Our Story

The Mississippi Museum of Art is more than an art museum in Jackson,  Mississippi. It is a museum of Mississippi—a museum that connects  Mississippians to our culture, our history, our communities, and to each  other. It is a museum informed by the legacy of our past and emboldened  by a vision of a future without division.

It is a community gathering space, a setting for quiet reflection,  and a place where strangers become friends. It is a place of learning  and growth, of genuine human connection, and of artistic inspiration.

Art sheds new light on narratives and issues. The Mississippi Museum  of Art shares that light. By inspiring curiosity and conversation, art  brings challenging topics to the table in a meaningful way. We invite  our community to that table with inclusive programming and engaging  experiences that spark dynamic dialogues, deepen empathy and offer  visibility to people and topics that have been ignored for 

Art sheds new light on narratives and issues. The Mississippi Museum of  Art shares that light. By inspiring curiosity and conversation, art  brings challenging topics to the table in a meaningful way. We invite  our community to that table with inclusive programming and engaging  experiences that spark dynamic dialogues, deepen empathy and offer  visibility to people and topics that have been ignored for too long.

Mission

The Mississippi Museum of Art connects Mississippi to the world, and the power of art to the power of community.