Ohr-O'Keefe Museum Of Art, Biloxi

Name: Ohr-O'Keefe Museum Of Art
Address: 386 Beach Blvd, Biloxi, 39530-4503, United States
Telephone: +1 228-374-5547

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Facts and practical information

The Ohr-O'Keefe Museum Of Art is a non-profit art museum located in Biloxi, Mississippi, dedicated to the ceramics of George E. Ohr, the self-proclaimed "Mad Potter of Biloxi". The museum is named for ceramic artist George E. Ohr, as well as Annette O'Keefe, late wife of former Biloxi mayor Jeremiah O'Keefe, Sr. who was instrumental in donating money and raising funds for the completion of the museum campus. ()

Established: 1989 (35 years ago)Coordinates: 30°23'37"N, 88°52'18"W

Address

386 Beach BlvdEast BiloxiBiloxi 39530-4503 United States

Contact

+1 228-374-5547

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Day trips

Ohr-O'Keefe Museum Of Art – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Maritime & Seafood Industry Museum, Beau Rivage, Biloxi Yacht Club, Biloxi City Hall.

0.8 miE
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~460 ftW
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Biloxi Yacht Club, Biloxi
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~1800 ftE
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Magnolia Hotel, Biloxi
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Margaritaville Casino and Restaurant, Biloxi
24 min walk • The Margaritaville Casino and Restaurant is a closed casino and restaurant in Biloxi, Mississippi in the United States. The 68,000-square-foot property is in the "Back Bay" area of Biloxi. It opened on May 22, 2012 and closed on September 15, 2014. Its brand was licensed from Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Ohr-O'Keefe Museum Of Art open?

Ohr-O'Keefe Museum Of Art is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 10 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 5 pm
Thursday 10 am - 5 pm
Friday 10 am - 5 pm
Saturday 10 am - 5 pm
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to Ohr-O'Keefe Museum Of Art?

Nearby attractions include Biloxi Yacht Club, Biloxi (3 min walk), Harrah's Gulf Coast, Biloxi (9 min walk), Maritime & Seafood Industry Museum, Biloxi (20 min walk), Biloxi City Hall, Biloxi (22 min walk).

How to get to Ohr-O'Keefe Museum Of Art by public transport?

The nearest stations to Ohr-O'Keefe Museum Of Art:

Bus

FlixBus Biloxi • Lines: 2210, 2221 (21 min walk)
Biloxi Transit Center (30 min walk)