Museum sights in Mississippi
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Agriculture & Forestry Museum
Also worth a stop, though completely different in its feel and scope, is the Agriculture & Forestry Museum. This rustic attraction is actually spread among several buildings designed to resemble a small Mississippi town, complete with a blacksmith's shop and general store. In the main exhibit hall, you can learn about catfish farming 'from the egg to the plate.'
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Smith Robertson Museum
Housed in Mississippi's first public school for African American kids, is the alma mater of author Richard Wright. It offers insight and explanation into the pain and perseverance of the African American legacy in Mississippi.
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Old Capitol Museum
The state's Greek Revival capitol building from 1839 to 1903 received a stellar renovation in 2009. It now houses an extremely well-done museum that covers Mississippi's history from prehistoric to modern times.
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Museum of Natural Science
Tucked way back in Lefleur's Bluff State Park is the Museum of Natural Science. It houses exhibits on the natural beasts of Mississippi and has aquariums inside and a nice walking trail outside.
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University of Mississippi Museum
This museum has fine arts, folk arts, a Confederate uniform and a plethora of science-related marvels, including a microscope and electromagnet from the 19th century.
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Hurricane Katrina Exhibit
You can see how far Gulfport has come since the Storm at the Hurricane Katrina Exhibit, which is filled with photos and artwork from the hurricane’s aftermath.
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Mississippi Children's Museum
Jackson's brand new children's museum, opened in December 2010, was quickly recognized as one of the country's best. Many of the exhibits have a sustainable or Mississippi slant, and all are aimed educating the youngsters – the digestive-tract jungle gym that ends in a toilet might have gone too far, though.
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