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Biloxi / Gulfport, MS
Best History Museums (Attractions & Activities)
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Gulfport Centennial Museum |
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(Attractions & Activities - History Museums) |
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1419 27th Ave, Gulfport 39502 • 228-868-5849 |
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GULFPORT. [Closed until further notice, due to Hurricane Katrina damage.] Located at the train station in Gulfport, this museum shows the city's development over the past century. Photographs show the growth of the fishing industries, the expansion of casinos and the development of the city's popular beaches. Learn about the interesting characters from Gulfport's past who have made the town what it is today – a family-friendly city with an appreciation for the past and an eye for the future. |
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Lynn Meadows Discovery Center |
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(Attractions & Activities - History Museums) |
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246 Dolan Ave, Gulfport 39507 • 228-897-6039 |
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GULFPORT. At the Lynn Meadows Discovery Center, Mississippi's only children's museum, visitors can crank a crane, touch a tornado, sort seafood, cross a creek, understand a pulley fully, tromp in treehouses, take tea for two, star on a show, trek on a train and much more. Located in a renovated 1915 school, the Discovery Center offers 15,000 square feet of indoor exhibit space and six acres of outdoor oak-shaded play space. Visit the Lynn Meadows Discovery Center, where learning and laughter go hand in hand! |
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User Rating: 10 / 10
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Seabee Memorial Museum |
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(Attractions & Activities - History Museums) |
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5200 CBC 2nd St, Gulfport 39501 • 228-871-3164 |
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GULFPORT. In 1942, the Seabees were formed to assist US Naval operations by designing, building and operating shore facilities, shipyards, ports, piers and other seaside stations. Considered an important part of US defensive operations in World War II, the Seabees became known for their can-do spirit in risking their lives to build ports and airfields around the world. This museum shows the roles these unique service people played in World War II, the Korean War, Vietnam and Desert Storm, and also details their numerous peacetime duties. Exhibits include uniforms, weapons, flags, supplies, newspaper clippings, photos and much more. |
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