Mississippi Museum of Art 🇺🇸

Welcome to the Mississippi Museum of Art, located in Jackson at the corner of 380 South Lamar Street and 201 East Pascagoula Street. As the largest museum in Mississippi, it offers you a rich cultural experience centered on an extensive permanent collection. Art lovers will discover impressive paintings by American, Mississippi, and British painters, alongside a diverse array of sculptures, collage artworks, and photography.

When you walk through the galleries, you can admire masterworks by iconic American painters like Georgia O'Keeffe, Mary Cassatt, Jacob Lawrence, Robert Henri, and Albert Bierstadt. The collection also highlights exceptional dynamic pieces from renowned artists such as Andy Warhol, Romare Bearden, Alexander Calder, Elizabeth Catlett, and photographer Walker Evans. Furthermore, you will gain a deep appreciation for local heritage through works by celebrated Mississippi and Southern creators, including Walter Inglis Anderson, Eudora Welty, George E.

Ohr, and Marie Hull. Tracing its origins back to the Mississippi Art Association founded in 1911, the museum has continuously evolved, expanding its impressive reach to include historic architectural acquisitions like Frank Lloyd Wright's midcentury Usonian-style Fountainhead residence. Step inside to explore an extraordinary cross-section of artistic expression in the heart of Jackson.

What to see at Mississippi Museum of Art

• Discover masterworks by American artists like Georgia O'Keeffe and Mary Cassatt
• Explore creations from Mississippi icons including Eudora Welty and Walter Inglis Anderson
• View impressive photography, collages, and sculptures by Andy Warhol and Alexander Calder
• Visit Mississippi's largest museum, rooted in a history dating back to 1911
• Appreciate artistic legacies ranging from British painters to modern Southern creators

Visiting tips

Make sure to note the museum's address at South Lamar and East Pascagoula Street when planning your route through downtown Jackson.

How long: 1-2 hours · Best time: Morning

How to get there & what’s nearby

Mississippi Museum of Art is easy to reach on Jackson’s public transport, and pairs naturally with Cathedral of St. Peter the Apostle and Jackson Zoo. For where to stay, the weather and full itineraries, see our Jackson travel guide.