A living-history farm, a recreated 1920s cotton-economy-era town & local historical artifacts.
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#16 of 29 Tourist attractions in Jackson #10 of 15 Museums in JacksonLocalGuideWorld score: 4.60
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Quick facts
- What is the rating of Mississippi Agriculture and Forestry Museum?
- Mississippi Agriculture and Forestry Museum is rated 4.6 out of 5 based on 1,876 reviews.
- How does Mississippi Agriculture and Forestry Museum rank in Jackson?
- Mississippi Agriculture and Forestry Museum is #16 of 29 Tourist attractions in Jackson by LocalGuideWorld score (rating weighted by number of reviews).
- Where is Mississippi Agriculture and Forestry Museum located?
- 1150 Lakeland Dr, Jackson, MS 39216 — 0.0 km from the center of Jackson.
- How can I contact Mississippi Agriculture and Forestry Museum?
- Phone: (601) 432-4500 · Website: msagmuseum.org
The mission of the Mississippi Agriculture Museum is to create an environment that communicates the value of past and present Mississippi agricultural lifestyles, relationships and practices and their relevance to the future of all people. Our vision is to cultivate an appreciation for Mississippi agriculture and create a memorable experience that inspires the community as a whole.
I really enjoyed this museum. Price is very reasonable. There are displays inside and outside. I spent about 2 hours here, but I really like to read every little bit of information. I would say minimum of 1 hour for planning.
We attended on Saturday before the Christmas tree lighting and the Christmas tree lighting...we enjoyed both but it would have been so much better if the people of the village were there on weekends and special events. Nice both times but a little disappointing to the adults but my 8 year old grandson was more disappointed.
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
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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