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LEARN
Homegrown artists whose names you might recognize include Richmond Barthe, Dusti Bonge, Walter Anderson, and George Ohr, just to name a few. Their work is on display in our museums for every type of art-lover.
If you’re more of a history buff, visit the Maritime & Seafood Industry Museum, where the Coast’s maritime history and heritage are brought to life. Or stop by Beauvoir, home of Jefferson Davis, the last president of the Confederate States of America.
Other great museums where you can do a
little discovering include the Lynn Meadows
Discovery Center, a nationally recognized
children’s museum; INFINITY Science Center,
a stellar interstellar time; and the Mary C
O’Keefe Cultural Center of Arts & Education,
a free admission museum providing exhibitions and events of visual, performing, and culinary arts.
EXPLORE
Gear up for the great outdoors: consistently warm weather and perpetually beautiful scenery means outdoor adventure is a year-round option for Coast explorers. And it’s all right here in our own backyard!
Whether you take an eco-tour or rent a kayak to paddle the bayou, here, you’ll be able to experience nature at its purest. Get up close and personal with hundreds of species of birds, animals, and reptiles, including the endangered ones that call the Coast home. Plus, learn all about our local wildlife at the Pascagoula River Audubon Center.
Coastal Mississippi has been designated as a National Heritage Area. Experience this place of land and water as you discover our history. Go ahead and pack the binoculars and camera, nature is always ready for a photo op!
Walter Anderson Museum of Art | Coastal Mississippi & RPF Media
Your staycation adventures await! Enjoy a couple of well-earned days of rest, relaxation, and maybe a new adventure or two.
Ship Island | Coastal Mississippi
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