete pads with water and electric. There is a sewage dump site on the way out.
Worth every penny of the admission price. Be sure and drink a coke on the front porch of the general store after you tour. And make sure you see the Fitzgerald collection!
We didn't stay for the evening, because the light show doesn't start until May. Brought the scooter, and had a great time on all the paths. Lots of people out, walking the trails, riding their bicycles, walking their dogs, and generally having a wonderful time on a really warm day.
I made a reservation on the phone a month in advance. Took my 92 year old mother in law to the heirloom plant sale at 9:00 and then waited 3 1/2 hours for the tour appointment at 1:00pm. We watched the opening video then we were told we could not stay because 10 people were the limit for their fire code. Needless to say we were very disappointed. I felt wronged.
A must see if you are in town to visit. The garden is small, but extraordinary. The house is kept as it was in 1986. I love the books stacked everywhere. Ask about the art, the letters, the views. The docent allows the tourists to set the agenda.
This is a must-visit building if you are in downtown Jackson. The posted hours are Wednesdays through Fridays from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. The architecture and history are beautifully displayed on the three floors.
This museum was so much fun! We spent many hours in here and always had a new interactive activity around every corner. Admission was only $10!!! Luckily we came during the holidays and got to use the reindeer slide to get downstairs. I loved how adults could play too! If we visit Mississippi again, we will definitely come back! Super bonus ilthat the LBC park is right next door!
Great place to visit even if you are not a sports fan. It's very nicely organized with a video to orient you to its purpose and interactive exhibits. We didn't get to see all of it due to carpet maintenance, but we'll be sure to go back and finish. The staff were very personable and accommodating. It covers all sports and players, past and present who have hailed from the state or played for the state. Some present names haven't been inducted due to lack of tenure, but the staff will explain the parameters.
I’ve lived maybe 20 miles from this National Historic Landmark and have never gone until now. The tours are every 2 hours so check schedule on website. They also have limited space for each tour.
There is a store with books and other items to purchase. Entrance is free on the 13th of every month which I didn’t know but happened to go on the 13th. Her awards are displayed in the house with bookstore. The tour guide Sam stated that after she passed they found them in a closet under a stack of books or papers. She never hung any of them. Well, she loved to write and didn’t do it to win prizes.
Before the tour you will watch a 20 minute video. Eudora Welty is speaking, sharing and sometimes reading from one of her books.
I absolutely love that they give tours of house. The tour guide gave detailed information. You are allowed to take photos but have to stay on the gray carpet.
The home is decorated circa 1980. All of Eudora Welty books seem to be laying as she may have left them before passing. There are 3,000 books in her home. 2,000 are at MDAH. She donated the house to MDAH long before passing.
Her parents purchased the home in 1925. They wanted to live across the street from Belhaven College.
There is so much history in the home and the garden is so beautiful and inviting. I also love the side pitch attached to home.
I highly recommended taking the time to visit this site if you are a history and/or garden lover.
There is a store with books and other items to purchase. Entrance is free on the 13th of every month which I didn’t know but happened to go on the 13th. Her awards are displayed in the house with bookstore. The tour guide Sam stated that after she passed they found them in a closet under a stack of books or papers. She never hung any of them. Well, she loved to write and didn’t do it to win prizes.
Before the tour you will watch a 20 minute video. Eudora Welty is speaking, sharing and sometimes reading from one of her books.
I absolutely love that they give tours of house. The tour guide gave detailed information. You are allowed to take photos but have to stay on the gray carpet.
The home is decorated circa 1980. All of Eudora Welty books seem to be laying as she may have left them before passing. There are 3,000 books in her home. 2,000 are at MDAH. She donated the house to MDAH long before passing.
Her parents purchased the home in 1925. They wanted to live across the street from Belhaven College.
There is so much history in the home and the garden is so beautiful and inviting. I also love the side pitch attached to home.
I highly recommended taking the time to visit this site if you are a history and/or garden lover.
A unique museum in the historical Belhaven district, where an author who received a Pulitzer prize and a National writer award from the US president spent most of her life… if you've been to Jackson, Mississippi, you should definitely visit it….
Love this place! I very much enjoyed all of the upgrades and improvements in my recent visit. I have been coming here since the 1980's with my grandparents and have such special memories.
Was really cool to go in the on-site museum. Which I feel they should tell people about it at the admission counter. We learned a lot about the falls and how old they are. You can see(up close) she needs a little help. And hopefully the people of Jackson can help to keep the falls alive, as it is amazing to see. We are from out of town, but would go see it again when in the area.
Very kid friendly. I didn’t expect there to be so many exhibits for the price! It’s very affordable for a fun weekend and you can spend a few hours there. Snack stand is across the parking lot, and there’s a kid class and very friend people running it. They even have a snake you can pet!
I'm not gonna lie and say this is an all day, knock your socks off museum cause it's not, but it is amazing and totally worth it.
We had 3 kids, ages 6, 8, and 12. They will enjoyed themselves. My son hasn't stopped talking about the two headed snake and my niece enjoyed the live animals, taking particular interest in a gator that apparently had a jaw injury at some point. My daughter thought the outdoor dinos was absolutely amazing.
It will only take a couple hours to go though, but it was well curated and appealing to both the kids and adults in our group. With it being right next to a wonderful playground, it made for a great afternoon!
We had 3 kids, ages 6, 8, and 12. They will enjoyed themselves. My son hasn't stopped talking about the two headed snake and my niece enjoyed the live animals, taking particular interest in a gator that apparently had a jaw injury at some point. My daughter thought the outdoor dinos was absolutely amazing.
It will only take a couple hours to go though, but it was well curated and appealing to both the kids and adults in our group. With it being right next to a wonderful playground, it made for a great afternoon!
Great small Michigan military museum. Nice personnel. It is set up chronologically by each war.
So many memories here as a child and now I take my children. Family nights on Wednesday and fireworks on the holidays. Walk up the staircase, enjoy live music, snack bar, and amazing fireworks show. The park itself is also beautiful with walking trails, parks, splash pad, ice cream stand and more...
When I come to Jackson this is one of my favorite outdoor places to visit. Great museum of Ms agriculture, many old period buildings man by of which have been moved and restored from older farms. There are animals for the kids to see, a huge model train exhibit, an old cotton gin, general store and much more. In the fall there are periods re enacts, blacksmiths, weavers and spinners, cane syrup being made from sugar cane... this is a must see.
This particular museum has not only a ton of historic military artifacts, but the stories surrounding the people who lived through all the hardest times in our country. The staff were incredible and very informative with all eras, I would highly recommend and will certainly be returning!
always cool to see where great authors live and work.
Wow! We visited the MS Sports Hall of Fame and I was amazed at how much talent was birthed here in MS. This hidden gem is a great reminder that you are not defined by where you live. Greatness is birthed and your talent will make room for you!
Nice treat to get out of the cold. And when it's too hot outside, this would be a good break. There are lockers here, bring a quarter or two! Lockers are 25 cents and worth it. That way to don't have to walk around carrying a coat. Kids have fun here, especially when they've been taught manners or they have siblings present to keep them reminded to make wise choices.
Parents are good to have around to supervise and assure safety of all the kids. (Parents, this is a learning children's museum where kids learn to cooperate... give them a chance to work out issues and the coach them).
Really enjoyed being here. Can't wait to come back.
Parents are good to have around to supervise and assure safety of all the kids. (Parents, this is a learning children's museum where kids learn to cooperate... give them a chance to work out issues and the coach them).
Really enjoyed being here. Can't wait to come back.
Love this place I was here for a party SOS Designs did the decorating and the knock it out the park..the room was absolutely gorgeous and they really transformed the space
Great museum tucked away in Jackson. I was in Jackson Mississippi for some work and always remembered doing a research paper on Eudora in high school. It took like 26 years to get here but I finally made it lol.
Purposely I didn't tour the main house as that was a guided tour and that I love to explore museums on my own. That package was a reasonably priced $10. Familiar with her work the visitor center and beautiful garden was more than enough and also free. If you are a fan of Mrs. Welty's work or an extensive gardener.... You'll love this tour. I gotta go back in the spring/summer months to get the full garden effects.
Purposely I didn't tour the main house as that was a guided tour and that I love to explore museums on my own. That package was a reasonably priced $10. Familiar with her work the visitor center and beautiful garden was more than enough and also free. If you are a fan of Mrs. Welty's work or an extensive gardener.... You'll love this tour. I gotta go back in the spring/summer months to get the full garden effects.
This is an interesting little piece of history. We didn't tour the house but looked at the pretty gardens outside. Lots of interesting flowers and scenery there.
Great park to take your kids to play. If you like to walk or jog a nice path. If you end up hungry for some food or some ice cream there’s a little food shack right there. Also the water falls are there as well. Not bad spot to watch fire works.
This is a nice splash pad. Has a large bucket that makes quite a splash! Has a small water table area in the corner my littles loved (1 and 3 y/o). Things you should know. 1♡ You have to pay to get in. 2♡ The entrance is the same entrance for The Cascades, don't try to park by the kids playground like I did. 3♡ The water. Is. So. Cold. Really cold. 4♡ There is a concession stand, it's cute, but be prepared if you have Littles that get excited by the smell of popcorn. 5♡ The staff is very kind and attentive and the restrooms were spotless. We will definitely return!
Fantastic that this building has been preserved and is continuously being renovated. Great historical site and free!
This was my first stop when I got to Jackson, I'm a huge sports fans and like to enjoy sports museums for states who have them, so this one was a no brainer. When you first open the door you are greeted by an older women and gentlemen, both very nice folks. They have you watch about a 10 minute video on Mississippi sports, very nice short film. At first glance, I was amazed how clean and nice the museum was. As I proceeded to all of the memorabilia, I was impressed on the set up and how much stuff they had on display for all of the different athletes. I highly recommend making this one of your stops when visiting Jackson. You won't be disappointed if you're a sports fan.
Wonderful museum. Free entry. We all learned a lot about history that you can't just learn in books. The kids really enjoyed it. Gentleman at the beginning was super helpful in guiding us the right direction and they had a wonderful map. He also informed us that we could tour the new Capitol building as well. Great place!
Park was clean and we'll kept. Enjoyed our walk around the lagoon. Saw ducks and a great blue heron. Enjoyed seeing the memorials!
Beautifully restored with helpful docents and plenty of exhibits. Definitely worth carving an hour or two out of your day to explore Mississippi history.
Excellent Family Park with Splash Pad ponds ducks ice cream shop...& more a must see in Jxn!!!
Great firework show for memorial day
Very clean and beautiful park.
The facility was very nice and originally would've recieved 5 stars from me. However when I asked about why there wasn't any steve McNair memorabilia. The lady said they a lot it's just not on display because he was murdered, which is why it should be out on display.🙄 also there was very little in Marcus Dupree & only 1 tiny article on steve McNair both of which were basically tucked away hidden in a closed off section. I feel like peoples personal biases and opinions should not overshadow what these missiapians talents and legacies. I was considering purchasing a lifetime membership but after that talk I was turned off & probably won't return. Which is unfortunate because the facility it very nice
Absolutely beautiful. Big park that is dog friendly and very clean.
Awesome afternoon of exploring! The museum is free of charge and filled with great exhibits! They also have different ways of experiencing the museum depending on your interest (i.e. architecture, politics, hidden secrets, etc.). They provided a scavenger hunt for our kids, which included prizes for answering all the questions correctly. This experience far exceeded my expectations and I highly recommend it for anyone in the area!
Outstanding! Great museum that gives you a detailed and unique yet insightful journey through time. Learn the history of Mississippi and how the wars shaped thought and opinions. Also wonderful art and architecture here.
Very pretty. Attended a wedding here, it was very beautiful. Chairs will be hot if it’s summer time and sunny so bring a towel to sit on. The water park attached to the area was corded off so we didn’t have random people walking around the ceremony. The parks attached are very pretty as well. All in all very clean organized place to go. Being from Texas this place was a very nice change.
Good place to bring children kayaking
This was an extraordinarily well done museum, particularly for being free. Informative and interactive while not being too detailed. Gives a good appreciation for both Mississippi history as well as the building itself‘s history. A top thing to do in Jackson.
Friendly staff at the reception. Entry is free. Those who are interested in architecture and history, can visit this place. Building has three floors accessible for visitors for self guided tour, it has lift too.
The MS Sports Hall of Fame is a nice commemoration of the contributions MS athletes have made to sports. The exhibits were well designed and interesting. The high school athlete section seemed to be just thrown together but overall a nice place to visit.