- The list below includes 33 free or cheap things to do in or near Jackson, Mississippi, including 31 different types of inexpensive activities like Historic Homes, History Museums, Colleges & Universities and Architectural Buildings.
- From Millsaps College to Jackson State University, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Jackson and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Ridgeland and Madison.
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Participants gear up and launch the Big City Hunt app to start their own adventure, racing against the clock at a time of their choosing
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As a National Historic Landmark, Governor's Mansion is the home of Mississippi state governors since 1842. The mansion is open to the public, featuring tours that are led by guides knowledgeable about the mansion's history.
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Located in Jackson, Mississippi, the Mississippi Children's Museum offers a panoply of fun things to see and do. Its most popular exhibits touch on topics such as active play, nutrition, sports, cooking and careers.
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Mississippi's State Capitol building is in Jacksonville, where its gleaming stone dome is visible for miles. The Capitol houses the State Legislature and the offices of many government officials. Tours are available for families, small groups and school field trips.
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Jackson's Old Capitol Museum preserves the legacy of one of Mississippi's most important buildings. It has a rich history and is particularly notable for events that occurred within its walls during the Civil War. Admission is free.
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2148 Riverside Drive, Jackson, MS 39202
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Science education is front and center at the 7,000-square foot Mississippi Museum of Natural Science. Its diverse holdings include dinosaur bones, gemstones, raw minerals, taxidermied animals and geological displays. The museum is appropriate for children and adults.
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201 East Pascagoula Street, Jackson, MS 39201
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Among the many works of art from its permanent collections, collected from all over the world, the highlights of the Mississippi Museum of Art are the impressions of Pablo Picasso, Rembrandt and Marc Chagall.
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1150 Lakeland Drive, Jackson, MS 39216
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There are plenty of things to see at the Mississippi Agricultural & Forestry Museum: a heritage center, a rose garden, several mills, a blacksmith shop, and others, all of them dedicated to agriculture and forestry, the state's most important industries.
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Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame
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1152 Lakeland Drive, Jackson, MS 39216
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Mississippi's most elite athletes are honored at the Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame. The attached museum includes uniforms, photos, life-size statues, newspaper articles and other items related to the athletes.
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528 Bloom Street, Jackson, MS 39202
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The Smith Robertson Museum and Cultural Center has photography, art, and artifacts that highlight the contributions made by African Americans in the southern United States. Permanent exhibits include Mississippi Negro Scholars and the Civil Rights Gallery.