Open Monday thru Saturday from 9:00AM - 5:00PM
General Store Hours: 9:00AM - 4:00PM
General Admission (See Events for Special Pricing)
Adults: $8
Children: $6 ages 3-17
Seniors, Military Personnel: $7
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Education
Educational Programing Calendar
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AMERICA 250 LUNCH LECTURE SERIES
MARCH 13
Importance of Native & Heirloom Plants in Your Garden
Felder Rushing is a 10th-generation American gardener who has traveled to all fifty states (lectured in 36) and across five continents looking for interesting gardening angles to share via his extensive lecturing, writing and broadcasting
MAY 8
Liberty’s Song: America at 250
Cecelia “Cece” Otto is a classically trained singer, composer, historian, recording artist, and international best-selling author. In 2013, she launched An American Songline with a 30-concert vintage music tour along the Lincoln Highway.
JULY 10
Mound bayou Museum & African American History & Culture
Rev. Darryl Johnson & Hermon Johnson, present a program about the Mound Bayou Museum of African American Culture and History, located in Bolivar County, MS, preserves the legacy of one of America’s first independent, all-Black towns founded in 1887 by former slaves.
SEPTEMBER 11
How We Pickled Our Food 1850 – 1920
Join Research Historian Casey Heilman, for an opportunity to sample some of the popular flavors of the past. For over 7 years she served as the Living History Coordinator for a small 1847 first person historical site in Findlay, Ohio. She has given presentations for ALFAM, MCWCC, and other institutions.
Uncle Story Educational Resources
Bring Uncle Story to your home or classroom through downloadable lesson plans.
Central Mississippi’s Educational Destination
Located in the heart of Jackson, MS, the Mississippi Agriculture and Forestry Museum spans 40 acres of hands-on fun and educational exploration for the whole family. Step back in time as you walk through Small Town Mississippi, a collection of authentic historic buildings relocated from across the state. Visit the Doctor’s Herb Garden, browse the Museum Learning Center, and then treat yourself to an old-fashioned candy or soda from the General Store. Kids will love meeting farm animals up close at the Children’s Barnyard!
Educating visitors is our passion. Our team brings the museum to life through interactive weekly programming such as Farm Facts with Farmer Brad, Gallery Chats with our Director of Collections, and many other interpretive programs across the grounds. Don’t miss special programs like First Saturday domestic arts, Folk Art Friday traditional trade program, and Storytime with Uncle Story – a favorite with younger visitors.
2026 National Train Day at the AG
May 9, 2026
Time: 9 AM – 1 PM
National Train Day was a holiday started by Amtrak in 2008 as a method to spread information to the general public about the advantages of railway travel and the history of trains in the United States. It was held each year on the Saturday closest to May 10, the anniversary of the pounding of the Golden spike in Promontory, Utah, which marked the completion of the first transcontinental railroad in the U.S.
We will have exhibits from Canadian National Railway Company, Operation Lifesavers, Central Mississippi Model Railroad Association, National Model Railroad Association, Mississippi Department of Transportation and more!
Included with General Museum Admission or MS Agriculture Museum Foundation Membership (MS Ag Museum Foundation).
First Saturday Domestic Demo
(First Saturday of each month)
We invite you to come out to the Mississippi Agriculture and Forestry Museum on the first Saturday of every month for our Domestic Demonstration.
Domestic Demo is included with general admission to the museum or an Ag Museum Foundation membership.
Time: 9 AM – 12 PM
Storytime with Uncle Story:
(2nd Tuesdays of each month in the Museum Learning Center)
For children K3-K5, Uncle Story is here to provide a fun-filled literary experience that includes a hands-on activity at the end.
Storytime with Uncle Story is included with general admission to the museum or an Ag Museum Foundation membership.
Time: 10 AM
Folk Art Fridays at the Ag Museum:
Ages 18 and up (final Friday Bi-Monthly except Nov and Dec due to holidays)
Participants must register by the Friday prior to the class they wish to join. For each class, participants will be provided with the supplies necessary, a packet of information, and personal instructions to complete a folk arts project from start to finish. At the end, each participant will be able to take their project home.
Cost: $25 per class/participant or $20 for AG Museum Foundation Members
Time: 9 AM – 12 PM
For inquiries about registration, call (601) 432-4500 or email rachel@mdac.ms.gov
Dates/Topics:
- Feb 27 – Paper Making
- April 24 – Soap Making
- June 26 – Historic dolls
- Aug 28 – Stained glass
Download Fillable Registration Form – HERE
Summer Day Camp:
Campers will explore and learn fun facts about agriculture, forestry, and the products these industries provide. We aim to encourage an appreciation for our farmers.
June 1 – 4, 2026 (registration deadline is May 8th) for students ages 6 – 8
Time: 8 AM – 3 PM
Limited availablility Contact Rachel Bone (601-432-4500) to secure your spot.
Download Flyer – HERE
Download Fillable Form – HERE
Field Trips
The Mississippi Agriculture and Forestry Museum is the perfect place to bring groups for an educational and memorable experience. The Heritage Center Gallery and Small Town, Mississippi provide visitors with a unique learning environment. Mississippi’s rich agricultural history is told through the exhibits and artifacts on display.
Reservations are recommended.
- Field Trip Request Form (PDF)
- Museum Manners (PDF)
- Field Trip Information (PDF)
- Letter To Parents (PDF)
- School Poster Promo (PDF)
For inquiries about reservations, call (601) 432-4500 or email msagmuseum@mdac.ms.gov
Self-Guided Tours
All Museum exhibits are self-guided. Information about each exhibit is displayed. A map of the outside grounds is available with a brief description on the back. A tour guide is available upon request with advance notice.