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Possum Ridge Exhibit Closing

For more than 40 years, the model trains and the town of Possum Ridge have been a holiday tradition delighting both children and adults. The site depicts a typical Mississippi railroad town of the 1940s and has been growing and changing since its first year. Possum Ridge will close on December 31. For more information, call 601-576-6850 or email info@mdah.ms.gov. 

Upcoming Events

January 14, 2026, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

At noon on Wednesday, January 14, author Aram Goudsouzian will present “Everybody Should Have Their March: Civil Rights and Black Power in 1966” as part of the History Is Lunch series. Goudsouzian will explore the turning point in the civil rights era when national civil rights leaders continued the “March Against Fear” after James Meredith was shot on the second day.

January 17, 2026, 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Join us at the Two Mississippi Museums to celebrate the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. with a free admission weekend on Saturday, January 17, through Tuesday, January 20, sponsored by FedEx. Activities for families and community members include themed crafts and gallery talks from Freedom Rider Hezekiah Watkins.

January 18, 2026, 11:00 am - 5:00 pm

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