Visit the Walter Anderson Museum of Art WAMA celebrates and houses the collection legacy of Walter Inglis Anderson, a cultural icon who showcased the Coast's beautiful ecosystems and natural landscapes through visionary art.
ByWLOX Staff
BILOXI, Miss. (GULF COAST WEEKEND) - The Gulf Coast is home to a plethora of incredible museums and collections- probably many more than the average person realizes!
We’re working to highlight our local museums and give you a one-stop-shop to plan your next visit.
The videos below showcase what makes each museum special. Click on the titles to visit the museum’s website and learn more information.
Visit the Biloxi Visitors Center Stop by the Biloxi Visitors Center's museum, located across from the Biloxi Lighthouse, to learn about the rich history and culture of the city.
Visit the Coastal Mardi Gras Musuem Take in the sights and sounds of Mardi Gras on the Coast throughout the years, including locally-made, elaborate costumes, dazzling beads and shiny doubloons.
Visit the Gulfport Museum of History Located in the historic 1904 Union Railroad Depot, the Gulfport Museum of History is your one-stop-shop to learn about the extensive history of the city.
Lynn Meadows Discovery Center celebrates 25th anniversary Coastal landmark Lynn Meadows Discovery Center is celebrating twenty-five years of bringing the imagination of children to life. (wlox)
Coast Life: Maritime and Seafood Industry Museum executive director highlights resilience following Hurricane Katrina The resilience since Hurricane Katrina is on display at the Maritime and Seafood Industry Museum in Biloxi. (wlox)
Coast Life: Mississippi Aviation and Heritage Museum celebrates five-year anniversary with focus on the future This week, the Mississippi Aviation and Heritage Museum celebrates its five-year anniversary. (wlox)
Ohr-O’Keefe Museum named best museum in Mississippi Mississippi Magazine has named the Ohr-O’Keefe Museum of Art the 2026 best museum in Mississippi. (wlox)
Visit the Walter Anderson Museum of Art WAMA celebrates and houses the collection legacy of Walter Inglis Anderson, a cultural icon who showcased the Coast's beautiful ecosystems and natural landscape
Visit Waveland's Ground Zero Hurricane Museum The Ground Zero Hurricane Museum is located in the former Waveland Elementary School, the only building on Coleman Avenue to survive Katrina.
Our museum guide series is constantly expanding! Return to this same page to see new videos as they’re added.
Know of a museum that should be highlighted on this list? Send an email to GulfCoastWeekend@wlox.com.
