Museum of Mississippi History

06/01/2026

Mark your calendars! There's a lot to look forward to this month at the Two Mississippi Museums and we're excited for you to join us! For more information about any of our events, please see our event page on our website! https://2mm.mdah.ms.gov/

05/27/2026

Barq's has bite! Barq’s soda originated in Mississippi and can be seen in the temporary exhibit “Mississippi Made” at the Two Mississippi Museums. Images courtesy of MDAH Archives.

05/26/2026

Join us for “Discovery Day: Art History” beginning at 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 6. This free family-friendly event will highlight the many forms of artistic expression found across Mississippi and how they shaped the state’s cultural story. This exciting day is specially designed for 4th – 8th grade students and their families at the Two Mississippi Museums.

There will be:
• A multimedia presentation
• Hands-on crafts
• A flash tour of the “Mississippi Made” exhibit.

For more info, see the link in bio!

05/25/2026

In 1866, local women in Columbus placed flowers on the graves of Union and Confederate soldiers as a gesture of unity and healing post-Civil War. This act laid the groundwork for what we now recognize as Memorial Day. The group of women pictured in this portrait, by artist Equen Rhodes, are known as the “Decoration Day Ladies.” Learn more about this portrait in "Mississippi Made" temporary exhibit at the Two Mississippi Museums.

05/22/2026

This sitar, a stringed instrument often used in Hindustani classical music, was once owned by a Mississippi resident. Vishwanath Shenoy’s retirement from the medical field meant he was able to devote time playing his sitar at local events in Mississippi, like Fondren Live and other small recitals, adding to the state's rich, musical heritage. View this artifact in the Museum of Mississippi History.

05/19/2026

Happy birthday Archie Manning! A native of Drew, MS, Manning is well known for playing for Ole Miss and in the NFL with the Saints before his time as a quarterback for the NFL. This pin was worn by a fan of Manning during his time playing for Ole Miss.

05/19/2026

05/18/2026

It’s National Museum Day! Celebrate today by showing love to the places that preserve history and enhance stories from the past. Thank you to Uniting Voices Chicago for performing at the Two Mississippi Museums! Plan your visit at https://2mm.mdah.ms.gov/visit/hours-admission.