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Russell C. Davis Planetarium - Sky Shows feature topics in popular astronomy, in a multimedia format that the entire family will enjoy. Laser Light Concerts feature the music of contemporary and classic rock and roll artists and the vibrant imagery of the powerful indoor laser system. Backyard Astronomy hobby courses provide the information and encouragement needed to begin enjoying nature's sky events. Mississippi Museum of Art - As Mississippi's largest art museum, Mississippi Museum of Art is home to some very extraordinary works of art. The museum's collection includes more than 3,100 works of art spanning thousands of years of art history. Mississippi Agriculture & Forestry Museum / National Agricultural Aviation Museum - Discover Mississippi's rich agricultural history at the Jim Buck Ross Mississippi Agricultural and Forestry/National Agricultural Aviation Museum. Step back in time and retrace the agricultural progress that played such a vital role in this state's history, as you rediscover the spirit of Mississippi's small-town living. Rapids Water Park - Mississippi's biggest water park with rides for the whole family including surf's up wavepool, raging rapids waterslides, pirate's cove kid's pool, lazy river ride, arcade and lots more. Rosswood Plantation - Once a cotton plantation, this beautiful Greek Revival mansion is now the centerpiece of a thriving tree farm. Tour the mansion and examine 1800s plantation diaries and documents. Museum of the Southern Jewish Experience - The museum's mission is to collect artifacts, photographs, art, and manuscripts to tell this story through oral histories, research, exhibitions, and community programs. The collection, which includes synagogue architectural elements, furnishings, stained glass, sculpture, a historic pipe organ, ceremonial objects, and textiles, reflects both Jewish and southern culture. |
Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame and Museum - Facility with touch-screen kiosks and participatory exhibits. Artifacts, memorabilia, interviews and film footage of great Mississippi athletes. Mississippi Museum of Natural Science - Life-size habitat displays reveal the rich diversity of Mississippi's living heritage. A 100,000-gallon aquarium system houses over 200 species of native fishes, reptiles, amphibians, and aquatic invertebrates. A 1,700-square foot greenhouse provides a home for alligators, turtles, fish, and a lush native plant garden. The facility also offers over 2.5 miles of walking trails. Smith Robertson Museum and Cultural Center - Collections include exhibits that feature life in the Farish Street Historic District and in Mississippi, as well as the contributions of African-Americans to education, business, politics, and folk arts. Mississippi Petrified Forest - Only petrified forest in the eastern U.S. Nature trail, geology museum, gift shop, picnicking, and camping. Rapids on the Reservoir - Mississippi's biggest water park with rides for the whole family. Lansdowne Plantation - Experience the gracious lifestyle of an antebellum plantation home at Lansdowne. Over one hundred wooded acres provide a park-like setting for the house, its two dependencies and old family cemetery. 17 Marshall Road, Natchez. (601) 446-9401. Mississippi Cultural Crossroads - This center provides an outlet for the talents of local and regional quilters. On display are handcrafted heirloom quilts and children's art exhibits. Home to the Peanut Butter and Jelly Children's Theater. |
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