Museum Reviews
Ironically, director of the museum, [Michael Morris] had the police trespass someone from the public property of the museum, for expressing his first amendment right. A blatant cilivil rights violation!!!
I encourage everyone to visit this beautiful educational museum knowledge is power I will be back and the restaurant food was smelling delicious not posting any pic I want you to see it for yourself
Very beautifully put together. The staff are so friendly, and the guides are very knowledgeable. This was a humbling experience, seeing where our country was and where it is today. If you're in town, I highly recommend to visit.
Very interesting museum and lots of interactive exhibits. Great information. Best part of the visit was presentation by the youngest freedom rider, Hezekiah Watkins, who works at the MS Civil Rights Museum. He was first arrested at the age of thirteen in 1961 and placed in Parchman. He eventually was arrested a total of 109 times. He gives an outstanding presentation to groups who pass through the museum. And he even shows you his picture on the wall when asked.
We are a Canadian family who stopped at this beautiful and impressive museum to learn about civil rights movement in the USA and Mississippi and we came out astonished by the courage and patience shown by Afro-American people. From slavery era up to now, segregation has been a long and sad story. Hopefully our two boys will have learned from this visit and will embrace diversity and inclusion. Watched the movie Mississippi Burning to understand the past and still in shock but I am glad that there is museum like this one to remind us that we have to be better. Agree with other comments that this museum should be free. We paid 46$ for two adults and two kids, not too expensive but not everyone can afford this amount.
Must see museum. Well done space personal insights, stories and history of the civil rights history of our company. Wish we had given ourselves just a little more time to see the Mississippi history museum also
This museum was nothing short of amazing. It was interactive. Very much realistic and some parts made you feel like you were actually living in those days.. I even left there and went to visit Medgar Evers home where he was murdered.
What a beautiful museum! I spent a Sunday afternoon here back in October ‘23, alone. And in my opinion that’s the best way to actually enjoy the museum- alone! I was able to read and dive deep into everything the museum had to offer. From the landscaping to the amazing art and information within. The staff were amazing and informative! And the greatest part is it’s free on Sundays. Check it out you won’t regret it :) Oh and Happy Black History month!!!!!
In all sincerity - one of the best museum experiences that we have had.The docents were very helpful and informative.The exhibits flowed perfectly around a central open area. The short movies were also high quality.Highly recommended - 2 to 3 hours for this wing alone. Free parking is available within the attached garage (rear of the building).
