380 South Lamar Street, Jackson MS 39201

MMA is located at the corner of Lamar and Court streets in downtown Jackson.

Renovations have started on the Russell C. Davis Planetarium which will affect traffic and parking around the Mississippi Museum of Art until their expected completion date of March 2025. We ask all visitors to make a note of the following to ensure a smooth visit to our facilities during this timeframe: 

During the renovation, access to Lamar Street at Pascagoula Street is closed to traffic.

Traffic to the Mississippi Museum of Art will be re-routed to enter Lamar Street from Court Street.

Parking for Museum visitors is available at the rear of the facility at West and Court Street, as well as Lamar and Court Street.

Lamar Street will be two-way; however, the only access point is from Court Street.

There is no bus or shuttle access to Lamar Street.

Bus and shuttle drop-off are available beside the Museum at the circular drive located on West Street.

Wheelchair-accessible parking is available along Lamar Street and behind the Museum.

Download a parking map.

Directions from Birmingham/Meridian (EAST)

Take I-20 W toward Tuscaloosa/Jackson.
Merge onto I-55 N via exit 46 toward Jackson/Grenada.

Directions from Memphis (NORTH)

Take I-55 S toward Jackson.

Directions from New Orleans (SOUTH)

Take I-10 E toward Baton Rouge.
Merge onto I-55 N towards Jackson.

Directions from Shreveport (WEST)

Take I-20 E toward Jackson.
Merge onto I-55 N toward Jackson.

Once on I-55, take the Pearl Street Exit 96A.
Keep right at the fork in the ramp.
Turn left onto State Street.
Turn right onto Court Street.
Continue three blocks.
Turn right onto S. Lamar Street.
The Museum is on the right at 380 South Lamar Street.