Best Things to Do in Jackson
16 places · Museums, landmarks and the experiences worth your time.
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International Museum of Muslim Cultures
The International Museum of Muslim Cultures is an attraction located in the Melvin Heights neighborhood.
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Mississippi Agriculture & Forestry Museum
The Mississippi Agriculture & Forestry Museum is located in the Bates Park neighborhood.
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Mississippi Children's Museum
Located in the Bates Park neighborhood, the Mississippi Children's Museum is a local attraction.
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Mississippi Museum of Art
Located in Melvin Heights, the Mississippi Museum of Art serves as the state's largest museum.
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Mississippi Museum of Natural Science
Located in Bates Park, the Mississippi Museum of Natural Science serves as a key attraction in Jackson.
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Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame & Museum
The Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame & Museum is located in the Bates Park neighborhood. It serves as a dedicated attraction for sports history and memorabilia.
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Old Capitol Museum
The Old Capitol Museum is an attraction located in the Melvin Heights neighborhood.
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Russell C Davis Planetarium
Located in the Melvin Heights neighborhood, the Russell C Davis Planetarium is a local attraction.
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Smith Robertson Museum and Cultural Center
The Smith Robertson Museum and Cultural Center is located in the Melvin Heights neighborhood.
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Arts Center of Mississippi
The Arts Center of Mississippi is an attraction located in the Melvin Heights neighborhood.
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Jackson Zoological Park
Located in Melvin Heights, Jackson Zoological Park offers a chance to observe wildlife from around the world and the region. The facility is situated within the historic Livingston Park grounds.
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The Oaks House Museum
Located in Bates Park, The Oaks House Museum is one of Jackson's oldest surviving structures, having withstood the Civil War burning of the city. This former home of Mayor James H. Boyd and his family Eliza Ellis Boyd is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
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Municipal Art Gallery
The Municipal Art Gallery is an attraction located in the Bates Park neighborhood.
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Medgar and Myrlie Evers House
Located in the Bates Park neighborhood, the Medgar and Myrlie Evers House serves as a notable local attraction.