History museums in Biloxi

The Biloxi Lighthouse is a significant landmark located in Biloxi, a city in Harrison County, Mississippi. This historic lighthouse has been a beacon for the city and its visitors for many years, and continues to be a symbol of the city's resilience and strength.

The Beauvoir estate, located in Biloxi, Mississippi, served as the post-war home of Jefferson Davis, the former President of the Confederate States of America, from 1876 to 1889. This historic site, now designated as a National Historic Landmark by the National Park Service, offers visitors a glimpse into the life of Davis and his family during their time at the estate.

The Magnolia Hotel, which was built in 1847, holds the distinction of being the oldest surviving hotel on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. This historic establishment has seen many changes over the years, but its significance remains intact. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1973 and was designated a Mississippi Landmark in 1985. The hotel was originally constructed for John Hahn, who operated a coffeehouse in New Orleans. Over the years, it has served as a popular resort destination and a winter retreat for guests from northern states.

The Maritime & Seafood Industry Museum, established in 1986, serves to preserve and interpret the maritime history and heritage of Biloxi and the Mississippi Gulf Coast. This is achieved through a variety of exhibits that cover topics such as shrimping, oystering, recreational fishing, wetlands, managing marine resources, charter boats, marine blacksmithing, wooden boat building, net-making, catboats/Biloxi skiff, shrimp peeling machine and numerous historic photographs and objects.

In 2003, the Pleasant Reed House was relocated to the newly designed campus of the Ohr-O'Keefe Museum Of Art by Frank Gehry. Here, the house was restored and opened to the public for tours, offering visitors a unique opportunity to step back in time and experience a piece of Biloxi's rich history.