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Mississippi Made Gallery Talk: Innovation

Join us for the Mississippi Made gallery talk at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, June 9, in the Medgar and Myrlie Evers Exhibition Hall at the Two Mississippi Museums. In connection with America250, this free event will highlight the role innovation has played in the state’s history. Nissan specialist Jake Garner will discuss the evolution of automobile manufacturing and the innovations the Canton Nissan plant has incorporated to meet the changing demands of the automobile industry. For more information, call 601-576-6850 or email info@mdah.ms.gov.

Upcoming Events

July 16, 2026, 7:30 am - 5:00 pm

Join us for an exciting week as we travel back to the 1960s and explore how Mississippi helped shape the Space Race, music, and major cultural change. Campers will learn through hands-on activities, stories, and creative projects that bring history to life. These sessions take place on July 6 –16 in the Pete Spiro Classroom at the Two Mississippi Museums.

July 16, 2026, 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Join us for History Happy Hour on Thursday, July 16, from 5 to 7 p.m. with food from Iron Horse Grill, a cash bar, Nissan vehicles to explore, and Phillip Rollins (aka DJ Young Venom) spinning a curated selection of vinyl records at the Two Mississippi Museums. This free event will include an interactive trivia game

July 19, 2026, 11:00 am - 5:00 pm

Admission to the Two Mississippi Museums in Jackson is free every Sunday.