Great museum hosted by the creator/owner Charlie, a Black lifelong entrepreneur. Sad to say, it…read moreis about the ONLY decent thing in all of downtown. The museum is NOT devoted to the Battle of Vicksburg, but is focused more on the entire Civil War, and how the war was clearly fought by the South to preserve slavery. This can be seen in the statements of succession by ALL of the southern states on the wall there. I'm from the South, and heard all my life about "states' rights", which I half-believed, so this was interesting. It features a section on the life of slaves, and has the largest collection of mid-1800s guns I've ever seen, all carefully labeled. Any antique gun nut should see it! https://www.vicksburgcivilwarmuseum.org/index.php/15c42-web-agency-gb-about-us/

I had my doubts about a Civil War Museum given the literal white washing that happens and "states…read morerights", but this is not that. This is an honest look at the history. There are videos on loop that discuss what actually happened to cause the war and how things were handled (or not handled) afterwards. Huge collection. Impressive. I would recommend for anyone in the area.

The Old Courthouse Museum is not only a stunning example of architecture but also a repository of…read moredeep cultural significance. It was built in 1858 and stood through pivotal moments in history. There is an extensive collection of Civil War artifacts, an array of items from Vicksburg's pre-war era, such as original 19th-century clothing, furniture & historical documents that offer a glimpse into daily life during that period. The museum has a dedicated exhibit to Jefferson Davis, with his personal items & documents that have stood the test of time.

A real treasure in a town that is a place very close to the heart the American experience. You…read morecould spend several hours wandering around this wonderful museum.

The army corp of engineers started the Jesse Brent Lower Mississippi River Museum. The museum…read moreprovides a view of life around the mighty Mississippi River through interactive displays. Information about the river's past, science behind water movement, view an aquarium, walk through an outdoor flood model, and tour the Mississippi River Commission's towboat; the Motor Vessel Mississippi IV.

What a great museum! There are a lot of displays and videos about the impact of the Mississippi…read moreRiver and the impacts on the topography of all the areas it flows through. I really found the interactive portions to help put it into perspective and show how things change and how man can help lessen the impacts of environmental factors. The gentleman working was very friendly. Free admission and there is free parking nearby.

I have been wanting to come for some time now, and since I was in the area doing other things, I…read morestopped in. Very reasonable admission price, there is a lot of memorabilia to look at. Seeing as this was where Coca-Cola was bottled for the first time, there is a lot of history here. I am so glad I did come, and I recommend this for anyone in the area.

A pretty cool museum at one of the hop-on hop-off tours during our American Queen cruise (so it was…read morefree for us to enter). This is the location where the first Coca Cola was bottled back in the 1800s. You literally see the transition of all the Coca Cola advertising and memorabilia as you walk through the displays. Lots of artifacts and interesting information. There is a little shop where you can purchase souvenirs, gifts, and even a Coke float! Definitely check it out and read through some (or all!) of the history. Pretty cool stuff. And I don't even like Coca Cola! Cheers!!!

On the Mississippi River are the train tracks & old train depot. This was the heart of economic…read moreVicksburg with a large market place next door.

I was in the area having finished what I came for and decided to stop in here. They gave me a lot…read moreof good information. The inside of the museum was amazing. The only complaint is that one of the ladies working stopped the trains before I could catch video of all of them running. I loved the diorama of the battlefield. All of the boats upstairs were amazing, as was the Coca-Cola room. I would highly suggest this for anyone in the area.

" So Unique, It Made My Wife Cry "…read more We visited the Yesterday's Children Antique Doll & Toy Museum in Vicksburg, MS. and had a wonderful time exploring the different old and collectible Dolls & Toys. My wife got a little teary eyed as she walked around the Museum telling me story after story about this Doll, and this Toy, that she used to have back in her child hood days. It is a great collection, and a very nice Museum to see. This is definitely a must see attraction in Vicksburg.

My husband and I visited this museum while staying in Vicksburg. There are a ton of dolls to…read moresee--all kinds, from different times. A fascinating story concerns a doll that belonged to a Jewish girl at the time of WWII. Apparently, the doll has been known to move and was featured on "Ghost Adventures." Although I enjoyed looking at dolls such as "Tiny Tears," which I'd had as a child, the antique dolls, and an assortment of Barbies, I also found the place to be quite eerie--maybe all those dolls in one place.

The USS Cairo Gunboat & Museum in Vicksburg National Military Park presents a rare glimpse into…read moreCivil War naval history through its preservation of one of the first ironclad warships in U.S. naval history. The Cairo was sunk in 1862 in the Yazoo River and lay forgotten until it was raised in 1964, revealing a time capsule of life aboard a Union gunboat. The restored vessel is a formidable testament to 19th-century engineering & military strategy. Inside the museum we saw an array of artifacts recovered from the Cairo displayed, including personal items of the crew, naval armaments & the ship's massive steam engines. Exhibits detail the Cairo's role in the river campaigns of the Civil War, its sinking by an electrically detonated mine, and the incredible salvage operation. This museum educates about the technical and military aspects of the era and tells a compelling story of innovation, warfare, and preservation.

I can't help to be amazed when I come across exhibits like this. It's not necessarily the exhibit…read moreitself, but as I stand and contemplate what type of technology was available, and then try to understand how they put things like this together, it just amazes me. American history can sometimes be thought of as dull, but I think the people who believe that lack the ability to imagine a time different than they live in. What the shipwrights had to do to create this vessel, and then consider the soldiers that served on it and the accommodations they put up with to defend our country this is just incredible. Very few today could've dealt with this type of environment. Take a few moments and close your eyes and imagine the life of a soldier on an iron side boat. This exhibit is well laid out, but it is what you make of it. Well worth the experience.

If you don't make a stop you'll be missing the nicest curator, unique and creative art pieces and…read morefantastic home decor. To say that this is a hidden gem is an understatement! A truly masterful collection of artist very near with a few sprinkles of some outsiders. Thank you to the wonderful young lady who was so welcoming. We really enjoyed our time there.

how could anyone not give the gallery, the work in the gallery and the owner 5 stars. Even her…read morehusbands coffee is 5 stars. We go out of our way to stop here on our yearly trip from Canada to south Texas. Bought lots of wonderful stuff now hanging with over 146 other art bought around the world. Attic gallery is different and with a bent from the souths struggles

Beautifully done artworks showcasing events and or places significant to Vicksburg. Of interest to…read moreme was the story of the sidepaddle steamer which blew up due to boiler failures. Hundreds were Lost in just that one event. As one reviewer mentioned the apologist tone on some of the stories is distracting from the events themselves. History is history good bad ugly and sometimes biased because we each view history through our own lens. And sometimes those views will change. In any case , you be the judge . For my wife and I the murals were thought provoking and a great way to start our visit to this historical area.

We found the welcome to Vicksburg right in the heart of downtown. The Riverfront Murals were down…read moreby the Mississippi River. We admired impressive public art that tells the story of the city's history along the riverfront. Robert Dafford's 32 life-like pictorial murals depict the history of Vicksburg. Also featured is an abstract mural by Vicksburg artist Martha Ferris which was the first mural to be painted along the floodwall in 2001. In a lyrical and playful fashion, it recognizes three vital arteries feeding Vicksburg's diversity: the river, the railroad, and the highway.