Mississippi Agriculture & Forestry Museum, Jackson

Name: Mississippi Agriculture & Forestry Museum
Address: 1150 Lakeland Dr, Jackson, 39216, United States
Telephone: +1 601-432-4500

#40 among attractions in Jackson

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Facts and practical information

Mississippi Agriculture & Forestry Museum (address: 1150 Lakeland Dr) is a place located in Jackson (Mississippi state) and belongs to the category of museum.

It is situated at an altitude of 285 feet, and its geographical coordinates are 32°20'12"N latitude and 90°9'28"W longitude.

Planning a visit to this place, one can easily and conveniently get there by public transportation. Mississippi Agriculture & Forestry Museum is a short distance from the following public transport stations: Lakeland Dr. / St. Dominics Hospital (bus, 14 min walk).

Among other places and attractions worth visiting in the area are: Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame & Museum (museum, 3 min walk), Smith-Wills Stadium (baseball field, 7 min walk), LeFleur's Bluff State Park (area, 12 min walk).

Coordinates: 32°20'12"N, 90°9'28"W

Address

1150 Lakeland DrJackson 39216 United States

Contact

+1 601-432-4500

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Mississippi Agriculture & Forestry Museum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Mississippi Children's Museum, Mississippi Museum of Natural Science, Belhaven University, Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame & Museum.

0.5 miS
Museum, Children's museum
Mississippi Children's Museum, Jackson
14 min walk • The Mississippi Children's Museum is a children's museum with locations in Jackson, Mississippi and Meridian, Mississippi. The location in Jackson is situated within the LeFleur's Bluff Education and Tourism Complex, and it was completed in 2010.
0.9 miS
Museum, Science museum, Natural history museum
Mississippi Museum of Natural Science, Jackson
23 min walk • The Mississippi Museum of Natural Science is located in Jackson and is the largest museum in the state of Mississippi.
1.4 miSW
Universities and schools
Belhaven University, Jackson
35 min walk • Belhaven University is a private evangelical Christian university in Jackson, Mississippi. Founded in 1883, the university offers traditional majors, programs of general studies, and pre-professional programs in Christian Ministry, Medicine, Dentistry, Law, and Nursing.
~580 ftE
32°20'12"N • 90°9'21"W
Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame & Museum, Jackson
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0.5 miSE
Area
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1.2 miSW
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Mississippi Federation of Women's Clubs, Jackson
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Castle Crest, Jackson
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1.4 miSW
Museum, History museum
Eudora Welty House, Jackson
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1.6 miSW
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Millsaps–Mississippi College rivalry, Jackson
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~1260 ftE
Baseball field, Sport, Sport venue
Smith-Wills Stadium, Jackson
7 min walk • Smith–Wills Stadium is a 5,200 seat baseball stadium in Jackson, Mississippi. It is located on Lakeland Drive, less than half a mile east of Interstate 55, in the northeastern part of the city.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Mississippi Agriculture & Forestry Museum open?

Mississippi Agriculture & Forestry Museum is open:

Monday 9 am - 5 pm
Tuesday 9 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 9 am - 5 pm
Thursday 9 am - 5 pm
Friday 9 am - 5 pm
Saturday 9 am - 5 pm
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to Mississippi Agriculture & Forestry Museum?

Nearby attractions include Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame & Museum, Jackson (3 min walk), LeFleur's Bluff State Park, Jackson (12 min walk), Mississippi Children's Museum, Jackson (14 min walk), Castle Crest, Jackson (19 min walk).

How to get to Mississippi Agriculture & Forestry Museum by public transport?

The nearest stations to Mississippi Agriculture & Forestry Museum:

Bus

Lakeland Dr. / St. Dominics Hospital • Lines: 4B (14 min walk)