The Jackson Rhythm and Blues Festival was held here, and I absolutely enjoyed it. No words can describe the friendliness of the people in Jackson, MS and the great food we ate while attending the event. Will be back next year
The price is right! $5 for an adult. They have lots of really old farm and forestry artifacts. If you like big old machinery you can get close to and really see their workings, this is the place to visit. Be sure to visit the Fitzgerald building in the far back behind the main building. It has AC (bonus!) and a lot of smaller old farm house and Indian artifacts like spear heads. I had to enter from Sports Hall of Fame side because the main gates were not open.
We visited this museum on June 16th. There is a free parking lot shared with the Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame and Museum (Cool Papa Bell Drive). The museum is informative. We learned how they harvest Catfish. Not all the buildings were open when we visited.
A well organised venue with free parking. It was well worth the $6 entry fee. There was a 19th century street moved from Mississippi to Jackson with a school, church, general store and many more buildings. A cotton gin was in action as well as a sawmill and a water pump. Sugar cane was being processed. A huge model railway display. This is a must to see in Jackson and we spent over 2 hours visiting.
There was a fire here in the fall. Certain areas are not open to the public because of this. Be sure to call and check on the restoration progress.
This is a very well organized and well appointed museum really worth visiting. The main building alone would be worth the entrance fee. It contains displays about the dairy industry, the history of cotton, collection of old tractors and tools, agricultural and aviation artifacts, several beautiful quilts, and displays of electric trains that will bring back the child in you. The Fitzgerald Collection building has several different wonderful collections to include thousands of arrow heads & grinding stones. Wonderful way to spend a few hours.
I enjoyed everything about this place. The old town was the best part for me. Brought back a lot of old memories. Thanks for having a place like this. My Wife and children all loved it too.
Not to mention the various phenomenal photo opportunities to be had here. I grew up visiting the Ag Museum, and it just keeps getting better over the years. My children adore the vast model train exhibit inside, while my husband can't get enough of the crop dusters. And I like strolling the grounds and rose garden, visiting the General Store, and climbing through the cotton gin. There's something for everybody here.
I've been making an annual pilgrammage here for almost 25 years. I've always enjoyed it every time. Also great way to show my children things I've done in the past.Good things: Great educational value for all ages. Cool model railway set in the middle of museum big hit with my girls. Small town USA outdoor exhibit was excellent (I've been to several others, but lots will only let you look in windows. You can actually go inside most of the buildings.) Animal barn big hit also (even if a stray cat that wandered by stole the show for every child nearby,) General store in center for drinks, snacks and soveniers. Bad: Not much except lighting inside was a little dim and line in store can long depending on crowds (mostly during special events.) Cajun spice smell from nearby crawfish restaurant may put off some people (it made me hungry.)Special events around certain holidays like easter egg hunts and pumpkin picking
We have visited the museum twice. It is an excellent place to go to visit the indoor and outdoor attractions. There is a lot to see and do. However, do pay attention to the warning signs in the parking lot about locking your car and securing your valuables. The first time we visited, when we came out to the parking lot we noticed some police cars, and were told someones car was broken into. The next time we visited our truck was broken into. Apparently, from speaking with the Jackson Police Department this attraction is prime picking for car thieves, hence the warning signs in the parking lot. You would think the State of Mississippi would put in a security guard or security cameras. Too late for us, but if you go, be careful where you park and what you leave in your vehicle.