Jesse Brent Lower Mississippi River Museum
- River engineering museum
- Regional draw
- Vicksburg
Jesse Brent Lower Mississippi River Museum in Vicksburg explores the river as an ecosystem, transport corridor and managed waterway.
Exhibits connect the lives of river communities with floods, navigation and the work of the Army Corps of Engineers.
Check current public hours and exhibit access before arriving at Washington Street. The photograph shows part of the museum setting. General admission is currently free, while school groups and special activities should be arranged separately. Riverfront exhibits and any vessel access can have different requirements; follow the current route rather than assuming every area opens simultaneously.
Visitor details reviewed October 18, 2026. Check official visitor information for current access, admission, and operating arrangements. View on OpenStreetMap.
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