23 FUN THINGS TO DO IN JACKSON MS TO DISCOVER THE CITY WITH SOUL

The history and culture of Jackson is complicated, inspiring, humbling and thought-provoking. The city was founded in 1821 and was named after Andrew Jackson. It quickly became big in political, economic, and social activity, and has a rich civil war and civil rights history.

You can learn all about it and how it has evolved into this exciting destination at the following Jackson MS attractions. 

The Mississippi Museum of Art

It’s not like other art galleries and is more than just the stunning art collection – it’s a vibrant cultural center that offers outside movies, bands, and food trucks, and the café inside is meant to be stellar. 

Mississippi Children’s Museum

The Museum has a mission to improve health, literacy and overall well-being for children and the activities reflect this. It’s highly engaging, creative and educational.

Mississippi Museum of Natural Science

We will always remember the Mississippi Museum of Natural Science for the two-headed snake. Have you ever seen one before? Me neither and it freaked us all out! Definitely one of the most fun things to see in Jackson MS.

Mississippi Agricultural & Forestry Museum

The Agricultural Museum is on a large block of land, and has a small historical town area which features farm animals, a barn, a large indoor model train display, cotton bales, old crop dusters, and more. 

Museum of Mississippi History

The Museum of Mississippi History is in the same building as the Mississippi Civil Rights Museum, and together they are known as the Two Mississippi Museums. 

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