The Maritime and Seafood Industry museum was a neat place to visit during my stay in Biloxi, the…read moretour guide was full of stories and interesting things to look at along the way. There was a lot of thought put into the architecture of the building and it was also made handicap accessible from outside to inside (elevator access). There is parking in front as well. If your in the area and your all things water enthusiast- I suggest checking this place out :)

I saw this place as We were just driving around. I told my husband before we go home lets go here…read more So We specifically waited to leave to visit here. I thought it was a very interesting place and it was much more than I thought. All in all I am glad we went ! I think it's a nice museum . I think any visitor to Biloxi should give this museum a visit! I enjoyed it :)

When travel we look for ways to get stamps for our NWR passport book and this was a must see stop…read morewhile we were in the area. The Mississippi Sandhill Crane National Wildlife Refuge was established in 1975 to safeguard the endangered Mississippi sandhill crane and its unique disappearing wet pine savanna habitat. The refuge consists of more than 19,000 acres in four units and is now part of the Gulf Coast National Wildlife Refuge Complex. The visitor center was closed when we arrived so we were unable to get a physical stamp but reached out and they mailed us one. At a National Wildlife Refuge, you can primarily engage in outdoor activities like birdwatching, wildlife photography, hiking, fishing, hunting (depending on regulations), and nature viewing while respecting the primary purpose of the refuge which is to conserve and protect wildlife and their habitats; many refuges also offer environmental education programs and guided tour possibilities are endless. Would know more if the visitor center was open so we took in the day and enjoyed watching the birds on this stop.

A nice walk through a smallish refuge. We saw a few interesting birds as well as an interesting…read morelizard. Once more, no directionals on the trail though it was fairly self intuitive. We didn't note any available restrooms. As we were on our way out, we actually saw a pair of Mississippi Sandhill Crane, which was unexpected given the time of year.

This is a fantastic art museum!…read more They offer a reciprocal membership with our art museum at home through the NARM program. So we were able to visit at no charge. George Ohr was a genius! We very much enjoyed his work. We had never been exposed to him before and this was really a treat. Anytime you get to be on a campus designed by Frank Gehry, that is a treat! Stop by here if you have some time.

This is a hidden gem. The pottery, the architecture, history and temporary exhibits are…read moreinteresting and unbeatable . We were lucky to have a tour with Casey, who was both knowledgeable and had hands on experience with the artifacts. A must see in the area.

Shearwater Pottery is one of the reasons why I found my way to Ocean Springs. I happened to be…read morespending the weekend in a nearby town. My older sister has several pieces from here, as does my brother and I have been wanting to come look. I am so glad I finally made it and regret not having come sooner, but I will not make that mistake again. Set off on basically a one laned gravel road, you will pass several homes, I think this land is owned by the family, and these are all family members. I arrived on a Sunday right before they opened for the day. Their inventory seemed small, which was confirmed by the lady working, she stated that they seemed to be low on inventory. I was able to find something that I wanted quickly. Again, I am so very glad I came. I will be back!

The Mississippi Gulf Coast is renowned for its art pottery, being the home of George E. Ohr, "the…read moreMad Potter of Biloxi." Today, the most well-known art pottery comes from Shearwater Pottery in Ocean Springs, across Biloxi Bay from Biloxi. Founded by the family of local artist Walter Anderson, they continue to produce both decorative and utilitarian pieces, including what appear to replicas of designs created by Walter Anderson himself. The glazes are mostly soft earth tones and cool hues of celadon, jade, and periwinkle. Shapes tend to be simple, toeing a fine line between rusticity and modernity. Sadly, the details on many of the mass-produced figurines (the curled fish, the woodpecker-handled mug, the doves) are virtually non-existent now, likely from overuse of molds that have been worn smooth. I'm not exactly sure why Shearwater continues to produce the figurines of workers with jet black skin, bright red lips, and white eyes and teeth (these stereotypical representations would usually be referred to with a term beginning with the letter "J"), often carrying sacks of cotton or dressed as a mammy. I'm far from politically incorrect, but even I was taken aback by these ― especially in the overwhelming quantity stocked here. I'm sure there is some significant history to these figurines, but still, perhaps Shearwater might consider discontinuing this line. The items are not cheap: A coffee mug will cost $20-$22. Small vases are $48-$60. A hand-painted replica vase in a Walter Anderson design? That will be $700. There are a few unique pieces tucked in here and there that one really must keep an eye out for, like the two-tone horse figurine decorated in an Ancient Greek-inspired motif for less than $30. Perhaps most importantly, Shearwater Pottery's showroom is still pretty much the only place to buy their product: They're entirely Luddite, writing up receipts with pen and paper. Don't expect to make purchases via internet from Shearwater; the showroom is pretty much the only way to get their products. Whether or not Shearwater Pottery's product is worth the price is entirely subjective: I have seen some art pottery in the Biloxi area for comparatively "better" prices, and some for what I would consider much more ridiculous prices, too. (My parents thought the $50 I spent on an eight-inch decorative owl I gave them was pretty insane.) As far as the yankees and West Coasters go, Shearwater Pottery does have a combination of time-worn pedigree, artistic connection, and relative obscurity that should give their wares proper snob appeal. If one can overlook the profusion of racially insensitive ceramics, it's worth considering a visit to Shearwater Pottery on any visit to the Mississippi Gulf Coast.

What I thought would be a quick "pop-in", turned into a fun educational adventure. This two room…read moremuseum was a plethora of interesting history tidbits, costume pieces, and fun facts. We enjoyed the costume room where we tried on capes, hats and fun accessories. The educational video was so informative. We even took the time to create a cute mask, and do the scavenger hunt.

Great little museum for the out of towner. Learned a lot. Museum was inexpensive. The costumes were…read moredisplayed beautifully and we even got to try some on. The video was broke but there was so much to read about the history of Mardi Gras that I didn't feel like we missed out on anything.

As I walked around Ocean Springs, I stopped into this lovely, high-end gallery. Despite the fact…read morethat I looked a bit bedraggled from a sudden rain storm, the staff was lovely and very accommodating. This former house makes a great showplace for a variety of art. There is everything from fine oils to watercolors to pottery to clothing to jewelry (they carry NO mignon faget). There is something for just about everyone here. There was no hard sells and the staff was very knowledgeable about the artists and their art. There is even a space in the back for an artist in residence to paint while visitors watch. No one was painting on the sleepy Thursday morning when I stopped in but the easel and a work in progress were set up.

Great art by great artists. Lots of beautiful pieces from fine art to great ceramics and glass art…read more You can make it a one stop and pick up some high quality art supplies. And a great staff to help you find your favorite artist or art supplies. Can't go wrong stopping by and checking this unique place out!

Fantastic experience, strongly recommend this as a stop when on the Mississippi Gulf Coast, The…read morestaff was outstanding, so helpful and informative.

This is a pretty cool museum and library…read more We enjoyed seeing all the artifacts and the Beauvoir House. Mary, the docent who did the tour was incredible!! We also spent some time upstairs in the museum with Rob, who explained the swords and weapons displayed. It was very interesting and informative. We visited the cemetery as well. They have golf carts to rent if you have mobility issues or are too lazy to walk. We walked. This is a fine, historic property and something you should check out in Biloxi.