Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport 22 min
Mississippi Agriculture And Forestry Museum (16 min) A living-history farm a recreated 1920s cotton-economy-era town & local historical artifacts. Governor S Mansion (15 min) Home of the state s governor since 1842 with frequent guided tours of its historic section. International Museum Of Muslim Cultures (15 min) Museum featuring exhibitions related to Islamic history art & cultural traditions around the world. Mississippi Civil Rights Museum (14 min) History museum with interactive galleries exploring the state s role in the civil rights movement. Mississippi Sports Hall Of Fame U0026 Museum (16 min) Sports history museum focused on Mississippi athletes & teams including interactive exhibits. Museum Of Mississippi History (14 min) Museum artifact and history Lefleur S Bluff State Park (21 min) A 305-acre park of lakes forests & fields that offers camping fishing & a 9-hole golf course. Mississippi Museum Of Art (16 min) State s largest art museum with galleries cafe outdoor garden performance stage & free admission. The Jackson Zoological Park (17 min) Park-set zoo with over 120 animal species in simulated natural habitats a train ride & a carousel. Russell C Davis Planetarium (15 min) Planetarium Eudora Welty House U0026 Garden (15 min) Tours through the former residence of 20th-century writer Eudora Welty & its historic gardens. Old Capitol Museum (15 min) Museum in circa-1839 capitol focusing on role of government & historic preservation. Free entry. Medgar And Myrlie Evers Home National Monument (20 min) Preserved home of assassinated civil rights icon Medgar Evers with tours available by appointment. Mississippi Children S Museum (17 min) Interactive exhibits activities & programs for kids focusing on arts history health & science. |