Mississippi Civil Rights Museum
A deeply moving museum, with a light-filled central gallery.
Jackson
Mississippi's capital, with an outstanding pair of history and civil rights museums, and roots in the blues.
The Mississippi Civil Rights Museum is among the country's most powerful. Medgar Evers's home is a national monument.
- Best Time
- Spring and fall
- Time Needed
- Half a day
- Cost Level
- $$$$
- Open
- Year-round
- Getting There
- Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International, about 3 hours from Memphis or New Orleans.
What to See
1 of 3 are freeMedgar Evers Home
Where the civil rights leader was assassinated in 1963.
Mississippi Museum of Art
A strong regional collection.
Know Before You Go
- Check opening hours before you go, especially on weekends and at state buildings.
Where to Stay
Stay downtown.
Where to Eat
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Must-SeeLast checked 2026-11-01. Part of the Southeast list.