Last updated: 2025-04-22
Jackson’s indoor attractions offer a perfect escape from Mississippi’s unpredictable weather, providing engaging experiences that blend history, science, and culture for visitors and locals seeking memorable indoor adventures.
From immersive museum exhibits exploring natural science to planetarium shows and historic cultural landmarks, Jackson’s indoor destinations promise enriching experiences that showcase the city’s diverse educational and artistic landscape.
Discover Jackson’s coolest indoor attractions right here!
Featured Indoor Activities in Jackson
- Mississippi Museum of Natural Science
- The Art Garden at the Mississippi Museum of Art
- Old Capitol Museum
- Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame and Museum
- Russell C. Davis Planetarium
- Eudora Welty House and Garden
- Mississippi Agriculture and Forestry Museum
- Alamo Theatre
Alamo Theatre
What to Expect
Mississippi Blues Trail recognized performance venue
Description
Historic Alamo Theatre stands as a legendary cultural landmark in Jackson's Farish Street District, celebrating African American musical heritage. The venue has hosted iconic blues, jazz, and gospel performances by legendary artists like B.B. King and Nat King Cole since the 1940s. Now recognized on the Mississippi Blues Trail, the theatre continues to preserve rich musical history.
Where: Jackson | More Info: Alamo Theatre
Eudora Welty House and Garden
What to Expect
Preserved author's home with original personal collections
Description
Literary landmark preserving the home of Pulitzer Prize-winning author Eudora Welty. Guided house tours showcase her personal living space, original furnishings, and writing environment. Visitors explore interpretive museum exhibits and a historic botanical garden that inspired her literary works.
Where: Jackson | More Info: Eudora Welty House and Garden
Mississippi Agriculture and Forestry Museum
What to Expect
Comprehensive living history farm and recreated historical crossroads town
Description
Mississippi Agriculture and Forestry Museum offers an immersive journey through Mississippi's agricultural heritage. Visitors explore a living history farm, a recreated crossroads town, and comprehensive exhibits showcasing the state's farming and forestry traditions. Interactive displays and preserved artifacts provide deep insights into rural Mississippi life.
Where: Jackson | More Info: Mississippi Agriculture and Forestry Museum
Mississippi Museum of Natural Science
What to Expect
Comprehensive Mississippi wildlife and ecosystem research center
Description
Mississippi Museum of Natural Science offers comprehensive exhibits exploring state wildlife, ecosystems, and natural history. Visitors can explore diverse aquariums, fossil displays, and habitat recreations featuring Mississippi's native flora and fauna. The museum provides interactive scientific learning experiences through extensive collections and educational programs.
Where: Jackson | More Info: Mississippi Museum of Natural Science
Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame and Museum
What to Expect
Comprehensive archive of Mississippi sports legends and achievements
Description
Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame and Museum celebrates the state's rich athletic heritage through comprehensive exhibits showcasing legendary athletes across multiple sports. Interactive displays highlight inductees from football, basketball, baseball, and other disciplines, offering visitors an immersive journey through Mississippi's sporting history and achievements.
Where: Jackson | More Info: Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame and Museum
Old Capitol Museum
What to Expect
Greek Revival public architecture with restored historic legislative spaces
Description
The Old Capitol Museum showcases Mississippi's legislative history through interactive multimedia exhibits exploring the roles of government branches. Housed in a National Historic Landmark building from 1839, visitors can explore significant historical events like state constitutional developments and legislative milestones via immersive displays.
Where: Jackson | More Info: Old Capitol Museum
Russell C. Davis Planetarium
What to Expect
Large-scale hemispheric theater with advanced digital projection capabilities
Description
State-of-the-art planetarium featuring a massive 60-foot diameter projection dome with advanced 4k fulldome digital projection system. Offers immersive astronomical and educational shows that transport visitors through cosmic landscapes, exploring stars, planets, and universal phenomena with cutting-edge digital technology.
Where: Jackson | More Info: Russell C. Davis Planetarium
The Art Garden at the Mississippi Museum of Art
What to Expect
State's second-largest native plant display with cultural integration
Description
A 1.2-acre urban park in downtown Jackson featuring native plant displays, public art installations, and cultural spaces. The garden includes multiple themed areas like the Native Plant Garden, Gallery Garden, and Walker Garden, offering visitors a dynamic outdoor artistic experience with seasonal exhibitions and performances.
Where: Jackson | More Info: The Art Garden at the Mississippi Museum of Art
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