PLAN YOUR VISIT
The Mississippi Armed Forces Museum is located inside of historic Camp Shelby in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, approximately 15 minutes south of Downtown Hattiesburg. The museum is open to the public Tuesday through Saturday from 9:00am to 4:00pm. Admission is free but donations are appreciated.
HOURS & LOCATION
MISSISSIPPI ARMED FORCES MUSEUM
BUILDING 850, FORREST AVE.
CAMP SHELBY, MS 39407
BUILDING 850, FORREST AVE.
CAMP SHELBY, MS 39407
HOURS
TUESDAY – SATURDAY
9AM – 4PM
FREE ADMISSION
ACCESSIBILITY INFORMATION:
- Wheelchairs are available to check out at the front desk.
- Leashed or harnessed service animals are welcome.
- Parts of the exhibits, such as the World War I gallery, contain loud sounds simulating warfare.
FEATURED EXHIBIT
HALLS OF HONOR
FEATURED EXHIBIT
EARLY MS HISTORY
FEATURED EXHIBIT
GLOBAL WAR ON TERRORISM
DIRECTIONS
FROM US HWY 49, TURN ONTO SOUTHGATE ROAD
(Nearby Markers: Dru’s Inn, Exxon)
CONTINUE ONTO LEE AVENUE W. TO THE CAMP SHELBY SOUTH ENTRANCE
ONCE INSIDE CAMP SHELBY, TURN RIGHT ONTO 6TH ST
TURN LEFT ONTO FORREST AVENUE W.
THE ARMED FORCES MUSEUM WILL BE AHEAD ON THE LEFT
HOURS & LOCATION
The museum is located inside of Camp Shelby in Hattiesburg, Mississippi and is open to the public five days a week. Find out when we’re open and how to get here.
MUSEUM STORE
Commemorate your visit to the Armed Forces Museum or shop for gifts for loved ones in our museum store. All proceeds help us keep museum admission free.
ARTIFACT COLLECTION
Virtually explore the Museum’s expansive collection of artifacts, photos, and archival materials and learn more about Mississippi’s military contributions in our artifact gallery.
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