At some museums, touching the exhibits is strictly prohibited. The Jesse Brent Lower Mississippi River Museum isn’t one of those museums. Instead, the museum actually boasts several hands-on exhibits - and that's in addition to a motor vessel, which you can hop aboard. Take a look:
The Jesse Brent Lower Mississippi River Museum is located on Washington Street in Vicksburg.
Now a Vicksburg must-visit, the museum celebrated its grand opening in 2012.
An incredible learning experience for visitors of all ages, the museum houses a ton of exhibits as well as multiple interactive displays.
Jam-packed with information, the museum’s exhibits and displays cover topics spanning from the Great Mississippi Flood of 1927 to the fish found within the river.
A 1,515-gallon, multi-side aquarium and interactive scaled model of the Mississippi River are among the museum’s most popular features.
Another beloved feature is the M/V Mississippi IV, which is a permanent fixture at the museum.
Signage provides a bit of background about the boat. But you can do more than read about the M/V Mississippi IV.
You are actually allowed to hop aboard and get a glimpse into life aboard the vessel.
From the control room to the kitchen and crew quarters, nearly the entire vessel has been staged. Even better, it can all be explored, as you will basically have free rein of the vessel.
Well, what do you think? Are you ready to plan your visit to the Lower Mississippi River Museum? For more information, call the Lower Mississippi River Museum at 601-638-9900. You can also visit the museum’s website or Facebook page.
So, did you know about this museum? Ever visited? If so, what’d you think? Or, maybe you know of another great museum? Tell us in the comments section.
This isn’t Vicksburg's only must-visit. Read about the breathtaking overlook that lets you see for miles and miles.
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