Museum of Natural Science Experience Mississippi's living heritage through a visit to the Mississippi Museum of Natural Science. An aquarium system housing more than 200 species of native fish, reptiles and amphibians tells an ecological story of rivers, streams, lakes, ponds, marshes and the Mississippi sound. Close Friends runs through May 13 and features the work of one of America's greatest living painters. A Modern Spanish Master The Mississippi Museum of Art will exhibit 26 bronze sculptures by 20th century Spanish icon Salvador Dali. Also included are prints that exhibit Dali's surreal visions, which often reference history, mythology, religion and literature to recall the imagery of dreams.
Admission is free.
This exhibit traces Spanish influence on Mississippi from Hernando DeSoto's explorations in the 1540s to the Treaties of San Lorenzo in 1795, which effectively loosened Spain's imperial grip. Maps, documents, portraits, graphics and artifacts will take visitors through Spain's declaration of war on England during the American Revolution to Spain's imperial rule from 1799 until 1819. The exhibit also follows Spain's contribution to the emergence of Natchez as a thriving river city and the establishment of forts at sites that would later become Vicksburg and memphis. While in Jackson, spend a wildly fun afternoon at the Jackson Zoo with Sultan, the great white tiger. From alligators to zebras, the Jackson Zoo is a fun adventure for the entire family.