Jackson, Mississippi Attractions
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Mississippi Museum of Art
The State's largest art museum, the Mississippi Museum of Art in
Jackson houses more than 4,000 works, including the world's largest
collection by Mississippi artists. With 75% of the permanent
collection comprising of American artists, visitors will be able to
view some of Georgia O'Keeffe's striking flowers and landscapes and
Walker Evans' carefully photographed Depression images. The rest of
the permanent exhibition consists of European, Asian and
Ethnographic art where contemporary masters such as Miro, Picasso,
Degas and Cézanne are viewable as well as gorgeous Japanese
prints and South American ceramics.
Address: 380 South Lamar Street;
E-mail: mmart@netdoor.com;
Website: www.msmuseumart.org;
Telephone: (601) 960 1515;
Opening time: Tuesday to Saturday 10am to 5pm; Sunday 12pm to 5pm;
Admission: $5 (adults); $3 (children)
