Free & Cheap Things to Do in Jackson, MS

  • 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.
  • 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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Big City Hunt 400 High St, Jackson, MS MoreLess Info
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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80% 5 votes
Architectural Buildings 219 South President St, Jackson, MS 39201 MoreLess Info
The City Hall of Jackson, Mississippi was originally constructed in 1847 and was used as a hospital during the American Civil War. This historic landmark features a statue of Andrew Jackson on the grounds.
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100% 1 votes
Historic Homes 300 E Capitol Street, Jackson, MS 39201 MoreLess Info
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.
2.6 Miles
93% 275 votes
Children's Museums 2145 Highland Drive, Jackson, MS 39202 MoreLess Info
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.
1.6 Miles
92% 143 votes
Historic Buildings State Street, Jackson, MS MoreLess Info
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.
0.3 Miles
93% 146 votes
History Museums 100 South State St., Jackson, MS 39205 MoreLess Info
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.
2.4 Miles
93% 221 votes
Natural History Museums 2148 Riverside Drive, Jackson, MS 39202 MoreLess Info
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.
0.2 Miles
87% 109 votes
Art Museum 201 East Pascagoula Street, Jackson, MS 39201 MoreLess Info
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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87% 99 votes
Specialty Museums 1150 Lakeland Drive, Jackson, MS 39216 MoreLess Info
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'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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87% 23 votes
History Museums 528 Bloom Street, Jackson, MS 39202 MoreLess Info
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.
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