Mississippi Civil Rights Museum

05/26/2026

Join us for “Discovery Day: Art History” beginning at 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 6. This free family-friendly event will highlight the many forms of artistic expression found across Mississippi and how they shaped the state’s cultural story. This exciting day is specially designed for 4th – 8th grade students and their families at the Two Mississippi Museums.

There will be:
• A multimedia presentation
• Hands-on crafts
• A flash tour of the “Mississippi Made” exhibit.

For more info, see the link in bio!

05/24/2026

Today we highlight the arrests of the first group of Freedom Riders in Jackson that happened on this day in 1961. Visit the Mississippi Department of Archives & History YouTube page to watch a past which spotlights the book “Breach of Peace,” a photo-history told in images old and new. The book includes the mug shots of all 328 Freedom Riders arrested in Jackson, along with contemporary portraits of 98 Riders, supplemented by interviews and brief bios. Learn more about the Freedom Riders in the Mississippi Civil Rights Museum.

On March 6, 2019, Eric Etheridge presented "Breach of Peace: Portraits of the 1961 Mississippi Freedom Riders" as part of the History Is Lunch series.Breach ...

05/23/2026

We encourage you to learn more about the legacies of civil rights activists such as Rev. George Lee, Henry Hezekiah Dee, and Charles Eddie Moore whose names are spotlighted in our “This Little Light of Mine” gallery of the Mississippi Civil Rights Museum. ✨

05/22/2026

The Mississippi Delta is known as the “birthplace of the blues” because of the roots the genre has in the area. Many famous blues musicians hail from Mississippi, and in the “Mississippi Made” exhibit at the Two Mississippi Museums, you can see some of the iconic outfits, vinyl records, and instruments of legends like B.B. King.

05/19/2026

"Civil rights activist Brenda Travis is remembered as a brave trailblazer for voting rights and human rights in Mississippi. She often shared her remarkable story with students at the Mississippi Civil Rights Museum and encouraged scholars of the Civil Rights Movement to cover the unsung heroes from her community in McComb. The legacy of her activism and that of others involved in the McComb movement will live on through the Two Mississippi Museums." — Director Michael Morris

In 2018, Travis presented "Mississippi's Exiled Daughter" for at the Two Mississippi Museums. Watch the event: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=koUmp4OGZxU

05/18/2026

Join us for “Mississippi Made Gallery Talk: Innovation” at 11 a.m. on Thursday, June 4, in the Medgar and Myrlie Evers Exhibition Hall at the Two Mississippi Museums. In connection with America250, this free event will highlight the role innovation has played in the state’s history. Nissan specialist Jake Garner will discuss the evolution of automobile manufacturing and the innovations the Canton Nissan plant has incorporated to meet the changing demands of the automobile industry. For more info, see the link in bio.

05/18/2026

It’s National Museum Day! Celebrate today by showing love to the places that preserve history and enhance stories from the past. Thank you to Uniting Voices Chicago for performing at the Two Mississippi Museums! Plan your visit at https://2mm.mdah.ms.gov/visit/hours-admission.

05/17/2026

Looking for a summer camp that's fun, educational, and has hands on activities? Register now for Freedom Summer Camp at the Two Mississippi Museums! Camp begins July 6 –16 for rising sixth through eighth graders. Space is limited to 30 campers so make sure to register by June 19!
For more info, click the link: https://2mm.mdah.ms.gov/learn/families-communities

05/16/2026

Join us for a free screening of "The Whiskey Speech: Soggy Sweat and the Power of Storytelling" at 2 p.m. on Sunday, May 17, at the Two Mississippi Museums. Following the screening, a panel conversation will include David Crews, Senator Hob Bryan, and Peyton Prospere. See the link in our bio for more information. Sponsored by the Mississippi Humanities Council, Mississippi Film Society, and Film Mississippi. 🎥

05/16/2026

The Two Mississippi Museums are part of the 2026 Blue Star Museums, a program that provides free admission to currently serving U.S. military personnel and their families during the summer. The 2026 program will begin on , Saturday, May 16, and end on Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 7.
Read more at https://bit.ly/4u7i119.