Old Capitol Museum of Mississippi History
Facility · Mississippi ·
Managed by the Smithsonian Institution Affiliations Program
- 300 ft
- Elevation
The Old Capitol Museum of Mississippi History is housed in one of America's finest examples of Greek Revival public architecture. As the state historical museum, maintained by the Museum Division of the Mississippi Department of Archives and History, it offers exhibits on Mississippi from prehistory and the colonial and Territorial periods through the Civil War, Reconstruction, the cotton culture, and the Civil Rights movement.
Getting there
32.29810, -90.18000 · 32°17'53.2"N 90°10'48.0"W
Typical weather
Typically 92°F in Aug, down to 57°F in Jan.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 57 | 62 | 70 | 77 | 84 | 90 | 92 | 92 | 88 | 79 | 67 | 60 |
| Low °F | 38 | 41 | 48 | 55 | 63 | 71 | 73 | 73 | 68 | 56 | 45 | 40 |
| Precip in | 5.1 | 4.4 | 4.8 | 5.3 | 3.9 | 3.9 | 4.7 | 3.4 | 3.3 | 3.6 | 4.2 | 4.7 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 3.6 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
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Common questions about Old Capitol Museum of Mississippi History
- Can you reserve a site at Old Capitol Museum of Mississippi History?
- No. Old Capitol Museum of Mississippi History is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.
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Contact
- Info Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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