Old Capitol Museum, Jackson

Name: Old Capitol Museum
Address: 100 S State St, Jackson, 39201-4400, United States
Telephone: +1 601-576-6920

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The Old Mississippi State Capitol, also known as Old Capitol Museum or Old State Capitol, served as the Mississippi statehouse from 1839 until 1903. The old state capitol was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1969. In 1986, the structure was designated a Mississippi Landmark and became a National Historic Landmark in 1990. ()

Built: 1839 (185 years ago)Coordinates: 32°17'57"N, 90°10'48"W

Address

100 S State StJackson 39201-4400 United States

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+1 601-576-6920

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Old Capitol Museum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Mississippi Museum of Art, Mississippi Governor's Mansion, St. Andrew's Cathedral, Jackson City Hall.

0.4 miSW
Museum, Art museum
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~1260 ftW
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
St. Andrew's Cathedral, Jackson
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~950 ftSW
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~1800 ftN
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9 min walk • The Mississippi State Capitol or the “New Capitol, ” has been the seat of the state’s government since it succeeded the old statehouse in 1903.
~1500 ftNW
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
Cathedral of St. Peter the Apostle, Jackson
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0.6 miNW
32°18'19"N • 90°11'12"W
Smith Robertson Museum & Cultural Center, Jackson
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International Museum of Muslim Cultures, Jackson
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~1100 ftW
Gothic Revival architecture
Lamar Life Building, Jackson
6 min walk • The Lamar Life Building is a historic building in Jackson, Mississippi, USA. It was designed in the Gothic Revival architectural style, and it was completed in 1924. It is the twelfth tallest building in Jackson, and was considered Jackson's first skyscraper.
~1100 ftNE
Museum, History museum
Mississippi Civil Rights Museum, Jackson
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Old Capitol Museum open?

Old Capitol Museum is open:

Monday closed
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 1 pm - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Old Capitol Museum?

Nearby attractions include Jackson City Hall, Jackson (5 min walk), Statue of Andrew Jackson, Jackson (6 min walk), Mississippi Civil Rights Museum, Jackson (6 min walk), Lamar Life Building, Jackson (6 min walk).

How to get to Old Capitol Museum by public transport?

The nearest stations to Old Capitol Museum:

Bus

Capitol St & State St • Lines: 4B, 4R (1 min walk)
Capitol Street / President Street • Lines: 4R (3 min walk)

Train

Jackson (17 min walk)