Arts & Culture in Mississippi

The Magnolia State has played an integral part in shaping the cultural history of America. Whether you’re interested in the artists that have thrived as a result of such a rich culture or the development and preservation of Mississippi’s historical attractions, there’s an endless amount of things to do and places to see.

Landers Center

Landers Center Theater

Southaven, MS   FEATURED

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DeSoto Family Theatre (DFT) presents family productions throughout the year at the Landers Center Theater, which is adjacent to the Landers Center. Shows like The Sound of Music, The Diary of Anne Frank and Annie are just a few. In […]

MS Children's Museum Meridian
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The Mississippi Children’s Museum – Meridian is a state-of-the-art museum focusing on early childhood learning through play. The museum features a variety of permanent and traveling exhibits that fuel young imaginations, plus a variety of workshops and other programs to […]

The MAX Meridian
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The Mississippi Arts and Entertainment Experience (The MAX) is a museum that highlights Mississippi artists and celebrates the contributions of arts and entertainment luminaries in every artistic discipline. The museum has five permanent galleries of exhibits and two spaces for changing exhibits. Audio […]

Marty Stuart’s Congress of Country Music

Philadelphia, MS   FEATURED

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Marty Stuart’s Congress of Country Music is a music attraction located in Philadelphia, Mississippi. Currently, the project consists of a performance arts center in the newly renovated Ellis Theater. When completed, the 50,000-square-foot campus will feature a world-class country music […]

Bill Waller Craft Center

Bill Waller Crafts Center

Ridgeland, MS   FEATURED

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The Bill Waller Craft Center is a gallery and retail store that displays the artwork of more than 400 juried artisans. The Ridgeland center is home to the Craftsmen’s Guild of Mississippi, showcasing Southern crafts including Choctaw baskets and pottery, […]

Ground Zero Blues Club – Biloxi

Biloxi, MS   FEATURED

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Biloxi location of the down-home Delta club co-owned by actor Morgan Freeman, featuring local blues bands, Southern eats & booze. […]

F. Jones Corner

F. Jones Corner

Jackson, MS

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Intimate, no-frills cocktail joint featuring late-night performances by regional blues musicians. […]

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Cat Head Delta Blues Folk Art has been in operation in Clarksdale since 2002. Cat Head is also the base of operations for various blues festival, film, book and touring projects. […]